2025 THEATRE & ART CAMPS

July 7-18 in Burke and Manassas, Virginia

REGISTRATION OPENS by Mid-March
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Performing Arts Camps

Broadway Spotlight

For rising 4th-12th grade…

Broadway Spotlight

Acting, Singing, and Dance training are integrated each day as campers are split into three age groups to develop Broadway skills at their own level! Emphasis on character development, voice placement, audition preparation, scene work, improvisation, and choreography aim to assist attendees for successful future auditions and productions as they become true Triple Threats! Campers will develop new material to be performed on the final day for families and invited guests!

July 7-11 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA
July 14-18 at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, VA

Drama Bootcamp

For rising 1st-9th grade…

Drama Bootcamp

Develop skills in acting, projection, mime, improvisation, clowning, movement, scenes, and much more in an environment tailored to meet the needs of beginners or students with previous experience and training. Divided into three age groups, campers will explore and be enriched in drama at their own level! Campers will develop self-confidence for the stage & life in a fun and friendly setting that culminates in a final presentation for families and invited guests!

July 7-10 at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, VA
July 14-17 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA

Visual Arts Camps

Arts and Crafts Fun

For rising 1st-3rd grade…

Arts & Crafts Fun

Engage in multiple art projects and craft activities that allow campers to develop their artistic skills, learn to paint & draw, work with three-dimensional objects and sculpting, and so many other fun projects! Your home will be filled with your child’s creations by the end of the week as they really get hands-on with a variety of art! Plus on the final day of camp, parents and family are invited to our Art Show where students display their favorite works for all to see.

July 7-11 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA
July 14-18 at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, VA

Art Explorer

For rising 4th-9th grade…

Art Explorer

Enhance & explore techniques in art through a variety of mediums and projects that will include paper machè, canvas painting, sculpting, watercolor, pottery, sketch development, tie-dye, and much more! Campers receive individual attention as they further develop their artistic skills. It’s amazing how much they can accomplish and progress in just a week! Plus on the final day of camp, parents and family are invited to our Art Show where students display their favorite works for all to see. 

July 7-11 at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, VA
July 14-18 at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA

ABOUT SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight on the Arts Summer Camps was founded in 2004 to meet the need of many Catholic families in Northern Virginia who seek excellent training in Theatre and Art for their children within an environment they can trust. Spotlight exclusively employs highly-qualified instructors who are both Catholic and artistically accomplished.

With a small teacher-to-student ratio, it’s the goal of the entire Spotlight team to foster a love for the arts and help your young people develop skills that will help them for a lifetime.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Spotlight Camp Director

Mr. Rob Tessier

A former Ringling Brothers Clown and stage & TV actor, Rob is founder/director of Upper Room Theatre Ministry and Director of Youth Ministry at All Saints Church. He holds a Miami University Theatre degree, a Professional Clown Diploma from Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, and a Virginia Teaching License for K-12 Theatre.

Recently named Best Director of the Decade in the DC/MD/VA area by BroadwayWorld, Rob has been directing & teaching theatre nearly 30 years. With a passion for helping young people to develop their own talents and discover their own artistic voice, Rob always sets the bar high and looks to encourage and teach in a way that brings out the best in his students.

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