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Shakespeare Theatre CompanySelective

Shakespeare Theatre: Camp Shakespeare

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.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineWashington, DC$500–$1,499203 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsShakespeare, Acting, Stage Combat, Voice and Movement, Text Analysis, Character Development, Improvisation

Cost$500–$1,499 · $850

Websitehttps://www.shakespearetheatre.org/education/classes-and-camps/camp-shakespeare/

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Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing ArtsSelective

Usdan Center: Summer Theater Camp on Long Island

A comprehensive summer theater program on Long Island offering acting, musical theater, and performance classes for grades 2–12. Students participate in staged productions, auditioning, character development, and ensemble work across multiple session lengths.

Jun–Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuterWheatley Heights, NY$3,000–$6,999330 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Musical Theater, Singing, Physical Movement, Auditioning, Character Development, Improvisation, Vocal Performance, Theatrical Production

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,050

Websitehttps://www.usdan.org/summer-camp/departments/theater

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Clark University

Clark University- Summer Theater Intensive

A two-week in-person day program for high school students exploring theatre arts including acting, voice, movement, character development, and technical theatre, culminating in a showcase performance.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterWorcester, MA$500–$1,49997 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Voice and Speech, Movement, Technical Theatre, Improv, Scene Study, Monologue, Character Development, Audition Techniques

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,025

Websitehttps://www.clarku.edu/departments/visual-and-performing-arts/theatre-summer-intensive/

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Purchase College: Youth & Pre-College Programs

Purchase College: Precollege Acting Intensive

A two-week intensive acting program for high school students focusing on physical and vocal expression, character development, stage presence, and professional acting techniques including Meisner, Stanislavski, and Hagen methods, culminating in a final showcase performance.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuterPurchase, NY$500–$1,499172 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Physical & Vocal Expression, Character Development, Stage Combat, Meisner Technique, Stanislavski, Hagen Method

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,080

Websitehttps://www.purchase.edu/academics/youth-and-precollege-programs/precollege-acting-intensive-i/

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Broadway Dreams

Broadway Dreams: Performing Arts Summer Programs

Week-long summer performing arts intensives led by Broadway professionals featuring training in acting, singing, and dancing, with master classes, workshops in character development and scene work, private auditions before Broadway directors and casting directors, and culmination in a Broadway-style cabaret performance.

Jan, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locations$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Singing, Dancing, Character Development, Scene Work, Acting Through Dance, Advanced Listening for Actors

Cost$500–$1,499 · $895

Websitehttps://broadwaydreams.org/programs/

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Lookingglass Theatre Company

Lookingglass Theatre: Summer Camps

Multiple themed one-week theatre camps for elementary through high school students, featuring Lookingglass techniques including puppetry, masks, and movement. Campers create original performances and develop theatrical skills through creative drama and ensemble collaboration.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterChicago, IL$500–$1,499Rolling (spots fill fast); 50% refund available up to 3 weeks before camp begins

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Leadership

SubjectsTheatre, Storytelling, Creative Drama, Character Development, Playmaking, Audition Techniques

Cost$500–$1,499 · $450

Websitehttps://lookingglasstheatre.org/class-camps/

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St. John's Northwestern Academy

Summer at St. John's Northwestern Academy

St. John's Northwestern Academy offers multiple summer programs including Lancer Day Camp for grades 1–6, Raider School for grades 7–12, and Aviation Camp for grades 6–9, featuring activities such as rock climbing, swimming, flight simulators, and aerospace engineering on campus in Delafield, Wisconsin.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterDelafield, WI$500–$1,499

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Outdoor Adventure, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsAviation, Aerospace Engineering, Character Development, Leadership, STEM

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,100

Websitehttps://stjohnsnorthwestern.org/summer/

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Riverside Prep

Riverside Prep: Camp Riverside

A 2-week residential summer camp for boys in grades 6–12 featuring sports, STEM challenges, outdoor adventures, camping trips, and leadership development in the Northeast Georgia mountains.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialGainesville, GA$1,500–$2,99951 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Outdoor Adventure, Leadership

SubjectsSports, STEM, Camping, Leadership, Character Development

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500

Websitehttps://www.riversideprep.org/admissions/camp-riverside

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National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)Credit

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) | Animation

A 9-day residential program at UCLA focusing on animation, visual storytelling, and character development. Students gain hands-on experience with industry animation software, create a studio simulation project with assigned roles, and tour major animation studios and art institutions in Los Angeles.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialLos Angeles, CA$3,000–$6,999Rolling; space-available enrollment

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsAnimation, Visual Storytelling, Character Development, Motion and Timing, Design and Storyboarding, Leadership

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,495

Websitehttps://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/animation/

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CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Athens, Greece & Rome, Italy: Creative Writing & Culture in Europe

A 3-week summer study abroad program in Athens, Greece and Rome, Italy where high school students explore creative writing, mythology, and drama through interactive workshops, literary analysis, and collaborative script writing while staying with host families and participating in daily cultural excursions.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+71 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Academic

SubjectsCreative Writing, Mythology, Drama, Literature, Character Development

Cost$7,000+ · $8,800

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/greece/athens/creative-writing-culture-europe

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