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Confidence Creativity Collaboration Community and a whole lot more... ETC believes that theatre is an all-inclusive educational experience.

ETC is an organization of arts educators who are committed to helping children and adults to unlock their creative and collaborative potential through school and community-based programs in the DC Metropolitan area. ETC seeks to change lives through the arts while creating new paths and new approaches to life for participants and providers. Since being incorporated in 1998, ETC has brought arts ed

ucational programming to those who are not currently being served in the creative arts. By working with numerous community partners, ETC promotes the learning through the arts by bringing teaching artists into local communities to share their passion, knowledge and discipline in the performing arts. Bringing a theatrical performance to life requires the joint efforts of people with varied skills, talents and forms of intelligence. The goal of ETC is to expose children at a young age to the magic of theatre and use this artistic medium as a vehicle for education and social change.

06/03/2026

🎭 Not sure which musical theatre camp is right for your child this summer?
Camp Director Mr. Nigel is here to help.

This summer, Nigel will be leading all three of ETC's musical theatre camps:
Musical Debut: Royal Pop! (Grades 3–6)
Musical R***e: Broadway Classics (Grades 3-6 & 7-12)
Musical R***e: Cult Classics (Grades 3-6 & 7-12)

And if you've ever talked musicals with Nigel, you know he's especially excited about the classics. Watch the video to hear what makes each camp unique—and why now is the time to register.

Ready to pick one? Spots are filling quickly: bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/30/2026

Happy National Creativity Day ✨

At ETC, creativity looks like:
— trying new ideas
— telling stories
— performing with confidence
— collaborating with others
— turning imagination into something real

Every summer, students discover that creativity isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being curious, courageous, and willing to explore.

And honestly? That’s a skill that lasts far beyond camp.

👉 Explore ETC Summer Camps: bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/29/2026

FAQ Friday 📱

This week’s question:
Why doesn’t ETC allow campers to use cell phones during camp?

At ETC, we intentionally create a camp environment where students can unplug, collaborate, build confidence, and fully engage in the creative process.

We’ve found that some of the best camp moments happen when kids are connecting with each other—not their screens.

(And yes—families can always reach us if needed 😊)

👉 Explore ETC Summer Camps: bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/27/2026

Summer break is almost here ☀️

ETC summer camps are filling quickly—including our Intro to Film camps and Shakespeare Teen Intensive, which are now on a waitlist!

If your child is interested in filmmaking, performance, storytelling, or creative collaboration, now is a great time to explore our remaining camp options and/or join the waitlist for these popular sessions.
— ETC-on-Film camps: beginners can join any film sessions. Look for the camera icon to identify film camps
— Musical Theatre: The amazing Nigel will return to lead campers in song and dance
— Comedy camps: A literal LOL experience
— Playwriting: Put pencil to paper and watch the drama unfold

p.s. We still have a few remaining spots for our youth (3rd-6th grade) Shakespeare session

👉 Explore all camps: bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/22/2026

We’re kicking off a new series: FAQ Friday!

This week’s question: What’s included with camp tuition?

At ETC, camp tuition includes far more than just childcare—it’s a full creative experience led by professional Teaching Artists in a supportive, process-driven environment.

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/21/2026

From first-time performers to confident teens, ETC Summer Camps grow with your child.

With programs for ages 3–18, each camp is designed to match your child’s developmental stage—building creativity, confidence, and collaboration at every level.

Find the right fit for your child this summer: https://bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/20/2026

🌸 Happy Flower Day!
This summer, imagination blooms at ETC.

Young campers can:
⛵ Set sail on an island adventure
📖 Bring classic fables to life
🏰 Step inside enchanted castle gates
Learn More: bit.ly.com/ETCcamps

ETC’s Creative Drama camps help students build confidence, creativity, and storytelling skills through imaginative play and performance.

💬 Which adventure would your child choose first: island, castle, or fables?

05/18/2026

Some of the best moments in Musical R***e Camp happen long before the final performance ✨

From group vocal warmups to ensemble-building exercises, ETC campers learn to support each other, take creative risks, and grow in confidence together.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at camp with Musical R***e Director Nigel leading one of the group’s call-and-response singing exercises 🎶

🎭 Supportive, ensemble-based environment
🎤 Final showcase included

👉 Learn more: bit.ly/ETCcamps

05/16/2026

ETC donors are out of this world!! Thanks to your generosity, we received over $5K just this week. Congratulations to the Board for being victorious (again) as the winners of the Donation Dash! (our friends at Spur Local are keeping the portal open - so you can still give even though our official dash is over) givegreaterdc.org/o/etc

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Arlington, VA

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+17032710222

Website

http://www.educationaltheatrecompany.org/

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