Puppetry: Defense Against the Dark Arts

Build your magic from the inside out. In this hands-on puppet-building camp, students design and construct glowing blacklight rod puppets, each one a custom Patronus representing a unique animal nature. Learn to shape, sculpt, and perform with your creation as you channel your inner protector and bring it to life under the lights. The Death Eaters do not stand a chance.

This program is designed for all students—whether you dream of performing onstage, simply want a fun way to make new friends, or both! This class is perfect for students who want to try something new, get creative, and have a blast—whether it is their first theatre class or their fiftieth!

What You Will Learn

• Learn to build and operate puppets such as; moving mouth, rod, blacklight, and/or mask
• To create and work with environmental, scenic, or lighting elements that support the puppetry
• Vocabulary and skills related to the ‘actor toolbox’; body, voice, imagination, and concentration

What to Expect 

• A combination of theatre games, acting exercises, movement, and building
• Students build puppets, paint set pieces, and stage scenes with their puppet
• Engaging, interactive classes led by experienced teaching artists
• Supportive and inclusive environment designed for students to connect with each other
• Opportunities to share ideas and receive personalized feedback

What to Bring

• Students should bring a water bottle and a non-perishable lunch each day. Please ensure all items are nut-free.
• All necessary class materials are provided
• Students are invited to participate in Wacky Wednesday each week! This is an optional opportunity to dress up in accordance with a class theme, which is decided upon and shared at the beginning of the week.

Extended Care

• Extended Care is available Monday-Friday, 7:30am-9am and 2pm-5:30pm for $60 per week

Presentation Day

• Final presentations are held on the last day of class, giving students the opportunity to showcase what they learned and created throughout the program. Family and friends are invited to attend. Presentation times are announced on Monday of your camp week. 

Questions? 

• See our Policies and FAQs
• Contact us at 407-896-7365 ext. 219 or [email protected]
• Select summer camp offerings for your child based on the grade they are entering in the upcoming school year.