Registration for 2025 Summer Camps is now OPEN!
SUMMER 2025 – YOUR TIME TO SHINE!
Rooted in bravery and belonging, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy offers a profoundly positive approach to arts education that’s dedicated to cultivating talent, confidence, and creativity in every student.
Our EPIC Summer Camps give like-minded youth a chance to have fun, make lasting friendships, and build life-skills while learning about the exciting world of live theatre in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. Our experienced faculty is comprised of passionate Canadian industry professionals who are also accomplished educators dedicated to providing relevant knowledge and personalized guidance to help students take risks to reach their full potential.
Musical Theatre Summer Camps
By studying material from age-appropriate musicals, performing arts participants gain fundamental training in singing, movement, improv, and scene work. They’ll become familiar with reading sheet music, creating character and learn how to enhance their sense of focus and stage presence. Participants will attend specialty workshops such as on-camera acting technique, stage combat, puppetry, and audition skills plus virtual mentor Q&A’s.
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Roll out the red carpet and experience the magic of movie-inspired musicals in this star-studded week! Participants will step into the world of blockbuster hits, exploring unforgettable songs and scenes from Newsies, Wicked, Legally Blonde, and Mary Poppins Returns. Join us for an unforgettable week of singing, dancing, and acting inspired by the big screen!
Dates: Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18
Ages: 6 – 13
Location: Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge (46 Grand Ave S, Cambridge)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $395 plus tax
A typical day:
9:00am-10:15am First Class
10:15am-10:30am Break
10:30am-12:00pm Second Class
12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm-2:15pm Third Class
2:15pm-2:30pm Break
2:30pm-4:00pm Fourth Class
Summer Camps are $395 + HST.
Family Discount: 10% discount for each additional member of the immediate family from the same household.
Multi Class Discount: 10% discount for each additional summer camp attended by the youth/teen.
Indigenous youth under 18 will receive free tuition for Youth Academy training programs. Read More
We strive to ensure that all young people, regardless of financial circumstances, are able to participate. Inquire about our flexible payment plans and financial assistance programs.
Complimentary supervised drop off available at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up until 4:30 p.m.
Please plan to bring water and a packed lunch.
Meet Your Camp Leader
Kaleigh Murphy
As a Waterloo local, Kaleigh grew up with Drayton Entertainment, so she is so excited to now be teaching the youth of tomorrow!
Kaleigh is a highly trained graduate from Sheridan College’s Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance program, and an experienced teacher at multiple dance studios and theatre companies around KW. Select theatre/film credits include: Ensemble in “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” (Stage West Calgary), Pinkalicious in “Pinkalicious: The Musical” (Toronto Youth Theatre), Berthe in “Pippin” (Theatre Sheridan), Nora in “What I Did For Love”, and Young Liz in “If You’re Listening, Here It Is” (Unwrap Theatre).
When not on stage you can find Kaleigh curling up with a good book, a video game, or her cat, Sam. Always love to her friends and family for their support! IG: @kale_murphy
Ruth Guerra
Born and raised in Waterloo Region, Ruth Guerra is so excited to be teaching at the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy! She is a singer, actor, dancer, teacher, and a graduate from the University of Waterloo. She currently teaches private voice lessons at Whole Tone Music, specializing in music theatre and contemporary styles. Ruth grew up performing locally with KWMP, The Singer’s Theatre, and Pop Nation. Credits include Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre in Spelling Bee, Wednesday in The Addam’s Family, and Veronica Sawyer in Heathers: The Musical.
Bringing her many years of experience as a camp counsellor, and her extensive theatre training to the Cambridge summer camp, she looks forward to meeting all of the talented aspiring artists!
Meet Your Guest Workshop Leaders
Erick Fournier
Based out of Toronto, Erick is a bilingual (English/French) actor and performance combat artist and a graduate of the University of Toronto and Sheridan College joint Theatre and Drama Studies program. He is a Certified Fight Instructor with Fight Directors Canada and has taught at educational institutions of all levels, including George Brown College where he currently teaches on faculty at the Theatre School. Erick is also a professional stunt performer and has been a practicing martial artist since the age of 7. Selected credits include: AS FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR- Ghost: The Musical (Starvox Entertainment), Excalibur: La Légende Renaît (ÈSC. St-Frère-André), Hamlet (Unit 102/Freshmint Productions), Mauritius (The Village Players); AS PERFORMER- Murdoch Mysteries, Zik – Season 1 & 2 (TFO), Le Fa Le Do (Théâtre Français de Toronto, *Prix Rideau nomination), The Princess Knight and Sleepy Hollow* (Solar Stage, *Dora Award nomination).
Justin Bott
Justin Bott is an award-winning stage, voiceover and film/tv/commercial actor. He’s also a proud dad of two kiddos, a husband, an acting/voiceover coach and an amateur barista!
Recent credits include Cult Hero (Collingwood Film Co), Emerge (TLN Media), Wizard of Oz: The Panto and On Golden Pond (Drayton Entertainment)…and a few commercials. @justin.bott.a.mic @jeybott www.justinbott.com
Simon Zenker
Simon is very excited to become part of Drayton Entertainment’s Youth Academy. As a performer who specializes in juggling and stunt shows for families and children, encouraging youth through the arts is something he takes great pride in. Simon recently graduated from Humber College with a Bachelor of Digital Communications. If you see Simon around, be sure to say hello and he may even show you a trick or two.