“100% of parents surveyed said they would recommend Suitcase Theatre to family and friends.”
Suitcase Theatre’s Drama Club
Where Imagination Comes to Life!
Suitcase Theatre Drama Club is a safe, nurturing space where children ages 6 to 10 discover the joy of performance while building confidence, character, and kindness. Week after week, you'll watch your child grow, both on stage and off.
From character creation to silly skits, puppets to singing, costumes to comedy, our young performers explore the full magic of theatre while developing skills that will serve them for a lifetime. If your child loves the spotlight or prefers behind the scenes, we will support them.
A final variety show after each term celebrates our success with family and friends!
Our program builds term by term and welcomes new students at any time with fresh skills - while allowing returning students to deepen their craft. The lessons will be adapted to the specific students and their interests.
What Your Child Will Learn
Here are some of the topics we will explore:
Improv and Theatre Sports: Quick thinking, "yes and," status games, and scene building
Comedy and Clowning: Comic timing, physical comedy, and finding the funny
Voice and Singing: Projection, articulation, breath work, and ensemble singing
Movement and Physical Theatre: Mime, tableau, gesture, and stage presence
Character Work: Building characters, playing objectives, and staying in role
Ensemble and Stagecraft: Blocking, cues, entrances and exits, and teamwork
Storytelling and Script Work: Cold reads, monologues, dialogue, and narrative arc
Puppetry and Costume Play Bringing stories to life with props and creativity
Each term introduces new skills that build on previous learning, just like your child's confidence.
Suitcase Theatre’s Drama Club
Ages 6 to 10
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
St. Olave's Church, 360 Windermere Avenue, Toronto
Just south of Bloor Street West
TERMS - 12 Sessions Each
Fall: September 29 to December 15, 2026
Winter: January 5 to March 30, 2027 (no club March 17)
Spring: April 6 to June 22, 2027
PRICING
Per Term: $595 (12 weeks)
Full Year: $1500 (Save $285!) (36 weeks)
Use the code DRAMA25 at the checkout and save $25!
Sign up for Suitcase Theatre’s Drama Club !
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Here's how our policy works. Cancel at least 1 week before the term starts: Receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancel less than 1 week before the term starts: No refund issued but your fee can be applied to another term or a camp program. We understand life happens, but we aren’t able to offer refunds for missed classes, including illness, emergencies, vacations, or schedule conflicts. If Suitcase Theatre has to cancel any dates, you will receive a full refund for the term or a prorated refund for the date cancelled.
March Break and Summer Camps
Our programs are developed for children aged 4-10. Children must be 4 years of age to join us. Drama, dress-up, dancing, singing, arts + crafts, puppetry, superhero skills, improv and silly skits - you name it, we do it at Suitcase Theatre!
Our staff have a wonderful way of sparking creativity and building confidence in all children.
We offer camp at:
St. Olave’s Church Bloor West Village at St. Olave’s Church at Bloor St. West and Windermere Ave.
Join our email list to get updates on camp registration and more!
We had a great summer!
See you again soon!
Suitcase Theatre camps are perfect for children aged 4-10 who love to dance, sing, dress up and explore their creativity! Our programs and staff have a magical way of sparking imaginations and excitement in the arts! Join us!
Groups are divided by age and we will happily pair friends with friends.
2026 RATES:
Full Day (9 a.m.–4 p.m.): $400
Half Day (9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–4 p.m.): $300
After Care (4–5 p.m.): $10/day
There is no Before Care option but campers can be dropped off starting at 8:50 a.m. Camp sells out every year so please book early to guarantee your spot.
Our camps are action-packed and children will explore a variety of activities that differ each week including:
Drama
Dress-up
Silly skits
Puppetry
Singing and Dancing
Arts and Crafts
Theatre Sports
Superhero Moves
Outside time in the shaded garden on the church property
Children must be 4 years of age by their first day of camp and must be toilet-trained.
Feel free to reach out via email if you have any questions at info@suitcasetheatre.com. We will reply within 24 - 48 hours
Camp registration is online and you can pay safely through the portal with your credit card.
As a not-for-profit arts organization, we manage staffing and ratios based on registration numbers. Please review our refund policy if you have any questions. Revenue raised at our camps supports outreach programs at ArtCity Toronto in St. Jamestown, Sick Kids and Ronald McDonald House. Please review our refund policy online. Thank you!
