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Operating from Festival Place and other Strathcona County facilities, our performing arts programs have inspired decades of actors, dancers and singers. Our programs pair you with other like-minded creatives to develop imaginative thinking, trust, confidence and build self-esteem.

Get ready to act, dance and sing on the grand Festival Place stage. Our programs include options for children, youth, teens and adults.

Benefits of performing arts

Entertainment is an obvious aspect of performing arts, yet there are numerous health benefits that can be gained from participating and ‘playing’ in a performing arts program. The element of ‘play’ in performing arts allows participants to be creative. Creativity supports the development to think outside the box while gaining confidence and trust. Play can lead to laughter, which is recognized to reduce stress. Flexibility, coordination, and balance are attained through movement, which is an aspect of each program. Performing arts programs help develop skills used to focus the mind and the body by using imagination.

These individuals will not only experience the joy of a performing art, the benefits of the program are vast. Self esteem, team work, cognitive, motor, language, social and emotional development are many of the benefits an individual can experience and adapt for a better quality of life.

Performing arts programs


NEW: Browse the spring performing arts guide (596.0 KB) for programs from April to June.

NEW: Browse the summer camps guide (2.6 MB) for child and youth programs from July to August.

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Featured programs

Participants enjoying a Performing Arts camp at Festival Place.

Summer Camps (4Y-17Y)

Come "play' with us! Embrace your imagination and celebrate your creative side in drama, dance, music, film/video making and more.


July 2 to Aug 22

Cost: Variable


Location: Festival Place

boy little detective working with evidence at table

CSI Sherwood Park (6Y-12Y)

Become a detective or witness and help crack the case! Use drama games and acting to build a character and solve a mystery. Includes indoor/outdoor activities and real CSI tips from a Strathcona County RCMP constable.


August 11 to 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Cost: $270.00


Location: Festival Place

Young actors pose with costume pieces

TMT - teen musical theatre (12Y-17Y)

Do you love singing, dancing, or live theatre? Join Camp TMT to dive into musical theatre! Campers will explore popular musicals using their body, voice, mind, and imagination. No experience needed—everyone is welcome! Family and friends can watch the final performance on the last day.


August 11 to 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Cost: $270.00


Location: Festival Place

Participants enjoying a Performing Arts camp at Festival Place.

Summer Camps (4Y-17Y)

Come "play' with us! Embrace your imagination and celebrate your creative side in drama, dance, music, film/video making and more.


July 2 to Aug 22

Cost: Variable


Location: Festival Place

boy little detective working with evidence at table

CSI Sherwood Park (6Y-12Y)

Become a detective or witness and help crack the case! Use drama games and acting to build a character and solve a mystery. Includes indoor/outdoor activities and real CSI tips from a Strathcona County RCMP constable.


August 11 to 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Cost: $270.00


Location: Festival Place

Young actors pose with costume pieces

TMT - teen musical theatre (12Y-17Y)

Do you love singing, dancing, or live theatre? Join Camp TMT to dive into musical theatre! Campers will explore popular musicals using their body, voice, mind, and imagination. No experience needed—everyone is welcome! Family and friends can watch the final performance on the last day.


August 11 to 15

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Cost: $270.00


Location: Festival Place


Additional program information

There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County performing arts programs. 

Questions?
780-410-8566
culture.programs@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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