Tanglewood Summer has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any young person interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood Summer.
We have something for every kid this summer – whether it’s your first or one-hundred-and-first time trying theatre, Tanglewood Summer is the place for YOU!
Want to work at Tanglewood Summer Camp? We have teaching assistant positions for ages 14-17 and teaching positions open for ages 18 and up, and we’re looking for energetic, talented, kind instructors to teach at our variety of theatre camps this summer. We hope you’ll be one of them! More info here.
Summer Musical 1: Willy Wonka JR.
Ages 8-18
Monday-Friday & Monday-Saturday, June 15-27, 2026
5 performances June 25-27, 2026
Best described as Summer Stock for Youth, Summer Musicals are fast-paced, energetic rehearsal days that culminate in five public performances on the last three days of camp! With songs, dances, and hilarious material great for performers of all ages, the Summer Musical is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Registration: Tuition is $700 per session – Scholarships are available.
Registration and scholarship applications open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
Summer Musical TECH 1: Willy Wonka JR.
Ages 12-18
Monday-Friday & Monday-Saturday, June 15-27, 2026
5 performances June 25-27, 2026
Want to be a part of an incredible summer musical adventure, but with a behind the scenes experience? This is the camp for you! Work side by side with ACT tech professionals to create costumes, props, and more!
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Registration: Tuition is $700 per session – Scholarships are available.
Registration and scholarship applications open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
Summer Stages 1: Spooky
Ages 8-14 for full day (9 AM – 4 PM), 4-7 for half day (9 AM – 1 PM).
Monday-Friday, July 6-10, 2026
Find your spooky side in a week full of creative play, theatre games, singing, dancing, and more! Culminating in a final showcase for your friends and family, Summer Stages is the best place for theatre kids to shine! Great for kids with all levels of experience, Summer Stages: Spooky will feature music and themed games inspired by Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, Ghostbusters, The Addams Family, and more!
Registration: Tuition is $350 for full day, $200 for half day – Scholarships are available.
Before Care: $5 per day Monday-Friday available to all campers (8:00-8:15 AM drop off for Before Care).
After Care: $5 per day Monday-Thursday available to full day campers only (4:15-5:00 PM pick up for After Care).
Registration and scholarship applications open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
Summer Stages 2: Broadway
Ages 8-14 for full day (9 AM – 4 PM), 4-7 for half day (9 AM – 1 PM).
Monday-Friday, July 13-17, 2026
Take the stage with Broadway’s Best! A full week of creative play, theatre games, singing, dancing, and more, culminating in a final showcase for your friends and family. Summer Stages is the best place for theatre kids to shine! Great for kids with all levels of experience, Summer Stages: Broadway will feature music and themed games inspired by Wicked, Hamilton, Annie, Matilda, The Little Mermaid, Anastasia, and more!
Registration: Tuition is $350 for full day, $200 for half day – Scholarships are available.
Before Care: $5 per day Monday-Friday available to all campers (8:00-8:15 AM drop off for Before Care).
After Care: $5 per day Monday-Thursday available to full day campers only (4:15-5:00 PM pick up for After Care).
Registration and scholarship applications open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
Summer Stages 3: Magic
Ages 8-14 for full day (9 AM – 4 PM), 4-7 for half day (9 AM – 1 PM).
Monday-Friday, July 20-24, 2026
Discover the magic of theatre in a full week of creative play, theatre games, singing, dancing, and more! Culminating in a final showcase for your friends and family, Summer Stages is the best place for theatre kids to shine! Great for kids with all levels of experience, Summer Stages: Magic will feature music and themed games inspired by Encanto, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and more!
Registration: Tuition is $350 for full day, $200 for half day – Scholarships are available.
Before Care: $5 per day Monday-Friday available to all campers (8:00-8:15 AM drop off for Before Care).
After Care: $5 per day Monday-Thursday available to full day campers only (4:15-5:00 PM pick up for After Care).
Registration and scholarship applications open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
Summer Musical 2: Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Ages 8-18
Monday-Friday & Monday-Saturday, July 27-August 8, 2026, 2026
6 performances August 7-8 2026
Best described as Summer Stock for Youth, Summer Musicals are fast-paced, energetic rehearsal days that culminate in six public performances on the last two days of camp! With songs, dances, and hilarious material great for performers of all ages, the Summer Musical is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Registration: Tuition is $700 per session – Scholarships are available.
Registration and scholarship applications open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.
Summer Musical TECH 2: Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Ages 12-18
Monday-Friday & Monday-Saturday, July 27-August 8, 2026, 2026
6 performances August 7-8 2026
Want to be a part of an incredible summer musical adventure, but with a behind the scenes experience? This is the camp for you! Work side by side with ACT tech professionals to create costumes, props, and more!
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Registration: Tuition is $700 per session – Scholarships are available.