Shakespeare Camp (Ages 7 to 13)

Session 1: June 16-27, 2008
• San Francisco 1A - Drew School. 2901 California Street
• San Francisco 1B - St. Anne of the Sunset, 850 Judah Avenue
• Berkeley 1 - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• San Mateo 1- Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road
• San Jose - Trinity Cathedral, 81 North Second Street

Session 2: July 7-18, 2008
• San Francisco 2A - San Francisco School, 300 Gaven Street
• San Francisco 2B - Brandeis Hillel Day School, 655 Brotherhood Way
• Piedmont - Piedmont Community Church, 400 Highland Avenue
• Walnut Creek 1 - Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd (Register with JCC 925-938-7800)
• Palo Alto - Jordan Middle School, 750 N. California Ave (No aftercare at this site)

Session 3: July 21 - August 1, 2008
• San Francisco 3A - Bay School of San Francisco, 35 Keyes Avenue
• San Francisco 3B - Brandeis Hillel Day School, 655 Brotherhood Way
• Alameda - Franklin Elementary, 1433 San Antonio Avenue
• Berkeley 2 - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• Walnut Creek 2 - Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd (Register with JCC 925-938-7800)
• Pacifica - Pacifica Performances at the Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard
• Pleasanton - Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road
• Cupertino 1- Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Blvd
• San Mateo 2 - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road

Session 4: August 4-15, 2008
• San Francisco 4A - Drew School. 2901 California Street
• San Francisco 4B - Brandeis Hillel Day School, 655 Brotherhood Way
• Berkeley 3 - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• San Ramon - Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road
• Fremont - Azeveda Elementary School, 39450 Royal Palm Drive
• Burlingame - Burlingame Parks and Rec, 850 Burlingame Avenue (Register with Park & Rec Dept 650-558-7300 or online)
• Cupertino 2 - Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Blvd
• Los Altos - Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road

Teen Shakespeare Camp (Ages 12 to 18)

We also offer Teen Shakespeare Camps for ages 12 to 18. Available in selected locations, these camps are designed to help aspiring thespians develop their vocal techniques and expressive movement, and understanding of Shakespeare's language while having fun with their peers. Each camp concludes with a performance for families and friends. (Note: Aftercare for Teen Camps only available at Walnut Creek.)

TEEN SHAKESPEARE CAMP for ages 12 to 18
( Note: aftercare available at Walnut Creek site only)

June 2-13 (special early session):
• Burlingame Teen Burlingame Parks and Rec, 850 Burlingame Avenue (Register with Park & Rec Dept 650-558-7300)

June 16-27:
• Walnut Creek Teen - Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd (Register with JCC 925-938-7800)

July 7-18:
• San Francisco Teen - Bay School of San Francisco, 35 Keyes Avenue
• San Mateo Teen - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road
• Berkeley Teen - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• Pleasanton Teen - Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road

August 4-15:
• Santa Clara Teen - Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real

Advanced Acting Workshop (audition and interview required to enroll)

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 Workshops.)

Advanced Acting Workshop:
San Francisco Playhouse, 533 Sutter Street
(Audition and interview required to enroll; Auditions in May; call 415-558-0888 for details)

Enrollment Forms:

Download the registration form for all sessions, Summer 2008

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.

Become a member of the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival and support the Bay Area Shakespeare Camps today!