Camp drop-off takes place between 8:45-9 a.m.
Camp pickup takes place between 4-4:15 p.m. If your child is not picked up by 4:15 p.m., you will be charged the After Care rate for the week.
Campers can only be dropped off early or picked up late if they are enrolled in Before and/or After Care.
Before and After Care are available for purchase for all locations, including Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ignite Institute in Erlanger and Mason Community Center/Mason High School. Prices listed below cover a full week and cannot be pro-rated:
Playhouse in the Park and Ignite Institute in Erlanger
Before and After Care are available as add-ons with all camp purchases.
Before Care: 8-9 a.m. ($40)
After Care: 4-5:30 p.m. ($60)
Please note: After care ends at 5:30 p.m. If campers are picked up late, there is a charge of $5 for every 10-minute increment past closing time.
You can register for Before and After Care when you register for camp or on our website.
Mason Community Center
Before and After Care is run by and sold through Mason Community Center. Rates are determined by Mason Community Center and can be found while registering for Mason Camps.
Before Care Mason: 7:30–9 a.m. (Activity Code 235600)
After Care Mason: 4–5:30 p.m. (Activity Code 235602)
Registration for camps at Mason Community Center begins on Feb. 14 for premiere members and on Feb. 17 for the general public.
Pick-up and drop-off procedures will vary by location. All information will be emailed to families prior to the start of camp. Anyone picking up a child from camp must be authorized to do so on the child’s registration paperwork. When picking up a child, the authorized adult must present a valid Photo ID. Campers will not be permitted to leave with anyone who is not authorized in advance and/or does not show their photo ID.
We do not provide snacks or lunch. Families are responsible for providing their own snacks and lunch for their campers.
Please note, that to serve as many campers as possible:
Group sizes vary depending on location, camp type and ages of enrolled campers. Our group sizes are typically at a maximum of 16 -18 per group. However, the group size may vary for Performance Academies. We may adjust group size as needed, or per area guidelines for health and safety.
Our instructors are experienced teaching artists who are also working artists in their field. All have degrees in the arts and/or requisite professional experience and a strong focus on education.
Campers of all experience levels are welcome. We believe that theatre can be created by any person at any age. Our instructors love working with campers to learn about and create theatre, catering lesson plans to the experience levels of campers in each group.
We strive to create an excellent social dynamic so that campers have fun and enjoy camp. We believe this is best achieved when campers are grouped with others of similar age/grade level. We understand that campers may have friends of other ages or grades with whom they would like to be grouped. Please note, that while we take into consideration group requests, we cannot guarantee them. If you have any questions about our groupings, please contact us.
We ask that families allow campers to explore and experience camp on their own by leaving the campus during the camp day and remaining outside of classrooms while camp is in progress. Campers are less inhibited and feel more confident when families/and or guardians are not in the room. Never fear! There will be a “shareformance” at the end of the week where families can get a taste of what their camper has been learning.
If you need to pick up your camper early, please contact your camper’s Site Leader, who will make arrangements to retrieve your camper.
Yes! Campers can be signed up for as many sessions as they would like. Each camp session focuses on different skill sets such as stage combat, playwriting, musical theatre and more. Both single and/or multiple camp sessions can be explored throughout the summer.
One-week and four-day camps lead up to a “shareformance” which shares a snapshot of what campers have learned with family and friends. This takes place at the end of the day on the last day of camp.
One-week performance showcases conclude with a showcase (without sets, props or costumes) to show family and friends a selection of work campers focused on.
Performance Academies conclude with a final performance (including limited sets and costumes) open to family and friends.
Please refer to your individual camp session(s) for specific dates and times.
Please note:
The Disney’s The Lion King KIDS Performance Academy will take place at Mason Community Center on July 7-11 and July 14-16.
On July 17 and 18, it will move to Mason High School. On these days only, families can drop off and pick up their campers from Mason High School.
When the camp moves to Mason High School, campers who use Before or After Care will still have the option of starting and ending their day at Mason Community Center. They will be walked between the two locations by Mason Community Center staff.
This is a movement-based camp, and the activities in all classes require campers to wear appropriate clothing and secure footwear to participate safely. Please ensure that your child wears close-toed shoes with backs, and clothing in which they can move easily and comfortably. If skirts are worn, leggings or underskirt shorts will need to be worn underneath.
