WHO: Students entering grades 4-8 for the 25-26 school year

WHAT: A 2 week camp where kids learn all about the business of putting on a show. Singing, dancing, costumes! It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.

WHERE: 2800 SE Harrison St

WHEN: August 11-23, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, and shows August 22, 6:00pm and July 23, 10:00am

HOW MUCH: $800

  • We offer a 10% sibling discount (automatically applied at registration)

  • Payment plan options (payments are automatically deducted)

    • Pay in full: February 8th

    • 2 Payments (with a $15 fee): 50% February 8 and 50% April 15

    • 3 Payments (with a $25 fee): $300 February 8, $250 April 15, $250 June 1

  • Financial assistance available (please complete the request form)

    • Please apply for a financial assistance by January 31st - you will need a code when you register. Families may only apply for assistance for one camp per child.

QUESTIONS? please feel free to contact us

Single Camp Registration Limit

To allow opportunities for more students, we have a single camp registration limit during the initial enrollment day. This allows us to welcome a wider range of participants and share the joy of camp with more families. After the first day of registration, any open slots will be available for multi-camp registrations.

REFUND POLICY

You may receive a full refund before April 1 (minus a $65 admin fee) and a 50% refund (plus the $65 admin fee) from April 1-May 31. We do not offer refunds for any camps after June 1.

WAITLIST

There is no charge to be on the waitlist. We'll contact students in the order they joined the waitlist if openings arise. Invoices are issued only upon full registration after a spot becomes available - you are not automatically charged even if a spot opens up.

IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION

WHAT TO BRING to camp

Sunscreen - Their own lunch - Enough snacks for two scheduled breaks - Labeled water bottle - Hat and layered clothing

PDC will provide to each student

A PDC t-shirt - Script - Costume

COMMUNICATION FROM US

We communicate primarily via email. Please add caroline@portlanddramaclub.org and robin@portlanddramaclub.org to your contacts and make sure our emails are not going into your spam folder.

If you have an emergency message for your child or the staff: You can text or call Caroline: 213-675-4732 or Robin: 971-235-7994. Text is the best way to reach us - we may not be able to answer a ringing phone during instruction.

the schedule

All musical theater. All the time. The focus of our camp is to produce an actual show for which we can all be proud. Even though our show has been reduced to 60 minutes, it requires organization, concentration, and cooperation from everyone involved. And while we will always play games, play outside, and have time for other fun throughout each day, we will need to get cracking on hard work to make it a musical we are proud to show off. If your child is not that interested in musical theater, our summer camp may not be the thing for them. It is important to note, though, that theater is not only for the outgoing kid! Theater is for EVERYONE and shy kids often find their voice onstage. I have seen miraculous things happen when a child really wants to be a part of something! All are welcome. Your kids will learn that fun is achieved through a little hard work, sweat, and lots of laughter.

Click here to see a sample schedule

Drop off and pick up will be outside at the picnic table along the SE Harrison St side of the building. Camp begins at 8:30 and ends at 3:30. Staff will not be ready to receive students until 8:25am and students must be picked up no later than 3:40pm.

casting

Typically, the larger roles will go to the older or more experienced kids and the ensemble roles will go to the younger or less experienced kids. We move very fast at camp and it's important for kids who pick up things quickly to take on the larger roles. Of course, there are occasional exceptions. Sometimes it depends on the show we do or the individual kids we have attending camp. Some kids are eager for a large role and some kids would like to be a supporting member no matter their age. We want all kids set up for success. We want them to feel comfortable and finish the camp feeling proud and having had a fun time. Since we have been at this for quite some time both as teachers and directors, but also as actors ourselves, we ask that you respect our final decision. Your child will have a better time with your full support.

1st and 2nd graders who join in our 2nd week of camp will learn at least 2 musical numbers that they will be part of in the big show. It is possible that one or two of these kids could have a line, but we will assess once camp begins.

costumes

Generally, costumes are covered in the cost of tuition. Since our shows are outside on the black top we do not  provide shoes and recommend kids wear a comfortable, neutral type of shoe (no sandals or flip flops). If there is anything you need to provide (such as a special shoe or under garment) from home, you will be notified at the end of week one.

tickets

While we offer free access to our productions, donations are greatly appreciated. Contributions help us cover essential costs like administration, insurance, storage, and the talented staff and materials that bring our shows to life. Additionally, donations allow us to provide scholarships for aspiring young performers in future productions.