Summer Camps
You Are Special​
A Musical
The story of Punchinello, a little wooden Wemmick. Everyday The Wemmicks give each other star or dot stickers. Did a cool trick? Star. Tripped on your shoes? Dot. Puchinello has so many dots and no stars that he believes “I’m just not a good Wemmick.” When Punchinello meets Lucia he starts asking questions because the stickers don't stick to her! His search for answers lead him to a basic truth about his identity, regardless of what others think of him.
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By Mark, Helen & Naomi Johnson. Script by Sue Langwade. Reproduced by kind permission © Out of the Ark Ltd’. www.outoftheark.com​
​​Registration will open in February 2026
Important Details
Who
Anyone ages 6-12 years old!
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Limit 15 participants (per camp)
+ Teen Assistant Positions
++ NEW! Student Production Staff opportunities for ages 13 & up​
When
Two camps to pick from!
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9am - Noon
Monday - Saturday
Each camp is one week long
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June - Dates TBA
July - Dates TBA
What
Introducing and exploring aspects of theatre with an emphasis on imagination and using theatrical ability to praise God while producing a 30 minute musical
Where
Christ Covenant Church
3630 County Road "B"
La Crosse, WI 54601
Gallery: A peek at past camps
Camp Instructor
Hey, my name is Joanna Heram
Working with kids WHILE doing theatre is something I truly enjoy about OWT Summer Camps and I hope you'll join me! Fun facts about me: I have been teaching & directing theatre for 8 years, Interned with Overshadowed Theatrical Productions in Chicagoland in 2022, and am an auntie 12 times over. This will be my fifth year of OWT summer camps! Theatre is SO much more than just acting or tech- it's an environment where participants are learning skills that will translate to real life situations and relationships. I am honored that I get to be a part of facilitating growth in your children during these camps.
3 positions available
(per camp)
Any teen, regardless of theatre experience
Learn about theatre from the other side of the curtain
Cultivate skills in leadership, tech, and as a stage hand
Teen Assistants
Teen Assistants - a key player at camp
The teen assistants will be aiding the instructor and campers in a variety of ways, while being mentored through the realm of technical and administrative theatre. Their help is essential, yet the instructor is working with and coaching them too. It is more than kid wrangling, its an introduction to the production side of theatre!
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Be the tech and stage crew (backstage, lights, sound)
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Mentor youth in learning lines, filling out worksheets, getting ready, etc.
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Assist production departments (costumes, hair/make-up, props)
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One helper might be cast in the show to help the kids from on-stage.
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Joining the games we play and in general have fun doing theatre!
​Sound like something you'd enjoy? Sign up is coming soon!
Tech Skills
Leadership Skills
Cultivate Interests