Many of our New Mexico Theater Camps offer Fall Theater Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in October, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Theater Camp you're interested in a call to check on Fall dates, times and availability.
Many of our Theater Camps will be hosting Fall Reunions for their previous campers, and Fall Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for October, 2024.
Looking for a Great New Mexico Theater Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best New Mexico Day Theater Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best New Mexico Summer Theater Camps also offer Year Round Theater Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Theater Programs, too.
Searching for New Mexico Theater Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Theater Camps are now listing their 2024-25 Fall Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Fall Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL NM Camps with Fall Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED THEATER CAMP
Camp Pillsbury
Owatonna, Minnesota
507-214-2200
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pillsbury is a unique summer camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 17. Strong offerings in Theater, Circus, Music, Dance, Sports, Magic, Technology, and more. More than 100 activities! Campers choose their activities daily, making each day special for each individual camper. Five, 2 WEEK sleepaway sessions begin June 14th to August 23rd. Enroll now at CampPillsbury.com.
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Visit Our NMSU Theatre Academy Camp Website
575-646-6000
wkilroy[AT]nmsu.edu
NMSU Las Cruces Campus
1000 E. University Ave
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003
CAMPER AGES: 13-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The NMSU Theatre Academy gives students a basic understanding of performance concepts and introduces them to the skills needed to create a stage production: voice, improvisation, dance, scene study, character development, and other acting techniques. Students engage in performance exercises that will not only enhance acting talent, but also assist in developing imagination, confidence, self-awareness, teamwork, collaboration and communication skills.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located on the main campus of New Mexico State University in the heart of Las Cruces, NM.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have a state of the art theatre with a rehearsal studio and classroom in addition to a beautiful stage space.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This sleep-over theatre camp for students 13-18 years of age, 7th-12th grades, will include dormitory housing, all meals, and a variety of theatre classes from characterization to scene study. Artistic director Wil Kilroy is the Department Head of Theatre Arts at New Mexico State University and will be joined by advanced university students and alumni.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There are scholarships available for those with financial need.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: NMSU Theatre Arts is a producing organization with a season of 4-5 shows during the academic year, offering a B.A. Degree in theatre and a concentration in Musical Theatre, with a variety of courses which include performance, design, technical theatre, and playwriting.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Other campus events will be included as available such as trips to on-campus museums.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The week will begin with check-in at 4pm on Sunday, June 12th, at Garcia Hall on the NMSU Las Cruces campus and culminate in a public presentation of work from the week on Friday June 12th at 5:30pm, onstage at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts.
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NMSU Theatre Academy Camp
Be sure to ask each New Mexico Theater Camp about the amount of theater instruction and the overall intensity of their theater program.
Some Top New Mexico Theater Camps offer rigorous daily theater training and lots of intensive theater experience. Other great New Mexico Camps offer theater as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Harwood Summer Art Camp Website
505-242-6367
info[AT]harwoodartcenter.org
1114 7th St. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 14 years old / Grades 1 - 9
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays, Full and Half Day Options (9a - 4p, 9a - 12:15p, 12:45p - 4p)
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Harwood Art Center, located in downtown Albuquerque, offers a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural Summer Art Camp for youth in grades 1-9. Summer Art Camp offers four two-week sessions throughout June and July with full and half day options each session. At camp, students immerse themselves in the arts with a small group of inspired peers and accomplished instructors. They experience a range of exciting activities in a positive, supportive atmosphere. From sculpture, painting, and printmaking to theater, music, and new media, imaginations are unleashed!
Summer Art Camp opens doors to new experiences and creative innovation, engaging students in the visual and performing arts. It is an adventure children will remember for years to come! Visit our website, Our Camp Website Link: www.harwoodartcenter.org for more info and to register. Questions? Call us at 505-242-6367
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Dance, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Harwood Summer Art Camp is located at 1114 7th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. We are just north of Downtown Albuquerque on Mountain Rd. and 7th Street. We are within walking distance from Old Town, The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History, Explora Science Center, and The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Activities take place in Escuela del Sol Montessori and Harwood’s classrooms, theater and dance studio housed in our historic building.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Harwood Art Center, located in downtown Albuquerque, offers multi-disciplinary Summer Art Camp for youth entering grades 1-9. Since 1996, Harwood’s summer programing has fostered creativity and curiosity in young artists of all skill levels.
At Harwood Summer Art Camp, campers in grades 1 - 9 will immerse themselves in the arts with a group of inspired peers and accomplished instructors. They will experience a range of exciting activities in a positive, supportive atmosphere. From ceramics and painting, to theater and music, imaginations are unleashed. Summer Art Camp opens doors to new experiences and creative innovation, engaging students in the visual and performing arts. It is an adventure your children will remember for years to come!
