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DRAMA DISCOVERY 1A CAMP:
Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different ways of performing. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 6-10, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AGES:
5 - 8 years old
LOCATION
Ritchie Community League
7727 98 St NW
INSTRUCTOR
Ashley Butler
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
Open class on the last day of camp!
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
DRAMA DISCOVERY 1B CAMP:
Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different ways of performing. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 13-17, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AGES:
5 - 8 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Ashley Butler
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
Open class on the last day of the camp.
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
DRAMA DISCOVERY 2A CAMP:
Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different ways of performing. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story. Abby brings positive, fun, and goofy energy to class in hopes of inspiring her students to love drama!
**Please note: No experience required! This class is about growth and learning.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 6-10, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Ritchie Community League
7727 98 St NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBA
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 10th
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
DRAMA DISCOVERY 2B CAMP:
Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different ways of performing. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story. Abby brings positive, fun, and goofy energy to class in hopes of inspiring her students to love drama!
**Please note: No experience required! This class is about growth and learning.
DATES
Summer Camp: August 3 - 6, 2026
9:00 AM -12:00 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Ritchie Community League
7727 98 St NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
TBA
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Thursday, August 6th
COST
Early Bird - $190+GST
Lazy Bird - $240+GST
DRAMA DISCOVERY 3 CAMP:
This camp is for writers and performers alike! Work together as an ensemble to create your own show to be performed at the end of the week. Students will learn about different ways of playwriting, directing, and performance in the mornings, and focusing on creating their own original show in the afternoons.
**Please note: No experience required! This camp is about growth and learning.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 20-24, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AGES:
12 - 15 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Grace Fitzgerald
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 24th
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
IMPROV FOR KIDS A CAMP:
Calling all imagineers! Is your noggin overflowing with ideas? Do you love bringing all those things you’ve got swirling around in your brain out into the world? Then improv is for you! Campers will learn the fundamentals of improv: saying yes to ideas; trusting our impulse; and embracing happy failure. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to put on a show totally made up on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. So what are you waiting for? Grab your spot now before it’s too late! No prior improv experience required. It’s time to bring your imagination to life!
DATES
Summer Camp: July 13-17, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBA
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 17th
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
IMPROV FOR KIDS B CAMP:
Calling all imagineers! Is your noggin overflowing with ideas? Do you love bringing all those things you’ve got swirling around in your brain out into the world? Then improv is for you! Campers will learn the fundamentals of improv: saying yes to ideas; trusting our impulse; and embracing happy failure. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to put on a show totally made up on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. So what are you waiting for? Grab your spot now before it’s too late! No prior improv experience required. It’s time to bring your imagination to life!
DATES
Summer Camp: July 27-31, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 31st
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
MAGIC WITH A LITTLE FLAIR CAMP:
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a magic trick? Have you always wanted to impress your friends and family with a magic trick? Then this camp is for you!
Grindstone's Magic Camp with a little Flair will explore magic with things you can find in your drawer at home!
Camp will cover the fundamentals of magic from sleight of hand to performance skills - by the end of the camp, you too can be a magician!
Each class will encourage students to use fine motor skills, grow creativity, and to build confidence and patience through learning different basic magic routines.
Lets make magic together!
DATES
Summer Camp: July 27-31, 2026
12:30 - 3:30 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Jay Flair
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 310st
COST
Early Bird - $275+GST
Lazy Bird - $325+GST
COMEDY CRASH COURSE CAMP:
Join Diane Webb, educator, performer, and all-around funny person, in a dynamic class designed to unleash your inner comedian! In this camp, you'll explore the fundamentals of physical comedy, from slapstick humor and improv to stage combat and stand-up.
Get ready to work your funny bone as you dive into various comedic styles, honing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Throughout the course, you'll collaborate with fellow students and create your own hilarious material, culminating in a final performance that showcases your unique comedic voice.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun.
DATES
Summer Camp: August 3-6 2026,
12:30 - 3:30 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Ritchie Community League
7727 98 St NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
Diane Webb
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Thursday, August 6th
COST
Early Bird - $190+GST
Lazy Bird - $240+GST
DRAMA & IMPROV CAMP:
For the kiddo who wants to do it all, we are launching this BRAND NEW camp in drama and improv. Students will spend one week playing with improv techniques and games, as well as principles of acting and scene study to emerge as well-rounded performers.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 27-31, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AGES:
12-15 years old
LOCATION
Ritchie Hall
7727 98 St NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
TBA
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 31st
COST
Early Bird - $650+GST
Lazy Bird - $700+GST
MUSICAL THEATRE FOR KIDS CAMP:
This class is a great place to start or continue your musical theatre exploration! Whether you want to be a star or a supporting role, there is a place for you in this class!
DATES
Summer Camp: August 3-6, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AGES:
9-12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
TBA
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Thursday, August 6th
COST
Early Bird - $510+GST
Lazy Bird - $560+GST
IMPROV FOR TEENS CAMP:
Grindstone’s Teen Improv Camp is going to be 5 days straight of laughs and love (Grindstone Theatre Society cannot guarantee you will find love at our camps). Campers will learn the fundamentals of improv: saying yes to ideas; trusting our impulse; and embracing failure. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to put on a show totally made up on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. So what are you waiting for? Grab your spot now before it’s too late!
**Please note: No prior improv experience required.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 20-24, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AGES:
13 - 17 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Theatre
10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 24th
COST
Early Bird - $650+GST
Lazy Bird - $700+GST
ACTING FOR KIDS CAMP:
Does your child love performing? Try Acting for Kids!
This class is designed to get you feeling confident and comfortable being on stage, expressing yourself, and collaborating with other actors. This class will give you what you need to start working on text, responding creatively to impulse, and sharing the action with the audience. The class culminates in a showcase.
This course is designed to be repeated as the material changes each term.
DATES
Summer Camp July 20-24, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9652 82 Ave NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
Jarin Ten Hove
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 24th
COST
Early Bird - $250+GST
Lazy Bird - $300+GST
ACTING FOR TEENS CAMP:
This camp is designed to get you feeling confident and comfortable being on stage, expressing yourself, and collaborating with other actors. It has the essential tools you need to start working on text, responding creatively to impulse, and sharing the action with the audience. The class culminates in a showcase.
DATES
Summer Camp: July 13-17, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AGES:
13 - 17 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Theatre
10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton
INSTRUCTOR
Jarin Ten Hove
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 17th
COST
Early Bird - $650+GST
Lazy Bird - $700+GST
REEL DEAL - ACTING FOR FILM CAMP:
Take your talents to the big screen! Grindstone presents a summer film camp where students will make new friends and create short films to last a lifetime.
Students will kick off their camp with an introduction to the fundamentals of the film world including etiquette on set, everything you need to submit for an audition, how to make a self-tape, and key techniques for acting with the camera. Students will then participate in a mock-audition and casting process, a film shoot of short films written by their screenwriting peers, and two screenings of rough and final cuts of their student-made films!
DATES
Summer Camp: July 6-10 2026,
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
AGES:
13 - 17 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
Diane Webb
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
A final showcase will occur in the last hour of the camp on Friday, July 10th
COST
Early Bird - $675+GST
Lazy Bird - $725+GST
*There is a $25 material fee for this camp.