Summer camp registration is now open.
2025 Elementary School Summer Camp
Selections from The Lion King
For students entering grades 1 - 5 or ages 6 - 11.
9am - Noon
June 9-13
Cost: $120
Free performance on June 13 at 11:30 am.
Campers will have fun learning music and choreography from a few Lion King Kids songs. Directors and camp counselors will teach entertaining theater games and help campers learn what it's like to perform in an ensemble.
Each camper will receive a Bunce Performing Arts t-shirt to wear for the final performance.
Location: Cross Winds United Methodist Church
15051 Weaver Lake Rd Maple Grove, MN 55311
2025 Middle School Summer Camp
Disney's Lion King Kids
For students entering grades 6 through 9
Tue-Fri, Jun 10 - Jun 27 & Mon Jun 23. (No rehearsal on June 19)
Lion King Kids is a great show for students who enjoy singing, dancing, and creating different characters. It's also a great opportunity for any student who wants to work together to make something special! All students receive a part in the musical. Space is limited to 50 students - all students must be pre-registered before the first rehearsal. Trained theater staff who will lead middle school students through a musical theater experience that will promote problem solving skills, working cooperatively, leadership and self-confidence. From beginners to experienced, the learning never stops! Auditions for lead characters will be held on the first day.
There will be performances on Saturday, June 28th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Costumes are provided, students need to provide base layer.
This camp costs $195. Scholarships available upon request by calling 763-391-7242.
Meet the Director
Meet the Music Director
Cecily Jorgensen, Director
Hello! My name is Cecily Jorgensen. I have worked with Bunce Performing Arts both on stage and off. I performed in Bunce Performing Arts’ performance of Bright Star as Alice Murphy and this is now my 2nd Summer working summer camp. I am also the administrative assistant to Bunce. I am so excited to continue working with Bunce and excited to work with the kids and see them grow.
Dylan Sauder, Music Director
Dylan Sauder first became involved with Bunce Performing Arts in 2019, when he played Jacob Marley in BPA’s production of A Christmas Carol: The Musical. Since that time, he has music directed many elementary theater productions and taught several musical theater camps through the BEAT (Bunce Educational Adventure Theater) at a variety of local schools, performed the role of Jimmy Ray Dobb’s in Bright Star, and music directed the 2023 summer production, Tuck Everlasting, and the 2024 summer production, The Little Mermaid. He looks forward to continuing to music direct for the BEAT.
Dylan graduated in 2019 with a degree in Vocal Music Education from the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. He teaches elementary and middle school choir and voice lessons throughout the Twin Cities and is passionate about helping students and performers of all ages become more confident as they grow in their musical and performance abilities. In addition to performing in Bunce productions, Dylan sings frequently at weddings and funerals and has worked with LaMarca Theatre and Lyric Arts.