Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs

Elm Shakespeare’s Summer Youth Theatre Programs offer students the opportunity to build confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills through Shakespeare and ensemble-based performance training. Participants engage in acting, text exploration, movement, and performance, culminating in a final sharing for family and community. Financial assistance is available.

Players Camp has 4 sessions scheduled for this summer for students aged 7-13:

Players Camp – Session 1 Edgewood park
Dates:  Jun 22 - Jul 03, 2026
Daily Time:9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Players Camp – Session 2 Edgewood park 
Dates: August 3 - 14, 2026
Daily Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Players Camp – Session 1 Westville 
Dates:  July 6 - 17, 2026
Daily Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Players Camp – Session 2  Westville
Dates:  July 20 - 31, 2026
Daily Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

There are also 2 sessions for Teen Troupe Summer for students aged 13-18.

Teen Troupe Summer-Edgerton Park 1
Edgerton Park with performance on the Arden Outdoor Stage
75 Cliff Street, New Haven
June 22 - July 2, 2026

Teen Troupe Summer-Edgerton Park 2
Edgerton Park with performance on the Arden Outdoor Stage
75 Cliff Street, New Haven
August 3 - 14, 2026