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  WATCH US FLY at ASPIRE this Summer!


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Aspire Music Academy is proud to offer a full set of summer camp experiences for young performers of all ages! All of our summer programs are directed by Lori Sager and our full Creative Team.    Please scroll down to see our full set of offerings.

Aspire summer experiences are instructed by fully-accredited music and teaching professionals and professionals in training.  We offer expert instruction and make it available to every aspiring performer!

Our theme for our summer programming is WATCH US FLY! It's a chance for performers of all ages to "hone and own" their skills the Aspire way!

Scroll down to discover all the amazing offerings we have this summer.  Click on the button above or any camp image on this page to start your enrollment!  Summer is a wonderful time for young performers of all ages to "hone and own" their skills the Aspire way.  Performers from existing Aspire youth groups, as well as new performers, are all welcome!

 

For Summer 2026, Aspire performers will have the opportunity to perform on the stage in Mary Poppins Jr. and Disney's Aladdin Jr.  We also offer our Sparks and Dynamites and Crescendos camps for our youngest performers and the ever-popular Summer Stock musical theatre camp (a STARS On Broadway experience)! 


A fun performance for live audiences will conclude each of these exciting experiences.  Recorded viewing of performances will also be supported where licensing obligations allow it.


Tuition assistance and payment plans are offered for all our summer performing experiences.  Please write to us at info@aspiremusicacademy.com and put "Tuition Assistance" in the subject line.

Come sing, dance and have way too much fun with both old and new friends!  Everyone is welcome - no previous performing experience required!


Scroll down to see our full set of offerings!


Sparks & Dynamites Camp

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Singin’ & Dancin’ FUN for 1st – 3rd Graders

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Age Group:  Entering Grades 1-3

Dates:  June 8-11, 2026

Focus:   Vocal, Dance & Character Development – Recreational – No audition required

Format:  In-person camp experience; Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm

 

Description:  Students entering grades 1-3 of any skill level are invited to join us for a fabulous week of singing, dancing and lots of fun with songs from Broadway hits!  We’ll be featuring a terrific “Friends & Family” performance will conclude the week.


Final Performance:  Friday, June 12 at 11:00am

In-person performance at Aspire Music Academy for friends and family, with a recording provided if licensing obligations allow.  (In-person attendance may be limited to a certain number of people per performer.)

 

Pricing:  $289 (payment in full and monthly payment options are available)



Crescendos Camp

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Singin’ & Dancin’ FUN for 4th - 6th Graders

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Age Group: Entering Grades 4-6 

Dates: June 8-12, 2026

Focus:  Vocal, Dance, & Character Development – Recreational – No audition required

Format: In-person camp experience; Monday-Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

Description:  Students entering grades 4-6 of any skill level are invited to join us for a week of singing, dancing and lots of fun with songs from Broadway hits!  A terrific “Friends & Family” performance will conclude the week.


Final Performance: Friday, June 12 at 3:00pm

In-person performance at Aspire Music Academy for friends and family, with a recording provided if licensing obligations allow.  (In-person attendance may be limited to a certain number of people per performer.)

 

Pricing:  $289 (payment in full and monthly payment options are available)




Mary Poppins Jr.

An all-time Disney classic for 4th – 12th Graders!

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Age Group: Entering Grades 4-12

Dates: June 15-27, 2026 (with possible added performances on June 27 and June 28)

Detailed Schedule and Format: 

  • Auditions: May 22-24, 2026 (in-person auditions preferred; video auditions will be supported)
  • Every day camp experience; 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday for two weeks plus final performances


Focus:  Vocal, Dance, Acting, & Performance – Recreational – All performers are asked to audition for placement.  All enrolled performers will be cast.  (Detailed audition information will be sent after registration.)


Description:  Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film!


Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's Mary Poppins captures hearts as a practically perfect musical!


The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."


Final Performances:  Friday, June 26 (7:00pm) and Saturday, June 27 (2:00pm) - Aspire will add performances on June 27 (7:00pm) and June 28 (2:00pm) if casting supports it.

In-person performance on an auditorium stage for friends, family and a general audience. 


Pricing:  $499 (payment in full and monthly payment options are available)


Note:  An audition notice will be sent to enrolled families in the weeks before the camp.  All performers are required to audition for proper placement.  Every performer enrolled will be in the cast.  Any performers signing up after the audition date will still be in the ensemble for the show, and are welcome to join us!


Summer Stock 2026!

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A "Stars on Broadway" style musical theatre revue production featuring music from fantastic shows and more!


Age Group: Entering Grades 6-12

Dates: July 6-17, 2026

Focus: Vocal, Dance, Acting, Auditioning Skills & Techniques – Recreational – both experienced and new performers welcome!

Format: In-person camp experience; Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm for two weeks


Description: This External link opens in new tab or windowSTARS on Broadway® style camp features singing, dancing, & acting – you get to do it all, while building your performance and audition skills.  Campers will take part in a two-week camp experience focused on rehearsing and delivering a full musical revue performance based on music from incredible Broadway shows featuring popular characters and songs.  Your family and friends will love seeing you perform on a full stage for the final performance!


This year's edition of Summer Stock will feature songs from musicals like Bring It On (including cheer stunting), as well as songs that will have you "flying" from musicals like Wicked, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Catch Me If You Can, Peter Pan and more.


Final Performance:  Friday, July 17 at 2:00pm

In-person performance on an auditorium stage for friends and family, with a recording provided if licensing obligations allow. 


Pricing:  $479 (payment in full and monthly payment options are available)

 

Stars On Broadway® is a trademark of Lori Sager, used with permission by Aspire Music Academy



Disney's Aladdin Jr.

An all-time Disney favorite for 4th – 12th Graders!

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Age Group: Entering Grades 4-12

Dates: July 27 - August 8, 2026 (with possible added performances on August 8 and August 9)

Detailed Schedule and Format: 

  • Auditions: July 10-12, 2026 (in-person auditions preferred; video auditions will be supported)
  • Every day camp experience; 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday for two weeks plus final performances


Focus:  Vocal, Dance, Acting, & Performance – Recreational – All performers are asked to audition for proper placement.  All enrolled performers will be cast.  (Detailed audition information will be sent after registration. Those enrolling after auditions will join the ensemble.)


Description:  Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold!


Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. This musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, this show is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!


Final Performances:  Friday, August 7 (7:00pm) and Saturday, August 8 (2:00pm) - Aspire will add performances on August 8 (7:00pm) and August 9 (2:00pm) if casting supports it.  

In-person performance on an auditorium stage for friends, family and a general audience. 


Pricing:  $499 (payment in full and monthly payment options are available)


Note:   An audition notice will be sent to enrolled families in the weeks before the camp.  All performers are required to audition for proper placement.  Every performer enrolled will be in the cast.  Any performers signing up after the audition date will still be in the ensemble for the show, and are welcome to join us!


Please contact Aspire at External link opens in new tab or windowinfo@aspiremusicacademy.com if you need tuition assistance to participate in a summer program.  Please put "Tuition Assistance" in the subject of your email.


The costs to support summer participants are incurred well before the camps start.  Refunds for withdrawals will not be provided after April 30, 2026.

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