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We are so excited to make theatre with you this summer!

YPT Drama School is thrilled to offer eight weeks of dynamic Summer Drama Camps for campers entering SK–Grade 12. Students will explore their creativity, learn new theatrical skills, and perform on the YPT stage for family and friends at the end of camp!

YPT Summer Camps take place at YPT 161 Studios at 161 Frederick Street and at our theatre spaces across the street at 165 Front Street East.

Please Note:

• With the exception of our Entering SK programming, all of our Summer Camp programs run for two weeks.
• Entering SK Summer Drama Camps run for one week.
• Camps will not run on Wednesday, July 1, or on Monday, August 3, 2026 due to federal holidays.

ENTERING SK-GR.6 CAMPS

At YPT Summer Drama Camps, campers entering SK-Gr.6 will:

• Develop skills in acting, voice, movement, and character creation
• Gain confidence and creativity through drama exercises and improvisation activities
• Work collaboratively with peers to foster teamwork, communication, and trust
• Create and perform their own original play on a YPT stage on the final day of camp
• Play drama games, make new friends, and have fun!

Entering SK Camp

Entering Grade 1-3 Camp

Entering Grade 4-6 Camp

SPECIALTY CAMPS

Musical Theatre Camp
(Entering Gr.1-3, 4-6, 7-8)

At Musical Theatre Camp, students entering Grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8 will explore singing, dancing and ensemble-building as “triple threat” performers. Campers will work on songs and scenes from a professional musical, allowing them to develop multiple theatrical skills while having fun with friends along the way!

Campers will:

• Refine their singing, dancing, and acting skills
• Work collaboratively with their peers to foster teamwork and confidence
• Take leadership as choreographers, directors, and musicians
• Bring to life songs and scenes inspired by a professional musical!
• Perform songs and scenes for friends and family on a YPT stage at the end of the camp!
• Play drama games, sing, dance, and have fun!

Junior Intensive Camp
(Entering Gr. 7-8)

The Summer Junior Intensive is designed for campers entering Grades 7–8 who want to develop their acting and theatre-making skills while creating and performing their own play. This exciting and immersive two-week program is perfect for students ready to take their creativity to the next level!

We are excited to bring back this program after its sold-out success last summer!

At the Summer Junior Intensive Campers will…

• Work with a professional director to create a new theatrical work
• Expand their voice, movement, and improvisation skills
• Work with texts to enhance their scene study and performance techniques
• Collaborate with peers to build a strong ensemble
• Perform their original play on a YPT stage for friends and family at the end of camp
• Play theatre games, create new work, and HAVE FUN!

Teen Intensive Camp
(Entering Gr. 9-12)

The Summer Teen Intensive is designed for campers entering Grades 9–12 who are passionate about theatre and eager to advance their skills in an exciting and rigorous two-week program. This in-depth program is perfect for students with experience in drama and theatre who want to further develop their craft and create original work.

We are excited to bring back this program after its sold-out success last summer!

Campers will…

• Work with a professional director to create a new theatrical work
• Refine their voice, movement and acting techniques
• Explore texts to strengthen their scene study and performance skills
• Collaborate with peers to build a strong, dynamic ensemble
• Perform their original play on a YPT stage for friends and family at the end of camp
• Play theatre games, create new work, and HAVE FUN!