Perry-Mansfield

Perry-Mansfield offers Summer Intensives, including dance, theatre, equestrian, circus, production, summer day camp, and several dance intensive options. The program facts also list equestrian programming with equine care, barn duties, and formal lessons, and theatre classes in acting, voice, and a full range of dance styles. Dance intensives include training with a nationally recognized dance company and internationally recognized faculty and guest artists.

Programs

• Summer Intensives — Summer 2027 Intensive Auditions and Registration will open October 1st.
• Dance — College-level dancers preparing to enter the professional world, as well as those already working professionally · Two-week program · $3,800 · Participants train alongside a nationally recognized dance company.
• Theatre — Dedicated students aspiring to a professional career in theater · Immersive program with intensive core classes in acting, voice, and a full range of dance styles.
• Equestrian — Students ages 7-12 · Fun and safe equestrian programming with equine care, barn duties, and formal lessons.
• Circus — Modern circus arts program.
• Production — High school students in grades 10 through 12 · Explores theatrical design through theory, concept development, and hands-on practice.
• Summer Day Camp — Immersive weekly day camp designed especially for young creators.
• Professional Dance Intensive — College students and emerging professionals · May 23-June 5, 2027 · $3,800 · Two-week experience with internationally-recognized faculty and guest artists.
• Pre-Professional Dance Intensive — 15-18 (entering 10th grade-1st year of college) · June 7-June 26, 2027 · $5,000 · Three-week intensive for aspiring dance professionals.
• Pre-Professional Performance Intensive — High School Students (grades 9-12) · July 19-August 1, 2027 · $3,600 · Two weeks of rigorous, career-focused training for dedicated high school artists.
• Young Artist Intensive—Dance — July 19-31, 2027 · Immersive experience rooted in Perry-Mansfield’s tradition of artistic excellence.
• Summer Equestrian Day Camp — Students ages 7 to 9; students ages 10 to 12 · Mini half-day and full-day camp options.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• Price range: $3,600–$5,000
• Current session: Professional Dance Intensive (May 23–Jun 5, 2027); Pre-Professional Dance Intensive (Jun 7–Jun 26, 2027); Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Intensive (Jun 28–Jul 17, 2027); Pre-Professional Performance Intensive (Jul 19–Aug 1, 2027); Young Artist Intensive—Dance (Jul 19–Jul 31, 2027)
• Facility hours: Monday: 9am-2pm MST; Tuesday: 9am-5pm MST; Wednesday: 12pm-5pm MST; Thursday: 9am-12pm MST; Friday-Sunday closed during the school year. Summer Office Hours (June-July): Tbd

About the provider

Perry-Mansfield is the oldest continuously operating performing arts school and camp in the country, and the site says it has nurtured artists and young people for over 100 years. Its mission is to provide young people superior arts training in body, heart, and mind and to promote creativity, a sense of the close association of the arts, and the values of a way of life close to nature.

• Auditions and Registration open — Summer 2027 Intensive Auditions and Registration will open October 1st.
• Office closure — November 22-29, 2026 (Thanksgiving Break)
• Office closure — December 20, 2026-January 10, 2027 (Holiday Break)

An online or in-person audition is required for admission for some intensives. Applications are accepted until the program is filled for some programs. Equestrian camps have refund policies: full tuition refundable if notified by April 1, tuition minus a $100 processing fee refundable prior to May 1, no refund after May 1. Campers may change weeks for no fee if space is available in the new week. The State Department of Human Services licenses the Perry-Mansfield Programs and its facilities.

What families say

“As I prepare for my first day of work tomorrow, I took the morning to reflect on my time in Colorado at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp this summer. So happy to have had the opportunity to escape to nature, choreograph/pupeteer, teach, reconnect with old friends, and meet new artist as we staged 101 Dalmatians Kids! Wishing the PM family a great year ahead.” — Ben Howard

“What a fabulous night at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School & Camp! Saw the pre professional intensive dancers perform - very dedicated and hard working. Met another former camper tonight who became a Rockette. This place is magical and horseback riding is included!” — Jennifer Boren

“So much talent and heart for their students! My daughter had an amazing time this summer with their cast and directors! Their productions were phenomenal!” — Tara Focht

Last updated September 5, 2026.