Who are you as an organization?

Camps in your neighbourhood and online too ! Founded in 1994. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. Plays, monologues, mime, improvisation, theatre games, musical theatre, stagecraft. Weekly performances! Fun for all -- a great confidence-and-skill-building experience! One-week sessions, 45 locations

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

GBTC has close to 30 years experience providing drama programs for kids. We focus on acting and drama as a way to develop, not only creativity, but also social and personal skills. We aim to create an environment that is supportive and non-competitive, in which every child has a rewarding and enriching experience. Creating theatre is a cooperative enterprise, to which everyone can contribute, and through which everyone can grow. Our end-of-week performances are different each week, and provide the opportunity to share the camp experience with family and friends !

Who are your staff and counsellors?

We take great pride in our enthusiastic, professional and inspirational camp counsellors. Our staff is almost entirely college or university level, or recent graduates; we look for backgrounds in arts, drama and education and experience working with children, as well as qualities of leadership and organization. All are reference-checked and police-checked, and have also been trained to work with our agenda, materials and resources.

What do families need to know about registration and joining Great Big Theatre Company?

The best way to register is online on our Web site, at www.gbtc.com, where you can find detailed information on schedules and locations. Registraton is easy and secure through our online process; you can pay with Visa or Mastercard and will receive your receipt immediately. We are always available to answer any questions; the easiest and quickest way to reach us is via our toll-free number, at 1 866 864 4282 (or at 905 628 9747). Summer registraton opens in November of the preceding year; early registration discounts are available until the end of March, and our largest discounts are in effect until Dec 31. There are also multiple-week discounts of 50 % for third and additional weeks, for the same camper.

Great Big Theatre Company - Multiple Cities Day Camp

Summary Profile
Great Big Theatre Company answered our questions

Who are you as an organization?
Camps in your neighbourhood and online too ! Founded in 1994. Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to stage performance & guide them toward self-expression. Plays, monologues, mime, improvisation, theatre games, musical theatre, stagecraft. Weekly performances! Fun for all -- a great confidence-and-skill-building experience! One-week sessions, 45 locations

Special needs: Yes, mild support.
A few of our campers have special needs.

LGBTQ+ friendly community
What do you do differently or uniquely well?

"GBTC has close to 30 years experience providing drama programs for kids. We focus on acting and drama as a way to develop, not only creativity, but also social and personal skills. We aim to create an environment that is supportive and non-competitive, in which every child has a rewarding and enriching experience. Creating theatre is a cooperative enterprise, to which everyone can contribute, and through which everyone can grow. Our end-of-week performances are different each week, and provide the opportunity to share the camp experience with family and friends !"

Who are your staff and counsellors?

"We take great pride in our enthusiastic, professional and inspirational camp counsellors. Our staff is almost entirely college or university level, or recent graduates; we look for backgrounds in arts, drama and education and experience working with children, as well as qualities of leadership and organization. All are reference-checked and police-checked, and have also been trained to work with our agenda, materials and resources."

What do families need to know about registration?

"The best way to register is online on our Web site, at www.gbtc.com, where you can find detailed information on schedules and locations. Registraton is easy and secure through our online process; you can pay with Visa or Mastercard and will receive your receipt immediately. We are always available to answer any questions; the easiest and quickest way to reach us is via our toll-free number, at 1 866 864 4282 (or at 905 628 9747). Summer registraton opens in November of the preceding year; early registration discounts are available until the end of March, and our largest discounts are in effect until Dec 31. There are also multiple-week discounts of 50 % for third and additional weeks, for the same camper."

COVID-19 Response

GBTC actively monitors applicable public health advisories and will ensure that adequate measures are in place at our locations to ensure that our programs can operate safely. We reserve the right to exclude participants from any session, on a temporary basis, based on quarantine requirements, symptomatic status and recent contacts with infection. Refunds will be provided for dates not attended due to such exclusions. Parents / guardians may be asked to complete a health and safety questionnaire before participation in each program session. For the summer of 2022: we are planning to offer both in-person camps and online virtual camps. Registration for Fall-Winter-Spring classes (virtual and in-person), March Break 2022 (virtual and in-person) and Summer 2022 camps (virtual and in-person) is now available online. Please call with any questions, at 1 866 864 4282 or 905 628 9747
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Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Great Big Theatre Company currently has 2 programs available; 10 TBD.

