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Shakespeare Theatre: Camp Shakespeare
Overview
Two- and three-week summer camps in Washington, D.C. and Virginia offering Shakespeare performance, voice, movement, character creation, and stage combat instruction for youth ages 6–18. Virtual sessions available for ages 9–13.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1202 days
Sessions
Jun–Aug1–3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Online
Location
Washington, DC
Cost
$500–$1,499from $850
Entering grades
Below 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Summer Intensive audition-required; regular sessions appear open-enrollment subject to availability. Registration closes one week prior to start or when full.
Application requirements
Summer Intensive
Audition required: memorized 60–90 second Shakespeare monologue, completed audition form. Video audition deadlines: June 10 (Much Ado) or July 22 (Anon)
All Campers
Permission and emergency contact form due by June 1 or within 48 hours of late registration
Ages 6–14
Must stay on-site for lunch
Virtual Camp
Computer/tablet with camera/microphone, reliable internet, printable scripts recommended. Daily rehearsal attendance required for recorded showcase participation
Cost & sessions
Two-week youth/teen camp: $850; Three-week Intensive: $1,275; Virtual two-week: $395; One-week Spanish Immersion: $395. Payment plan available (two installments). $50 sibling/multiple session discount. After-care (3–5 p.m.) $150/week. Full tuition due at registration.
Financial aid
Scholarships available. Application requires completed scholarship application (parent/guardian), 500-word typed student essay (prompt: Why attend and what do you hope to gain?), and copy of 2020 tax return or free/reduced school lunch documentation. Scholarships awarded on rolling basis; early submission encouraged. Incomplete or late applications not considered.
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