Young Actors' Theatre Camp

Young Actors' Theatre Camp offers overnight camps for ages 8 to 18. The program includes 10-day overnight sessions, 21-day overnight sessions, weekend camps, an Audition Intensive Weekend Camp, a DRAG Weekend Camp, a Dungeons & Dragons Weekend Camp, a Writers' Retreat Weekend Camp, and Winter Film Camp. Summer Camp 2026 lists Session 1, Session 2, Session Awesome, Session Incredible, Session 3, Session 4, and Session WOW.

Programs

• Session 1 — 8-18 · $3,741–$3,991 · 10 Day Overnight experience; early deal and pre-register pricing stated.
• Session 2 — 8-18 · $3,742–$3,992 · 10 Day Overnight experience; early deal and pre-register pricing stated.
• Session Awesome — 8-18 · $7,483–$7,983 · 21 Day Overnight experience; early deal and pre-register pricing stated.
• Session 3 — 8-18 · $3,743–$3,993 · 10 Day Overnight experience; early deal and pre-register pricing stated.
• Session Incredible — 8-18 · $7,484–$7,984 · 21 Day Overnight experience; early deal and pre-register pricing stated.
• Audition Intensive Weekend Camp — Weekend camp listed for October 23-25, 2026 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• DRAG Weekend Camp — Weekend camp listed for October 23-25, 2026 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• Dungeons & Dragons Weekend Camp — Weekend camp listed for October 23-25, 2026 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• Writers' Retreat Weekend Camp — Weekend camp listed for October 23-25, 2026 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• Winter Film Camp — Listed for December 28, 2026-January 3, 2027 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
• YATC Goes to France — Dates TBD; Cannes International Film Festival.
• Summer Camp 2026 — Sessions listed: Session 1, Session 2, Session Awesome, Session Incredible, Session 3, Session 4, and Session WOW.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Price range: $3,741–$7,984
• Current session: Audition Intensive Weekend Camp (Oct 23–Oct 25, 2026); DRAG Weekend Camp (Oct 23–Oct 25, 2026); Dungeons & Dragons Weekend Camp (Oct 23–Oct 25, 2026); Writers' Retreat Weekend Camp (Oct 23–Oct 25, 2026); Winter Film Camp (Dec 28–Jan 3, 2027)
• General schedule: Overnight camps; summer sessions are 7 or 10 day camps, and weekend camps are offered in the Santa Cruz mountains.

About the provider

Young Actors' Theatre Camp was founded in 2001. Its leadership team includes Shawn Ryan, Co-Founding Director; Valerie Dohrer, Associate Director; and AJ Hamilton, Associate Director. The programs focus on discovering and developing each individual student’s talents in all the areas of the performing arts. The program is described as multi-award winning, and students have gone on to top performing arts schools and work in TV, film, national tours, and Broadway.

All levels are encouraged. Bunk requests are honored if students are the same age group. Payment plans are available. EARN YOUR WAY TO CAMP program allows many students to attend for free. First-time campers are welcome.

What families say

“This is maybe the BEST first overnight camp experience. The staff and students are all one big family and by the end of camp we guarantee, you WON’T want to leave! It’s a life changing experience!” — FAQ

Last updated October 9, 2026.