3rd thru 5th Grades
- Mind Blowing Experiments (3rd – 5th)$300.00Ever wanted to make things levitate, escape quicksand, or grow crystal snowflakes? In this hands-on science camp, we’ll turn your wildest scientific ideas into reality! From building solar-powered ovens to launching catapults you design yourself; this camp will blow your mind with awesome experiments. Whether you’re battling quicksand or creating convection currents, you’ll be a scientist, adventurer, and inventor all rolled into one!
- Beetlejuice JR. (Two Week Musical) (3rd - 12th)$700.00It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!
Two week musical – June 16th – 27th (no camp on June 19th)
- Build a Better City (3rd - 5th)300.00You’re the architect of the future! In this creative camp, we’ll design a utopian city where you control the layout, from parks to skyscrapers. Will you use renewable energy, build community spaces, and ensure a green and harmonious society? Inspired by visionary artist Bodys Isek Kingelez, your city will come to life in maps and models by week’s end. What will you name your masterpiece?
- Playing with Portraits (3rd - 5th)300.00Young artists who choose to join this group will be working on a series of self portraits. We will explore the principles of proportion, color, and value in a graduating series of styles and techniques. Participants can expect to walk away with several finished works and an excellent foundation to continue this classic painting subject.
- Computer Guts & Robot Brains (3rd - 5th)$350.00Ever wondered what’s inside your favorite gadgets? In this hands-on camp, kids will explore the inner workings of computers and learn how they power our tech-driven world. Perfect for beginners and budding coders alike, campers will dive into Scratch block coding to create fun apps and interactive projects. By the end of the week, they’ll program Edison Robots to bring their ideas to life!
- Take a peek inside technology: Disassemble computing devices to uncover the parts that make them work.
- Scratch coding for everyone: Designed for kids of all experience levels, from first-time coders to experienced programmers.
- Program robots: Use your new skills to bring Edison Robots to life with simple and fun coding challenges.
This camp makes coding and technology accessible, exciting, and fun for every camper!
Instructor: Deanna Bledsoe, founder of Kai Coders
- A Day in the Life of Cab: Communication Arts (3rd – 5th Grade)$350.00Unlock your creative potential with a week dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of Communication Arts! Through hands-on activities in photography, photo editing, digital art, and graphic design, you’ll discover how to bring your ideas to life using technology. You’ll get a sneak peek into what it’s like to be a Comm Arts major, while learning the essential skills needed to prepare for your assessment in 5th grade. If you love being creative and working with visuals, this camp is the perfect way to find out if Communication Arts is the right fit for you!
- A Day in the Life of Cab: Dance (3rd – 5th Grade)$350Get ready to leap, twirl, and express yourself in the exciting world of dance! In this immersive camp, you’ll explore a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, multicultural, and improvisation. This program is designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to be a Dance Major at Cab. You’ll focus on developing technique, rhythm, and creativity while preparing for your 5th-grade dance assessment. The week will culminate in a showcase where you’ll perform the stunning choreography you’ve learned, giving you a chance to shine on stage!
- A Day in the Life of Cab: Instrumental Music (3rd – 5th Grade)$350Discover the rhythm, melody, and magic of instrumental music in this inspiring camp! Throughout the week, you’ll dive into the essentials of being an instrumentalist, from perfecting your posture and technique to mastering breathing, tone projection, and sight-reading. Whether you’re a budding musician or ready to take your skills to the next level, this camp will help you prepare for your 5th-grade instrumental music assessment. Instruments will be provided if needed, and you’ll end the week with an enhanced understanding of what it takes to be an instrumental music major at Cab!
Be sure to let us know which instrument you’ll bring or need when you register.
- A Day in the Life of Cab: Theatre (3rd – 5th Grade)$350Step into the spotlight and experience the excitement of the stage in our Theatre camp! This hands-on program will guide you through the fundamentals of acting, role preparation, and stage directions while introducing you to the latest trends in theatre production. By the end of the week, you’ll have a strong foundation for preparing for your 5th-grade theatre assessment, as well as the confidence to perform in front of an audience. Get ready to explore your imagination, develop your performance skills, and bring characters to life!
- A Day in the Life of Cab: Visual Arts (3rd – 5th Grade)$350Immerse yourself in the world of creativity and artistic expression with our Visual Arts camp! Over the course of the week, you’ll explore a variety of art forms, including self-portrait, still life, landscape, and even three-dimensional art. With guidance from experienced artists, you’ll stretch your imagination and sharpen your skills to prepare for your 5th-grade visual arts assessment. At the end of the week, all your creations will be proudly displayed in a gallery showcase, giving you a chance to share your artistic journey with family and friends!