We believe in ‘playing’ it forward. Thank you for being a part of that vision!
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Suitcase Theatre camp has brought entertainment and education since 2013. We have loved watching children grow up through our programs over the past decade.
Suitcase has kept alive the magic and wonder of one of Canada’s most beloved children’s programs - Mr. Dressup. We were founded by the creator of Mr. Dressup with a mission to spark imagination and play for his own grandchildren.
We estimate that over 200,000 children have participated in our camps, workshops, daytime programming, school performances and outreach programs.
Revenue raised at our camps helps to support our programs at ArtCity, Sick Kids and Ronald McDonald House. We believe in ‘playing’ it forward! Thank you for being a part of that vision.
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Suitcase Theatre offers a unique hybrid of ALL of the arts to give your child a taste of everything.
We have a rotating schedule of creative stations including drama, dance, music, singing, dress-up, crafts and theatre sports for children aged 4-10. You have the option of half-day or full-day camp.
Many of our teachers are professionally trained performers and arts educators.
Please note children MUST be 4 years of age to attend our programs and must be toilet trained.
Covid protocols set by Toronto Public Health will be followed, and we will make sure the kids have plenty of time outside in the fresh air. Windows will remain open in our large open venue.
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Our adult to camper ratio meets or exceeds the guidelines established by the Ontario Camping Association. As safety is always our primary concern, our directors on site are required to have police checks, CPR, and First Aid Level C training.
As we are a local community program, we offer volunteer hours to our high school students. We have many campers come back as volunteers once they are in high school.
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St. Olave’s Church
360 Windermere Ave.
Just south of Bloor St. West on the west side of Windermere.
Please enter at the red door near the parking lot. Staff will be at the door. Parking is very limited as the church parking lot is reserved for others.
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PAYMENT
Registration is online through our website. Your camp spot will be confirmed once your payment is received.
As a not-for-profit arts organization, we manage our staffing and ratios based on registration numbers. Thank you for your understanding.
REFUNDS
Camp refunds are charged a $35 admin fee per camper. Suitcase Theatre is unable to offer refunds or make-up days due to illness or other absences.
If your plans change, and you can no longer attend camp, you must let us know at least 7 days in advance of the start date for a full refund less the $35 admin fee. If you cancel your camp spot less than 7 days before the start date, we are unable to process a full refund and will offer a credit.
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It is very important to the staff at Suitcase Theatre that every child has a safe, creative and fun experience at our programs. We firmly believe that every child has the right to creatively express themselves without fear. We take care in ensuring that our staff and volunteers treat all campers with respect and kindness, and we expect the same in return.
We will make every effort to work with children and parents to find a solution to any concerns should they arise. To help ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all campers, staff and volunteers, we have established the following approaches to discipline:
Minor incidents and disruptions will be dealt with at the time of the incident on a one-to-one level with the instructor and the child.
Disrespectful behaviour will result in the child being temporarily withdrawn from the group to discuss their behaviour with the instructor. Depending on the incident, parents may be notified and involved in solving the problem. If the behaviour continues, the child may be asked to leave the program without a refund.
Situations that involve leaving the group unescorted, verbal or physical abuse including threatening, bullying and discriminatory incidences, will result in the child being removed from the group to discuss the incident with the instructor. The parents will be notified immediately and the child may be asked to leave the program without a refund.
We appreciate an open and confidential discussion to help find the best way to successfully integrate your child into our programs should they have any special needs or concerns.
These policies help Suitcase Theatre provide a safe and fun environment for your child and their peers. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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We ask that you pack drinks, snacks and lunch every day. Suitcase Theatre camp is a strict nut-free program but the church is not a nut-free environment.
Wear runners, comfy clothes that you don’t mind getting messy and if your child wants to wear a costume - we would love that!
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Our adult to camper ratio meets or exceeds the guidelines established by the Ontario Camping Association. As safety is always our primary concern, our directors are required to have police checks, CPR, and First Aid Level C training.
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An email will be sent to all registrants the week before your camp session with additional information about drop-off, pick-up, what to pack etc.
We are so excited to welcome you!