Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp
with UPAC
July 21 – Aug. 1, 1pm-5pm
PERFORMANCES: Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 11am & 2:30pm
cost: $600
Step into the spotlight July 8th-19th and unleash your creativity at Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp, the ultimate summer experience for arts-enthusiasts in 3rd to 8th grade! The Underground Performing Arts Collective (UPAC) and The Z offer this innovative camp as a unique opportunity for young performers to explore their talents in music, dance, and drama, and collaborate to develop an original performance.
Our experienced instructors will guide students through a diverse range of activities designed to teach or enhance skills in the performing arts. From vocal exercises and choreography combinations to improvisation, acting games, and team-building exercises, every day will be filled with excitement and discovery.
Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp teaches the arts as a powerful tool for personal growth; promoting literacy, critical thinking, empathy, and teamwork through artistic expression. Campers will develop an original student-created production titled "Our Voice Matters", collaborating to express themselves through music, movement, and storytelling. Camp ends with a celebration of their work in two performances on The Z Main Stage, Saturday, July 20th, at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to ignite your passion for performing arts while also building valuable life skills. Enroll in Creative Expressions Performing Arts Camp today and get ready to shine on stage! Limited spots available.
Kids Comedy Camp
with Plan B Comedy
Aug. 4-8, 1pm-5pm
PERFORMANCE: Fri. Aug 8 5:30pm
Cost: $350
Campers will learn the basics of improv comedy and stage presence through group exercises and games. The week-long camp will culminate in a group performance. The class is led by Jason Kypros, a founding member of The Z's resident comedy company Plan B Comedy. Jason is a graduate of the Groundlings school of improv, holds a minor in theatre from Va Tech, hosts Curate on WHRO and is currently the Director of Theatre at St. Patrick Catholic School.
