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SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camps at
Austin Scottish Rite Theater

Austin Scottish Rite Theater is pleased to offer weekly summer camps in
Acting, Puppetry, Stage Combat, Advanced Theater and Improvisation!

CAMPS

Ages 6 – 8 & 9 - 11

Actors Up!

(Beginner Acting Camp)

Actors Up! allows campers to see what it’s like to be both onstage, and behind the scenes. Campers will explore such themes as Imagination, Storytelling, Stagecraft, and even Stagefright! They will work with professional actors and experienced teachers, to create their own characters and script; exploring improvisation, movement and performance.  At the end of the week, campers will showcase their performance for friends and family alike, and share all they’ve learned!

Split into two groups each week:
(Ages 6-8) & (Ages 9-11)
 
Week One: June 2 – June 6, 2025
Week Two: June 16 – June 20, 2025
Week Three: July 7 – July 11, 2025
Week Four: July 21 – July 25, 2025
Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps - 2
Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps - 2

Camps

Ages 6 – 9

Puppets Up!

(Beginner Puppetry Camp)

Puppets Up! provides campers a full immersion into the world of puppetry. Under the instruction of expert teachers and puppeteers, campers make and operate various styles of puppets, including finger puppets, sock puppets, found object puppets, and shadow puppets. The week of camp wraps up with a live showcase puppet production on the Austin Scottish Rite Stage!

Split into two groups each week:
(Ages 6-9)
 
Week One: June 9 – June 13, 2025
Week Two: June 23 – June 27, 2025
Week Three: July 14 – July 18, 2025

CAMPS

Ages 10 - 14

Battle Up!

(Stage Combat Camp)

The exciting art of stage combat is seen every day on both stage and screen. Campers will learn the basics of stage combat using different weapons and fighting styles each day. Participants gain new respect for what it takes to bring combat to life on stage. The week culminates with presentations of campers’ own choreographed fight sequences in a live showcase!

Ages: 10 – 14

Week One: June 9 – June 13, 2025
Week TwoJuly 21 – July 25, 2025
Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps - 2
Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps - 2

Camps

Ages 10 - 14

From The Ground Up!

(Advanced Theater Production Camp)

Campers will learn about and be involved in every aspect of the creative process to create their own production From the Ground Up. From choosing a script, to casting and directing, and creating props, set and costumes. At the end of the camp, they will perform for their friends and family and show off all of their hard work. So whether your camper prefers to be in the spotlight, or the one controlling the lights, there is something for everyone!

Ages: 10 – 14

TWO WEEK CAMPS (excluding weekends):

Session One: June 9 – June 20, 2025
Session Two: July 7 – July 18, 2025

CAMPS

Ages 10-14

Shake It Up!

(Shakespeare Camp)

Shake It Up! Shakespeare is for serious — and seriously playful — young people who are ready to focus their minds and bodies on the challenge of bringing the Bard to life on the historic Scottish Rite stage. Camp days are filled with mental and physical exploration of Shakespeare’s works, all culminating in a final public performance.

Ages: 10 – 14

TWO WEEK CAMP (excluding weekends):

Session: July 21 – August 1, 2025

Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps - 2
Austin Scottish Rite Theater Summer Camps - 2

CAMPS

Ages 9-11

Improv Up!

(Beginner Improv Camp)

Ever wondered what would happen if a seal and an otter went to a party together and the world ended? Well, so do we! During Improv Up! campers will be able to explore the wonders of their imagination, and gain the skills to ‘Yes, and?’ with the best of them. Improv is the art of making things up on the spot, from characters, to situations, to entire scenes, and this camp will help develop those skills. While creating things from a blank slate might sound intimidating, improv can serve as an important foundation for performers of all ages and help develop social skills in many situations!

(Ages 9-11)

Week One: June 23 – June 27, 2025
Week Two: July 14 – July 18, 2025

Camp General Information:

Camp hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Camp Dates: Monday thru Friday
Drop-off starts at 8:45. Pickup ends at 4:15.

There is no after care pickup. If you are going to be late, please call 512-472-5436

Summer Camp Pricing:

  • One-Week Camp: $300 per camper
  • Two-Week Camp: $600 per camper

Payment plans and sibling discounts available.

Email or call 512-472-5436 for information.