- A Day in the Life of Cab: Vocal (3rd – 5th Grade)$350Have you ever dreamed of singing on stage or being part of a choir? This camp gives you the perfect opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a Vocal Major at Cab! Throughout the week, you’ll develop essential vocal techniques, learn solfège (a fun and engaging method to help you master pitch and sight-singing), and explore the basics of music theory. Whether you love singing solo or harmonizing in a group, this camp will help you strengthen your voice and musical skills. The week will end with an exciting performance, where you’ll showcase both solo and choral pieces you’ve worked on. It’s the perfect blend of learning and performing—ideal for any young singer ready to shine!
- Aerial Arts: Sling Adventure (3rd - 5th)$350Dive into the world of aerial slings, where strength, grace, and acrobatics come together in an exhilarating experience! In this camp, young aerialists will learn to climb, twist, and pose while suspended in the air. Perfect for campers who are ready to challenge their bodies and discover the thrill of aerial performance.
Aerial slings is not just a workout—it’s a form of art. Campers will develop coordination, flexibility, and strength while mastering a variety of acrobatic moves and breathtaking poses.
Throughout the week, you’ll build confidence as you conquer new heights and learn to perform gracefully in the air. By the end of the camp, you’ll showcase your newfound skills in an exciting performance that will leave your audience in awe of your aerial artistry.
Join us for a week of flying, twisting, and spinning in the air as you embark on your aerial slings adventure!
- Vet Care 101 (3rd – 5th)$350.00Love animals? In this hands-on camp, you’ll learn how to care for real animals at camp! From grooming and brushing to identifying common illnesses and treatments, you’ll practice real veterinary skills. Perfect for future vets and animal lovers alike!
Instructor: Katrina Fontinha-Pusey, Animal Sciences, Conrad Schools of Science.
- DIY Sculptures (3rd – 5th)$330.00Unleash your creativity and bring your wildest imaginations to life in DIY Sculptures! Throughout the week, you’ll work with a variety of sculpting techniques and materials such as paper mâché, oven-bake clay, wire armature, and relief carving. You’ll design and craft your own 3D creatures, dream up their unique backstories and even build habitats for them, incorporating texture and form to create dynamic environments. By the end of the week, your imaginative creations will be part of an exciting storytelling showcase, where you can present your sculptures and share their incredible stories!
- Improv Insanity: Live from Cab Calloway! (3rd - 5th)$300Are you ready to take the stage and unleash your inner comedian? Get ready for a week full of laughs, creativity, and spontaneous fun! If you’ve ever wanted to create hilarious characters, bring scenes to life, and perform side-splitting skits in front of an audience, this camp is calling your name! Inspired by iconic Saturday Night Live moments like the legendary Bat-O-Matic, the unforgettable More Cowbell, and the outrageous Disney Channel Acting School, you’ll be at the center of the action.Each day, campers will learn the tricks of comedic timing, improv techniques, and how to turn everyday ideas into outrageous commercial parodies that will leave audiences in stitches. Throughout the week, you’ll create unique characters, write your own skits, and work together in teams to produce a LIVE sketch comedy show that’s guaranteed to keep everyone on the edge of their seats!Camp Highlights:
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Master the Art of Improv – Dive into fun improvisational games and learn how to think on your feet. From quick-thinking comedy to transforming random ideas into hilarious moments, you’ll become an improv pro in no time.
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Create Your Own Commercial Parodies – Tap into your imagination and create your own SNL-style commercials! Whether you’re selling a totally wacky product, a strange invention, or making a parody of a real commercial, the stage is yours to make it unforgettable.
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Character Creation and Development – Become anyone (or anything!) you want! Learn how to create quirky, memorable characters that audiences will love, from over-the-top villains to lovable weirdos. Craft backstories, practice voices, and give life to characters you’ll bring to the stage.
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Build Confidence and Performance Skills – Throughout the week, you’ll work on stage presence, voice projection, and how to command an audience’s attention with humor. Each camper will have a chance to shine, bringing their creative ideas to life.
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The Grand Finale – LIVE From Cab Calloway!
Get ready for the big event! The week will culminate with an SNL-style live performance, complete with original skits, commercial parodies, and comedic moments created entirely by YOU and your fellow campers. Friends and family are invited to see the side-splitting show where the laughs are guaranteed, and the performances will leave everyone talking!
