Summer Camps
2025 Summer Camp information coming soon!
Scholarships are available.
For more information please contact the Youth Conservatory Director at youth@novabillings.org.
Itty Bitty Camps: Pirates & Mermaids
Dates: June 16 – 20
Cost: $200
Ages: 6 to 8
Times: 1:00-4:00
Yo ho! Yo ho! A Pirates life for me! Students will use their Actor’s Toolkit (voices, bodies and IMAGINATIONS) to explore life on the open sea as pirates and mermaids. In Itty Bitty Camp, campers will learn how to tell a story, create characters, character movement and more!
Itty Bitty Camps: Superheroes
Dates: June 23 -27
Cost: $200
Ages: 6 to 8
Times: 1:00-4:00
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Itty Bitty Superhero camp! Students will use their Actor’s Toolkit (voices, bodies and IMAGINATIONS) to explore under the sea! In Itty Bitty Camp, campers will learn how to tell a story, create characters, character movement and more!
Teeny Tiny Theater Camp
Dates: July 7 – 11
Cost: $120
Ages: 3-5
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
TBD
Acting Camp: Greek Myths
Dates: July 14 – 18
Cost: $325
Ages: 9-18
Time: 9:00-3:00
This acting camp will provide students with a fun-filled opportunity to explore the original world of theater with Greek Myths. The camp culminates in a showcase performance for friends and family.
Musical Theater Camp:
Dates: July 21-25
Cost: $325
Ages: 9-18
Times: 9:00-3:00
TBD
Electives Camp
Dates: July 28 – August 1
Cost: $350
Ages: 12-18
Times: 9:00-3:00
TBD
Teeny Tiny Camp
Dates: August 4 – 8
Cost: $120
Ages: 3 to 5
Times: 10:00 – 11:00
TBD
Itty Bitty Camps: TBD
Dates: August 11 – 15
Cost: $200
Ages: 6 to 8
Times: 1:00-4:00
TBD
Itty Bitty Camps:
Dates: August 18 – 22
Cost: $200
Ages: 6 to 8
Times: 1:00 – 4:00
Itty Bitty Camps:
Dates: August 25 – 29
Cost: $200
Ages: 6 to 8
Times: 1:00 – 4:00
Work with Us
Summer Camp Teachers
Position: Teaching Artist
Department: Youth Conservatory
Reports to: Youth Conservatory Director
Classification: Seasonal, Part-time, Non-Exempt
Instructional Salary/Hour: Varies by camp
Position Summary:
NOVA is currently seeking teachers for our 2025 summer camp season. Summer camp teachers provide professional arts instruction for students 3-18 and receive teaching assignments within a wide variety of programming that NOVA provides. Teaching artists should have experience in developing and executing theatre education curriculum (acting, musical theatre, movement/dance, improv, physical comedy, stage makeup, creative drama), classroom management skills, and have reliable transportation.
About NOVA:
NOVA Center for the Performing Arts offers drama, musical theater, improv comedy, opera and a youth conservatory under one roof. With other organizations renting NOVA for performances or meeting space, the building is in use almost every day of the year providing the Billings community a local space for performance arts. NOVA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides culturally responsive instruction for students
- Provides professional teaching artistry for all assigned classes, camps, workshops, and/or residencies
- Utilizes positive classroom management techniques for all students
- Develops, writes, evaluates, and implements curriculum on behalf of NOVA programs
- Prepares classroom and materials prior to the start of class or workshop
- Collaborates and communicates with other teaching artists and educators
- Communicates and builds rapport with students, guardians, staff, teachers, and stakeholders
- Maintains accurate records as required, including attendance and student medical and emergency information
- Represents education programs at NOVA and in the larger community
- Mentors interns, classroom assistants, apprentices, and fellows
- Attends professional development opportunities
- Attends faculty and orientation meetings
- Collaborates with program manager(s)
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of two years of work experience in related field
- Preferred candidates with experience working with all ages or interest in learning
- Strong classroom management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass a full background check
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Must be available for orientation and training
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions
- NOVA is a fast paced, non-profit environment
- Dog-friendly workplace and can support service animals in-space.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
- Must have access to reliable transportation
Reports to Youth Conservatory Director
If you are interested, please reach out to DeLaney Hardy Ray, Youth Conservatory Director, at youth@novabillings.org.