About
Camp Shakespeare is a two-week residential summer camp where campers spend their days working on lines, characterization, and scenes from Shakespeare’s plays. Daily activities include physical and vocal exercise, morning and afternoon work/play sessions, journal writing, relaxation exercises, quiet time, painting, mask-making, improvised “problem-solving” exercises, singing, dancing, free improvisational play, watching film sequences of Shakespeare’s plays, preparing for the evening, and Cabin Time. Campers also prepare picnic lunches that they set out themselves and take part in public performances of plays.
• Ages: 11–16 years old
• Schedule: Two-week residential sessions with daily activities from early morning through evening; Session I runs June 7–21, 2026, and Session II runs June 28–July 12, 2026
• Price: The cost of Camp Shakespeare 2026 is $1,900
Camp Shakespeare is a two-week University of Texas residential summer camp for young people dedicated to exploring Shakespeare through performance, with the principle that every moment is performance rather than traditional rehearsals. Each session is composed of 14 students, and three public performances of each play are held per session at venues in Gonzales, La Grange, and Winedale. Camp Shakespeare accepts applications from candidates in public, private, or home schools, and experience with theater or Shakespeare is not necessary, but a commitment to working and playing with others is. The application process includes an essay and, for new campers, two letters of recommendation and a phone or Zoom interview, and some scholarships are available. Camp Shakespeare seeks kids who work well with others, who are inventive, elastic, eager to play, explore and take risks, and are ready to rumble when they arrive.
Last updated February 3, 2026.
• Ages: 11–16 years old
• Schedule: Two-week residential sessions with daily activities from early morning through evening; Session I runs June 7–21, 2026, and Session II runs June 28–July 12, 2026
• Price: The cost of Camp Shakespeare 2026 is $1,900
Camp Shakespeare is a two-week University of Texas residential summer camp for young people dedicated to exploring Shakespeare through performance, with the principle that every moment is performance rather than traditional rehearsals. Each session is composed of 14 students, and three public performances of each play are held per session at venues in Gonzales, La Grange, and Winedale. Camp Shakespeare accepts applications from candidates in public, private, or home schools, and experience with theater or Shakespeare is not necessary, but a commitment to working and playing with others is. The application process includes an essay and, for new campers, two letters of recommendation and a phone or Zoom interview, and some scholarships are available. Camp Shakespeare seeks kids who work well with others, who are inventive, elastic, eager to play, explore and take risks, and are ready to rumble when they arrive.
Last updated February 3, 2026.
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