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By the end of the week, campers will have learned the art of comedic timing, worked together to create original skits, and performed a hilarious show for friends and family that will have everyone in stitches. Improv Insanity is the perfect camp to let your creativity shine, build confidence, and most importantly—have a ton of fun!This summer, the only thing you need more of is… MORE COWBELL! -
- Willy Wonka KIDS (Two Week Musical) (3rd thru 9th)$700The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
- Innovation Discovery (3rd thru 5th)$350.00Unleash your inner inventor in this cutting-edge camp that explores the world of 3D printing and innovative technology! Dive into hands-on problem solving as you design your own creations online and watch them come to life with 3D printers. Whether you’re crafting futuristic gadgets or creative masterpieces, this camp is all about unlocking new possibilities!
Instructor: Sarah Cuje – Distance Learning & Dual Enrollment Coordinator at William Penn HS, Head of WP Innovation Center.
- Animation Adventure (3rd thru 5th)$350
Find the joy of cartooning and bring your drawings to life in Animation Adventure, where you’ll dive into the exciting world of animation! In this fun-filled camp, you’ll learn the fundamentals and techniques professionals use in the pipeline of episodic cartoon and movie production.
Each day, Campers will participate in fun activities that serve as practices to flourish their creations using kid-friendly software and tools. You’ll also explore how to draft expressive characters, expand them into storyboard comics, and find out how it all integrates into their pictorial sense of the trade. Campers will demonstrate what they learn by collaborating with their peers to create a short cartoon, just like your favorite animated shows and movies! Along the way, you’ll acquire the ability of storytelling and delivering stories in appealing motion.
This camp is perfect for beginners. Whether they may only be curious about the craft, or already love to draw and want to enhance their passion, all will discover the illusion of life they can then apply to their future creative endeavors.
By the end of the week, you’ll have your own animated masterpiece to show off to your family and friends, along with a portfolio of activities accomplished in the camp.
Don’t miss out on the chance to unlock your creativity, learn cool new skills, and become a real animator at Animation Adventure!
- Zombie Anatomy (3rd thru 5th)$350Zombies aren’t just fantasy—they’re the ultimate gateway to real science! In this spine-chilling camp, you’ll uncover the secrets of human anatomy by comparing it to the “undead.” From creating gory special effects like fake blood and oozing slime, to dissecting a Jell-O brain you can actually eat, every day is packed with spooky, hands-on fun! You’ll also dive into the science behind how the human body works, learning about muscles, organs, and the circulatory system—all while exploring what would happen if we turned into zombies.But beware, your skills will be put to the test in a thrilling survival challenge on the final day, where you’ll use your knowledge of anatomy to “cure” zombie campers and save humanity! Perfect for kids who love the creepy, the crawly, and the scientific—this camp is sure to be a scream!
- The Ultimate Gamer (3rd – 5th)$350Get ready to step into the world of gaming like never before at The Ultimate Gamer camp! Each morning, you’ll dive into game design and coding, learning how to create your very own simplified video game from scratch. Explore concepts like character development, game mechanics, and basic coding skills to bring your game to life! In the afternoon, it’s time to level up your eSports skills as you train, strategize, and compete in exciting team-based and solo games.
The week culminates in an epic Friday Showcase where you’ll go head-to-head with fellow campers on Cab’s big-screen theater in a thrilling showdown. The four top scorers will face off in a final battle to claim the title of The ULTIMATE GAMER! Whether you’re a future game designer or a fierce competitor, this camp is your chance to test your skills, make new friends, and prove yourself in the world of gaming.
Instructor: Brandon Boas, Creative Director of Interactive Media Productions at Cecil County School of Technology and Owner of Grunge Muffin Designs.
- Are You Ready for It? We’re in our Tech Era STEAM Camp (3rd-5th)$350.00Step into the Tech Era with us and let your creativity shine! Campers of any tech level—whether beginners or experienced creators—will combine coding, crafting, and pop music-inspired fun to make one-of-a-kind projects. From coding friendship bracelets to building games that test your Taylor-inspired lyric knowledge, this camp is all about embracing your individuality and having a blast. The grand finale? A glittering showcase featuring a Bejeweled Karma jacket, friendship bracelet trading, and all the amazing projects campers create!
- Design and code friendship bracelets: Bring digital patterns to life with hands-on crafting.
- Fill in the Blank Space: Use Scratch block coding (perfect for beginners and pros alike) to create fun games that test your knowledge of iconic song lyrics.
- Build interactive projects: Make animations and mini-games inspired by music and self-expression through accessible, engaging coding activities.
Instructor: Deanna Bledsoe, founder of Kai Coders
- Lego Engineering! (3rd – 5th)$350Get ready to unleash your creativity in this action-packed LEGO engineering camp! Using LEGO WeDo 2.0 kits and other technology, you’ll design, build, and program robots that solve real-world challenges. From simple machines to complex creations, this camp will inspire your inner engineer as you dive into the exciting world of LEGO and STEAM!
