
Register in summer camps
Registration is now open for all summer camp programs.
Programs offered
Operating from the newly renovated 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 camps include options for children, youth and teens.
NEW:Â Plan your summer camp registration with the 2023 Summer Camps Guide (10.5Â MB) .

Merfolk Theatre (8Y-13Y)
- Fridays, May 5 - June 24
- Register now (waitlist only)
You will start on land learning drama and performance skills, while developing a merfolk character. You'll then jump into the pool to bring your character to life while learning valuable swimming skills.
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Improv programs
This energetic and varied class provides a unique fusion of European jazz dance with inspiration from line dance.
- Off The Cuff IMPROV (12Y-14Y)
- Makin' Stuff Up IMPROV (9Y-12Y)
Spring improv classes begin mid-April and run until the end of June.
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Merfolk Theatre (8Y-13Y)
- Fridays, May 5 - June 24
- Register now (waitlist only)
You will start on land learning drama and performance skills, while developing a merfolk character. You'll then jump into the pool to bring your character to life while learning valuable swimming skills.
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Improv programs
This energetic and varied class provides a unique fusion of European jazz dance with inspiration from line dance.
- Off The Cuff IMPROV (12Y-14Y)
- Makin' Stuff Up IMPROV (9Y-12Y)
Spring improv classes begin mid-April and run until the end of June.
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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.
Know before you go
There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County performing arts programs. Visit our summer camps program page for information on camp guidelines.
Questions?
780-467-2211
recreation@strathcona.ca
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