If a camper comes to camp in clothing or footwear that is not suitable for movement class, we may need to request an alternative be brought to camp. Dance shoes (without heels) are not necessary, but are welcome for those who have them and would like to wear them during musical theatre classes and rehearsal.
Prohibited clothing includes:
Any clothing that shows underwear
Flip-flops, crocs, open-toed shoes and loose shoes
Shoes without backs
High heels
Heelys
All electronics, toys and valuable items should be kept at home. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is not responsible for any lost, broken or stolen items.
We believe in the Positive Discipline model of behavior management. When needed, our instructors and counselors first use positive reinforcement and redirection to help identify the root of the unwanted behavior and then determine strategies to help campers make better choices.
Campers are expected to:
Be kind to each other, their leaders and their surroundings
Be respectful of other’s personal choices, beliefs and time
Keep an open mind when presented with new ideas and activities
In cases where the disruptive behavior continues, the following steps are taken:
Warning
Sit out from the activity
Conversation with the camp’s site leader
Speak with a member of the camp leadership team
Call home/Conversations with parents or guardians
Removal from camp
In cases where camp staff are concerned that the behavior of a camper is harmful to themselves, other campers, staff or their surroundings, steps may be bypassed to address the situation.
Launch Pad is a program that helps campers with developmental disabilities, neurodivergence and sensory challenges to participate in camp and be a part of the camp community while having their unique needs met. Space is limited and the link to the 2025 Launch Pad-specific scholarship application will be available beginning Monday, March 17. More information about the Launch Pad program can be found here.
For any questions regarding registration, including cost, cancellations or exchanges, please call the Box Office at 513-421-3888.
Once a camp session is full, we will begin a waiting list. The list will be first come, first served. The waitlist will be set up like another registration page. Please enter your information as if you were registering for the camp. Once this is complete, you will be added to the waitlist. If a spot becomes available, you will be contacted by Playhouse Staff prior to the start of the camp. We also encourage you to take a look at our other weeks or locations of camp for your camper.
For more information, please contact the Box Office at 513-421-3888.
There will be no refunds given after May 20, 2025, for all June camps and June 24, 2025, for all July and August camps. Cancellations before the refund deadline will be honored with a full refund, minus a $25 administration fee.
Please check to make sure all of your selected camps, camp age ranges, dates and locations are correct. If you have any questions or need to make any changes to your camper’s registration, please contact the Box Office at 513-421-3888.
We reserve the right to cancel a camp if we do not have sufficient enrollment to run it. If a camp you have signed up for is canceled, any tuition paid will be refunded in full, including the administrative fee.
Full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available to campers who demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are limited, and awards are determined based on need and space available. The link to the 2025 scholarship application will be available beginning Monday, March 17, and the deadline to apply for scholarships online is Friday, May 2. Applicants will be notified of awards during the week of May 12. Please contact summercamp@cincyplay.com with any questions.
A confirmation email will be sent to you within 72 hours of registration, reserving your child’s place in the camp. You will receive emails with additional information about camp in the weeks prior to the start of your program. If you have any questions or you don’t receive your order confirmation, please contact the box office at 513-421-3888.
Payment is typically required at the time of registration in order to hold a place for your child in the camp. However, payment plans are available if needed. Please call the Box Office at 513-421-3888 to discuss a payment plan.
You can register for camps at www.cincyplay.com/camp.
For more information about camp, you can contact the Box Office at 513-421-3888. Please note that while our box office can answer questions and field concerns, registration cannot be processed over the phone.
The safety and well-being of our campers and staff is our top priority. As health and safety guidelines are constantly evolving, we continue to closely monitor the situation and modify our COVID-19 health and safety plan appropriately.
The protocols outlined below are subject to change at any time based on levels of COVID-19 in our community, CDC recommendations and/or changes to federal, state or local guidelines. We will communicate detailed safety procedures and any adjustments prior to the start of each camp session. Thank you in advance for your help to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable theatre experience.
Families who aren't comfortable with these protocols will have the option to receive a refund if you notify us prior to the refund date. Please call the Playhouse Box Office at 513-421-3888 with any questions or concerns.
Please call the Box Office at 513-421-3888 with further questions.
Until Jan. 31st and after May 18:
Season Hours, Feb. 1 - May 18:
Box Office closing hours vary based on performance schedule.
CLOSED Memorial Day, Juneteenth and July 4.
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