Summer Camp
When school’s out for summer, we’ve got you covered! Whether your kid has an interest in dance & theater, or just lots of energy to burn, we’ve got a fantastic new day camp to keep them moving.
Every camp day will include dance and drama sessions, outdoor activities, games and art projects. Along with learning technique, campers will work on developing discipline, confidence, social skills and musicality in this structured, fun-filled program. On Fridays, the kids will show off what they’ve learned throughout the week at an informal 30-minute presentation.
Each week will have a unique theme, so you can sign up for multiple camps and still get a different experience. The instructional sessions will be designed for all levels — perfect for kids who are new to the performing arts as well as those coming back to learn more.
Summer Camp Registration
Now Open!
Camp will be held from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (with options for extended programming until 6 p.m.) at our Rittenhouse studio (1923 Chestnut St, 2nd floor) and nearby parks.
Students and staff will follow all COVID-19 safety protocols required per local and federal guidelines. As of right now, face masks are optional. All of our staff is vaccinated, and we strongly recommend that all campers be vaccinated as well.
Schedule & Class Descriptions
Sample Camp Day (subject to change):
8:45 – 9:15 am | Drop off at Philly Dance Fitness
9:30 am | Dance Class
10:30 am | Musical Theater & Dance
11:30 am |Lunch & playground/outdoor activity
12:30 pm | Free time/art projects
1 pm | Improv & Drama Games
2 pm | Drama Class
3 – 3:30 pm | Board games, art projects, free time
Extended Day
3:30 pm | Dance
4:15 pm | Drama/Musical Theater
5 – 5:20 pm | Dance Fitness or Improv Games
5:20 – 6 pm | Free time until pick up
Dance offerings include:
- Ballet
- Jazz & Musical Theater Jazz
- African Fusion
- Cardio Dance (Hip Hop Cardio, Zumba, Dance Party Mix, etc.)
Drama sessions include:
- Act Out — Learn what it takes to be an actor: Work on stage presence, character development and more while rehearsing short scenes and plays.
- Improv — No worries if you’re not into performing, improvisation is for anyone who likes to be spontaneous and a little silly! Let the imagination flow through dramatic exercises, improvised skits and all sorts of games.
- Musical Theater — It’s our own off-Broadway stage! Sing AND dance while rehearsing show tunes.
Rates
Cost per week: $325 plus a one-time $50 registration fee.
Extended care: Early care available from 8 – 9 a.m. for $10/day. Late afternoon programming available from 3-6 p.m. for $25/day or $80/M-Th. (Fridays also available if enough interest, most families tend to prefer taking their kids home after the end-of-week showcase). Email emily@phillydancefitness.com to add extended care.
Want to enroll multiple kids? Siblings get 10% off! Register one student, then email us to set up the discount for the next.
*Other discounts, such as sibling rates, cannot be applied on top of sale prices.
We believe that everyone should have access to the arts, so if the cost is of concern, please contact us to work something out. We can create alternative payment plans or provide need-based tuition assistance.
Summer Camp FAQ
If your question isn’t here, find even more studio info on our Policies page or drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help!
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What should campers wear?
Anything comfortable for movement will be perfect. It’ll be hot in the summer, so you may want to send an extra t-shirt and shorts in case we get sweaty doing dance fitness or running around outside. If your kids already have ballet or jazz shoes, those will come in handy but socks will work just fine, too. There are plenty of changing rooms at the studio.
Can my child register for specific classes instead of the full summer camp?
Potentially. If there’s a specific style of dance you’re looking for, please contact us. We’ll let you know when we will be offering that during the camp day and we can figure out a single-class rate for your child.
What’s the COVID policy?
To keep our everyone safe, we have implemented the following policies:
- All staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We strongly recommend that all campers be vaccinated as well and will keep note of vaccine records during registration. If we have campers with known high risk medical conditions, we may ask any campers who are not vaccinated against COVID to wear face masks indoors so that everyone can feel safe and comfortable.
- Kids will be asked to regularly wash hands thoroughly, and will not be allowed to share food. Our staff will disinfect all tables and high-touch surfaces on a daily basis.
- Face masks will be optional for all vaccinated participants. Note: this could change if case numbers increase and the city reverts to its former requirement for indoor masking.
- If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they will not be able to come to the studio for the required quarantine period (currently 5 days per CDC guidelines) or until a negative test.
- If a student tests positive after coming to class, contact us immediately. This way, we can help trace and contain any potential outbreaks. Since all of our school age and adult programs require proof of vaccination, other participants will not need to quarantine per federal health department protocol. But we will still keep everyone informed so that everyone can be on the lookout for break-through cases. Any communication about cases will always be kept anonymous.
- We ask everyone – parents, students and teachers – to help us reduce the spread of illness by staying home if you’re not feeling well, especially if you have symptoms that could be indicative of COVID-19.
What's the refund policy?
Philly Dance Fitness services are non-refundable. However, we understand that it can be difficult to figure out summer plans in time to take advantage of early bird registration deals, so we have come up with the following refund policy specific to camp purchases:
- Camp registration fees are non-refundable.
- If you need to cancel camp registration, you must notify us by May 1 in order to receive a refund to your credit card (minus the $50 registration fee). Cancellations should be emailed to info@phillydancefitness.com.
- If you opt out of camp between May 1 – June 1, the amount paid can be credited to your account to use toward a different service or product. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancelations after June 1.
- If Philly Dance Fitness must cancel a week of camp due to low registration or an unforeseen emergency, you will be refunded in full.
Can I exchange camp weeks?
If space is available, you may request to switch camp weeks at no charge up until June 1.