Summer Academies 2024

School is OUT! Wishes Summer Academies are IN SESSION! June and July heat up at Wishes Dance Studio with our half day and full day sessions. During the academy your dancer will play games, make crafts, have story time, and most definitely do tons and tons of DANCING! Our week wouldn’t be complete without a game or two of DANCE DROP and playing BEAUTY PARLOR. Our academies run from Monday through Thursday (except Musical Theater and DayCamp) with a parent showcase on Thursday (time TBD).

Registration Opens: Jan. 10th 

Cost: $150 (K-4th grade) $130 (Preschool)

Morning Session: 9:00a – 11:30a (K-4th grade) 9:00a-11:00a (Preschool)

Afternoon Session: 1:00p – 3:30p (K-4th grade) 1:30p-3:30p (Preschool)

Summer Intensive Cost: $350 Jr. Intensive Cost: $300

Full Day Day Camp Cost: $350

Early Bird Discount: $50 off if registered by April 1st! 

*All camps will have early drop off, late pick up and stay for lunch options for an additional price. There will also be the option to purchase 1 or 2 days of camp if you can’t make the whole week.

  • Preschool Camps are for dancers ages 3-4 and will run from 9-11am or 1:30-3:30pm. 2024 themes include: DIsney, Prince & Princess, Frozen, Dolls, Barbie, Christmas in July, Broadway Babies, Beach Party, Spirity/My Little Pony, Animals andTea Party!

  • K-1st Camps are for dancers going into Kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall and will run from 9-11:30am or 1-3:30pm. 2024 themes include: Gotta Dance, JoJo Bows, American Girl, Disney, Christmas in July, Prince & Princess, Be Our Guest, Descendents, Barbie, Beach Party and Becoming a Starlette!

  • 2nd-5th Camps are for dancers going into 2nd through 5th grade in the fall and will run from 9-11:30am or 1-3:30pm. 2024 themes include: Gotta Dance, DanceTok, JoJo Bows, Disney, Christmas in July, Super Hero Animation, Dancing Chef, Descendents and Beach Party!

  • For 2024 we are offering a full day Musical Theatre Camp where the dancers will learn choreography, make sets and costumes and perform their production at the end of the week!

  • Summer Intensive is for dancers in Ballet Level 7 and up. Guest teachers are brought in to teach a variety of styles, concluded by a showcase Thursday Night. July 15-18, 2024

  • Summer Intensive is for dancers in Ballet Level 4 -6. Wishes teachers will teach a variety of styles, concluded by a showcase Thursday Night. July 15-18, 2024

  • NEW THIS YEAR!! You spoke and Wishes listened! Your dancer wants to spend their summer at the studio, but you need a full day option. New in 2024 is our Wishes Day Camp program. The day will be filled with crafts, games, team-building activities, snack time, stretching, skill-building, and DANCING! Each week, Wishes Day Camp will have a new theme: Disney, Musical Theatre, Gotta Dance, and Beach! Wishes Day Camp will run Monday through Friday from 8:00a – 4:00p with early drop-off and/or late pick-up options available. Wishes Day Camp is for ages 6 – 12. Dancers should bring a lunch and water bottle. Dancers will be provided with a light morning and light afternoon snack. Dancers should wear exercise or dance attire. Dancers should wear closed toe athletic shoes that can be worn outside and bring dance shoes (Jazz or Ballet). Weeks of June 10, 17, 24 and July 8.

FAQs

  1. Does my dancer need to be potty trained?

    • Yes

  2. Can I stay and watch my dancer?

    • This is a drop off event but we will have a performance on Thursday so parents can see all that was learned!

  3. What time do doors open and does drop off begin?

    • 15 minutes before the start time

  4. What should my dancer bring each day?

    • A water bottle. Also see the description of the specific Academy for an additional requirements.

    • For the Intensive, dancers should bring a healthy lunch, water bottle, and all of their dance shoes.

  5. Are Summer Academies only for girls?

    • Absolutely NOT! Wishes welcomes all genders.

  6. How do I sign up to be a dance captain?

  7. Can my dancer stay for lunch if they are doing a morning and afternoon camp?

    • Yes! Let the Front Desk know and there is additional fee of $60 for the week. Just make sure to pack their lunch and some activities to do independently. We will also offer early drop off and late pick up!