Summer Camps

Is it summer yet?! We have missed our campers SO much and cannot wait to see you at one (or more) of our fun-filled camps!

Please download the Camp Release form and bring it with you to the first day of camp. This form is three (3) pages and includes:

medical release
media release
pick-up authorizations

In Hernando

Broadway Babies

A rockin’ debut theatre experience for youngsters! Students are taught four to five songs and will learn singing, dancing, and basic theatre skills in a supportive environment where the focus is to introduce young future thespians to the fun of live theatre. Self-confidence soars from the thunderous applause on show day! The final performance is a musical revue of songs from Broadway and Disney favorites (singing and dancing with minimal speaking lines.)

$75 per camper

Session #1

For ages 4 & 5 (as of the first day of camp)
June 27 to 30, 2022, 9 AM to 12 PM
Performance: Thursday, June 30 at 12:30 PM
Location: Hernando Performing Arts Center

Session #2

For ages 4 & 5 (as of the first day of camp)
July 5 to 8, 2022, 9 AM to 12 PM
Performance: Friday, July 8 at 12:30 PM
Location: Hernando Performing Arts Center

Aristocats Kids

This one-week Arts Experience is for younger campers who want to learn more about the fun of live theatre. Everybody wants to be a cat in this whimsical and fun stage adaptation of the Disney animated classic motion picture.

Director Callison Hopkins
Assistant Director Dylan Patrick

For ages 6 to 9 (as of the first day of camp)
June 20 to 24, 2022, 2 PM to 5 PM
Performance: Friday, June 24 at 7 PM
Location: Hernando Performing Arts Center

$125 per camper

Beauty and the Beast JR

This two-week Arts Experience is for campers who are ready to expand their skills and learn more about the wonderful world of live theatre. Join us for the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. This class meets Monday through Friday for two weeks, excluding Monday, July 4.

Director Justin Bixler

For ages 10 to 16 (as of the first day of camp)
June 27 to July 1 and July 5 to 8, 2022, 1 PM to 5 PM
Performance: Friday, July 8 at 7 PM
Location: Hernando Performing Arts Center

$250 per camper

Tech Camp

Hands-on learning about what goes on behind the scenes during showtime in our newest camp. Tech Campers are involved in every aspect of stagecraft including lighting, sound, props, set design and construction, stage management, costuming, make-up, and more! Each camper will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the camp and put their new skills into action during this summer’s camp shows. Each camper receives a Kudzu Playhouse “Stage Crew” shirt.

For ages 11 and up (adults welcome!)
June 20 to 24, 2022, 9 AM to 1 PM
Location: Hernando Performing Arts Center

$75 per camper

In Byhalia

Arts Extravaganza!

Students work together to sing, dance, and learn basic theatre direction in a supportive environment where the focus is on sharing the fun of live theatre and expressing individual creativity. The final performance is a musical revue of songs from Broadway and Disney favorites (singing and dancing with some speaking lines).

Director Emma Crick

For ages 6 to 16 (as of the first day of camp)
July 25-29, 2022, 1 to 5 PM
Performance: Friday, July 29 at 6 PM
Location: historic Byhalia High School auditorium

$75 per camper

Note: Due to COVID, all dates and locations for classes and performances are subject to change. Classes and performances will follow appropriate COVID safety guidelines.

Interested in being a camp counselor? Learn more and submit an application.

Camp Scholarships

Two summer camp scholarships have been provided by an anonymous donor in memory of Wesley Williamson, a beloved friend, actor, director, teacher, and passionate supporter of the performing arts and Kudzu Playhouse. Scholarships will be awarded to one student in each of the following 2022 Summer Camps: Aristocats Kids, Beauty & The Beast JR. Please complete an application and essay and submit by May 27, 2022. (If you have already registered for a camp, you are still eligible to apply for a scholarship.)

Apply for a Summer Camp Scholarship