Our Teaching Artists and Guides share our commitment to lifelong learning and creative expression, and they all have experience working with children. Our Teaching Artists are accomplished in their diverse fields and maintain professional artistic careers. Teaching Artists and / or Guides are present throughout all activities, providing enrichment, support and supervision at all times.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Harwood Art Center is committed to ensuring that every child who has a desire to attend Summer Art Camp is able to do so without financial barriers. We are proud to be able to offer scholarships to campers that demonstrate need though the generosity of Marble Brewery, A Good Sign and private donations..
The deadline to apply for Summer Art Camp 2017 financial support is Monday, May 1, 2017.
To apply for financial support:
Register your child for Summer Art Camp, Pay a $100 deposit per session (this deposit is refundable if for some reason we are unable to provide support), Submit a signed one page written request explaining why and how much financial support is needed, Mail or email signed letter to Drew Kirkpatrick, Arts Education Coordinator
Drew Kirkpatrick, Arts Education Coordinator
Harwood Art Center
1114 7th St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 5 - June 16
Session 2: June 19 - June 30
Session 3: July 5 - July 15
(no camp Monday & Tuesday, July 3 & 4)
Session 4: July 17 - July 28
Pricing ranges from $215 - $465 per session. For complete details, please see our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.harwoodartcenter.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire a large group of Teaching Artists and Guides / Counselors to run our camp each summer. We typically post a call for applications November - January each year to hire for the following summer. We always have a call our for volunteers! For more information please visit our website, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.harwoodartcenter.org.
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Harwood Summer Art Camp
Some New Mexico Theater Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some New Mexico Theater Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Rio Grande Summer Camp Website
505.983.1621
summer[AT]riograndeschool.org
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
CAMPER AGES: 3-11
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: K-6th Grade Camp: Rio Grande Summer Camp offers weekly camps that integrate enriched learning experiences with play, creative expression, and adventure-based learning. Morning, afternoon, and full-day options are available. Campers attending the morning session will choose an enrichment class in which they will learn alongside our educators, who average more than 10 years experience. The afternoon sessions will take advantage of our lovely and safe five-acre campus and focus on adventure education, design-thinking, and trips to museums and other exciting locales near campus.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Musical Theater, Dance, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Fine Arts/Crafts, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in the hills of Santa Fe next door to St.Johns college at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are a 3 year old through 6th grade school located on 5 acres in the Santa Fe wilderness. We have classrooms, gymnasium, acres of outdoor space, playgrounds, trails and more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camp instructors are degreed educators and experts in their field.
Pre-K Camp
Rio Grande Summer Camp offers a pre-K camp program for 3- and 4-year-olds. Each week our experienced pre-K educators will design and lead child-centered activities that encourage discovery, imagination, and inspire creativity in a fun-filled, nurturing environment. The rich array of activities include the following: gardening, cooking, dramatic play, art projects, water play, and lots of outside time on our lovely and safe five-acre campus.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run weekly camps beginning the week of June 4th through the week of July 25th.
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Rio Grande Summer Camp
Visit Our Youth Theater: A Shakespeare and Audition Intensive with the Santa Fe Playhouse Website
(505) 988-4262 x700
studio[AT]santafeplayhouse.org
142 East De Vargas Street
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
CAMPER AGES: 12-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. July 18-28 Daily 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (with two snack times and lunch)
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Students ages 12–17 are welcome to experience a two-week intensive focused on pre-career training in theater, from audition to performance. Each student will leave with a digital headshot, personalized resume, and having encountered a condensed application of theater from concept to performance. Experience in theater is not necessary. Young artists interested in the performing arts are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are offered to those in need. Please do not let the price deter you from participating. We want to make it work!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, just minutes off the Plaza.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Students will be working in the actual Playhouse, a renovated livery stable that is the oldest continuously running theatre west of the Mississippi.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are sliding scale tuition is available for those in need. Please do not let the price deter you from participating. We want to make it work!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information.
Our Camp Website Link: santafeplayhouse.org
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Youth Theater A Shakespeare and Audition Intensive with the Santa Fe Playhouse
YMCA Camp Shaver
http://www.campshaver.org/
22900 Highway 4
Jemez Springs, New Mexico 87025
575.829.3572
info[AT]campshaver.org
Visit the website for more information.
http://www.gswcbsa.org/
The Great Southwest Council, Boy Scouts of America
5841 Office Boulevard NE,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
(505) 345-8603
(800) 368-9218
Visit the website for more info.
MORE NEW MEXICO SUMMER THEATER CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
NEW MEXICO THEATER CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2024 Best New Mexico Summer Theater Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
NEW MEXICO THEATER CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2024 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER THEATER CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2024 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2024 New Mexico Summer Theater Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2024 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2024 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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