If you or your organization would like more information about Shakespeare Sprites (for ages 4-6) Bay Area Shakespeare Camps (for ages 7 to 13), Teen Shakespeare Camps (for ages 12 to 18), or The Advanced Acting Workshop (for experienced performers only; audition and interview required) please call 415-558-0888.

All sessions listed below are currently accepting enrollments. Call 415-558-0888 to register over the phone or download an enrollment form (from the links at right) to fax or mail wiht payment.

2010 Intersession Shakespeare Camps (Ages 7 to 13)
Intersession Camp meets for two weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; optional aftercare until 5:30.

Spring 2010: April 5-16, 2010
• Unitarian Universalist Church of San Mateo, 300 E. Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo

Fall 2010: October 18-29
• Unitarian Universalist Church of San Mateo, 300 E. Santa Inez Ave, San Mateo

- Fall 2010 Intersession Camp in San Mateo currently accepting enrollment!


2010 Shakespeare Sprites (Ages 4 to 6)

• August 2-13, 2010
San Francisco Sprites: St. John's Presbyterian Church, 25 Lake Street (at Arguello)
SF Sprites Camp meets for two weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-Noon

2010 Shakespeare Players (Ages 7 to 13)
Players Camps meet for two weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; optional aftercare until 5:30 at most locations.

Session 1: June 7-18, 2010
• San Francisco 1A - Park Presidio United Methodist Church, 4301 Geary Blvd
• San Francisco 1B - Temple United Methodist Church, 65 Beverly Street (near 19th Ave & Junipero Serra)

Session 2: June 21-July 2, 2010
• San Francisco 2 - Temple United Methodist Church, 65 Beverly Street (near 19th Ave & Junipero Serra)
• San Mateo 1 - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road
• Berkeley 1 - Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar Street (at Bonita)
• Palo Alto - Jordan Middle School, 750 N California Avenue (No aftercare at this location)
• Cupertino 1 - Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard

Session 3: July 12-23, 2010
• San Francisco 3A - Park Presidio United Methodist Church, 4301 Geary Blvd
• San Francisco 3B - Bay School of San Francisco, 35 Keyes Avenue
• Piedmont - Piedmont Community Church, 400 Highland Avenue
• San Mateo 2 - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road
• Pacifica - Pacifica Performances at Mildred OwenConcert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard

Session 4: July 26-August 6, 2010
• San Francisco 4A - St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1111O'Farrell Street
• San Francisco 4B - Park Presidio United Methodist Church, 4301 Geary Blvd
• Berkeley 2 - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• Pleasanton - Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road
• Cupertino 2 - Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard
• Los Altos: Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road

Session 5: August 9-20, 2010
• Berkeley 3- John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• Burlingame - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 415 El Camino Real
• Danville - Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara
• Fremont - Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway

Teen Shakespeare Camp (Ages 12 to 18)
Teen Shakespeare Camps meet for 2 weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; optional aftercare until 5:30 available only at the Pleasanton session.

Available in selected locations, Teen Shakespeare Camps help aspiring thespians develop their vocal techniques and expressive movement, and understanding of Shakespeare's language while having fun with their peers. Training in advanced stage combat, as well as audition technique is also included. Each camp concludes with a performance for families and friends.

June 21-July 2:
• San Francisco Teen - Park Presidio United Methodist Church, 4301 Geary Blvd

July 12-23:
• Berkeley Teen - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue

July 26-Aug 6:
• Pleasanton Teen - Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road

July 26-Aug 6:
• San Mateo Teen - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road

August 2-13:
• Santa Clara Teen - Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real

Advanced Shakespeare Workshop (audition and interview required to enroll)
ASW meets for 2 weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

This program is designed to further develop the capabilities of the experienced performer. Participants will engage in intensive scene study to advance their acting skills and capacities. A performance will take place on the final day of the session to practice and present newly acquired refinements and abilities. (Note: Aftercare not available for Workshop.)

Advanced Shakespeare Workshop: July 26-August 6:
• SF AAW at San Francisco Playhouse, 533 Sutter Street
(Audition and interview required to enroll; call 415-558-0888 or email for details)

Enrollment Forms for all sessions:

Download the registration form for all Summer 2010 sessions

Download the emergency form (required for enrollment)

Download the behavior agreement (required for enrollment)


Support Bay Area Shakespeare Camps

Festival donors ensure that camp fees are kept at a price that is affordable for the most participants and not dictated strictly by "what the market will bear." At only $420 per session, Bay Area Shakespeare Camps are well under the cost of most other summer camp programs and well below the typical price of drama training. Your support today will help ensure that camp fees remain low and supports our mission to ensure that Shakespeare is truly accessible to all by removing barriers to cultural participation.

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