Summer 2026 Programs
SOPAC Ottawa offers summer day programs to eager youth who are looking for an exciting musical/ theatrical experience!
Read the following hot tips for our summer programs!
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Summer 2026
Why Choose SOPAC?​
The best in summer experiences, sopac offers fun, performance and education all rolled into one! Youth of any level and background can find themselves immersed in a word of dancing, singing and acting. With roles for students both on and off stage, there's something for everyone. ​designed by specialized educators, supported by amazing staff!
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Program TIMES:
Camp programs run daily from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm.
Before/After Care:
Before and/or after care is available 45mins prior to and after our daily times for an extra fee.
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Full Week Before AND After Care: $50
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Full Week Before OR After Care: $25
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Single Day or Last Minute Before OR After care: $10 ea.
Location for Session 1 and 2:
Qualicum Community Centre
48 Nanaimo Dr
Nepean ON K2H 6Y3
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PERFORMANCE VENUE!
We're pleased to be back at Arts Court in the theatre once again this year! Drop-off on Friday of Session 1, Week 2 and Friday of Session 2 will be downtown. It's exciting!
> Session 4 Songwriting & Recording camp will be held at SOPAC studios at 1716 Woodward Drive.
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> Session 3: Musical Theatre on the Lake is held out of town on Ston(e)y Lake in the Kawartha Lakes on the beautiful island of St. Peter's On-the-rock. Overnight accommodation and boat travel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. ​
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Refund Policy:
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If you have an emergency or scheduling conflict with the dates of your registration, we can offer to move your child to another week of summer programming during the same year, where space allows, or a credit toward 2026 FALL PROGRAMMING. Carry forward to the following summer is not available.
Due to the high volume of registrations and reservation of spaces, refunds are otherwise not available.
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*Session 3: Musical Theatre on the Lake is a special one-time event each summer and therefore, refunds are not possible. ​
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Questions?
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Check out our FAQs below.
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Still haven't found the answer?
Email us at sopacottawa@gmail.com or through our contact page here on the website.
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Check out one of our Summer 2025 shows below! Lion King KIDS!
Registration opens
Wednesday, January 21st @ 8pm
Disney's "High School Musical" (One-Act Edt.)
Session 1: July 6th-17th, 2026 (2 Weeks)​
Our two-week headliner features Disney's High School Musical, one-act edition (1 hour long). The best of the HSM franchise movies and more! Endless singing, acting and dancing in this gem! A contemporary, pop-forward production bings the best of new broadway and popular music to the stage! Your performer won't want to miss this!
(Age as of June 1st 2026*)
Save $25 on each summer camp registration completed before March 1st, 2026 or while spots remain.
Seussical KIDS - YOW
Session 2: July 20th-24th, 2026 (1 Week)​
Join the magic and characters in their new adventures from the world of Dr. Seuss in this timeless Broadway show - Seussical KIDS (30 minute show). Along with Horton, Mayzie, Gertrude, Jojo, The Whos of Who ville and so many more, the Cat in the Hat headlines our show! Will you be there?!
​Ages 6-13 (Age as of June 1st 2026*)
Save $25 on each summer camp registration completed before March 1st, 2026 or while spots remain.
Seussical KIDS - Lake Edition
Session 3: July 27th - Aug 1st, 2026
Our Camp on Ston(e)y lake brings you a nod to the 25th anniversary of Seussical the Musical with our Seussical KIDS feature! This 30 minute musical features all your favourite characters and a true mix-up of the world of Dr. Seuss.
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PLEASE NOTE:
This camp is offered on Ston(e)y Lake, Ontario in the Kawartha Lakes.
Campers must have their own boat travel to and from the island.
SOPAC does not offer lodging or overnight camp options at this time.
Boat shuttle services are available from neighbouring marinas to St. Peter's On-the-Rock
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​Ages 6-13 (Age as of June 1st 2026*)
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Save $25 on each summer camp registration completed before March 1st, 2026 or while spots remain.
Songwriting & Recording
Session 4: August 4th-7th (4 days)
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Join us for a week of expression through word and song, music creation and technology. Dive into songwriting, recording and more. No previous experience is required! New artists will learn the ropes around creating their own music digitally and writing their own songs. Returning campers will have a chance to "up their creativity" game by including harmonies, new vocal tips and tricks behind the microphone and developing new ideas. This is an experience not to be missed!
***Limited Enrolment***
*BYOD: Bring Your Own Device​
​Ages 9-16 (Age as of June 1st 2026*)
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Save $25 on each summer camp registration completed before March 1st, 2026 or while spots remain.
CAMP FAQs
Here are a few answers to frequently asked questions about our camps!
1. Will my 7 year old be put together in a group with a 15 year old?
- Ages are subdivided in appropriate groups. You may see 6, 7, and 8 year old performers paired with older performers if they are all participating in the same show. (Ex: Seussical KIDS). In small camps, like-aged children tend to work together in groups of their own.
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2. What forms of payment do you accept?
- We accept both e-transfers and credit card payment. Credit card payments have a transaction fee included at check-out.
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3. Does my child need to be able to read music?
- Great question! No - all children, regardless of their level of experience, are able to participate comfortably!
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4. Do you offer drop in camp days?
- Unfortunately, we don't. Our camps are set-up to accommodate performers from Monday to Friday and we organize events and projects that need that amount of time. When you see your camper perform on the last day or in their videos, you'll quickly understand what an amazing week it will be!
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5. Does my camper have to practice in the evening?
- Although we encourage campers to rehearse their songs and lines, it isn't mandatory. However, our shows are performed off book (for memory)
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6. What should my child bring to camp?
- A nut free lunch with 2 snacks (the kids are always very hungry - we keep them busy!) , lots of water (we can refill water bottles), a spare change of clothes for hot sweaty days - the kids will be indoors and outdoors, indoor shoes and running shoes appropriate for outdoors, and a great attitude! :) We will send a list to parents/guardians close to each camp if there are specific requirements.
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7. BYOD: Bring Your Own Device (Songwriting & Recording Camp)
- Each youth should have their own laptop to use for this camp. (or borrow one from a mom or dad). An iPad can also work. Please email us directly with specific questions about your device so our lead instructor Matt can verify the compatibility with the software.
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8. CASTING: Casting for our MT weeks will happen before our camp begins. In late spring, we will welcome all our registered performers to send us a very short clip of their singing and a small reading from our show. We will attempt to place everyone slightly before the first day of camp. Everyone is treated equally and fairly for this fun summer experience!