Carlsbad Community Theatre Youth Programs

Carlsbad Community Theatre Youth Programs offers a high-energy, two-week musical theatre camp that includes professional-level direction, choreography, and music instruction. Campers rehearse a fully staged performance that features the story of Charlie Bucket’s journey, from the Golden Ticket search to the rule-filled wonders of Willy Wonka’s factory. The camp includes songs from the classic 1971 film along with new musical numbers, and offers roles for performers with all levels of experience, including plenty of chances to sing and dance as Oompa-Loompas.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Two-week musical theatre camp, 9:00am–3:00pm daily

Carlsbad Community Theatre celebrates 43 years of offering performing arts education and experiences. The Patrons of the Arts Foundation, operating as Carlsbad Community Theatre, states that it provides high quality performing arts experiences to inspire, enrich, and foster creative growth in the community, with year-round education in ongoing youth classes, events, and productions featuring artists of all ages. Carlsbad Community Theatre affirms a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity in the programs offered. These programs are made possible in part with support from the Cultural Arts Office / City of Carlsbad. The leadership team includes Kevin Newton (President), Wendy Farris (Treasurer), Jill Schmidt (Secretary), Shandra Knight (Marketing), and multiple Members at Large: Natalie Beeby, Rebecca Boltares, Dewey Decking, Hope Duchene, Marcy Horgan, Genevieve Koesling, Kelly Lack, Tamara Michel, Brandi Newton, and Lea Quirin.

Last updated June 26, 2026.