Students in kindergarten through grade eight are invited to participate in weekly summer camps being offered by the Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center (HCPAC), 1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown. Previous theatrical experience is not necessary.

Each week, students will be divided into two groups based on grade level for theatrical experiences - kindergarten through grade four and grades five to eight. Students will have an opportunity to explore creating characters and memorizing lines. Additionally, the camps are designed to help students more fully develop key life skills such as oral communication, teamwork, commitment, self-discipline and healthy self-images as they work together with other students to produce the 10- to 20-minute end-of-camp production.

HCPAC youth summer camp students will not only participate in theatrical experiences but will also engage in traditional summer camp experiences such as arts and crafts, games, songs, guest speakers, outdoor play and special activities. New this year, students will also engage in weekly STEAM activities.

Summer camp will be held on the HCPAC campus on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a short camp production showcase held on each Friday at 4 p.m.

Before- and after-camp care is available. Before-camp care begins at 7:30 a.m., and after-camp care ends at 5:30 p.m.

The weekly camp registration fee will include two free admission tickets to the camp showcase. Additional tickets will be available at the door. Summer camp T-shirts are available for a fee.

Parents of students attending all 10 weeks of camp may reserve the 10 weeks for a fee per week as a downpayment, then pay weekly throughout the summer. Email executivedirector@thehcpac.org for more information about the payment program.

To learn more about the summer camp and to register, visit http://www.thehcpac.org/events/camps.