No School April 21: Encore's Mini Camp Is Ready

Arlington families have a fun, flexible option for students during the school day off.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:26pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a stylized theater mask icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the playful and imaginative spirit of Encore's theater-focused camp for local students.Encore Stage & Studio's vibrant theatrical camp offers a fun, creative outlet for Arlington students during a school day off.Arlington Today

Arlington Public Schools has announced Tuesday, April 21, 2026 as a new day off, and Encore Stage & Studio is offering a full-day Holiday Mini Camp for students in grades K-5 with theatre games, creativity, and activities inspired by popular movies and themes.

Why it matters

As Arlington families navigate school schedule changes, Encore's camp provides a supportive, enriching option for students to play, imagine, and build confidence through theatrical activities during the day off.

The details

Encore's Holiday Mini Camp will take place from 10am to 4pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Encore at Cherrydale United Methodist Church in Arlington. The camp fee is $95, with extended care available from 8:30am to 5:30pm for an additional cost. The camp will feature a variety of theatre games, creative projects, and activities inspired by popular movies and themes.

  • Arlington Public Schools announced April 21, 2026 as a new day off.
  • Encore's Holiday Mini Camp will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The players

Encore Stage & Studio

A nonprofit organization founded in 1967 that inspires young people to develop creativity, empathy and confidence through theatre productions, classes and workshops.

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What’s next

Families can secure their spot and enroll in Encore's Holiday Mini Camp today.

The takeaway

Encore's camp provides an engaging, confidence-building option for Arlington families during the school day off, allowing students to explore their creativity through theatrical activities.