MCGUIGAN ARTS ACADEMY
SUMMER CAMPS
FULL WEEK SUMMER CAMPS
Camps run Monday - Friday. *Full day and half day options are available. Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy studio located in Countryside Village. Full week camps are for students ages 8 - 11 & 12+.
June 2 - 6 Summer Arts Lab ages 8 - 11
June 9 - 13 All The World’s a Stage ages 8 - 11
June 16 - 20 Summer Arts Lab ages 8 - 11
June 23 - 27 Do-Re-Mini! Constructing a Mini-Musical Revue ages 12+
June 30 - July 20 Company Class ages 9 - 18
July 21 - 25 All the World’s a Stage ages 8 - 11
July 28 - Aug 1 Theatre Makers: Behind the Scenes & Center Stage ages 12+
See camp descriptions below.
PRICING
$250 Full Day | 9am - 4pm, daily
$150 Half Day | 9am - 12pm OR 1pm - 4pm, daily
$75 After Care | 4pm - 5:30pm (optional add-on)
*Half Day Camps are only available for Summer Arts Lab & All The World’s a Stage.
REFUND POLICY
If you request a cancelation more than 30 days prior to the start of camp you will have the choice between a full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year or a partial refund of $200 for a full day camp and $125 for a half day camp. After Care will be fully refunded. If canceled within 30 days of the first day of camp no refunds will be available. You will receive full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year.
SATURDAY SUMMER CAMPS
Camps run Saturdays only. Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy studio located in Countryside Village. All Saturday camps are for students ages 5 - 7.
4-week Camp:
June 7 - 28 Young Creators Club
Single Classes:
July 12 Young Creators Club Theater Class
July 19 Young Creators Club Music Class
July 26 Young Creators Club Art Class
See camp descriptions below.
PRICING
$100 June Camp | 9am - 12pm, weekly
$35 Single July Classes | 10am - 11am, weekly
REFUND POLICY
No refunds available for single classes. If you request a cancelation more than 30 days prior to the start of the 4-week camp you will have the choice between a full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year or a partial refund of $75 . If canceled within 30 days of the first day of camp no refunds will be available. You will receive full class credit towards a future class, camp or lesson within the same calendar year.
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULES FOR AGES 5 - 7
YOUNG CREATORS CLUB
Get ready to have fun and get creative in Young Creators Club! In this class, young performers ages 5 - 7 will jump into the world of theatre, art & music through playful improv games, arts and crafts, and learning instruments. We’ll explore how to use our voices, bodies, and imaginations to create exciting characters, scenes and songs, all while building confidence and teamwork. It's the perfect class for the little artists at home who love to play, pretend, and express themselves!
Please note:
June camps run 4 consecutive weeks
July camps are single classes
June 7 - 28| Saturdays | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Schedule for each camp day:
9:00am - 10:00am: Music
10:00am - 11:00am: Theatre
11:00am - 12:00pm: Art
July 12 - 26 | Saturdays | 10:00am - 11:00am
Schedule for each day:
July 12: Theatre
July 19: Music
July 26: Art
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULES FOR AGES 8 - 11
SUMMER ARTS LAB
Explore the intersection of music, art, and theater in this dynamic, hands-on camp designed to unleash your creativity.
June 2 - 6 & June 16 - 20 | Mon - Fri
Available as a Full Day or Half Day Camp
Schedule for each camp day:
9:00am - 10:30am: I Wanna Rock
Dive into the fundamentals of rock band basics—learn to play different instruments and collaborate on simple jams.
10:30am - 12:00pm: Rock, Design, Repeat
Design your band’s look and feel, create a logo, promotional materials and merchandise!
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00pm - 2:30pm: Supervillain Scene Study
Embrace your dramatic side by learning to embody complex, larger-than-life characters. Rock band personas and supervillains go hand in hand!
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Unexpected Sounds
Create unique compositions using unconventional instruments and everyday objects, crafting underscoring and sound effects for your Supervillain Scenes.
ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
Step into the spotlight and explore the art of performance through acting, singing, dancing, and visual expression.
June 9 - 13 & July 21 - 25 | Mon - Fri
Available as a Full Day or Half Day Camp
Schedule for each camp day:
9:00am - 10:30am: What’s a Chorus Line
Discover the power of teamwork in ensemble dancing while learning stage movement and coordination.
10:30am - 12:00pm: Soundscaping Art
Let music inspire your creativity as you design art pieces that tell their own stories through sound and rhythm.
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch Break
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Do-Re-Mini!
Students will explore the art of creating a musical revue by selecting and linking songs around a theme and adding elements like pantomime, dialogue, and choreography. By the end of the week, they’ll have crafted and rehearsed their own mini-revue, culminating in a final performance that showcases their creativity and teamwork.
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS & SCHEDULES FOR AGES 12+
DO-RE-MINI! CONSTRUCTING A MINI-MUSICAL REVIEW
June 23 - 27 | Mon - Fri
Available only as a Full Day Camp
Students explore the exciting world of musical revues, learning how to create dynamic and cohesive performances. They’ll investigate what makes a revue unique, discovering how themes and stories can be expressed through a curated selection of songs. Through hands-on workshops, students will experiment with linking musical pieces and incorporating creative elements like pantomime, dialogue, and choreography to bring their vision to life.
By the end of the program, participants will have collaboratively crafted and rehearsed their own mini-musical revue. The week will conclude with a final performance, where students will showcase their creativity, teamwork, and newfound skills in front of an audience.
THEATRE MAKERS: BEHIND THE SCENES & CENTER STAGE
July 28 - August 1 | Mon - Fri
Available only as a Full Day Camp
Students explore the full spectrum of theater arts, from directing and acting to technical design and production. This fast-paced, hands-on camp offers a deep dive into directing styles, stage performance, and behind-the-scenes artistry. Whether you love performing, creating, or leading, this camp is for you!
Participants will build a professional theater portfolio featuring headshots, concept designs, and photos of their work. By the end of the week, students will present their creative vision through a final showcase featuring student-directed scenes and portfolio highlights.
CAMP DESCRIPTION & SCHEDULE FOR company class
COMPANY CLASS: ROTTEN APPLES by Tracy Wells
AUDITION/INTERVIEW
This tuition free, three-week company class will rehearse, design, tech and perform Rotten Apples by Tracy Wells, to be presented as part of the 2025 Omaha Series.
Auditions will take place on Saturday March 15th at 1:00pm. Tech Interviews and Audition Call-Backs will take place Sunday, March 16th at 1:00pm. Audition & Interview reservations are required. Email kate@billymcguigan.com to reserve your spot.
We are looking to select student technicians and designers, as well as cast actors of all identities, ages 9 - 18. The auditions are group auditions and will consist of reading scenes from the play. Interviews will be conducted with interested Tech students.
ABOUT THE SHOW
A storm traps a group of villains—including the Evil Queen, Wicked Stepmother, and Big Bad Wolf—in a mansion, where they must help Prince Charming uncover the name of a mischievous imp targeting a priceless treasure. As the clock ticks down to midnight, the power goes out, and the guests start falling victim to a mysterious assailant. With surprise arrivals and danger lurking, will anyone escape? With three possible endings, the mystery is yours to solve!
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals take place Monday - Friday June 30 - July 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Students will be required to be at a day-time dress rehearsal on Saturday, July 19th, time TBD. There will be no rehearsals on July 4th.
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, July 19 at 7:30pm
Sunday, July 20 at 2:00pm
All performances take place at the Garden Theatre in Omaha, NE