Civic Education | Summer 2026 2026-04-09T01:40:48+00:00

This summer, wonder is waiting around every corner.

At the heart of our Summer of Wonder are two magical productions. Our teen and young adult company takes on Shakespeare’s enchanted forest in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and our youth performers tumble down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland Jr. Auditions for both productions will be held in late May — and we can’t wait to see who steps into the magic.

Six weeks of camps offer every young performer a doorway into their own kind of wonder — whether that’s the spotlight, the story, the stage combat, or the magic happening behind the curtain. Each week ends with a family and friends showcase, because every adventure deserves an audience.

For serious teen and young adult performers, week seven brings LAUNCH: Civic Summer Intensive — a rigorous, inspiring experience with classes, workshops, and panels led by local professionals and guest artists, designed for those ready to take their craft to the next level.

Come find your wonder — down a rabbit hole, through an enchanted forest, and onto our stage.

Questions about classes? Please reach out to Education@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

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Select Students’ Grade For Fall 2026

Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 6-9
High School & College

Let's Tell A Story!

July 20 – 24
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Drama through Literature: Once upon a time, there was a camp where every book came to life. Young performers dive into the world of literature to discover the characters, adventures, and emotions hiding between the pages of their favorite books — then bring them to the stage through words, music, and movement. With every session, campers build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of stories.

Once Upon A Time Camp

July 27 – 31
12:30 – 3:30PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Every great story begins with four little words — and this is where yours starts. Our youngest performers are invited to explore their own magical, creative world through dance, music, storytelling, and creative dramatics. Playful, joyful, and full of wonder, Once Upon a Time Camp is the perfect first step onto the stage.

Sing, Dance, and Shine!

August 3 – 7
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

A Musical Theatre Camp: Take the stage and let your light loose! Sing, Dance & Shine is a joyful, high-energy musical theatre camp where our youngest performers discover the magic of music and movement. Through singing, dancing, and plenty of show-stopping moments, every camper will find their sparkle — culminating in a showcase performance on the final day of camp.

Broadway Blockbusters

July 6 – 10
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Musical Theatre Camp: Lights up on the biggest shows in Broadway history! Spend a week singing, dancing, and performing your way through the greatest hits the stage has to offer. With daily group voice lessons and dance instruction in a positive, encouraging environment, every camper will find their moment to shine. The week wraps with a spectacular showcase performance featuring numbers from the classic to the contemporary — tailored to every performer on stage.

Swords & Sonnets

July 6 – 10
12:30 – 3:30PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

A Shakespeare and Stage Combat Theatre Adventure: Step into the world of doublets, daggers, and dramatic monologues! Students will bring Shakespeare’s most beloved characters to life — from mischievous fairies to dueling heroes — while mastering the basics of safe, choreographed stage fighting. Every class is equal parts swashbuckling adventure and storytelling magic. No experience needed — just a brave heart and a loud voice!

Once Upon A Stage

July 20 – 24
12:30 – 3:30PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

An Intro to Theatre: Every great story needs a stage — and this summer, that stage is yours. This camp is a great first step into the magical world of theatre. Campers will dream up characters, craft stories, and learn about the elements of theatre. Every session is packed with creative energy, big ideas, and the joy of make-believe

Magical Maker Space

July 27 – 31
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Behind the Curtain: The spotlight isn’t the only place where theatre magic happens. Enter into the original “maker space” and discover the incredible world of theatrical design — building sets, crafting props, designing costumes, and exploring the lighting and sound that bring a production to life. Campers will have an opportunity to tour the scene shop, costume shop and other hidden spaces of the theater, as well as talk to our creative teams—their work might even end up on stage in our production of Alice in Wonderland Jr.!

