Musical Theater Summer Camps
Acting, singing, and dancing — one week all leading to a real live performance on the final day. For children ages 6–16 in Bergen & Passaic Counties.
Why Curtain up?
A Musical Theater Camp Unlike Any Other in Bergen County
Curtain Up Studios' summer camps are a fun, immersive way for performers ages 6-16 of all experience levels to have fun acting, singing, and dancing in a real musical.
Over the course of one week, your child will be assigned a role, learn lines, blocking, choreography, and songs, then take the stage for family and friends on the final day. Summer 2026 productions include Songs & Scenes from Matilda Jr, Aladdin Jr, and Mamma Mia.
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The camps run from 9 AM to 2 PM
Campers:
Bring their own lunch
Receive snacks during the day
Get all resources needed a week before to prepare for role placement on the first day
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Perfect for ages 6–16, with week-specific age groups and no experience required!
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We believe theater should be a place where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow. Through the experience of performance, campers build confidence, develop lasting friendships, and become part of a positive, family-like community where kindness and inclusion come first. Every child receives a role in the production, ensuring each camper has the opportunity to shine.
Where Kids Become Stars ⭐️
One week at a Time
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🎭 Real Musicals, Real Roles
Every camper is cast in a named Broadway junior title — not a generic "showcase." Your child takes on an actual character with real lines, blocking, and songs.
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🎤 Triple-Threat Training
A full week of acting, singing, and dancing instruction woven together — taught by faculty with professional Broadway and TV production backgrounds.
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🌟 Performance on the Final Day
Every session ends with a live performance for family and friends. Kids don't just learn — they perform. That's what builds confidence that lasts.
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🏫 Trusted by Bergen & Passaic County Schools
Curtain Up partners with schools throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties — bringing the same quality instruction to summer camp that principals trust all year long.
Dates/Times:
Monday-Friday
9:00am-2:00pm
Ages:
Ranges from 6-16 (dependent on week/title)
Tuition:
$475 per week + processing fees
Location:
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
113 Cottage Place
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Performance Info:
Last Day of Camp; Time TBD
Limited audience based on capacity.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Choose your week!
Songs & Scenes from Matilda Jr.
July 6 - 10, 2026
Ages 8 - 14
Tuition: $475 + processing fees
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence... and special powers! She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Songs & Scenes from Aladdin Jr. Week 1
July 13 - 17, 2026
Ages 6 - 10
Tuition: $475 + processing fees
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for your young performers!
Songs & Scenes from Aladdin Week 2
July 27 - July 31, 2026
Ages 9 - 14
Tuition: $475 + processing fees
The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for your young performers!
Songs & Scenes from Mamma Mia!
August 3 - August 7, 2026
Ages 10 - 16
Tuition: $475 + processing fees
ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show.
A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!