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Winter-Spring Acting and Drama Classes Level Two: Acting Up ! (ages 9 to 14) (Saturdays)

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Ages: 9 - 14

Theatre Arts

$240 to $300

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GBTC: Theatre Arts Summer Camp 2023

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Day Camp
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Ages: 6 - 14

Theatre Arts

$180 to $295

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Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
York Mills, ON Various Locations	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Jul 04-07	$180 - $236
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Jul 10-14	$225 - $295
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
York Mills, ON Various Locations	Jul 17-21	$225 - $295
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Jul 24-28	$225 - $295
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
York Mills, ON Various Locations	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Jul 31-Aug 04	$225 - $295
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
York Mills, ON Various Locations	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Aug 08-11	$225 - $295
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
York Mills, ON Various Locations	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Aug 14-18	$225 - $295

Fall-Winter Acting and Drama Classes Level One: Let's Act and Sing ! (ages 6 to 8) (Saturdays)

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Ages: 6 - 8

Theatre Arts

$160 to $200

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Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Fall-Winter Acting and Drama Classes Level Two: Acting Up ! (ages 9 to 14) (Saturdays)

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Ages: 9 - 14

Theatre Arts

$240 to $300

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Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Fall-Winter Acting and Drama Classes Level One: Let's Act and Sing ! (ages 6 to 8) (Weekdays)

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Ages: 6 - 8

Theatre Arts

$160 to $200

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Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Fall-Winter Acting and Drama Classes Level Two: Acting Up ! (ages 9 to 14) (Weekdays)

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Ages: 9 - 14

Theatre Arts

$240 to $300

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York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD

March Break Acting and Drama Camp (Ages 6 to 14)

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Day Camp
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Ages: 6 - 14

Theatre Arts

$240 to $265

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London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Summer Acting and Drama Camp (Ages 6 to 14)

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Day Camp
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Ages: 6 - 14

Theatre Arts

$195 to $260

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Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Winter-Spring Acting and Drama Classes Level One: Let's Act and Sing ! (ages 6 to 8) (Weekdays)

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Class/league/program
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Ages: 6 - 8

Theatre Arts

$160 to $200

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Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Winter-Spring Acting and Drama Classes Level Two: Acting Up ! (ages 9 to 14) (Weekdays)

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Ages: 9 - 14

Theatre Arts

$240 to $300

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Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Winter-Spring Acting and Drama Classes Level One: Let's Act and Sing ! (ages 6 to 8) (Saturdays)

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Class/league/program
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Ages: 6 - 8

Theatre Arts

$160 to $200

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Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD

March Break 2023 Camps

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Day Camp
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Ages: 6 - 14

Theatre Arts

$270 to $305

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Oakville, ON 1415 Trafalgar Road	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Guelph, ON 400 Stevenson St N	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Burlington, ON 2464 Dundas Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Hamilton, ON 29 Park Street West	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Waterloo, ON 543 Beechwood Dr	Date TBD	Cost TBD
York Mills, ON 19 Don Ridge Drive	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Whitby, ON 201 Centre Street South	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Richmond Hill, ON 10201 Yonge Street	Date TBD	Cost TBD
Mississauga, ON 3010 The Collegeway	Date TBD	Cost TBD
London, ON 711 Colborne St	Date TBD	Cost TBD

Financial Aid & Payment Details

Payment Options:

Deposit required with acceptance	Yes
Credit card payment	Yes
Maximum installments available	1

Discounts

Discount if paid early

$60

Scholarships & awards:
Total annual scholarship fund: $6,000 CAD

Low-Income

Amount: $125 Deadline: August 19, 2023 annually

Type: Need based
Details: GBTC offers registration opportunities to low-income families. Our goal is to encourage wide participation within the communities we serve and to make it possible for children to attend where they might otherwise be restricted by financial limitations. Eligible families can register a child for a full week of summer camp for $ 130.00 (a discount of approximately 50 % below full registration rates). Availability is limited to particular camp weeks / locations; the full list of eligible camps can be found on our Web site, along with information on eligibility and registration
Application Details: Proof of low-income family status is required. This can be sent before or after registering your child; however, it must be submitted in advance of the camp start date. Acceptable documentation includes one of the following: (1) Tax assessment from current or previous year. (2) Proof of current eligibility for program subsidies for child care or children's programming at the regional or municipal level (3) Proof of acceptance for subsidy by Jumpstart or similar programs (4) Letter of support from a recognized social agency. If none of the above is available, we will also, depending on circumstances, accept a letter from the family outlining why financial support is needed. Required documentation can be submitted by mail (to Great Big Theatre Company, 4 Thistle Lane, Dundas ON L9H 6G1), by fax (to 905 628 2016), or by e-mail. Low-income registration must be completed online using Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card. Please use the online registration system and, where coupon code is requested, enter: LOWINCOME

Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Great Big Theatre Company

The GBTC was founded by Lily Small and her husband Charles Small in Dundas in 1994. Then as now it was a non-profit organization based in a passion for the arts and in the knowledge of how, through both passive and active engagement, can transform the lives of young people. The program grew, to say the least, based in the quality of the programs and supported by a growing community of participants. There are now locations throughout the GTA, with a participation rate in the thousands. Each session is close-knit, bringing kids together around a clear set of challenges—improv, theatre games, stagecraft, and performance—and the joys of meeting them. While each session is a week in length, the experience can be significant, sparking fast friendships in a deceptively short period of time.
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Editor's Review

Editor’s Top 3: Great Big Theatre Company
Hear the three things that Our Kids’ editors see when they look at Great Big Theatre Company
Questions for the Director

We interviewed Great Big Theatre Company. Here are their answers to:

00:34 - What makes your camp or program unique compared to others?
01:41 - What type of child is successful at your organization?
02:46 - Is the schedule more structured or open?
03:53 - How does your staff deal with behavioural issues?
06:02 - What do campers or students value the most about an experience at your organization?
07:12 - What message would you give to a camper who is entering your camp or program?
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Insider's Perspective: Parent

00:34 - What's unique about the program at Great Big Theatre Company that made you want to enroll your child there?
03:24 - What is the difference between Great Big Theatre Company and other theatre camps?
05:13 - Was there any change or noticeable personal growth you saw in your child after time at camp?
06:55 - How can a parent support their child to get the most out of this camp?
08:38 - What does your child say about the camp, either to you, or that you may have heard them say to friends?
10:33 - Final thoughts?
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Location & Site Details

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Mississauga, ON
3010 The Collegeway, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 4X9
York Mills, Toronto
19 Don Ridge Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M2P 1H3
Oakville, ON
1415 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 4R5
Guelph, ON
400 Stevenson St N, Guelph, Ontario, N1E 5C3
Hamilton, ON
29 Park Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L9H 1X3
Whitby, ON
201 Centre Street South, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 4V7
Burlington, ON
2464 Dundas Street, Burlington, Ontario, L7P
Waterloo, ON
543 Beechwood Dr, Waterloo, Ontario, N2T 2S8
Richmond Hill, ON
10201 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3B2
York Mills, Toronto
Various Locations, Multiple Cities, Ontario, L9H 6G1
London, ON
711 Colborne St, London, ON, N6A 3Z4
The Elms, Toronto
Various Locations, Toronto, ON, M5V 0H5

Accommodations

Is Great Big Theatre Company technology free? Yes Campers are not permitted to use cell phones, Ipads, Iphones, Ipods and similar electronics at the camp. The use of these devices is a distraction, it inhibits interaction with staff and other campers, and it is damaging to the camp environment as a whole. We strongly suggest that electronics be left at home. There is always a camp cell phone that can be used in the event of an emergency. Parents can also be put in contact with any of the camp locations, where needed, by calling our toll-free number. If electronic devices are brought to the camp, staff will ask that they be left at the camp table at the entrance; they will be returned at the end of the day.

Rentals & Services

Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
Acting and Drama Parties featuring theatre games, role-playing, storytelling, costumes and improvisation. Call us for information, at 1 866 864 4282
What's New
Director's Message

Charles Small, Executive Director

It's our 27th year ! We look forward to welcoming back campers to our in-person camp programs all across Toronto, the GTA and southwest Ontario. Our goal is to build skills and confidence, create special camp memories, and ensure that each of our campers has an inspiring and enriching camp week. We will also be continuing our popular and well-received online virtual camps ... we promise an involving and engaging camp experience, and kids can join into it from anywhere !

See you in the summer !

