Camp Shakespeare
Summer 2027 Registration Begins This December
Shakespeare Theatre Company gives students the chance to dive into the world of one of the most celebrated playwrights in history: William Shakespeare.
At Camp Shakespeare, campers:
At Camp Shakespeare, campers:
- Transform into Shakespeare’s characters through voice, movement, and imagination
- Unlock Shakespeare’s language through text analysis
- Develop acting skills for their level of experience
- Learn the safety and storytelling of stage combat
- Perform for friends and family on the final day of camp
Winter Break Camp
Shakespeare's Winter Revels (Ages 6–11)
DEC 28–30, 2026 | 9am–3pm
STC’s Rehearsal Studios, 516 8th St. SE
Tuition: $295
Celebrate the season with three days of Shakespearean magic, mischief, and merriment! Young actors will explore some of Shakespeare's most playful characters and festive scenes through theatre games, improvisation, movement, and scene work. Together, they'll create their own Winter Revels—a lively theatrical celebration culminating in a final performance for friends and family.
After-care is available on Monday and Tuesday from 3–5pm.
Tuition, Discounts & Scholarships
Full tuition is due upon registration. Registration closes the Friday prior to the camp’s start date, or once a camp is full.
If you are no longer able to attend camp as scheduled, please submit a written request to CampSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org.
For more information on our cancellation and refund policy, please see the Frequently Asked Questions listed below.
Register siblings for a class or camp session to receive 10% off the additional camp registrations.
Active and retired U.S. military families receive $50 off each registration.
Please email CampSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org to inquire about these discounts.
To apply for a scholarship, please email CampSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org to request an application. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and are subject to availability, so it is best to turn in completed applications early.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Camp Shakespeare provides a safe and supportive environment for everyone regardless of ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, national origin, citizenship, faith, ideology, and income. Together we ensure that everyone feels secure and has the opportunity to build confidence in the power of their own voice, imagination, and artistic ability with dignity. We endeavor to create a fully inclusive culture that values equality and fosters respect while we collaborate to explore and perform Shakespeare’s plays.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical day begins with team building activities and warm-ups followed by voice and movement instruction, during which students practice techniques for character creation and storytelling. The morning continues with acting class, where students explore improvisation and scenes from plays, followed by text analysis, which provides strategies for understanding and communicating Shakespeare’s language. Students also train in the art of safe stage combat. The rest of the afternoon is dedicated to applying what has been learned in rehearsal.
Our youth sessions have a maximum of 16 students and our teen sessions have a maximum of 20 students. There are two Teaching Artists and a Student Teacher for each session who are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR. All Camp Shakespeare Teaching Artists are classically trained professional actors and educators. All of our Student Teachers are college-aged students pursuing degrees in theatre and/or education.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss the best placement for your student. Our curriculums are designed for specific age groups and we have found that these peer groups are the most successful for creating strong ensembles and preventing group dynamic challenges. Camp Shakespeare is both fun and demanding, and we pace each age group appropriately throughout the day. We pride ourselves on the caliber of training all of our students receive.
STC encourages students of all abilities to discover and develop their full creative potential through the performing arts. In order to plan the best experience for your student, please provide us with specific information regarding special circumstances or conditions that may impact your student’s learning or participation in Camp Shakespeare.
We are unable to refund individual days of Camp, but if you are no longer able to attend camp as scheduled, please submit a written request to CampSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org.
Tuition (minus a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit) will be refunded if registration is withdrawn two weeks prior to the first day of the camp session. Starting two weeks prior to the first day of the camp session, TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Non-refundable deposit for Winter Break Camp: $75
Non-refundable deposit for Summer Camp: $250 ($125 for one-week camps)
We do offer payment plans for Camp Shakespeare, and are happy to work with each family to determine the best plan option for them.
Contact the Learning Team at CampSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org, or call 202.547.5688 to request further information.
Your camper’s safety is our first priority. Our staff, Teaching Artists, and Student Teachers are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR. All STC locations have procedures in place in case of an emergency, and campers stay indoors for the duration of the camp day.
All youth and teen campers ages 6–14 must stay on site for lunch. Parents and guardians should provide non-perishable lunch food and snacks. Campers have 30 minutes for lunch and ample time for snack breaks throughout the day. Teen campers ages 15–18 and Intensive students will not be supervised during their lunch break and may leave for lunch, but they are also welcome to remain onsite.
Because of the distraction and disruption caused by cell phones, we ask that campers do not use cell phones during class or rehearsal. There are periodic breaks during the camp day when students can check messages and make calls if necessary.
We ask that if a parent or guardian needs to contact a camper, they call our Learning Hotline at 202.547.5688.