Crystal Theater, Norwalk, CT
The Crystal Theater offers 1-week camps for three age groups: 4th - 10th grades, 3rd - 7th and K-3rd grades.  All of the camp sessions culminate in a performance, the sessions are what I call ¾ days (10-3:30, for example), which I think is the perfect amount of time for elementary ages kids.

12 June Avenue (mailing address only, camps take place at Ben Franklin Theater or Cranbury Park) Norwalk, CT 06850 203.493.0563 

Curtain Call, Stamford, CT
For those who have very committed thespians, I suggest looking into Stamford’s Curtain Call, which has a theater program as well as a drama camp for ages 6-16.  Students work in age-appropriate groups under area professionals specialized in the performing arts. All programs take place at the Sterling Farms Theatre Complex with two stages, two studio classrooms and air-conditioning. Each two-week session culminates in a showcase performance for an invited audience.

1349 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 203.329.8207 

New Canaan Performing Arts Conservatory, New Canaan, CT
Offering drama camps, voice lessons and piano lessons, the New Canaan Performing Arts Conservatory is a fantastic summer option.  The drama camps run for 1 week sessions starting at age 3 up to seniors in high school.

70 Pine Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 203.966.6177 

Summer camps are a great way to try new activities without the pressure of making a season long commitment.  After all, your youngster doesn’t know if she/he will enjoy it, and you don’t want to drag an unwilling participant to and from a class for an entire season.  To that end, we’ll be trying out Irish dancing and Zumba camps this summer:

Gray School of Irish Dance, Danbury, CT
The Gray School of Irish Dance will start its summer camp program in June and sessions will run through the end of July.  One and two week sessions are available, and the sessions run for approximately 3 hours.

Danbury War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT 06810 203.270.7001 

Zumba with Zappy Zebra, Stamford, CT
Geared towards boys and girls ages 4-12, this zumba camp incorporates elements of merengue, salsa and hip hop into its program.  If this won’t tire out your kids, nothing will!

203.536.7018 

Greenwich Dance Studio Petite, Stamford, CT
Love, love this ballet studio for the wee ballerinas.  Greenwich Dance Studio Petite offers a variety of introductory classes for babies, preschoolers and parents. The studio targets our youngest dancers from ages 6 months - 4 years with both Mommy & Me and Drop-off dance classes for girls and boys. In "Wiggle Ones" little dancers  from 12-24 months use scarves, balls, bubbles and fun music to get their groove on. Think dance party, toddler style, in our "Boppin Tots" class.  Your two year old will bounce and bop with you during this upbeat dance class.  And in "Prima Ballerina", your little dancer will love learning basic ballet steps and terminology while you have 45 minutes to do what you like. See our website for all classes, current schedule and tuition.

2000 West Main Street, Stamford, CT 06903 203.990.0370

Wilton Dance Studio, Wilton, CT
The Wilton Dance Studio is offering a morning Princess Dance Camp for children ages 3, 4, and 5, as well as an afternoon Dance camp 1 for children is grades K-3.  All sessions are 1 week long, and campers coming for the afternoon session must bring a snack.

941 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897 203.544.9007 

D'Valda and Sirico's Dance and Music Centre, Fairfield, CT
If you're in northern Fairfield County, check out the D'Valda and Sirico's Dance and Music Centre. The summer program offers dance and music classes for the 3 and up crowd, including ballet, hip hop and guitar lessons.

1580 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 203.255.9440 

Hopefully some time at drama camp will translate to less drama on the home front!

(Updated 2/19/13).