Rising Youth Theatre Summer Arts Camp

Rising Youth Theatre Summer Arts Camp offers creative and collaborative arts programming using theatre, production, writing, visual arts, and other art forms. Sessions end with a performance or showcase. The camp is for grades K-6.

Programs

• Summer Arts Camp — Grades K-6th; students K-2nd and 3rd-6th are described · Summer break; camp day 9:00 AM-3:00 PM; extended care 8:00 AM-9:00 AM and 3:00 PM-5:00 PM · Creative and collaborative arts programming using theatre, production, writing, visual arts, and other art forms; sessions culminate in a performance/showcase.
• Apprenticeship Program — Ages 13+; Junior Apprentice ages 13-15 and Camp Apprentice ages 16+ · Leadership and work-experience program split into Junior Apprentice and Apprentice positions.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–12 years old
• General schedule: Summer break camps; six sessions in June/July 2026.
• Facility hours: Tues-Sat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun/Mon: Closed

About the provider

The program’s mission is to imagine and build the world we want to live in through youth-driven, multigenerational collaboration and justice-centered artistic process and performance that generates reflection, connection, and action. Scholarships are available, with a minimum of 5 scholarships per session, and requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. The camp welcomes students with disabilities and learning differences, and staff are trained using the asset-based youth development model.

Scholarships are available; minimum of 5 scholarships per session and requests are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications are separate for Spring Break and Summer Break Camp. The camp welcomes students with disabilities and learning differences. Camp staff are trained using the asset-based youth development model.

What families say

“The community, the content, the autonomy you allow students to have. I loved the line from last time, ‘now isn’t the time for yo mama jokes.’ Kid-written. Hilarious. Unheard of in other kid-theatre spaces but sooo relevant! So real!” — Review from a parent

“Meeting new and interesting people made it really easy to make friendships that lasted the whole camp session :) Creating plays with my and other kids imagination, with the help of camp directors was one of the best moments of my spring.” — Review from a camper

“It was meaningful to see my child’s connection to the teachers and other children. Breaking out of her comfort zone and learning more about being kind and respectful to others. We now use the phrase “don’t yuck my yum” regularly—it’s such a good one!” — Review from a parent

Last updated August 31, 2026.