Madison Square Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp

The Madison Square Center for the Arts celebrates arts education and cultural programming in the heart of downtown Madison.

Broadway on Main is an exciting new enhancement to the City of Madison’s annual summer arts camp. This year, the program will be offered as two distinct camps designed to serve different age groups.

The first camp, held July 6–10, is designed for students entering grades 1–5 during the 2026–2027 school year. Campers will explore dance, drama, music, and set design, with the week culminating in a performance showcasing their talents for family and friends.

The second camp, held July 12–18, is designed for students entering grades 6–12 during the 2026–2027 school year and will offer two specialized tracks. The Performance Track will focus on dance, drama, and music, while the Technical Track will concentrate on lighting, sound, and set design. The week will conclude with a final performance featuring campers from both tracks, presented for family and friends. Auditions for campers selecting the Performance Track will be conducted in the spring.

The staff for both camps will include experienced leaders from previous years, along with several new team members. Camp hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with after-camp care available if needed.

The cost to attend is $325 per camper, with a discount available for families enrolling two or more campers. Registration includes the camper’s camp t-shirt, all supplies, two daily snacks, and lunch on the day of the final performance.

The Madison Square Center for the Arts is so excited to bring you not one, but two shows this summer during the Broadway on Main Summer Camp!!! Our Upper Level Camp will perform Freaky Friday One Act Edition. Our Lower Level Camp will be performing Frozen Kids.

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The center is located at 2103 Main Street and is a landmark in the city. The building was constructed in 1910 as the community’s school and served generations of schoolchildren for a century. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The arts center grounds anchored by Madison’s well-known Red Caboose are home to community events like Swing into Summer each May and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Festival of Trees in December. The grounds are also the home of the Downtown Madison Farmers Market each Tuesday during the summer growing season.