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Our summer camps and after school programs do not hold traditional auditions.  Our campers can express themselves, their interest, and test their limits in a low- pressure environment through well crafted games and workshop activities. All who sign up to our programs receive a part in the show selected by our Kid Stock teaching artists who aim to provide campers with roles that suit their needs, interests, and learning level.

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 they will be challenged and given the best possible opportunity to shine while working as a team.

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 about student interests, learning levels, and needs. 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 choices that students will be excited about, initial disappointment occasionally happens. We encourage our students to embrace their assigned role and make it their own. We remind students who may be experiencing disappointment that our stories are told not just with lines on a page but with actions, songs, and dances and we encourage patience as they learn about their roles in the coming days. We work with students to help them 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.

Our mission is to include all students in our programs and we do our best to accommodate any special needs or medical conditions a students may have. Please include any learning, physical accommodation, or medical condition needs your student has upon registering so our staff members are aware and can be sure each site is properly equipped to accommodate them. If we foresee any reasons we would not be able to safely accommodate a need or condition with our resources we will reach out to you to discuss options.  The health and safety of our campers is among our top priorities.

Kid Stock’s camps can support a range from 20 – 80 campers in total, dependent upon site capacity. Upon registering, you will notice our camps are divided by grade level.  At each of our site locations, there are two shows in the works, one for each grade level group (K-4 & 5-8). We typically have between 20 – 40 kids per grade level group at any given site. Each group of campers in their grade level 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 (10:1) 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 $100 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. You can also apply for financial aid and a spot will be reserved or you will be placed on the wait-list at the time of your request depending on the capacity of your requested site at that time. You will receive an email confirmation of your reserved spot or wait-listed spot within 2 business days of your application. Your application is time stamped so you will be reserved a spot or wait-listed on a first come first served basis same as if you were registering without financial aid.

Please email us right away and include your child’s name, rising grade, session, and site you are trying to register for. We time stamp your request and reserve a spot or add you to the wait-list, pending availability at the time of your request.

No worries! We time stamp your application and either reserve a spot or add you to the wait-list, pending availability at the time of your application.

Camper registration fees are used to cover the cost of our talented team of teaching artists, site managers, and program administrators as well as site materials (scripts, costumes, art supplies, sound equipment, set, props etc.), site rental and insurance, and video production.

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.

All cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to your session’s start date for you to receive a full refund, minus the $100 deposit. Cancellations made outsitde of this time frame are non-refundable. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis. To cancel and let us know how to proceed with your current balance, fill out the Registration Cancellation Form.