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ACTE- Annex Children's Theatre in Education

494 Palmerston Blvd.
SummerYear-RoundArtsDay CampOutdoor

Ages

5-15 years

Hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (camp enrollment office hours)

Programs

4 available

Seasons

Summer, Year-Round

About

ACTE - Annex Children's Theatre in Education offers performing arts programs for children and youth ages 6 to 15 in Toronto, focusing on musical theatre, improvisation, play creation, and stagecraft. Their supportive, age-appropriate classes promote self-expression, social growth, and confidence, culminating in final performances for family and friends. Unique features include small teacher-to-student ratios, professional teaching artists, and an after-school walking shuttle service.

Programs (4)

Summer Day Camp

A two-week performing arts day camp for campers entering grades 2-9, where participants put together a musical and perform it for family and friends. Campers learn acting, singing, dancing, set and costume making, and enjoy daily outdoor activities including sports and cooperative games.

Ages 7-14 years0: June 30 – July 11, 2025 (No camp July 1), 1: July 14 – 25, 2025, 2: August 18 – 29, 2025Fee includes HST; exact amount not specified
The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Street, Toronto

After-School Classes

Age-appropriate performing arts classes for students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 9, covering drama games, improvisation, character and scene development, singing, dancing, playwriting, and stagecraft. Classes culminate in end-of-term performances.

Ages 5-15 years0: Term 1: Sept 9, 2025 – Dec 9, 2025, 1: Term 2: Jan 13, 2026 – May 5, 2026, 2: Term 3: May 12, 2026 – June 16, 2026Applicable taxes included; costume fees included
0: St Mary Magdalene Church, 477 Manning Ave, 1: Trinity St. Paul Church, 427 Bloor St. W, 2: Toronto Bahai Centre, 288 Bloor Street W

After-School Walking Shuttle Service

Walking shuttle service available from select local schools to ACTE classes, requiring a minimum of three students per school. Service is offered for after-school programs to assist with transportation.

Ages 5-15 years
Various local schools within 20-minute walk radius

At Your School Workshops

Customizable drama workshops including lunch-time, after-school, and in-class sessions, as well as school plays designed to meet the needs of schools, teachers, and students.

At participating schools in Toronto
Facilities
  • The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Street
  • St Mary Magdalene Church, 477 Manning Ave
  • Trinity St. Paul Church, 427 Bloor St. W
  • Toronto Bahai Centre, 288 Bloor Street W
Highlights
  • Small student-to-teacher ratio (1:8) for personalized attention
  • Professional teaching artists who are active performers
  • End-of-term performances for family and friends
  • After-school walking shuttle service from local schools
  • Inclusive and supportive environment welcoming beginners and experienced students
  • Comprehensive performing arts curriculum including musical theatre, improvisation, playwriting, and stagecraft
  • Summer day camp includes outdoor activities alongside performing arts
Sessions & Dates
Session 1

June 30 – July 11, 2025 (No camp July 1)

Included in camp fee
Session 2

July 14 – 25, 2025

Included in camp fee
Session 3

August 18 – 29, 2025

Included in camp fee
After-School Term 1

Sept 9, 2025 – Dec 9, 2025

Included in class fee
After-School Term 2

Jan 13, 2026 – May 5, 2026

Included in class fee
After-School Term 3

May 12, 2026 – June 16, 2026

Included in class fee
Contact
[email protected]
The Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, 477 Manning Street, Toronto, ON

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