Superstar Kids!
The mission of KidsWorks is to inspire a love of the performing arts for the youth of the Coachella Valley and to enrich, educate and develop transferable skills in our young performers. We strive to create extraordinary live theatre and interactive educational experiences within a professional theatre environment, that stimulates participants to become exemplary, aspiring artists and future patrons of the arts. Our programs will help young people set and achieve highly artistic and personal goals while building family relationships and working as a team to realize their full potential. We are invested in the future of our arts community and therefore offer many programs at little to no cost, to empower more families to get involved in arts-based programs, that may not be offered in mainstream education.
Kidswork Summer Camp
Our Summer Musical Theatre Camp is open to students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) to 8th grade, offering an intensive all day, 2-week theatre program. With a fully staged musical performance at the end of the two weeks, families can witness the incredible growth and achievements of their young stars. KidsWorks focuses not only on performance, but also on teamwork, creativity, and self-expression. Campers work collaboratively and every child has a chance to shine. KidsWorks Summer Musical Theatre Camp is where imaginations soar, and the thrill of the spotlight becomes a cherished summer memory, fostering a love for the arts that will last a lifetime.
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FREE to limited number of DSUSD Students-
Made Possible By DSUSD ELOP Funds
(Students outside of DSUSD and charter schools may attend for $750)
Beetlejuice JR
The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
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GRADES: 5-8
RUNTIME: 60 MIN
CAMP DATES
TRACK A CAMP: June 16-27, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
TRACK A Performances: Friday June 27 at 5pm and 7:30pm
TRACK B CAMP: July 7-18, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
TRACK B Performances: Friday July 18 at 5pm and 7:30pm
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Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS
Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.​
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GRADES: TK-4
RUNTIME: 30 MIN
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CAMP DATES
TRACK A CAMP: June 16-27, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
TRACK A Performances: Friday June 27 at 11am and 12:30pm
TRACK B CAMP: July 7-18, 2025 (Mon-Fri)
TRACK B Performances: Friday July 19 at 11am and 12:30pm
Be a Summer Camp Junior Assistant
Extended Leadership Opportunities for grades 9-12.
Our Teen Jr. Assistants play a significant role in the ongoing running of our Kidsworks Program. These teens, grades 9-12, are responsible for much of the ongoing management including set up of activities, clean up, helping with dropoff and pick-up, amongst other things. Our teen Jr. Assistants are primarily Alumni who have grown up through our program and often have more experience with our program than many of our staff members. All Junior Assistants will go through a screening and training process prior to camp. More information will be emailed to you as camp gets closer.
ELOP Afterschool Program
This Social Emotional Learning program provides a safe and nurturing environment for kids to experience the performing arts in a fun and engaging way.
What Our Program Offers
Our after-school theatre education program comes right to your school’s campus one day a week for a full 90 minutes of class time that will ignite each student’s passion for creativity and performing arts. Students will explore the exciting world of theatre through a variety of engaging activities. We use activities like live action role play, improvisation, character development, puppetry, games, and other proven techniques to engage and collaborate with students. Our enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Artists will guide students in discovering their unique talents and building confidence on and off the stage. We focus not only on performance, but also on teamwork, creativity, connection, and self-expression. Students work together to discover their unique talents and shine.
Our program is offered at the following Desert Sands Unified Schools for the 24-25 school year:
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Session 3 (March 10th, 2025 - May 30th, 2025): Dr Carreon, Richard Oliphant, Washington Charter.
If your school is not listed, please ask your school administrator to contact us.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Raul Valenzuela at (760) 980-1455 or raul@dtworks.org