Team of Stars is a five-week devised musical theatre summer camp for rising 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. Campers will work with professional artists to compose a completely original musical to be shared during final performance with families!

The Team of Stars camp offers an intensive holistic curriculum, blending the disciplines of musical theater (scriptwriting, acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft) with restorative practices.

We use a community-building/conflict-resolution approach. Students will participate in dialogue circles and exercises to address topics important to the campers, for example, but not limited to bullying prevention, overcoming obstacles, mental health, drugs, love, and stereotyping.

All activities are led by professional instructors. Parents are invited to view the final performance of an original musical theater work written and performed by the campers.

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Dates: July 6-August 7, 2026

Camp Address: Pathways Church – 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Final Performance Address: The Writer’s Center – 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda, MD 20815

Tuition: Full Scholarships available as needed (Suggested donation)

The Student Leadership Institute is a 3-day summer leadership program for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders designed to help campers build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and learn the value of service. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, team projects, and service-based learning, students will explore what it means to be a leader in their school, community, and everyday life.

In this interactive, fun program, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop public speaking, teamwork, and advocacy skills
• Identify their passions, interests, and strengths
• Find ways to give back to our community
• Complete service learning projects for local organizations
• Learn how to become the best leaders they can be!

Campers can earn up to 10 SSL hours. The program will be led by an MCPS-certified teacher, So What Else staff, and high school co-instructors.

Returning campers welcome — the Student Leadership Institute curriculum is updated each year!

The fee for the Student Leadership Institute is $160. Space is limited — register now by clicking the Camper Sign Up button below.

Please note:

• Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor.
• All activities performed by the student throughout the duration of this service opportunity will be awarded hour-for-hour the amount of time that is being served under direct supervision of our non-profit staff.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

Students may only attend 1 of the sessions listed below.

2026 Dates:

• Session 1: Tuesday 7/28 – Thursday 7/30, 8:45 am – 12:15 pm
• Session 2: Tuesday 7/28 – Thursday 7/30, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Session 3: Tuesday 8/4 – Thursday 8/6, 8:45 am – 12:15 pm
• Session 4: Tuesday 8/4 – Thursday 8/6, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: St. John’s Episcopal School – 3427 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832