- Let’s Get Small (3rd thru 5th)$350Shrink down to a whole new world of creativity at Let’s Get Small! In this imaginative camp, you’ll explore the art of miniatures and scale while turning everyday “trash” materials into tiny treasures. From bottle lids to containers, you’ll transform what might seem like junk into detailed, miniature creations!
Throughout the week, you’ll design and build your own piece of miniature furniture, then create a whole room for it to sit in. Ever wondered what it’s like to turn something tiny into something gigantic? On “Opposite Day,” you’ll pick a small object—like a coin or key—and make an oversized version of it!
You’ll also create themed terrariums and cloches, designing miniature landscapes like forests, deserts, or gardens with tiny bridges, streams, and paths. Finally, you’ll work on a themed letterpress tray, choosing a fun theme and filling each compartment with a miniature masterpiece that brings your idea to life.
By the end of camp, you’ll have your own miniature world and a collection of amazing tiny creations to share!
- Top Secret Spy Academy: Undercover Agents in Training (3rd thru 5th)$350Are you ready to become a top-secret agent? At Top Secret Spy Academy, you’ll embark on thrilling missions, crack codes, build spy gadgets, and master the art of espionage! Throughout the week, you’ll be challenged to think fast, stay stealthy, and work with your fellow agents to solve mysteries and outsmart enemy spies.
- Spy Gadget Creation Workshop: Design your own high-tech spy gear like invisible ink pens, secret decoders, and periscopes. Turn everyday materials into gadgets that only a true agent could use!
- Crack the Code: Learn the art of code-breaking! You’ll decode secret messages using ciphers like Caesar codes and Morse, then create your own for your fellow spies to crack.
- Obstacle Course: Spy Training Academy: Test your agility and stealth as you navigate through a “laser beam” obstacle course, crawling through tunnels and dodging traps to complete your mission!
- Disguise and Evasion: Master the art of disguise! Use costumes and props to blend into your surroundings, then put your skills to the test with sneaky hide-and-seek evasion games.
- Fingerprinting & Forensics Lab: Dive into the world of forensics by learning how to dust for fingerprints and analyze them. You’ll also discover spy surveillance techniques and become an expert in spy science.
- Spy Communication Relay: Set up a network of secret drop points to relay messages without getting caught! Test your stealth and teamwork as you move objects between stations unnoticed by rival spies.
- Mission Impossible: Solve the Mystery: Each day, uncover hidden clues and gather evidence as you work to solve a top-secret mystery. The final reveal will take place on the last day—can your team crack the case?
- Spy Survival Skills: Sharpen your outdoor skills! Learn to read maps, use compasses, and build mini-campsites, all while practicing stealthy spy survival techniques.
- Spy vs. Spy: The Final Showdown: In this epic team competition, use all the skills you’ve learned—code-breaking, gadget-building, and more—to complete missions and outsmart the rival team of spies!
By the end of the week, you’ll be a certified undercover agent, ready for any mission that comes your way!
- Elemental Wonders: Chemistry in Action! (3rd thru 5th)$370Unlock the mysteries of chemistry in this electrifying week of hands-on experiments! From creating colorful reactions to growing crystals and making things fizz, you’ll discover the wonders of atoms, molecules, and chemical bonds. Each day brings new challenges as you explore the power of chemistry in a safe, exciting, and interactive environment. Get ready to mix, measure, and experiment your way through the elemental wonders of science—where learning is an adventure, and every reaction is a new discovery!
- Aerial Arts: Lyra Adventure (3rd - 5th)$350Get ready to soar through the air and experience the magic of Lyra, also known as aerial hoop! This camp is perfect for young aerialists who are ready to challenge themselves, build strength, and achieve incredible spinning shapes in the air. Whether you’re new to aerial arts or looking to refine your skills, this camp will help you turn your Lyra goals into reality.
Campers will explore different Lyra styles, from the moves that use momentum to the graceful flow of sequences that connect beautiful poses with smooth transitions. You’ll even get the chance to try “spinny Lyra,” where you’ll learn how to control speed and create a tornado-like spin while holding striking poses.
Each day, you’ll work hard to build the strength and flexibility needed for Lyra, and you’ll also learn safety techniques, the art of spinning, and how to move fluidly in this breathtaking apparatus.
By the end of the week, you’ll amaze your family and friends with a captivating showcase of the skills you’ve learned, leaving them in awe of your aerial magic! Don’t miss this chance to unlock the magic of Lyra, develop strength and poise, and make lasting memories in the air!