For Grades 4 – 9

Story Making: Improv/Playwriting/Storytelling

August 10 – 14
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Every great play starts with a great story — and this camp is where those stories are born. Story Making is a dynamic, imaginative camp where students discover the art of storytelling from every angle — thinking on their feet through improv, finding their voice through playwriting, and captivating an audience through the craft of performance. Whether making it up on the spot or writing it down word by word, every camper leaves with a story worth telling.

Broadway Blockbusters

July 13 – 17
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Musical Theatre Camp: Lights up on the biggest shows in Broadway history! Spend a week singing, dancing, and performing your way through the greatest hits the stage has to offer. With daily group voice lessons and dance instruction in a positive, encouraging environment, every camper will find their moment to shine. The week wraps with a spectacular showcase performance featuring numbers from the classic to the contemporary — tailored to every performer on stage.

Swords & Sonnets

July 13 – 17
12:30pm – 3:30pm		 Registration Fee:
$250

A Shakespeare and Stage Combat Theatre Adventure: Step into the world of doublets, daggers, and dramatic monologues! Students will bring Shakespeare’s most beloved characters to life — from mischievous fairies to dueling heroes — while mastering the basics of safe, choreographed stage fighting. Every class is equal parts swashbuckling adventure and storytelling magic. No experience needed — just a brave heart and a loud voice!

Magical Maker Space

July 27 – 31
9:00AM – 12:00PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Behind the Curtain: The spotlight isn’t the only place where theatre magic happens. Enter into the original “maker space” and discover the incredible world of theatrical design — building sets, crafting props, designing costumes, and exploring the lighting and sound that bring a production to life. Campers will have an opportunity to tour the scene shop, costume shop and other hidden spaces of the theater, as well as talk to our creative teams—their work might even end up on stage in our production of Alice in Wonderland Jr.!

For Grades 4 – 9

We Like To Move It!

August 10 – 14
12:30 – 3:30PM		 Registration Fee:
$250

Dance Styles and Movement for Actors: This camp is an energetic exploration of movement, where students discover the power of the body as a storytelling tool. Campers will dive into a wide range of dance styles and movement techniques that every actor needs in their toolkit. Get ready to sweat, laugh, and move like never before.

LAUNCH

August 17 – 21
9:00AM – 4:30PM		 Registration Fee:
$400

Civic Summer Intensive: The next chapter of your artistic journey starts here. LAUNCH is a rigorous, inspiring intensive designed for serious young performers ready to take their craft to the next level. This format will include a combination of classes, workshops, and panels geared towards college bound performers and young aspiring professionals. Faculty and panelists will include local professionals and guest artists with instruction in voice, movement, acting, and dance, as well as special topics such as self-taping, how to make a dance reel, working in film and television, resume writing for performers, and navigating the college admissions process. This is where talent meets intention.

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Sales Tax Notice 2026-03-06T00:05:25+00:00

Starting with Winter 2026 Civic Education programming, Spokane Civic Theatre is required to charge sales tax on classes, camps and workshops registration fees, following a new Washington State law (ESSB 5814) that took effect on October 1, 2025.

ESSB 5814 changes the state’s tax code to include youth arts education like music, theatre and dance, in the definition of “live presentations.” As a result, youth arts organizations across Washington state are now required to collect retail sales tax on class tuition. For Civic Education families, this means sales tax will be applied to registration fees.

As a nonprofit arts organization, we recognize that this new law places an additional financial burden on families seeking arts education opportunities for their children, making access to music education more challenging for some. Spokane Civic Theatre remains deeply committed to providing accessible educational programs. Financial assistance is available for all scholastic programming.

We will continue to work alongside arts advocacy organizations across Washington to ensure our legislators understand how such budget decisions impact access to the arts.

Cancellation Policy 2026-03-06T00:04:25+00:00

  • Two weeks or more before the first day of class: fully refundable
  • Less than two weeks before the first day of class: credit on account for future class
  • Week of the first day of class: no credits or refunds available

Please contact Spokane Civic Theatre Operations Manager, Kelli, at Kelli@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

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