ALL ABOUT CAMP LIGHTHOUSE

Why Camp Lighthouse?

Summertime is awesome... for the first week. Then all too soon you hear the dreaded words from your child: "I'M BORED"

Bored just means there's a huge opportunity to do something great!

And YOU can take that opportunity to help your child reach their potential.

Your child will be coached through auditioning, memorizing lines, learning songs, practicing choreography, and performing a short musical.

It will be absolutely impossible to be bored while learning so many skills and having so much fun with their brand new lifelong friends!

What will we be doing at camp?

Camp Lighthouse is an immersive theatre experience packed into just 5 days! We offer two types of camp: Musical in a Week Camp and Stage Crew Camp.

Musical in a Week Camp: For kids entering 2nd Grade thru entering 9th Grade. Participants will read through their scripts on Monday, audition and receive their parts, learn music, dances, and lines, receive coaching, and prepare to perform by Friday afternoon. This format allows participants to learn thru each step of participating in a show: auditions, casting, rehearsal, memorization, costuming and props, blocking, and performance. Each day of camp will include activities and games focused on theatre skills and elements. Every camper will be cast in a role with speaking lines and songs. All campers will learn choreography for dances to the songs. Family and friends are invited to attend the free performance on Friday afternoon following camp.
Technical Theatre Camp: For kids entering 7th Grade thru entering 12th Grade. Participants will collaborate in set design and construction, costuming, and other backstage functions, as well as act as stage crew members for the “Musical in a Week” performances. Campers will be trained in tech functions for performances, such a lighting and sound, helping with mics, creating sequences for lighting, etc.

When will camp be held?

Camp Light.house Musical in a Week Camps will be offered during FIVE weeks of summer: June 8-12, June 15-19, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24

Technical Theatre Camp will be held on the first week of each show: June 8-12 and July 6-10.

Each "Musical in a Week" session will have a 33 participant capacity, while Technical Theatre Camp has a 6 person limit per camp.

What shows are we doing this year?

This year, we are performing "Space Pirates!" and "OLYMPUS: The Greek Rock Musical".

Pirates! Aliens! Space Travel! Space Pirates tells the story of Gabby, a kid who gets picked on during a school trip to the museum. Everything quickly changes when an alien space ship accidentally beams Gabby and her classmates up to outer space. Things go from bad to worse when the alien space ship is suddenly attacked by SPACE PIRATES! It’s only after this whirlwind space adventure that Gabby becomes comfortable in her own skin, and her classmates appreciate her for who she is.

OLYMPUS is a laugh-out-loud rock musical where ancient myths meet modern mischief! The Greek gods, tired of their immortal routines, spark a competition to meddle with mortals and prove who’s the greatest greek god of all time. When a group of modern-day cousins set off on a hike to “Olympus Overlook,” they have no idea they’re about to be tested by ancient deities. With catchy songs, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs, Olympus is a mythic adventure about family, connection, and discovering that the real view from the top is the one you share together.

What shows are being done each week?

Space Pirates! will be performed Session 1 and Session 2 (our June Camps). OLYMPUS will be performed each of our three July Sessions.

Who can attend camp?

Summer camps are intended to be an opportunity for actors of all ages, experience, and ability to participate in a production. Our other programs will be auditioned, which by nature means only a limited number of participants will be accepted. However, summer camps are open to all who would like to participate, register, and pay the registration fee, as long as we have space in the sessions.

The only limit we place is age. Musical in a Week Camps are for kids entering 2nd Grade thru entering 9th Grade. Technical Theatre Camps are for kids entering 7th Grade thru entering 12th Grade.

**Because of the nature of camp, please consider your child's ability to pay attention, respect leaders and peers, learn and memorize parts before registering them for camp. This is not child care. We hope to provide an experience for all campers that they are excited about and proud of.

How much does camp cost? What is included in the fee?

Camp registration costs $250 per child, with a $50 discount for Early Bird registrations. For you, this includes 5 days (6 hrs per day) of camp, provided script (not to keep), a camp shirt, a pizza party on Friday, and the performance. For us, this covers production costs, script/royalty fees, and set production, location rental fees, and contracted personnel compensation. Campers will be required to provide a base costume (usually a specific type of pants/shorts and shirt), with accessories and additional costume pieces provided by us.

