Summer Camps

Option 1: July 9-13 (1 week) - SOLD OUT
9 a.m.–4 p.m. • $395

To join the wait list, please contact Madeline Achen at madelinea@guthrietheater.org. 

Option 2: July 16-20 (1 week)
9 a.m.–4 p.m. • $395

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From Shakespearean tragedies to modern comedies, great actors can make an audience cry or laugh at the drop of a hat. In this exciting weeklong camp, young performers practice different acting techniques while developing their skills and passion for the stage.

Participants attend a variety of classes led by professional artists including physical comedy, acting Shakespeare, stage combat and vocal performance. They also participate in daily assemblies where guest speakers, including Guthrie staff members and visiting artists, provide an inside look into the Guthrie’s creative process.

This camp culminates in a sharing of discoveries and learning presented to family and friends on the last day!

Option 1: July 23-27 (1 week) - SOLD OUT
9 a.m.–4 p.m. • $425

Option 2: July 30 – Aug. 3 (1 week) - SOLD OUT
9 a.m.–4 p.m. • $425

To join the wait list, please contact Madeline Achen at madelinea@guthrietheater.org. 

Musical theater performers thrill audiences with their acting, singing and dancing. In this exciting weeklong camp, young performers practice the basics of musical theater while developing their skills and passion for the stage.

Participants attend a variety of classes led by professional artists covering the three essential skills for musical theater performance (acting, singing and dancing) and learn how to integrate those skills to tell a story on stage. They also participate in daily assemblies where guest speakers, including Guthrie staff members and visiting artists, provide an inside look into the Guthrie’s creative process.

This camp culminates in a sharing of discoveries and learning presented to family and friends on the last day.

Guthrie Summer Camps and Intensives give participants of all ages the opportunity to work alongside professional theater artists to explore and develop their skills as artists and creative thinkers. Whether a participant is a third grade student looking to get creative and make new friends, a middle school student curious about theater, or a high school student ready to invest in a professional arts learning experience, we have opportunities for everyone.

Our teachers and guest artists are industry professionals who are ready to foster their students’ personal and artistic growth. They’re able to translate their skills and artistry into exciting high quality educational experiences for any age group.

Summer Camps and Intensives inspire creative problem solving, positive self-development and community leadership by connecting participants to the artistry and creative process of one of the nation’s leading theaters.

We’ve reimagined our summer experiences for youth in grades 3 - 12 to better serve participants and create a more cohesive, community experience.

Beginner camps are now full day, allowing parents more flexibility and giving participants more time to make connections with each other and explore their creativity. We’ve also differentiated the camps (one week is masks, one week is puppets) to allow participants to attend both options.

Middle school camps now expose participants to a wider range of artistry to help them find where their interests lie. Our one- and two-week high school camps are designed for participants who are ready to invest in a more intensive arts learning experience. All middle school camps and high school intensives feature daily morning assemblies, where guest speakers, including Guthrie staff and visiting artists, provide insight into the Guthrie’s creative process and the field of professional theater.

Nope! That said, the two-week Acting and Musical Theater High School Intensives are recommended for participants with some theater experience or for those who are up for the challenge of a rigorous, collaborative training environment.

If a participant is of middle school age or older, you may sign a waiver allowing them to be unsupervised outside of the 8:30-4 p.m. summer camp or intensive. This means that they may travel to and from the Guthrie on their own, or stay in the building by themselves while they wait for you. If you’re running late to pick up a participant of any age, please let us know and we will accompany them until you arrive. 

Let us know what you need! We’ll work with our catering partner or our Accessibility team to ensure you have a great experience. All students are welcome here.

Campers are encouraged to wear the Guthrie Camp t-shirt each day. One shirt is included with each registration. Additional t-shirts are available for purchase for $10.

All students should wear clothes and shoes they are comfortable dancing and rolling in. For the Grades 3-5 camps, students will work on messy art projects. 

All students should bring a bagged a lunch that DOES NOT need to be refrigerated.  Boxed lunches are available for purchase and will be delivered to the camper each day. The cost for boxed lunches is $45 for each week. 

All campers/students are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle and a snack for breaks each day. 

Yes! In order to serve as many students as possible, our scholarships are granted on a sliding scale from 25 - 100%. You can apply for a scholarship here. 

Our payment plans can be personalized to meet your needs. We’ll work with you to decide how many payments you’d like to make and set due dates. Our only rule: you must pay at least $25 upon registration and complete all payments by the final day of camp. 

E-mail us at camps@guthrietheater.org.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 30+ days before the first day of camp: full refund
Cancellation 2+ weeks before the first day of camp: 50% refund

Once a session begins, there are no refunds granted for participants to wish to opt out. In the event of an emergency or extenuating circumstances that prevent a participant from attending or continuing camp, we are committed to identifying a solution for the participant and their family. Please contact Education Sales Manager Lauren Anderson at laurena@guthrietheater.org or 612.225.6134 for further information.