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DRAMA DISCOVERY 1 CAMP:
Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different ways of performing. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story.
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
5 - 8 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
DRAMA DISCOVERY 2 CAMP:
Does your child love performing or being the class clown? Then this is the camp for them! This one week camp uses the elements of drama to explore the different ways of performing. This camp will help your child find their voice, learn how to move comfortably in their body, perform in front of others and work as a team to create and tell their very own story. Abby brings positive, fun, and goofy energy to class in hopes of inspiring her students to love drama!
**Please note: No experience required! This class is about growth and learning.
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
DRAMA DISCOVERY 3 CAMP:
This camp is for writers and performers alike! Work together as an ensemble to create your own show to be performed at the end of the week. Students will learn about different ways of playwriting, directing, and performance in the mornings, and focusing on creating their own original show in the afternoons.
**Please note: No experience required! This camp is about growth and learning.
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
12 - 15 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
IMPROV FOR KIDS CAMP:
Calling all imagineers! Is your noggin overflowing with ideas? Do you love bringing all those things you’ve got swirling around in your brain out into the world? Then improv is for you! Campers will learn the fundamentals of improv: saying yes to ideas; trusting our impulse; and embracing happy failure. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to put on a show totally made up on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. So what are you waiting for? Grab your spot now before it’s too late! No prior improv experience required. It’s time to bring your imagination to life!
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
MAGIC WITH A LITTLE FLAIR CAMP:
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a magic trick? Have you always wanted to impress your friends and family with a magic trick? Then this camp is for you!
Grindstone's Magic Camp with a little Flair will explore magic with things you can find in your drawer at home!
Camp will cover the fundamentals of magic from sleight of hand to performance skills - by the end of the camp, you too can be a magician!
Each class will encourage students to use fine motor skills, grow creativity, and to build confidence and patience through learning different basic magic routines.
Lets make magic together!
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
*There is a $25 material fee for this camp.
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
COMEDY CRASH COURSE CAMP:
Join Diane Webb, educator, performer, and all-around funny person, in a dynamic class designed to unleash your inner comedian! In this camp, you'll explore the fundamentals of physical comedy, from slapstick humor and improv to stage combat and stand-up.
Get ready to work your funny bone as you dive into various comedic styles, honing your skills in a supportive and energetic environment. Throughout the course, you'll collaborate with fellow students and create your own hilarious material, culminating in a final performance that showcases your unique comedic voice.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, this class promises laughter, learning, and a whole lot of fun.
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
DRAMA & IMPROV CAMP:
For the kiddo who wants to do it all, we are launching this BRAND NEW camp in drama and improv. Students will spend one week playing with improv techniques and games, as well as principles of acting and scene study to emerge as well-rounded performers.
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
9 - 12 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
IMPROV FOR TEENS CAMP:
Grindstone’s Teen Improv Camp is going to be 5 days straight of laughs and love (Grindstone Theatre Society cannot guarantee you will find love at our camps). Campers will learn the fundamentals of improv: saying yes to ideas; trusting our impulse; and embracing failure. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to put on a show totally made up on the spot based on suggestions from the audience. So what are you waiting for? Grab your spot now before it’s too late!
**Please note: No prior improv experience required.
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
13 - 17 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
ACTING FOR TEENS CAMP:
Grindstone Theatre School’s Acting for Film Camp will take young actors on a two-week journey into the magic that makes cinema. Students will kick off their camp with an introduction to the fundamentals of the film world including etiquette on set, everything you need to submit for an audition, how to make a self-tape, and key techniques for acting with the camera. Students will then participate in a mock-audition and casting process, a film shoot of short films written by their screenwriting peers, and two screenings of rough and final cuts of their student-made films!
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
13 - 17 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026
REEL DEAL - ACTING FOR FILM CAMP:
Take your talents to the big screen! Grindstone presents a summer film camp where students will make new friends and create short films to last a lifetime.
Students will kick off their camp with an introduction to the fundamentals of the film world including etiquette on set, everything you need to submit for an audition, how to make a self-tape, and key techniques for acting with the camera. Students will then participate in a mock-audition and casting process, a film shoot of short films written by their screenwriting peers, and two screenings of rough and final cuts of their student-made films!
DATES
This camp will return in Spring or Summer 2026!
AGES:
13 - 17 years old
LOCATION
Grindstone Studio
9562 82 Ave NW
INSTRUCTOR
TBD
PREREQUISITE
None
SHOWCASE
The showcase will take place within 14 days after the last day of classes
COST
Early Bird - $TBD+GST
Lazy Bird - $TBD+GST
*There is a $25 material fee for this camp.
Term Dates: January - March, 2026
Term Dates: April - June, 2026
Term Dates: June - August, 2026
Term Dates: September - November, 2026