Kids Summer Musical Theatre Week
Five days of singing, dancing, acting and joyful creativity.
A boost of confidence and friendships that last long after the holidays.
This January, your child can spend a whole week doing what they love.
Singing, dancing, and acting with other kids who are just as excited about musical theatre as they are.
Guided by experienced teachers who know how to nurture confidence, spark imagination and create a warm, encouraging environment where every child feels included.
By Friday they’ll stand on stage in a relaxed end-of-week showcase, feeling proud of what they have created and surrounded by new friends who feel like family.
Key Info
Dates: Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January
Times: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm each day
Ages: Kids 9 to 12
Location: Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton
Extended Hours: Optional early drop-off from 8.00 am and late pick-up until 5.30 pm
Payment plans available: Request a payment plan when you enrol
Limited places available so every child can be known and supported.
What Your Child Will Experience
Each day feels like a fun, gentle version of a real rehearsal day in a professional company.
There is daily singing, dancing, acting, staging and sharing in focused 45 minute creative blocks that keep the energy fresh and the learning exciting.
Woven through the day is intentional social time. Space to talk, laugh, play games and build real friendships with other kids who love musical theatre.
It is the best mix of creative learning, confidence building and holiday fun with new friends.
Group singing class
Learning clear vocal skills, simple harmonies and expressive storytelling in a relaxed, supportive group.
Dance and movement
Fun musical theatre choreography designed for a mix of experience levels and a big focus on enjoyment.Acting and scene work
Short scenes, character games and improv activities that help kids feel confident using their imagination and performing in front of others.Games, connection and hang time
Theatre games, outdoor activities and playful moments that help friendships form quickly.The Daily Share
At the end of each day, the group comes together to share something they learned. This builds confidence, celebrates progress and helps every child feel proud of their voice.
Each Day Includes
“The best thing about class is the ability to be myself, have fun and do the things I love. There's no judgement and I feel like everyone is the same amount of weird - and we don't have to be afraid to show it.”
- Lexi
By the end of the week, they will…
Feel more confident performing and speaking in front of others.
Have new friends who love music, stories and theatre.
Know what it feels like to rehearse and perform a piece of musical theatre.
Have memories from a week that feels like a warm, joyful theatre family.
Walk away with a deeper sense of inner confidence they can carry into school and home life.
“This experience has given my daughter the ability to enjoy the three things she loves without having to choose.
She gets to act, sing and dance all in one class and comes home with her cup overflowing.”
- Katie Harlow
A Week Full of Little “Wow” Moments
Baked into every day are the magic moments that create lasting memories.
Whether it is the daily rhythm that starts with the Morning Warm Up, ends with the Daily Share and is filled with creative activities in between…
… or the favourite traditions like the Tuesday Talent Show, the Thursday Surprise Twist, or the Final Day Performance.
It all adds up to a week where kids learn, create, laugh a lot and come home happily tired.
How the Week Runs
The week is carefully structured so teens stay engaged and energised.
There is enough routine for them to feel safe and enough variety to keep every day exciting.
A typical day:
8.00 – 9.00
Early drop-off with fun activities & hang time for students who sign up for extended supervision.
9.00 – 10.30
Group Singing / Acting / Dancing sessions with your tutors, with a company checkin in between to reconnect.
10.30 – 11.00
Morning tea and social time outdoors on Campus
11.00 – 12.30
Full Company Special Activity and Staging Session
12.30 – 1.15
Lunch and free time with friends
1.15 – 2.00
Group Singing / Dancing / Acting session with your tutors.
2.00 – 3.00
Putting It Together session, finishing with the Daily share on stage.
3.00 – 5.30
Late pick up for families who choose extended care. Supervised games and quiet play rather than intensive classes.
You can drop your child for the core teaching day of 9.00 to 3.00 or use the extended hours 8.00 to 5.30 to make life simple.
Why families love Kids Summer Musical Theatre Week:
End-of-week showcase
On Friday afternoon, families are invited into the studio for a relaxed showcase.
Kids share scenes, songs and simple choreography they have built during the week.
There are no complicated costumes or stress. Just comfortable performance blacks and a spotlight on their creativity and confidence.
Parents get to see their child shine on stage, proud and surrounded by new friends.
Extended Hours
Low-cost extended hours is available from 8.00 am to 5.30 pm.
These extra hours are quieter. Think supervised games, crafts, music and gentle hang time.
Perfect for working parents or families with busy schedules.
Staff and safety
All teachers are experienced musical theatre educators who work with young people year round.
Group sizes are kept small so each child is seen, supported and encouraged.
Clear sign in and sign out procedures keep everyone safe.
The environment is warm, kind and welcoming so every child feels comfortable, even if they are trying musical theatre for the first time.
Enrol Your Child
Places are limited so each teen can receive real attention and support.
Tuition Details:
Full program: $550 ($490 with Earlybird)
Early bird rate: Save $60 when you enrol before 20 Dec.
Extended hours add-on: $100 ($20 per day)
Payment plans available: Request a payment plan when you enrol.
How to secure your place:
Click the Enrol now button.
Complete the short enrolment form for your child.
Look out for your welcome email with what to bring and how to prepare!
Enrol Your Child Now
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Kids aged 9 to 12 who love musical theatre, enjoy being creative or want to build confidence performing in front of others. No prior experience is needed. More experienced kids will be offered extension options.
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Comfortable clothes they can move in, closed shoes, a water bottle, packed lunch and snacks. On Friday you will receive a reminder about simple performance clothing.
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This is very common. The first morning is designed around confidence building games and gentle activities that help friendships form quickly. Many of our strongest friendships began in holiday programs just like this.
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All children enrol for the full week so they can be part of the complete creative process and final showcase.
“My daughter loves every class, and today she told me that it's the only place she feels like she can be herself, so thank you for providing this space.”
Class Times:
Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January
9.00 am to 3.00 pm each day.
Cost:
Full Program: $550 ($490 with Earlybird)
Early bird rate: Save $60 when you enrol before 15 Dec.
Extended hours add-on: $100 ($20 per day)
Payment plans available
Class Times:
Optional early drop-off from 8.00 am and late pick-up until 5.30 pm
Location:
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
University of Waikato Gate 1
Hamilton