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Our summer camps and Sunshine Band do not hold formal auditions. The reason for this is that we try to provide a low-pressure environment in which our campers can express themselves and test their limits without any added pressure. Auditions are a part of our in-school programs, but each child will receive a role, provided they meet all academic and conduct requirements.

Kid Stock shows are cast based on several factors including enthusiasm, comfort level, and age, and every participant gets a role in the show. Our primary goal is to place each camper where he or she will be challenged and given the best possible opportunity to shine. 

During the first few days of camp, students are encouraged to showcase their passions and abilities in their drama, dance, and singing workshops by volunteering for solos, learning choreography, and bringing characters to life both vocally and physically during script read-throughs while the instructors observe and take notes. At the casting sessions, the department heads and site director meet and compare notes. Together, they come up with a single cast list.

It is our policy not to switch or change parts once they have been announced out of fairness to the entire cast. While our staff members try to make every camper happy, disappointment isn’t unheard of. We encourage our students to find the fun and the challenge in each role, regardless of whether it was what they initially desired, and to focus on the quality of each part rather than the quantity of lines.

Absolutely! However, it is incredibly important that our staff members are aware of any special needs and/or medical conditions so that we can be sure each site is properly equipped to accommodate them. This includes any learning disabilities or behavioral conditions. The health and safety of our campers is among our top priorities.

Kid Stock’s camps can support a range from 14-48 campers in total, dependent upon site capacity. Campers are then placed into pods of up to 14 campers in their age group who they will spend 3-weeks rehearsing their very own production! Regardless of camp size, every student receives a speaking part in the play, and our student-to-staff ratio remains the same at each site.

There are two ways to secure your spot at one of our summer programs. When registration opens, you can elect to pay in full at the time of enrollment or you can choose to put down a nonrefundable $150 deposit. Both options secure your spot at camp! If you choose to reserve your space with a deposit, your card on file will be charged at a later date based on your selected payment plan.

Camper registration fees are used to cover the cost of materials (scripts, art supplies, CD and digital video production, snacks, etc.), site rental and insurance, and to pay our talented staff. Any excess is used to support our scholarship fund.

Yes! Kid Stock offers financial aid in the form of full and partial scholarships. We strive to match requests in our effort to keep our programs affordable for all children. To apply, complete our Financial Aid Request Form. 

Absolutely! All camps offer multiple payment options. At checkout, select the payment plan that works best for you.

You may also request a specialized payment plan by filling out our Payment Plan Request Form. Once you’ve submitted the form, our team will reach out with next steps. You only need to submit a form if you are requesting an individualized plan.

All cancellations must be made at least one week prior to your session’s start date for you to receive a refund. All summer program fees include a nonrefundable camper deposit of $150. To cancel and let us know how to proceed with your current balance, fill out the 2022 Registration Cancellation Form.