Now in its twelfth year, this day camp, held on-site at CSF’s facilities on the Boulder campus of the University of Colorado, is a lively and challenging 3-week summer program focusing on the skills needed for acting Shakespeare, taught by CSF professionals. Performance training includes daily sessions in acting Shakespeare, bi-weekly sessions in vocal production and movement and workshops in stage combat. Each class prepares a shortened Shakespeare play from the CSF summer season to present at the CSF Green Show and at the Camp Shakespeare Performance Extravaganza during the final week of camp.

July 19th – August 6th

Monday through Friday from 1pm - 4pm

Camp Shakespeare Performance Extravaganza – August 7th

For a 3-1/2 minute documentary about this program, click on: Camp Shakespeare

Tuition

By May 1 — $630 (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee, camp t-shirt and attendance at a CSF play)

After May 1 — $730 (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee, camp t-shirt and attendance at a CSF play)

Scholarship funds are available to qualifying students.

Read what campers are saying about Camp Shakespeare!

Placement

There are three levels of training at Camp Shakespeare based primarily on age, then experience. (It is not unusual for a student to return to the same level of training two or three years in a row.) Each group focuses on a show from CSF's 2010 summer season. The culmination of the students' work is showcased at the Camp Shakespeare Performance Extravaganza on Saturday, August 7th.

Photo: Molly Saunders portraying Ophelia and Rachel Bianchini as Hamlet

from 2003 Camp Shakespeare's Master Class. Courtesy of Casey A. Cass, University of Colorado.

Registration

Registration forms are available for download HERE.  Camp Shakespeare fills up quickly. We repeatedly have a waiting list, so make sure to send in your registration materials and tuition soon!

Admission to Camp Shakespeare is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Placement is guaranteed only with receipt of full tuition and a completed application.

Tuition deadlines

By May 1 — $630

After May 1 — $730

We require...

• A completed application form

• Full tuition amount via check (made payable to Colorado Shakespeare Festival) OR completed credit card information on application form

• A letter from the applicant, stating why he/she wants to sign up for Camp Shakespeare, and explaining what Shakespeare means to him/her.

Camp Shakespeare scholarships are available. Call (303) 492-1537 to receive a scholarship application.

Thanks for Your Support!

CSF Education would like to thank the following for their support of Camp Shakespeare. Their generosity makes a world of difference to young people in our community.

The Anonymous Three

The Colorado Shakespeare Gardens Guild

William Garrison of New Media Boulder for the video of Camp Shakespeare

Kim Grogan, Paul Collins & Fiona Collins

I Have A Dream Foundation of Boulder County

Debra Ordway of Beyond the Horizon Foundation, Inc. and Theatrical Costumes, Etc.!

Workforce Boulder County

Ken & Ruth Wright

For more information about Camp Shakespeare and other educational programs at CSF, please call (303) 492-1537 or Join the CSF Education email list!