July 13, 2026

09:30 am - 01:30 pm

"The Great Zoo Escape" Theatre Camp with Footliters Traveling Playhouse- July 13-17, 2026

Footliters Traveling Playhouse is back this summer with another FREE musical camp for children ages 7-18! Campers will audition, rehearse, and perform a musical alongside three professional teaching artists. This high-flying adventure emphasizes the power of teamwork and being yourself. This project is supported by Muscatine Charities and the Quad City Arts, through the Arts Dollars re-granting program, supported by The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency, The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation - Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment, and the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. To register, please contact Annette at ahovland@muscatineiowa.gov or 563-263-8282.

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FREE THEATRE CAMP JULY 13-17 FOR KIDS AGES 7-18! CALL 563-263-8282 TO REGISTER TODAY!

Footliters Traveling Playhouse Camp is intended for children ages 7-18, and is FREE OF CHARGE. Camp dates are Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17. Camp runs every day from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Central Auditorium. A FREE public performance Friday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. so families can see the production of "The Great Zoo Escape." Donations are appreciated. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle every day.

About "The Great Zoo Escape"

It’s another great day at the zoo, and the arrival of a new resident has everyone wild with excitement! But when the animals learn their zoo is in trouble, panic ensues. Will the animals join paws, hooves, and wings to save their beloved home? Join us for a high-flying adventure about the power of teamwork and being yourself!

The Footliters Traveling Playhouse Experience

We believe theatre is for everyone. Each student receives a role, a costume, and the support they need to shine in this performance. Our team has decades of experience creating welcoming, engaging children's theatre programs.

From the first rehearsal to the final curtain, we believe theatre should be educational. We'll be teaching every student skills like projection, improvisation, creative problem solving, and how to work together to tell a story. We'll also be learning about great zoos of the world, and meeting some of the most fascinating and strange animals on Planet Earth!

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About Footliters Traveling Playhouse

Footliters Traveling Playhouse is a touring program of Young Footliters Youth Theatre. Together with master teaching artists, we're creating engaging theatre experiences for students across Iowa. Our week-long camps are open to students of all backgrounds, experience levels, and training.

Young Footliters Youth Theatre

Young Footliters is one of Iowa's premiere children's theatres. We're committed to the idea that theatre builds resilient, creative, exceptional kids. With over 50 years of experience, our alumni cherish the lessons they learned here — skills in self-expression, problem-solving, teamwork, and imagination. From our home at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts in Coralville, Iowa, we create a season of children's theatre productions and dozens of camps and classes annually.

Our Philosophy

Footliters Traveling Playhouse is committed to engaging and empowering students through an immersive, inclusive theatre experience. We put our students first and collaborate with parents and communities to make our theatre a safe and exciting space for all.