Our rising 7th & 8th Grade and rising 9th–12th Grade Summer Camps are held at Shining Light Dance Academy, located inside the West Oaks Mall (near SunPass). We are proud to partner with Shining Light Dance Academy and will be utilizing their studio space for our older student's summer camp intensives and weekly camp sessions.

Set Up Your Account on Cogran: 
Cogran is our 3rd party camp and class registration site.
Please follow the link to create an account and register.
https://www.cogran.com/index.html?ysmt

Drop off begins at 8:30 AM, though camp officially starts at 9:00 AM.
This 30-minute early drop-off is included in your camp week at no additional cost. At this time, we do not offer earlier extended care.

Pick-Up begins at 3:00 PM and ends at 3:30pm
This 30-minute grace period for pick-up allows time for parents to park and walk to the front entrance of Shining Light to pick up their student. Parents can also utilize the back entrance for pick up and drop off AFTER Monday morning check-in.

Late Pick-Up Fee: $10 will be charged to your account for pick-ups after 3:30 PM. 

Yes! All one-week camps conclude with a Friday Showcase for a ticketed audience of family and friends. Students present the songs, choreography, and scenes they have worked on throughout the week.
Detailed information will be emailed Monday evening of camp week.

If your student is enrolled in one of our Two-Week Musical Theatre Intensive Camps (like 13 jr or RENT School Edition), performances will take place on the second weekend of the 2-week session. 

Tickets for summer camp showcases will go on sale on our ticket website: iloveysmt.simpletix.com 

What to Bring to Camp
1. Lunch & Snacks: Pack a non-perishable lunch with plenty of snacks to keep your camper fueled throughout the day (Monday-Friday). Fridays = Pizza Party! Pizza is provided by YSMT through Papa John's. f your child doesn’t want pizza, please pack an alternative meal.
2. Water Bottle: Bring a reusable, leak-proof water bottle, labeled with first and last name to stay hydrated.
3. Proper Footwear: Closed-toe sneakers are required for safety. No sandals, jazz shoes, Crocs, Uggs, or slip-ons of any kind.
4. Comfortable Clothing/Outdoor summertime friendly No sweatshirts, long sleeves, —they need full range of movement! Wear non-restrictive, breathable athletic wear to allow for dancing and movement.
5. Hair stuff All hair must be pulled up and out of the face for classes and activities. (Including boys)
6. Optional: Snack Money YSMT offers snacks for additional purchase. Snacks range from $2–$4 each.

Thank you for helping your camper come prepared—we can’t wait for an amazing summer!

Our 7th–12th grade camps are structured, focused, and high-energy.
Students will participate in:
Vocal rehearsals
Choreography sessions
Scene work and character development
Small group and full ensemble rehearsals

Students will have scheduled snack and lunch breaks during the day.
These camps are designed to feel like a true pre-professional rehearsal process while still maintaining a fun and collaborative camp environment.

Auditions for 2-week intensives will happen on the first day of camp.

How does drop-off work on the first day?
On Monday morning, parents will park and walk their student inside through the front entrance of Shining Light Dance Academy.

During Monday check-in:
Students will be checked in with staff.
Parents will receive a brief tour of the space.
We will show you where the back entrance is located for future pick-ups/drop offs.

How does drop-off and pick-up work after Monday check-in?
Parents are welcome to continue to drop off at the front entrance of Shining Light Dance Academy.
After Monday, the back entrance can also be utilized for drop off and pick ups.
A member of our team will be outside to assist.

 Our building at Dillard St. has a secure magnetic lockdown system that prevents strangers or unexpected guests to enter the building without our knowledge or consent.
If your student is arriving late or needs to be picked up early, please ring the doorbell so that a member of our staff can be notified and head to the door.

No prior experience is required, but these camps are structured for students who are ready to work at a focused and collaborative level.
We welcome both emerging and experienced performers.

We expect students to be respectful, focused, and collaborative. If a camper repeatedly disrupts the learning environment, parents may be contacted.
Cell phones should remain put away during camp hours unless used briefly during lunch/snack time. We maintain an unplugged atmosphere across all camp locations.

1st warning will be a verbal warning possibly a brief sit-out of participation.
2nd warning will be a phone call to the parent/guardian about behavior.
3rd warning the student may be asked to be picked up early with a private discussion at pickup.
If a camper exudes consistent disruptive or inappropriate behavior, they may be asked to disenroll from camp. Refund policy remains the same.

All refunds are at the discretion of Young Star Musical Theatre Inc. and must be discussed with all parties involved.
During summer we follow this policy:
-Up to 14 days before your camp session no refund can be given. Only 100% future camp or class credit.
-Any camp cancellation before the 14 day period, refunds will be provided, less a $25 admin fee.
-Refunds/exchanges/credit during the week of camp are at the sole discretion of YSMT.

Camp is not prorated. Whatever was taught in the day that the student missed will be re-taught to the student. If a camper decides to end their camp session early, refunds will only be in the form of YSMT credit for a future camp or class and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Drop-Off:
Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM, though camp officially starts at 9:00 AM. This 30-minute early drop-off is included in your camp week at no additional cost.
At this time, we do not offer earlier extended care.

Pick-Up: 
Pick up begins at 3:00 PM with a 30-minute grace period.
Please pick up by 3:30 PM to avoid a late fee.

Late Pick-Up Fee: $10 will be charged to your account for pick-ups after 3:30 PM.

**At this time after-care is only offered on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire within.** After-Care Option: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | $50 per student, per week
📌 No sibling discount.
🍿 Bring extra snacks or money to purchase snacks.
🎭 After-care is a fun and relaxed environment with games and activities—no new material will be taught during this time.