Dance shows up at children's camps across a wide range of settings worldwide, from performing-arts-focused programs in the United States and United Kingdom to camps in Europe, Latin America, and Asia that fold it into a broader activity list alongside drama, music, and theater.

Rather than standing alone, dance is usually paired with other creative and physical activities — arts and crafts, games, and outdoor adventure among them — so children build performance skills and confidence on stage while still having room for sports, swimming, and time outdoors during the rest of the day.