Summer Camp
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REGISTRATION is COMING!
WOW!! We are overwhelmed and SO Grateful for all the interest we're getting for Summer Camp 2026! THANK YOU! Rest assured that
Summer Camp 2026 is happening, and Registration will open soon.
But we wanted to answer some FAQs so you can plan your Summer!
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When is Camp This Summer?
Our late August, two-week camp is back; do one week or two!
August 17-21, 2026
August 24-28, 2026
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AND June 15-19, 2026!
That's right! We're adding a week of Camp this year!
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When will Registration Open?
April 24th!
Historically, we have opened registration on the last day of our Winter/Spring youth classes (yeah, we have classes!), the 3rd Friday of April, and we're going to stick with that. As much as we wanted to get it out earlier for you, we just don't have the capacity.
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LET THE PLAY BEGIN!
Campers are you ready? Matrix Summer Camp is back!
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Join us for a one or two-week, in person, Creative Play Summer Camp experience where you are the originators of your own show!
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Transport to the places of your imagination
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Walk and talk like characters of your creation
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Perform your own words and stories
All classes are in person and will be held indoors and outdoors, next to and at the Matrix Theatre building, which is located at 2730 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216.
REGISTRATION will OPEN April 24th
NEW this year! June 15 - 19, 2026
Week One: August 17 - 21, 2026
Week Two: August 24 - 28, 2026
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Ages 6 - 17 (1st - 12th Grade)
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Monday - Friday
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9am - 4pm
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Cost: $275 for One Week
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$25 Discount for Each Additional Week
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$25 Sibling/Additional Camper Discount Available
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Payment Plans available
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Scholarships by request and based on need. Fill out the following survey for consideration HERE
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Must provide your own brown bag lunch. Snacks provided by Matrix
PAYMENT PLANS AND NEED-BASED FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY, FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE!
About the camps -​
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At the start of each camp week, campers will get to know each Teaching Artist and learn core skills to prepare them for the week.
On the following days, campers will be put into small groups and given a MYSTERY BOX. The goal is for them to work together to create a performance based on the box's contents.
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After opening and exploring their box, campers are guided through creative writing and play exercises to ignite their imagination.
Matrix Teaching Artists will then facilitate discussions identifying themes and ideas that stemmed from the contents of the mystery box.
Campers will create a story, develop characters, setting and will stage their production.
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Each week's camp culminates in a showcase of original performances for families and friends.
For additional information on School of Theatre Summer Camp, please contact Director of Education, Amy Johnson, at ajohnson@matrixtheatre.org or 313-967-0999, ext. 3
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