2 weeks of camp from July 6th-19th (with the 12th off) with pre-show performances on the 10th ad 11th and full production performances on 18th and 19th.
Registration for this schedule starts on 03/19/2026 and ends on 07/06/2026
Participants must be entering grades 4 to 12.
The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition
Two-Week Camp
July 6th-19th (11th and 12th off) and performances on July 18th and 19th
9:00am-4:30pm Daily
Camp Location: Arts Place (161 N Mill St. Lexington, KY)
Tech and Final Performance Location: Singletary Center for the Arts (405 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40508)
Middle and High School Students 6th-12th grades and Elementary *4th-5th grades
*It is strongly recommended that elementary students entering 4th and 5th grades have training and/or musical theatre performance experience prior to camp registration.
PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
CAMP DESCRIPTION
Each day, campers will hone their triple threat skills by singing, acting and dancing with our amazing teaching artists. They will build their acting skills through scene work and expressive, physical storytelling. They will become more confident singers through group and/or individual singing, learning musical terms and healthy vocal technique. They will learn choreography to match their songs and gain confidence in expressing themselves through movement. Campers may also take part in craft projects that are featured in their performances. Casting will take place on the first day of camp.
Campers will also perform in pre-show performances for Shakespeare in the Park on July 10th and 11th at 6:30pm (with a 5:30 call time at the park), with an early release on July 9th and July 10th (3:30 release from camp, 5:30 arrival at the park) for tech rehearsals. During second weekend, camp will in two 60 minute performances on July 18th and 19th at 1pm and 4pm.
FULL PRODUCTION
All students participating in The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition will perform in fully staged, costumed, and choreographed performances on July 18th at 1pm and 4pm. Parents will need to provide black jazz shoes, underclothing, and base costume pieces. Public performances will be ticketed. (Please anticipate a ticket cost of $20-$25).
PERFORMANCES
Pre-Show Performances- July 10th and 11th at 6:30pm at Woodland Park
Full Show Performances- July 18th and 19th at 10am and 1pm and 4pm at the Singletary Center for the Arts
COST: $600
TECH TRACK
Tech Track students will receive training from local Lexington professionals in several technical areas, such as set and prop design/creation, lighting, sound, costuming, and more. Tech track students attend the program every day from 9am-4:30pm and participate in a variety of classes, provide rehearsal support, and design and make lots of cool stuff. Tech track students must be available for all performances. Students trained in tech at InnOVATION may receive additional opportunities for tech experience and those showing strong skills are paid a stipend to work on productions. Each year a student trains in tech track, they can receive an incrementally upgraded status for up to four years.
COST: $300
Please contact InnOVATION Arts Academy if you have any questions.