Week-long Musical Theater Summer Camps FAQ's

Where will Week-long Musical Theater Summer Camps take place? 

• TADA! Youth Theater, 15 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001 – 3rd Floor (Rehearsal Room 1 & 2)

What is the camper-to-staff ratio?

• Our Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps are led by two professional Teaching Artists—a Director/Choreographer and a Music Director. In addition, a Teaching Assistant will be available to support all aspects of camp, including check-in, check-out, snack/lunch supervision, and assisting the Teaching Artists.
• We also have a full-time Education Manager onsite for various hours throughout the week to provide additional support. Both the Education Manager and the Teaching Assistant are CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring a safe and well-supervised environment for all campers.

What should my child bring and wear?

• Reusable Water Bottle: Please label it with your student’s name.
• Nut-Free Snack and Lunch: Pack a non-refrigerated, nut-free snack(s) and lunch. Ensure there is enough food for both lunch and an afternoon snack. TADA! is a nut-free facility, so no items containing nuts or nut butters are allowed. Please label nut-free alternatives (like sunflower butter) to avoid them being mistakenly confiscated.
• Clothing and Footwear: 
  • Students should wear comfortable clothes they can move in. Skirts and dresses are fine, but please pair them with leggings or shorts underneath.
  • Shoes should be appropriate for movement and dancing (sneakers, dance shoes, or closed-toed shoes). Please avoid sandals, flip-flops, or Crocs.
  • We recommend layering with a jacket or sweater, as some days will involve a lot of dancing, while others may focus more on music. Everyone feels temperatures differently, so layers can help keep your child comfortable.
• Personal Items: Please leave toys, electronics, art supplies, or other personal items at home.

What can my child expect during lunch and snack times?

• Each day, students will have scheduled snack and lunch times listed on their daily schedule.
• Picnic blankets or tables/chairs will be set up in the lobby of the theater, which will be cleaned before and after each meal break. During setup, students will wash their hands and use the restroom.
• For safety, all food will be checked for nuts. Any items containing nuts will be removed, and caregivers will be contacted. If unreachable, a replacement snack or lunch will be provided. Sharing food is not permitted.

Will there be a Final Performance? 

• Yes! All Week-Long Musical Theater Summer Camps will conclude with a final performance in TADA!’s 2nd floor off-Broadway Theater, located at 15 W. 28th Street (between Broadway & 5th).
  • Ages 5-7: Performances will be held on Fridays at 3 PM.
  • Ages 8-12: Performances will be held on Fridays at 4 PM.
• You will receive an email on the 2nd day of camp with specific details, including the exact number of invited guests per camper. Each family is guaranteed 2 seats, though we may be able to accommodate more depending on the number of campers that week.
  • Please Note:We kindly ask that you do not bring additional audience members. If more than two guests arrive with your party, we will not be able to allow them into the performance space.
• The final performance will be recorded, and we will share an unlisted private YouTube link so you can share the experience with friends and family.

What do I need to do BEFORE camp?

• Complete the Student Information Form: This form is sent immediately after registration with the title “Please fill out this medical form.” Note: We do not require medical forms from your child’s physician.
• Attend the Parent Meeting: The meeting date is TBD, and our Director of Education will cover everything you need to know about camp and answer any questions you may have.

What if my child has medical needs or medication? 

• Please include all pertinent information about your child’s medical needs in the Student Information Form.  
• TADA! will not administer any kind of medication or inhaler with the exception of an Epi-Pen.
• If your child has a food allergy or medical condition that may require an Epi-pen please bring it with you on the first day of camp.  Please tell a TADA! Staff member the following at check-in:
  • Where the Epi-Pen is located and clear instructions for administration
  • A note detailing the type of allergy, severity of allergy (food-borne, air-borne, etc.), caregiver emergency contact information, and pediatrician contact information

What can we expect for daily check-in and check-out?

• Daily Check-In: Check-in begins 20 minutes before camp starts. No one will be permitted in the building until 20 minutes before your scheduled camp
  • When you enter the 2nd floor, you will be greeted by a TADA! staff member who will do the following:
• Check student in and request/communicate any other info needed at this time 
• Ask students to wash their hands/visit the restroom prior to entering the theater 
  • Caregivers are asked to accompany their student to the restroom before they drop their student off in the theater 
• At the curtain to the theater, students will be greeted by their Teaching Artists.
• Caregivers are not permitted in the theater. We kindly ask that you say goodbye to your student at the door and leave the building.

There is no lobby or waiting room available for caregivers. Please plan accordingly.

• Daily Check Out: The check-out process will begin 20 minutes before the end of camp.  No one will be permitted in the building until 20 minutes before camp ends.
  • When you enter the 2nd floor, you will be greeted by TADA! Staff who will do the following:
    • ID check – The adult’s ID is checked every time your child is picked up. We understand that after a few days, our staff may know you, however, we require that you show your ID every time for your child’s safety.
    • Students will only be released to the adult on the approved for pick-up list included in their Student Information form. If you would like to add or change this list you will need to inform the education office in writing by emailing [email protected]
    • Once your student has been checked out, we kindly ask that you promptly leave our facility. 
    • If the designated pick-up person is running late or will not be on time, please call the office immediately at (212) 252-1619 ext.4.

Please note: although the check-out process will start 20 minutes prior to the end of camp.  Students will not be released until the end of camp. 

What are the TADA! Expectations and Community Agreement? 

At TADA!, we expect respect, kindness, and honesty from our students and staff at all times.

• During the first day of camp, Teaching Artist’s will review the community agreement that will include expectations as well as other rules and guidelines that the camp will adhere to.  If they see any inappropriate behavior or focusing issues throughout the week, they will do one or all of the following: address them verbally, redirect, speak with them privately, and/or call home. 
• You will be notified by the Teaching Artists or a member of the education staff after camp, by phone, or in an email if there is a behavioral incident or situation with your student. If we see any recurring patterns with behavior from camp to camp, we may inform the caregiver that they are not invited to participate in the remaining camps.

What happens if a student or staff member experiences cold, flu-like, or COVID symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19?

Please do not come to TADA! if you have a fever or are ill. This would include but are not limited to: fever over 100°, vomiting, diarrhea, eye discharge, excessive cough and/or nasal discharge, etc.

• If a student or staff member experiences any cold, flu-like, or COVID symptoms while in camp at TADA!, they will be immediately removed and sent home. We encourage you to assess whether or not your child needs to be COVID tested, and we ask that you communicate the results with us so we can proceed accordingly. 
• If a student or staff member tests positive, they must complete a 5-day isolation period (starting from the date they test positive) before returning to camp. After 5 days, they can come back wearing a mask. After 10 days from the date of the positive test, no mask is required. We will assess the situation based on the timing and number of positive cases and will inform families as soon as possible.

 What is the Refund Policy? 

• Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis for all programs. Full payment is required upon registration in order to reserve a space. 
• Students withdrawing at least two weeks prior to the start date of a program will receive a full refund and an administrative fee of $50.00 will be charged. Withdrawal requests received after that date will be ineligible for any refund. However, we are happy to apply a credit on your account to be used for a future TADA! program. 
  • In order to withdraw, you must email an official request to [email protected]. The date your email is sent will be considered the official withdrawal date in determining refund eligibility.
• TADA! reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet enrollment requirements and will inform you no later than one week before that start date of the program. 
• We will continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19 and its variants. We will follow CDC and Department of Education guidelines. If we have to close TADA! for any reason, we will continue TADA! programs online via Zoom. No refunds, partial refunds, or credits will be given. 

 Questions? Email [email protected]