Performing Arts Summer Camps
Join us to create, share, and perform!
With options for students, Rising Grade 2-12, young performers will take center stage to perform their hearts out in thrilling performing arts camps from Orlando Shakes! While learning from theater professionals, young actors will tackle essential acting skills while creating original theater as they are exploring their craft through fun themes, including stories from Greek Mythology, Wild Kratts, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and more!
Camps on sale now!
MORNING AND AFTERCARE: ALL GRADES $50
Your camper can arrive at Shakes as early as 8:30am and stay until 5:30pm. After Care includes outside play, crafts, games, and movies in a safe, supervised environment.
SPECIAL SIBLING DISCOUNT
20% discount when registering more than one student in the same family for the same week of camp and/or Morning Care/After Care. (Not valid with any other offers.)
REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY!
Visit orlandoshakes.org or call 407-447-1700 ext. 1
CANCELLATION POLICY: Classes and Summer Camps may be canceled due to low enrollment up to two days prior to start date. Should a class or summer camp be canceled, registrants will receive a choice of a full refund or credit to their account.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be given after seven days prior to the class/camp start date. Before that, refunds minus fees will be issued upon request.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Full and partial scholarships are available for students who qualify.
About One-Week Camps
Our one-week camps are taught by theater professionals and are designed to ignite the imagination and inspire creativity while teaching life skills. All camps will culminate with a video-recorded “shareformance” for friends and family. Camps are limited to 20 students and should be selected by the grade your child will enter in August 2026.
Grade 2 – Grade 5
Time: Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm
Tuition: $350
K-Pop Demon Hunters, June 1 – 5
Lights. Choreography. Secret identities. In this high-energy camp, students step into the world of pop idols who balance chart-topping performances with epic demon-hunting missions. Campers will explore character creation, movement, and ensemble storytelling while building confidence onstage. Expect bold choices, teamwork, and a final shareformance that blends performance flair with heroic storytelling.
Bluey, June 8 – 12
Inspired by everyone’s favorite imaginative pup, this camp celebrates creativity, play, and big feelings. Young actors will explore storytelling through improvisation, movement, and character work, discovering how everyday moments can become theatrical adventures. Perfect for students who love to imagine, collaborate, and bring stories to life through play.
Phineas and Ferb’s Summer Vacation, June 15 – 19
Every day is an opportunity to invent something amazing. In this camp, students will dive into comedic storytelling, physical comedy, and character-driven scenes inspired by outrageous summer adventures. Campers will practice acting fundamentals while embracing creativity, humor, and the joy of asking, “What if we tried this?”
Pokémon, June 22 – June 26
Gotta act ’em all. Campers will create original characters, explore scene work, and build imaginative worlds inspired by the spirit of Pokémon. Through teamwork and performance games, students will develop confidence, focus, and storytelling skills, culminating in a shareformance that celebrates bravery, friendship, and a little theatrical magic.
Camp Half-Blood, July 6 – 10
Heroes are made, not born. Inspired by Greek mythology and epic quests, campers will explore character, voice, and physical storytelling while stepping into the shoes of demigods in training. Students will work together to bring mythical stories to life, learning how courage, collaboration, and creativity fuel great performances.
Grim Brothers Fairytales, July 13 – 17
Once upon a stage. This camp invites students to reimagine classic fairytales while learning the building blocks of storytelling, character development, and performance. Campers will explore heroes, villains, and unexpected twists, discovering how timeless stories can be told in bold, imaginative new ways.
Minions, July 20 – 24
Bananas, mayhem, and big character choices abound. This camp focuses on physical comedy, expressive movement, and ensemble play as students bring silly characters and stories to life. Campers will sharpen their acting skills while learning how collaboration and commitment make comedy work.
Wild Kratts, July 27 – 31
Adventure meets imagination in this animal-inspired performance camp. Students will explore movement, character creation, and storytelling while learning how to embody creatures from around the world. Through theatrical play and ensemble work, campers will build confidence and creativity, culminating in a shareformance full of wild discoveries.
TWO-WEEK PRODUCTION CAMPS: Grades 6 – 12
Time: Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Tuition: $550
Our two-week Production Camps are taught by theater professionals and are designed to teach theater skills of performance and collaboration. Each camp will culminate with a LIVE performance for friends and family. Camps are limited to 25 students and should be selected by the grade your child will enter in August 2026.
Beetlejuice. JR. | June 1 – 12 | Performance: June 12 at 3-4 pm
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost with the most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
Moana Jr. | June 29 – July 10 | Performance: July 10, 3–4 pm
Step into a world full of music, magic, and daring adventures! Campers will explore colorful characters, daring quests, and imaginative creatures while learning performance, collaboration, and storytelling skills. Every day brings a new chance to sing, act, and create, culminating in a lively show that celebrates friendship, courage, and creativity.
Disney’s Descendants | July 20 – 31 | Performance: July 31, 3–4 pm
Campers continue their journey into enchanted lands filled with mystery, music, and heroics, as well as villainy. Through acting, singing, and ensemble work, they’ll bring vibrant characters and thrilling adventures to life on stage. This camp celebrates imagination, teamwork, and the joy of performance in a show friends and family won’t forget.
ONE WEEK CAMPS: Grades 6 – 12
ACTING FOR CAMERA: ONE WEEK INTENSIVE | June 15-19
Step off the stage and into the spotlight of the camera! In this one-week intensive, students learn how to act for film and television, exploring scene work, character development, and on-camera techniques. Campers will practice monologues, duets, and short scenes, discovering how to connect with the lens and captivate an audience.
The week ends with a recorded showcase of their scenes—giving each student a reel-worthy moment to share with friends, family, and future casting opportunities. Limited to 15 students for personalized coaching and on-camera focus.
SHAKESPEARE WITH HEART
This program is a collaboration between UCP of Central Florida, the Exceptional Education Department of UCF, and the Orlando Shakespeare Theater which brings students with and without disabilities together over a two-week period to produce a Shakespeare play. All students participate in daily voice, movement, and warm-up activities before rehearsing together. This two-week camp culminates in a fully produced performance on stage. Scholarships available.