Summer Intensive FAQs

A day at camp is full of many different creative activities! Campers will rotate between different "blocks" that focus on different visual and performing arts. These will be primarily singing/music, dance/creative movement, acting, improvisation, playwriting, and visual art. They will do most of these activities in smaller groups of about 10-12 kids in their age range/skill level. These blocks will include rehearsal for the show as well as other activities. In addition, there will be times during the day where the whole camp/cast is together either doing theatre games/activities or working on full cast material for the show!

No. Campers will need to pack a lunch and snack for camp each day.

Morning carpool begins at 8:45 AM. Afternoon carpool begins between 3:30 and 3:45 PM. The latest pickup time is 4:00 PM. If you are later than 4:00 more than 1 time, you will be charged a late pickup fee of $15 per day. If this is a dealbreaker for your family, please reach out to susan@thelotusprojectnc.com so we can help brainstorm possible solutions.

We are not able to offer early/after care for summer of 2026. Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:30 AM and picked up as late as 4:00 PM. If this is a deal breaker for your family, please reach out to susan@thelotusprojectnc.com so we can help brainstorm possible solutions.

When you fill out the more thorough intake forms, we will ask specific questions about your camper's physical health and gather any information about allergies, medications, inhalers, epi-pens, etc. In addition, we ask families to share as much information as they are comfortable with regarding their camper's personality and mental/emotional health and any additional support they may need while they are with us at camp. Based on the information shared on camper intake forms, we may reach out to individual families to discuss camper needs and make sure campers are set up for success when they arrive on the first day!

Campers will be divided into smaller groups based on both their age and role in the show. The arts are particularly suited for multi-age groups, and so some time in the camp day will be spent as a full group to work on full cast musical numbers, etc. You are welcome to let us know if your camper has close friends they would like to be with, but we cannot guarantee they will be in the same group based on casting.

YES! Everyone who registers for camp is in the show. The "auditions" on the first day of camp are placement auditions based on skill/experience level.

On the first day of camp, we will spend time teaching the kids a song, a dance, a having them read from scripts. Every camper who wants an opportunity to sing by themselves or read lines will have the opportunity. They will all dance in small groups so we can assess their skill level in dance. After the first day, we will cast the show based on not only how they executed the material, but also their age and personality.

Great! We are THE place for new performers AND very experienced performers. We specialize in finding a part in the show for every camper that is perfect for wherever THEY are. We challenge them just enough so they grow, but not so much that they feel frustrated or defeated. A camper's previous experience does not affect what role we are considering them for in any way. Casting is based purely on what we see in the audition on day 1!

For Peter Pan, Jr. the performances are as follows: June 27th at 6:00 PM June 28th at 2:00PM and 4:00 PM For Disney's Alice In Wonderland Jr. the performances are as follows: July 25th at 6:00 PM July 26th at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM All performances will take place at the Light of Christ United Methodist Church. Tickets will be on sale to the general public.

After initial registration, a partial refund (minus the $250 deposit and processing fees) will be given if requested before May 1. After May 1, no refunds will be given for paid registration fees.

Yes! First of all, payments can be made in smaller increments based on what works best for your family. When registering, choose the payment plan option that best works for you. Second, we have a limited number of scholarships to offer to those who could benefit from financial assistance. To be considered for a scholarship, please head over to our scholarship page and fill out the application. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis through March 1. After March 1, if there are additional funds available, applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Campers will have the opportunity each day to spend a short amount of time outdoors. There is a playground as well as other outdoor space for lunch and additional games/activities.