About
Camp Shakespeare is a two-week University of Texas residential summer camp dedicated to exploring Shakespeare through performance. Each session is composed of 14 students. The program includes morning and afternoon work/play sessions, late afternoon sessions, and lights out at 9:15 p.m.
Programs
- Camp Shakespeare — ages 11-16 · A two-week University of Texas residential summer camp dedicated to exploring Shakespeare through performance. Each session is composed of 14 students.
At a glance
- Ages: 11–16 years old
- Current session: Session I (Jun 6–Jun 20, 2027); Session II (Jun 27–Jul 11, 2027)
- General schedule: Morning and afternoon work/play sessions from 8:15am - 4:00pm; late afternoon sessions from 4:00pm - 6:00pm; lights out at 9:15 p.m.
About the provider
Camp Shakespeare is dedicated to exploring Shakespeare through performance. Its stated purpose is to promote understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s works and of their complex vision of human life. The program accepts applications from candidates anywhere, including public, private, or home schools, and experience with theater or Shakespeare is not necessary.
The younger applicants must have reached 11 by January 1, 2027. Camp Shakespeare accepts applications from candidates anywhere, in public, private, or home schools. Experience with theater or Shakespeare is not necessary. Commitment to working and playing with others is required. Each session will be composed of 14 students.
What families say
“Their accomplishment [at Camp] is the more remarkable when we consider that none of these students are theater or drama students but only kids interested in working together to explore a play through performance.” — former (1980) Shakespeare at Winedale student
Last updated November 2, 2026.
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