Berkeley Rep Camps

Camps are now open for registration.

To receive priority notification about registrations and school events, please join our email list and select "School—Youth/Teen Classes" under interests.

Youth and teen camps will be held at the School of Theatre located at 2071 Addison Street, Berkeley. Masks are encouraged but will be optional for all students. Information regarding camp expectations safety details, and more will be emailed to families one week before the program begins.

If the camp you want to register for is sold out, please sign up to be added to the waitlist, or contact the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre at [email protected] for any additional questions.

Looking for after school theatre classes during the school year? Explore all youth and teen classes.

See our registration policies.

Youth and teen camps

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Special offers

There will be an Early Bird Discount on all summer camps, available through Jan 26, 2026. This discount will automatically appear on each camp registration page.

Current Berkeley Rep season subscribers receive 10% off all programs.

Blue Star families receive 15% off programs. Please email [email protected] to register.

Discounts cannot be combined or applied retroactively.

Payment plans available

Email [email protected] to set up a payment plan for camps.

Financial aid

Our financial situation, like many art organizations, has dramatically shifted. We will still be able to offer a limited number of partial financial aid scholarships for students enrolling in our youth and teen camps.

Applications will be considered in the order they are received via our application form. Once submitted, the School of Theatre will reach out via email regarding scholarship availability and further registration details. Please note that filling out a financial aid application form does not guarantee class admission and separate registration is still required if a scholarship is approved for your student.

Complete our application form or email [email protected].

Cancellation policies

Middle and high school program cancellations

If you cancel before Apr 1, your tuition will be refunded less a $200 fee. If you cancel after Apr 1, your tuition will be refunded less a $450 fee. After May 1, no refund will be given.

Elementary school program cancellations

Cancellations for Spring Break Theatre Camp made before Mar 1 will be refunded less a $200 fee. After Mar 1, no refund will be given.

Cancellations for Summer Theatre Camp made before Apr 1 will be refunded less a $150 fee. Cancellations made after Apr 1 will be refunded less a $250 fee. After May 1, no refund will be given.

Frequently asked questions

If you have a question not addressed below, please email [email protected].

Are sessions 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Summer Theatre Camp: Play Creation (Gr 1–5) different?

All sessions of Summer Theatre Camp: Play Creation (Gr 1–5) are identical. We provide multiple sessions of this camp to meet popular demand.

My student has little to no experience. Are they a good fit?

Absolutely! Our camps are for students of all experience levels and backgrounds. Our teaching artists will meet each student where they’re at, and make sure to challenge more experienced students, while welcoming and celebrating those who are taking their first journey into theatre.

What if my student can’t attend all the camp dates?

We understand that scheduling conflicts may arise. As long as you notify our camp staff of your student’s absence ahead of time, that shouldn’t be a problem! Attendance is crucial, however, during the final days of camp as students work hard on their final performances. We ask that students try their best to attend camp during our tech rehearsal hours, which will be communicated to families ahead of time.

What does each camp’s final sharing look like?

For each camp’s final performance/sharing we invite friends, families, and community members to join us in one of Berkeley Rep’s performance spaces to celebrate our campers’ hard work. Exact details will be emailed to families a week in advance, but performances are typically around 7pm, last one hour, and conclude with a small celebration in our lobby space. RSVP is not necessary.

What should my student bring to camp?

We ask that all students come dressed to move, and with close-toed shoes. Please bring water, snacks, and writing utensils. With parental consent, students in 9–12 grade may buy lunch nearby in downtown Berkeley. To ensure student safety, all high school students must sign out for lunch, and bring all food back to eat campus. All other students must bring lunch and remain on campus during lunchtime.

What does a typical camp day look like?

Schedules vary for each program and will be different in the days leading up to the final sharing, but below are some sample schedules.

Spring Break Theatre Camp: Play Creation and Summer Theatre Camp: Play Creation (Gr 1–5)

9–9:15am | Check-in and warm up activities
9:15–10:15am | Acting/voice/movement session 1
10:15–10:30am | Snack break
10:30–11:30am | Acting/voice/movement session 2
11:30am–12:30pm | Lunch
12:30–1:30pm | Play creation/rehearsal session 1
1:30–2pm | Mindfulness moment
2–3pm | Play creation/rehearsal session 2
3–3:15pm | Snack break
3:15–4pm | Afternoon wrap up and check-out

Summer Theatre Intensive (Gr 6–8 and 9–12)

9–10:30am | Improv or voice class
10:30am–12pm | Acting class
12–1pm | Lunch
1–3pm | Play creation/rehearsal
3–4pm | Electives (ex: clowning, playwriting, on-camera acting)

Summer Filmmaking Intensive

4:30–5:30pm | Discussion and writing/storyboarding time
5:30–5:45pm | Snack break
5:45–7:30pm | Filmmaking

Summer Musical Theatre Intensive: The Broadway Experience

11am–12:30pm | Dance/acting/voice class
12:30–1:15pm | Lunch
1:15–2:30pm | Dance/acting/voice class
2:30–4:40pm | Rehearsal

Is childcare available before or after camp?

After camp childcare is available for summer elementary programs only, for an additional fee of $100 ($25 per day). After care will take place from 4–5:30pm Monday through Thursday (families are invited for a final sharing on Friday).

If you have already registered your student for camp and would like to add After Care to your enrollment, please email [email protected].