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Summer Theatre Camp Wisconsin

2022 Wisconsin Summer Theatre Performance Camps
In Kohler and Howards Grove
We're back to In-Person Programming!


For information about our
​Southeastern Wisconsin Theatre Performance Camps,
check out the details below.

Secure Your Spot Here


For the safety of all, Compass will be implementing COVID-19 policies.
Please see our COVID-19 Waiver and Protocol for more information.
CCD Participant COVID-19 Waiver
CCD COVID-19 and Infectious Disease Protocol
For more information on COVID-19 policies, why we made these decisions, our refund policies, and more camp details, please see our
​Summer Camp FAQ page.
Summer Camp FAQ Page
Summer Theatre Camp Wisconsin

Kohler/Sheboygan
General Enrollment Camps

Grades 1 - 12
Located at Kohler Memorial Theatre
260 School St.
Kohler, WI 53044
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Cinderella (Saves the World!)
June 20 - 24
$159 - Early Bird Enrollment through February 28 (Extended thru the end of March!)
$199 - Regular Enrollment through May 31
$229 - Late Enrollment


When the local superhero league announces it's looking for new members, Cinderella is eager to try out so she can make the world a better place. The only problem is (unlike her lazy stepsisters) she wasn’t born with a superpower! But a group of friendly scientists have a few tricks up their sleeves, and with their assistance (plus the help of some curious kittens and a very mysterious group of elderly folk) Cinderella just might find a way to save the world!

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
August 1 - 5
$159 - Early Bird Enrollment through February 28
​(Extended thru the end of March!)
$199 - Regular Enrollment through May 31
$229 - Late Enrollment


When she wakes from her tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice can't believe her eyes: conversations with a caterpillar, races with dodos, and a picnic thrown by a mad court of playing cards turn Alice's world on its head. Uncertain of her place in this foreign world of shrinking potions and never-ending tea parties, Alice confides in a wise Cheshire Cat, who helps her discover that it's not where we go in the world, but the things we do there that define us.

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Howards Grove
General Enrollment Camp

Grades 1 - 12
Located at Howards Grove Center for the Arts
403 Audubon Rd.
Howards Grove, WI 53083
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
August 8 - 12
HGSD students get to enroll for free with code HG2022
*HG2022 code only applies to HGSD students*


Enrollment Available for All Other Participants:
$159 - Early Bird Enrollment through February 28
​(Extended thru the end of March!)
$199 - Regular Enrollment through May 31
$229 - Late Enrollment


When she wakes from her tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice can't believe her eyes: conversations with a caterpillar, races with dodos, and a picnic thrown by a mad court of playing cards turn Alice's world on its head. Uncertain of her place in this foreign world of shrinking potions and never-ending tea parties, Alice confides in a wise Cheshire Cat, who helps her discover that it's not where we go in the world, but the things we do there that define us.

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Schedule for a week of camp:

Camp meets daily from 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Thursday and from 9:00am - 7:30pm on Friday (public performance at 6:00pm).

That's less than $6.50/ hour for an in-depth arts enrichment and social development program that will stretch your child's creativity and bravery muscles!

What if I have questions?
A lot of questions are answered in our Camp FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, you can give us a call at 773.893.0535 or email us at camps@ccdramatics.com. We'll do our best to answer any questions you might have!

Advanced Camp

Grades 5+
Must have participated in a Compass camp prior to registering


Located at Kohler Memorial Theatre
260 School St.
Kohler, WI 53044

Beauty and the Beast
July 18 - 22
$299 - Early Bird Enrollment through February 28
​(Extended thru the end of March!)
$339 - Regular Enrollment through May 31
$379 - Late Enrollment


As their beloved books disappear off the shelves, Beauty and her team of local librarians embark on a quest to rescue them from the city sewers. There, they find the Beast and his henchmen searching desperately to cure the curse that has transformed them all into animals of the lowest degree. Amidst dancing pigeons, ticklish books, and enchanted blue roses, Beauty and the Beast learn that it's only by working together that they can save the day.

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Your student will receive more one on one attention, advanced theatre workshops, and will be guaranteed at least one individual speaking line!

How is the advanced camp different than the general enrollment camps?
  • Only experienced student actors eligible (must've participated in at least one CCD Performance Camp prior to 2022)
  • Limited, older age range (5th grade+)
  • More individualized attention 
    • Smaller enrollment cap with maximum enrollment of 35 students with a max student:educator ratio of 12:1.
  • Guaranteed at least one individual speaking line in addition to all of their ensemble lines, songs and dances. As with all Compass shows, every will performer:
    • Speak
    • Sing
    • Dance/move
  • Exclusive show title only available for this camp: Beauty and the Beast!
  • More advanced theatre workshops and classes
  • Formal Student Q & A session with the instructors about their careers as professional theatre artists

What if I have questions?
A lot of questions are answered in our Camp FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, you can give us a call at 773.893.0535 or email us at camps@ccdramatics.com. We'll do our best to answer any questions you might have!

