We are so excited to host our second annual camp this summer and bring the magic of performing arts to our community! We are doing things a little different this year and producing a show instead of a more "center-based" camp. We are also dividing campers up in two age groups (Rising 6th - 9th graders camp will be June 8-12, with performances on June 12 and 13. Rising 3rd - 5th graders camp will be June 15 - 19, with performances on June 19 and 20.)

 
This page includes camp details, but please email us if you have any more questions! danabottomley@johnston.k12.nc.us 

 

INFORMATION

Who are we? Mrs. Pleasants and Mrs. Bottomley are both certified teachers at Cleveland Middle School. Mrs. Pleasants has taught over 20 years and Mrs. Bottomley has taught for 19 years.  They have worked hard for the past eight years running and building a successful theatre program at CvMS! Past productions include: Aladdin Jr., Lion King Jr. Wizard of Oz, Frozen Jr., Willy Wonka Jr., Seussical Jr., and Beauty and the Beast Jr., as well a Fall Dinner Theatre Production. Some of their former students will be helping with the camp. The camp is sponsored by the CvMS Performing Arts Booster Club.

When: Rising 6th - 9th graders' camp is June 8-12 and students will perform on Friday, June 12 at 7pm and Saturday, June 13 at 7pm. Rising 3rd - 5th graders' camp is June 15-19 and students will perform on Friday, June 19 at 6pm and Saturday, June 20 at 2pm. Please make sure your child is available for the Saturday performance when you register! 
****If you have a children that fall between the two age groups and you want them going to camp the same week (for example a rising 5th grader and a rising 7th grader), please email Dana Bottomley:  danabottomley@johnston.k12.nc.us to figure out a plan!

Where: Cleveland Middle School, 2323 Cornwallis Road, Garner. Drop off and pick up is in the back bus parking lot. 

Hours: Camp is from 9am - 3:30pm. Drop off begins at 8:30am. Please pick your child up by 3:45pm. Early drop off (8am) and late pick up (4:30pm) are also available at a rate of $5 per day per child. *Since we will do a performance on Friday, you will not need to pay for late pick up this day.

Performances: Rising 6th - 9th graders will perform Godspell Jr. on Friday, June 12 at 6pm and Saturday, June 13 at 7pm. Rising 3rd - 5th graders will perform the play Beauty and the Beast (not the Disney version) on Friday, June 19 at 6pm and Saturday, June 20 at 2pm. Please make sure your child is available for the Saturday performance when you register! *Campers will get 2 tickets to each show. Additional tickets can be purchased for $5 at this link (or at the door via cash, check, or card): https://performingartscamptickets.cheddarup.com

Ages: Two camps will be offered this year.
June 8-12 (performance on June 12 and 13) is for rising 6th - 9th graders.
June 15-19 (performance on June 19 and 20) is for rising 3rd - 5th graders. 

Cost: $165 for the week. Siblings are $155. This includes dinner on Friday night and a camp shirt, as well as two tickets to each performance. *To be guaranteed a camp shirt, you must register by April 22. **Camp tuition is nonrefundable after June 4.

What to Bring: Students should bring lunch, water bottle, and snacks, as well as their script (provided) everyday.

Activities: Students will work on acting, singing, and dancing as we work together to produce each show! 

Auditions: We want to cast the show before camp starts so students can get familiar with their roles. Auditions for both shows will be Saturday, May 2. Students should prepare about 30 seconds of a song of their choice. Auditions will be at Cleveland Middle School. Please park in the back bus parking lot. Click here to sign up for a time slot.

**If you are unable to make this time, please email danabottomley@johnston.k12.nc.us

Costumes: With just a week to produce a show, costumes will be simple. Godspell costumes will be items the students most likely have. For Beauty and the Beast, students will need black leggings or pants, and some form of undergarment - depending on their role - but all other costumes are provided.    

**Registration will be capped at 40 students for each week. 

Registration Link: https://performingartssummercamp2026.cheddarup.com

Legal Stuff: The registration waiver says: By signing this form, you are registering your child for Performing Arts Camp at Cleveland Middle School. You are stating that you have read all of the policies and are stating that you release Cleveland Middle School and the CvMS Performing Arts Booster Club and any of their agents or employees from any and all liability for claims for damages that might arise as a result of personal injuries received in connection with participation in the activities associated with this program. You are also stating that you give Cleveland Middle School, Cleveland Middle School Performing Arts Department, and CvMS Performing Arts Booster Club permission to photograph your child for future promotional items and on their social media pages. (Children’s names will not be shared on these.) Your child should be on their best behavior. Poor behavior could result in removal from camp. Please drop off and pick your child up on time everyday. Campers should bring a lunch and water bottle everyday. Activities may include the use of markers, glue, paint, spray paint (middle school ages), and other art supplies, as well as baby wipes. Please notify us if your child has an allergy to any of these supplies.