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In the News

March 24, 2022
Great Big Theatre Company: discounts for summer camps until March 31
Great Big Theatre Company's early registration discounts end on March 31. Until then, parents can save more than 10% on registration.... Read More

May 27, 2021
Great Big Theatre Company: on the way to summer, and in-person camps
Great Big Theatre Company is planning to offer a many in-person camps this summer as possible, COVID permitting. Plus virtual camps too !... Read More

March 29, 2021
Great Big Theatre Company: summer camp discounts & Apr 12-16 camps
Great Big Theatre Company's summer early registration discounts end on March 31. GBTC will also be offering camps during the Apr 12-16 week.... Read More
Stories

What they said (continued !)
Fabulous camp and counsellors A great big thank you ! My daughter really enjoyed herself. You offered a nice variety of activities for the kids This is our third year ! Thanks for another great camp experience ! Totally enjoyable, keep up the good work ! Wonderful experience ! Thank you !! All I know is that my daughter had a great time. Everything I heard and saw was great ! Thanks to all of you ! My daughter has had a wonderful week ! See you next year ! Thank you ! My son loved the program. Thank you for all your efforts. Thanks great job ! Thanks for a great week. My son really enjoyed it Great show ! A great achievement in five days. Wonderful Well done ! And the kids had a blast ! This is my daughter's third year with GBTC and she loves it ! Great job with the kids ! My daughter had a fantastic time ! Thanks for a great experience ! Awesome ! Good job ! My daughter loved it ! My son had a blast he was always sad to see me when I picked him up ! They want to come againthey really enjoyed the week ! A definite boost to my children's confidence My daughter was very excited about the whole week I am more than pleased with this camp experience and the kids loved it ! Thank you ! Lots of fun ! My daughter wished the camp was longer They loved it Wonderful camp ! Thank you !! Confidence has soared ! Really enjoyed this experience. Thank you Great job ! My kids begged to do another week ! This was my son's first exposure to theatre -- and he loved it ! Great job ! My son loved the program. Thank you for all your efforts.

What they said about the camps ...
Wow I was so impressed with your day camp and the performance I was overwhelmed with the performance of my 'shy' son My son has never liked any kind of camp ! He had a wonderful week with your camp and the terrific counsellors. He has already asked where he can go to take acting classes. All around everything was done very well and I will not hesitate to recommend your camp to anyone ... Thank you for a terrific week ! Our daughter really enjoyed the camp ! My daughter had a great time. This was her first year and she can't wait to go back The performance was very impressive ! Direction and development without impatience or pressure !! My son really enjoyed himself FUN !!! WAY FUN - put 3 check marks there !! Every day my son said he had a GREAT day ! My son greatly enjoyed the camp My daughter has had a great week Excellent program - big confidence booster The kids loved it ! The kids had a great time ! She thoroughly enjoyed the experience My daughter loved it ! The camp is awesome. My daughter loves it. Thanks to all the staff. You're the best !

What they said about our staff ...
...excellent group ! very personable They were all great Staff did a great job with the kids. I can't believe what they learned in only a week. Super job. Right away they got my [child] involved [so as] to get to know other campers. Very patient and compassionate. Great work ! Nice people. Excellent staff. My son really liked them. We were often given positive feedback at the end of the day. They were excellent with the children ! Excellent staff. All the counsellors were very impressive, energetic and very friendly, they made my child feel comfortable. Great counsellors I like how you worked with their level of comfort Great job Wow ! The counsellors were very caring -- instilled confidence gently and quietly directed, and shared the students' enthusiasm and joy. To mold and smoothly create a performance that included such a variety of performers is a feather in their cap and shows directional skill. Thank you ! My son talked every day about how great the camp leaders are ! Exceptional. They are friendly, warm, competent, capable, well-rounded young adults. They are great role models for my son. Thank you ! You couldn't find more wonderful staff.

From summer evaluations ...
My children ... have been participating in the programs run by the Great Big Theatre Company for over three years now ... My initial interest in the program was for my oldest son who was a little shy. I felt the acting may help with his self-esteem and the results were astounding. The instructors were great and by the end of the week-long camp, [he] ... was one of the hits of the performance. Since then the kids haven't missed a session ... All of the instructors have been great with the kids and are knowledgeable in their craft. I have referrred a number of people ... and those that participate have had good experiences as well. I highly recommend this program to children to help them overcome any fear of public performance and build self-esteem. My children will continue to participate in the program and camps for as long as they are offered.
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