Does your child receive EFA funds for homeschooling? We're an EFA Approved Vendor! You can pay for your fees using Direct Pay.

Registering more than one child? Use discount code "SIBLINGS" to register 2 or more children from the same household and receive a 15% discount. (Please note, the discount will appear as 8% but it works out to 15% off one registration.)

Please speak with us if your child wants to participate but is inhibited by cost and we will do our best to work with you.

Who are the directors?

We are SO excited to announce that 2026 will be the first year with ALL high school/young adult directors! The first 3 years of camp, we have been developing leaders, but we now have a big enough pool of amazing teens and young adults to take over the program, as it was originally designed to be. Each camp has three directors: Lead Director, Assistant Director, and Flex Director. The Lead Director will have been an assistant/flex director for at least one of our camps in the past and has proven him/herself to be capable of taking on the Lead Director Role. All Lead Directors must be entering 12th grade or older. Assistant Directors have either been Flex Directors in the past or have had enough theatre experience to be able to step into this role. Assistant Directors must be entering 11th grade or older. Flex Directors must have been in a Lower Lights Theatre Company production and must be entering 10th grade or older. An adult over 18 will be present each week, usually as Lead Director (if the camp directors are under 18, an additional adult will be on the premises).

This is an amazing opportunity to provide our performers the amazing opportunity to be leaders, to develop their talents, and to discover just what they are capable of!

As a note, the Director of Technical Theatre Camp will still be an adult as in years past. We hope to transition to teen/young adult led Technical Theatre Camp soon.

What do we need to bring to camp?

Campers need to bring their own lunch, snack, and waterbottle to camp each day (besides Friday, when we provide pizza, fruit, and juice). Campers can choose to bring some cash to camp, as we will have concessions available during lunch, as well as a special treat midweek.

Can I attend any camp or are they organized by age?

You are welcome to choose any session of camp that fits your schedule. All Musical-in-a-Week camps are for kids entering 2nd grade thru entering 9th grade. Stage crew camps are for kids entering 7th grade thru entering 12th grade.

Can I sign up for more than one session of Camp Lighthouse?

Yes! Come as many times as you'd like! You can attend for one session of each show, or come more than once for the same show, if you'd like to try a new part! Each session has a separate registration fee. The GREAT news is that you get a MAJOR discount for your second week! Use discount code "MULTICAMP" to get 35% off your second registration! (Please note, the discount will show up as 18%, but it works out to be 35% off one camp.)

How long is camp?

All campers will attend camp for one week, M-F 9 am – 3 pm, with the final show occurring on Friday afternoon at 3:15 pm.

Where is Camp Lighthouse held?

Our two sessions in June will be held at Living Waters United Methodist Church at 424 N Main St, Centerton. July's camps will be held at FUMC Bentonville at 201 NW 2nd St, Bentonville, just off the Square.

Tell me about the show. Where is it? How long is it? How much does it cost to attend?

Each week will feature a free performance of the show the kids have been working on. We ask all who attend to bring a donation for the Food Banks that operate from both our locations. These shows are open to the public. They will take place at the same location as camp. Doors will open at 3 pm, with the show beginning at 3:15. Each show will range from 45-60 minutes in length.

Will my teen in Technical Theatre Camp be using any dangerous equipment?

Unless your teen is very creative in finding ways to be dangerous with ordinary objects, no. Anything deemed dangerous will be operated by adults over the age of 18 and participants will still be able to use cool stuff while keeping fingers safe.

How can I register?

Click the button below and fill out the accompanying form. Once you've submitted both the form and payment, you're all set!

Can I volunteer to help with camp?

YES! We LOVE LOVE LOVE parent volunteers!! We'll put you to work helping with a multitude of areas. If there's a specific area you're most interested in, please share! Contact Cheri at 479-412-0623 or contact@lowerlightstheatre.org to talk about details. There are benefits for volunteers, too...including free registration for your child!