2022 Virtual Summer Camps will be announced in Spring 2022 for our unvaccinated friends or for friends still keeping their distance at that time.


We Heard Your Feedback

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…and we’re taking action!

Due to the feedback we received regarding our refund policy when in-person programming in 2020 had to be postponed and virtual camps were offered in lieu of in-person programming for 2020 and 2021 due to the risks of COVID-19, we have restructured our refund policy*.

Register with confidence!

For more information, go to our Camp FAQ Page.

Summer Camp FAQ Page

Camp Basics

​What is Compass Creative Dramatics Summer Camp all about?
CCD's summer camp is a five-day experience for students to come together and have a blast learning about the art of theatre. Each day, we'll prepare for the end-of-week performance through structured rehearsals and exciting theatre-related workshops such as improv, stage combat, and audition skills (topic vary year-by-year).

​The program is designed to offer a top-notch arts enrichment program that hones important social skills like empathy, trust, responsibility and teamwork and allow our young actors to stretch their creativity and bravery muscles. 


What makes Compass Creative Dramatics summer camp special?
Not only is our camp taught by professional actors from the Chicago area, but the kids get an opportunity to perform onstage with them as well. Two of our actor/educators perform right next to the student actors, leading by example and sharing the experience of live performance. They're right there on stage offering support and helping your child shine. We provide all of the elements of the production—professionally designed and produced music, costumes, props, sets, and make-up—all to make this an unforgettable experience for your student! 

What is a day at theatre camp like? 
Each day is a little different, but for the most part, mornings are spent learning the scenes, songs, and dances that are part of the play. During this time, students work together with children of a variety of ages to collaborate on the production. Most afternoons, students participate in age-specific workshops in theatre topics like improv, stage combat, storytelling, dance, musical theatre, etc. The specific topics vary each year. On Friday, the students perform for their friends, family, and the public, complete with sets, costumes, props, and music, which have all been professionally designed and built for the students.


What is the schedule for a week of camp?
Camp meets daily from 9am - 3pm Monday - Thursday and from 9am - 7:30pm on Friday (public performance at 6pm).

Who can participate? 
Students grades 1-12. Students must have completed kindergarten in order to register and are eligible through the summer following high school graduation in our general enrollment camps.

Students must have completed 4th grade in order to register for our advanced, limited enrollment camp July 18 - 22 and must have participated in a previous CCD performance camp prior to 2022. Participation in online camps counts towards this requirement. Enrollment for this camp is capped at 35 students.


Do you provide scholarships?
We do!  A limited number of scholarships are available. You can learn more about our scholarship program here.​

Is extended care available?
Beginning summer 2019, we'll no longer be offering extended care before or after camp, so please plan accordingly. We encourage families with scheduling limitations to seek out carpooling options. If you'd like CCD to share your contact info with currently enrolled families who may be willing to carpool, please contact us.

​For detailed scheduling policies and procedures please click the link below:
2022 Wisconsin Camp Waivers
For additional questions/concerns, please email us at camps@ccdramatics.com.

What is a day at theatre camp like? 
Each day is a little different, but for the most part, mornings are spent learning the scenes, songs, and dances that are part of the play. During this time, students work together with children of a variety of ages to collaborate on the production. Most afternoons, students participate in age-specific workshops in theatre topics like improv, stage combat, storytelling, dance, musical theatre, etc. The specific topics vary each year. On Friday, the students perform for their friends, family, and the public, complete with sets, costumes, props, and music, which have all been professionally designed and built for the students.

How much are tickets to the public performance?
Kohler
Each student registered receives two tickets for the performance. Additional tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance. Additional adult tickets are $6 and student tickets are $4.

Howards Grove
Tickets are not included in registrations that are underwritten by HGSD. Tickets
 will be available for $8 for adults and $6 for kids.

Please Note: There will be vaccination and mask requirements for our audiences.  For more information, see COVID-19 and Other Infectious Disease Protocol.
COVID-19 and Other Infectious Disease Protocol
What if I have questions?
A lot of questions are answered in our Camp FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, you can give us a call at 773.893.0535 or email us at camps@ccdramatics.com. We'll do our best to answer any questions you might have!
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The educators were fantastic - they more than exceeded my expectations. We absolutely loved them all!
They were such positive influences that one of my sons came home saying he wanted to do what they do when he grows up.
Thank you for being so awesome!

    Joy Hoffman
​Sheboygan Falls, WI

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