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Summer Camps 2026
It is that time of year again- Summer Camps!! We are happy to announce our camps for Summer 2026 below. BHCT Summer Camps are Monday-Friday, 8-11am or 1-4pm, with a free showcase performance on the final day of camp. Currently, BHCT is offering three camps for ages 6-10 and three camps for ages 11-14. To ensure the highest quality of camps, we are limiting the number of students per camp to 15 students for ages 6-10 and 20 students for ages 11-14. Each student will be given a camp tee shirt included in their tuition.
You can read a brief description of each camp here:
Ages 6-10 (maximum of 15 students per camp)-8am-11am
June 15-19: Build-A-Play Workshop ~
Students will dive into the world of devised theatre- the art of creating stories from the ground up. No scripts! The showcase material is created entirely by the students.
July 13-17: Animation Blockbuster ~
Before camp begins, students will vote on a series of pre-selected songs from some of their favorite animated movies that they will then learn dances to and devise a story around the songs. We could end up having a song from Hercules and Tangled, for example, where the students must create a story that incorporates both songs together!
August 3-7: Greek Myths ~
Ancient Greece is known for having some of the oldest recorded plays in existence. It is also known for using masks to help enhance and tell the story. Students will design their own mask(s) to use for the showcase. Come bring these stories to life with familiar characters like Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Persephone and more!
Ages 11-14 (maximum of 20 students per camp)-1pm-4pm
June 22-26: Broadway Blockbuster ~
Before camp begins, students will vote on a series of pre-selected songs from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals that they will then learn dances to and devise a story around the songs. We could end up having a song from Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera, for example, where the students must create a story that incorporates both songs together!
July 13-17: Improv Intensive ~
What is the first rule of improv? Yes and! Which is all about working collaboratively with your scene partners to drive a story forward. The catch? Nothing is pre-planned! Come learn some tools for storytelling on the fly.
August 3-7: Intro to Shakespeare ~
Shakespeare is known to be the playwright who has had the most performed plays of all time! His exceptional language and dynamic characters have stood the test of time and are still highly regarded today. Come perform some of his most famous speeches and iconic characters!
Please note: registrations are on a first come first serve basis. Once a camp has reached its capacity, you will not be able to select it on the registration form. If you’d like to be added to a waitlist, please email Morgan right away. If any camp is in high demand, we are prepared to duplicate camps at a different point in the summer (as well as potentially new camps yet to be announced). Morgan will send out email updates as those opportunities arise. Students who attempted to register for camps that were full will be put on a waitlist in the order in which they notified Morgan and will receive first dibs on the new camp date. The cost of one camp is $130 plus tax.
We do offer scholarships for students! To support our mission of inclusivity, we are happy to offer scholarships for 50% off summer camp tuition (more if requested). If you would like to apply for a scholarship, there is a section at the end of the registration form where you can fill out a short essay describing your financial needs. Morgan will let you know the status of your scholarship application and, if awarded, will then send a discount code for you to use on the payment form. Please note that though scholarships are not guaranteed, we are determined to work with you in any way we can to ensure your student's ability to participate in our program is not determined by financial hardship.
Summer Camps 2026
It is that time of year again- Summer Camps!! We are happy to announce our camps for Summer 2026 below. BHCT Summer Camps are Monday-Friday, 8-11am or 1-4pm, with a free showcase performance on the final day of camp. Currently, BHCT is offering three camps for ages 6-10 and three camps for ages 11-14. To ensure the highest quality of camps, we are limiting the number of students per camp to 15 students for ages 6-10 and 20 students for ages 11-14. Each student will be given a camp tee shirt included in their tuition.
You can read a brief description of each camp here:
Ages 6-10 (maximum of 15 students per camp)-8am-11am
June 15-19: Build-A-Play Workshop ~
Students will dive into the world of devised theatre- the art of creating stories from the ground up. No scripts! The showcase material is created entirely by the students.
July 13-17: Animation Blockbuster ~
Before camp begins, students will vote on a series of pre-selected songs from some of their favorite animated movies that they will then learn dances to and devise a story around the songs. We could end up having a song from Hercules and Tangled, for example, where the students must create a story that incorporates both songs together!
August 3-7: Greek Myths ~
Ancient Greece is known for having some of the oldest recorded plays in existence. It is also known for using masks to help enhance and tell the story. Students will design their own mask(s) to use for the showcase. Come bring these stories to life with familiar characters like Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Persephone and more!
Ages 11-14 (maximum of 20 students per camp)-1pm-4pm
June 22-26: Broadway Blockbuster ~
Before camp begins, students will vote on a series of pre-selected songs from some of Broadway’s biggest musicals that they will then learn dances to and devise a story around the songs. We could end up having a song from Hamilton and Phantom of the Opera, for example, where the students must create a story that incorporates both songs together!
July 13-17: Improv Intensive ~
What is the first rule of improv? Yes and! Which is all about working collaboratively with your scene partners to drive a story forward. The catch? Nothing is pre-planned! Come learn some tools for storytelling on the fly.
August 3-7: Intro to Shakespeare ~
Shakespeare is known to be the playwright who has had the most performed plays of all time! His exceptional language and dynamic characters have stood the test of time and are still highly regarded today. Come perform some of his most famous speeches and iconic characters!
Please note: registrations are on a first come first serve basis. Once a camp has reached its capacity, you will not be able to select it on the registration form. If you’d like to be added to a waitlist, please email Morgan right away. If any camp is in high demand, we are prepared to duplicate camps at a different point in the summer (as well as potentially new camps yet to be announced). Morgan will send out email updates as those opportunities arise. Students who attempted to register for camps that were full will be put on a waitlist in the order in which they notified Morgan and will receive first dibs on the new camp date. The cost of one camp is $130 plus tax.
We do offer scholarships for students! To support our mission of inclusivity, we are happy to offer scholarships for 50% off summer camp tuition (more if requested). If you would like to apply for a scholarship, there is a section at the end of the registration form where you can fill out a short essay describing your financial needs. Morgan will let you know the status of your scholarship application and, if awarded, will then send a discount code for you to use on the payment form. Please note that though scholarships are not guaranteed, we are determined to work with you in any way we can to ensure your student's ability to participate in our program is not determined by financial hardship.
Scholarships are provided through the Nicolas Christenson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Nic was an inspirational mentor and Cherry Street teacher who believed fully in the life-long value of theatre education.
You can support the fund by clicking here and noting in the comments that the donation is for CSP Scholarships.
You can support the fund by clicking here and noting in the comments that the donation is for CSP Scholarships.