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23 US theater summer programs for students in grades 6–12

All these programs match the starting criteria Theater, in the US, and grades 6–12. Refine these results further (e.g. by dates, length, budget, etc.) or start a different search.

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Interlochen Arts Camp - High School

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Dates:
4 sessions between Jun 19–Aug 8, 2027 (1 week, 3 weeks, and 6 weeks options)
Length:
1 week–6 weeks
Cost:
$2,125–$10,500
Location:
Interlochen, MI
Grades:
9-12
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Jan 15, 2027

Students choose one arts focus.

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Interlochen Arts Camp - Intermediate

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Dates:
3 sessions between Jun 27–Aug 8, 2027 (3 weeks and 6 weeks options)
Length:
3 weeks–6 weeks
Cost:
$7,550–$10,500
Location:
Interlochen, MI
Grades:
6-8
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Jan 15, 2027

Students choose one arts focus.

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MPulse Musical Theatre Workshop

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jul 11–31, 2027
Length:
3 weeks
Cost:
$6,150
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Grades:
Current high school juniors; current sophomores of exceptional ability considered; at least a B average
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Jan 15, 2027

Three-week musical theatre workshop for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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MPulse Clarinet Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jul 11–17, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,990
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 1, 2027

Weeklong clarinet institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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MPulse Flute Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jun 27–Jul 3, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,990
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 1, 2027

Weeklong flute institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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MPulse Percussion Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jun 27–Jul 3, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,990
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 1, 2027

Weeklong percussion institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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MPulse Tuba & Euphonium Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jul 4–10, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,990
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 1, 2027

Weeklong tuba and euphonium institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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MPulse Vocal Arts Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jul 25–31, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,590
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 1, 2027

Weeklong vocal arts institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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Smith Precollege Theatre Program

Smith College Precollege Programs

Dates:
Jul 18–31, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$4,985
Location:
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Grades:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 1, 2027 · Tuition assistance Mar 1, 2027 · Final May 1, 2027

Two-week residential theatre program at Smith College where students train in acting, voice, movement, improvisation, and scene study with theatre professionals and finish with a final production at the Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre.

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MPulse Theatre & Drama Academy

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jun 20–Jul 3, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$4,425
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 11–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 10–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Priority Feb 15, 2027

Two-week theatre and drama academy for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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Theater

California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)

Dates:
Jul 3–31, 2027 (classes start Jul 5)
Length:
4 weeks (29 days)
Cost:
$5,174–$10,475
Location:
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA
Grades:
Current 8th-12th graders, including graduating seniors (California students; up to 20 out-of-state/international students)
Format:
Residential
Deadline:
Feb 28, 2027
Credit:
Yes (3 units of CSU college extension credit)

Four-week residential theater program at Cal Poly Pomona with core classes in acting studio, voice and speech, stage combat and movement, improvisation, and audition technique, plus electives such as musical theater, puppetry, voice-over, and Shakespeare.

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MPulse Jazz Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jul 4–10, 2027
Length:
1 week
Cost:
$1,950
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

Weeklong jazz institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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Project Endeavor Hollywood (Film & Acting)

American Collegiate Adventures (ACA)

Dates:
July 5 - July 17, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$5,995–$6,495
Location:
Los Angeles, California
Eligibility:
High school (matches completed grades 9–12 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

A 2-week career-exploration program in Los Angeles focused on filmmaking and acting, including studio tours and guest lectures from industry professionals.

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Summer

ArtsBridge

Dates:
Jul 17–31, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$6,550
Location:
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH
Grades:
8–11 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Students choose one arts focus.

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MPulse Dance Institute

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jul 11–24, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$4,250
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

Two-week dance institute for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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MPulse Theatre Design & Production Workshop

University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Dates:
Jun 20–Jul 3, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$4,250
Location:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Eligibility:
Students entering grades 9–12 in fall 2027 (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

Two-week theatre design and production workshop for high school students at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, with daily classes and instruction from Michigan faculty, living on campus with room and board included.

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Los Angeles

School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

Dates:
3 sessions between Jun 13–Jul 31, 2027 (2 weeks and 3 weeks options)
Length:
2 weeks–3 weeks
Cost:
$4,285–$6,430
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Ages:
Grades 8–11 (varies by track)
Format:
Residential

Students choose one arts focus.

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Vermont

School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

Dates:
4 sessions between Jun 20–Jul 31, 2027 (2 weeks and 3 weeks options)
Length:
2 weeks–3 weeks
Cost:
$3,845–$5,470
Location:
Burlington, VT
Ages:
14-17 per program site (matches completed grades 8–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

Students choose one arts focus.

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Stagedoor Manor

Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center

Dates:
3 sessions between Jun 14–Aug 15, 2027 (3 weeks options)
Length:
3 weeks
Cost:
$7,295
Location:
Loch Sheldrake, NY (Catskills)
Ages:
10-18 per program site (matches completed grades 4–12 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

Three-week residential theater camp in the Catskills where every camper is cast in a full-scale musical or play and takes six classes chosen from more than 60 acting, singing, dance, and technical subjects.

Arts & Performing ArtsTraditional CampsFirst-Come

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

Dates:
3 sessions between Jun 6–Aug 29, 2027 (3 weeks options)
Length:
3 weeks
Cost:
$6,700–$8,400
Location:
Hancock, NY (western Catskills)
Ages:
7-17 per program site (matches completed grades 1–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

3-week coed overnight performing arts camp in which campers choose three majors for each three-week session and three minors daily across theater, music, dance, circus, visual arts, film, sports, and waterfront.

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Island Lake Camp

Sports & Arts Center at Island Lake

Dates:
2 sessions between Jun 27–Aug 15, 2027 (3 weeks and 4 weeks options)
Length:
3 weeks–4 weeks
Cost:
$8,200–$9,950
Location:
Starrucca, PA (Pocono Mountains)
Ages:
7-17 per program site (matches completed grades 1–11 in search filters)
Format:
Residential

Coed overnight camp in the Poconos built on choice: campers pick three daily majors and three changeable minors from more than 75 activities, including circus, theater, skatepark, horseback, and water sports.

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MSM Summer

Manhattan School of Music

Dates:
Jul 6–30, 2027
Length:
4 weeks (weekdays)
Cost:
Contact program for pricing
Location:
New York, NY (Manhattan School of Music, Morningside Heights)
Ages:
8-17 per program site (matches completed grades 2–11 in search filters)
Format:
Commuter

Four-week musical theater day program at Manhattan School of Music for young performers, with full days of classes and rehearsals, a weekly private lesson, and performances in MSM's venues.

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New York City

School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

Dates:
4 sessions between Jun 27–Aug 7, 2027 (2 weeks and 3 weeks options)
Length:
2 weeks–3 weeks
Cost:
$2,295–$6,630
Location:
New York, NY
Ages:
Grades 8–12 (varies by track)
Format:
Commuter / Residential

Students choose one arts focus.

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