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4 camp locations in Austin! No matter where you live, we have a camp near you.
Acting, Puppetry, Playmaking, Dance, Music, Filmmaking!

The professional teaching artists of Theatre Action Project, Austin's premiere educational theatre company, provide fun, creative, and meaningful summer camps. Four locations to choose from! Pick a location below and click for more information!

"My child loved the staff, the friends she made, all of it. She doesn't want to come home!"

"I love the low staff/student ratio and commitment to real learning."

"My child looked forward to coming every day. So in my eyes, your program deserves and A+"

 


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For more information call
512-442-8773 or write to camp@theatreactionproject.org

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CENTRAL AUSTIN   
Trinity United Methodist Church | 4001 Speedway Austin,
TX 78751 | For ages 5–12 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Cost: $235 / week

Extended care available from 8:00am - 5:30pm at an additional cost of $50 per week.

June 11 – 15: Adventures in Art
Travel around the world to discover fantastic works of art from different cultures. Campers will learn various art techniques to create masks, murals, sculptures and more with their fellow adventurers. On Friday afternoon families are invited to our World Arts Parade, where campers will share what they’ve learned during their adventures in art with a fun outdoor parade.

June 18 – 22: Dance! Dance! Dance!
Movers and shakers and dancers, take the floor! Campers will learn a variety of dances from the traditional capoeira to modern hip hop. Friday’s energetic performance will have you dancing in your seat!  (No dance experience necessary.)

June 25 – 29: Lights, Camera, Action!
- Enrollment is still open for campers 10-12 yr olds only
If you’ve ever imagined yourself on the big screen or behind a camera, this film camp is for you! Learn the basics of filmmaking from story boarding to cinematography. Roll out the red carpet - campers will create original films with the world premieres on Friday afternoon! 

July 9 – 13: Puppet-Palooza
Imagination comes alive at our Puppet-Palooza camp! Discover a world of strange and unusual creatures by building your own unique puppets. Campers will learn a variety of puppetry styles including large-scale pageant puppetry, hand puppetry, shadow puppetry, marionettes and bunraku. Campers will create their own puppet plays to share with friends and family at the end of the week in our Puppet Carnival.

July 16 – 20: Acting Up

You know who never gets in trouble for Acting Up? Actors! Come to this camp to learn the tools of the trade and why acting is so much fun.  We’ll explore Acting A – Z: improvisation and play writing, masks and makeup, Shakespeare and stage combat.  Try on a mask and become a comic character, learn how professional actors fight on stage without getting hurt, and learn the secrets of the acting trade from the pros.  Become an actor and ACT UP!

July 23 – 27: Rhythm and Drums

Feel the rhythm from around the world! Campers will try their hand at different drumming and musical styles from various cultures and make their own instruments to take home at the end of the week.  Friday’s musical showcase will be a real toe-tapper!

July 30 – August 3: Playmakers

All the world’s a stage! In Playmakers, campers will work together to put on a short play. Campers will learn about teamwork by experiencing all aspects of the production, from the set to the costumes to the performance! Perform original and celebrated stories. Try your hand at director, actor, and designer. The magic of the theatre comes alive in Friday afternoon’s performance!

August 6 – August 10: Songs for the Stage

If you like to sing or even just whistle a tune, you’ll love this week of musical fun. Learn famous show-tunes, choreographed dances and write original music with our guest musicians. Get ready for a standing ovation at the final performance! 


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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Winship Drama Building | 300 East 23rd Street Austin,
TX 78712 | For ages 6-10 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Cost: $235 / week
(10% off with UT affiliation)

June 18-22: World Adventures
Around the world in one week! Each day, campers will meet characters from different countries and explore their stories, their music, and their art. Campers will share what they’ve created at the end of the week with friends and family!



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LAKEWAY
Lakeway Activities Center | 105 Cross Creek Lakeway,
TX 78734 | For ages 5-12 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Cost: $250 / week

July 16-20: Lights, Camera, Action!
If you’ve ever imagined yourself on the big screen or behind a camera, this film camp is for you! Learn the basics of filmmaking from story boarding to cinematography. Roll out the red carpet - campers will create original films with the world premieres on Friday afternoon!

July 30-August 3: Playmakers
All the worlds a stage! In Playmakers, campers will use dance, music, and video to create an original and unique theatrical production! Campers will learn about teamwork by experiencing all aspects of the production, from the set to the costumes to the performance! Try your hand at director, actor, and designer. The magic of the theatre comes alive in Friday afternoon’s performance!

Registration for these camps is handled through Lakeway Activites Center. To register for this camp, please click here or call (512) 261-1010

CIRCLE C
HOA Community Center | 7817 La Crosse Avenue Austin,
TX 78739 | For ages 5-11 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Cost: $250 / week

July 9-13: All the World's a Stage
If you love making up stories, creating your own costumes and acting as colorful characters, then this camp is the place to be!  We'll create an original theatrical production of a world-famous tale. Campers will learn about teamwork by experiencing all aspects of the production, from the set to the costumes to the performance. Try your hand at director, actor, and designer. The magic of the theatre comes alive in Friday afternoon’s performance! 


or download the pdf

 

 
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