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

2013 Shakespeare Sprites (Ages 4 to 6)

A fun and creative introduction to performance and theater designed specifically for ages 4-6. This program does not require reading skills and is active and engaging for younger campers. Shakespeare Sprites engage in exciting arts projects based on well-known characters from Shakespeare’s plays. On the final day, Sprites host an open class for family and friends. Meets for two weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - Noon.
Materals and supplies included! $295 for two-weeks.

• August 5-16, 2013
San Francisco Sprites: St. John's Presbyterian Church, 25 Lake Street (at Arguello)

2013 Shakespeare Players (Ages 7 to 13)

Each two-week session presents a series of structured, performance-oriented workshops under the guidance of trained Shakespeare Festival staff. Each camp finishes with a shortened performance of a Shakespeare play, staged and acted by campers for an audience of family and friends. The performances conclude with a celebratory cast party. These educational camps are appropriate for first timers as well as more experienced young actors. Players Camps meet for two weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; optional aftercare until 5:30 at all Players Camp locations.
Materials and supplies included! $489 for two-weeks; $629 with aftercare.

Session 1B: June 10-21, 2013
• San Francisco - Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street
• San Francisco - Paul Revere Elementary, 555 Tompkins Street

Session 2: June 17-June 28, 2013
• San Francisco - Park Presidio United Methodist Church, 4301 Geary Boulevard
• San Mateo - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road
• Palo Alto - First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Avenue

Session 3A: July 8-July 19, 2013
• San Francisco - St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 2097 Turk St
• Piedmont - Piedmont Community Church, 400 Highland Avenue
• San Mateo - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road

Session 3B: July 15-July 26, 2013
• San Francisco - Temple United Methodist Church, 1111 Junipero Serra Boulevard
• Burlingame - Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Avenue
• Cupertino - Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard

Session 4A: July 22-August 2, 2013
• San Francisco - Park Presidio United Methodist Church, 4301 Geary Boulevard
• Alameda - St Joseph Notre Dame High School, 1101 Chestnut Street
• Berkeley - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• Pleasanton - Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road

Session 4B: July 29 - August 9, 2013
• Los Altos - Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road

Session 5: August 5-August 16, 2013
• Berkeley - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place & Arlington Avenue
• Fremont - Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway

2013 Upstart Crows (Teen Shakespeare Camp for ages 12 to 18)
Two-week camps are designed to help aspiring thespians develop voice and movement skills and delve more deeply into understanding Shakespeare's language while having fun with their peers. Training in stage combat, and audition techniques is also included. Each camp concludes with a performance for families and friends.
Materials and supplies included! $489 for two-weeks ($629 with aftercare). Camps meet for two weeks, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; optional aftercare until 5:30 at all locations.

June 17 -June 28, 2013:
• San Francisco Upstart Crows - Drew School, 2901 California Street
• Palo Alto - First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Avenue

July 8-July 19, 2013:
• Berkeley Upstart Crows - John Hinkel Park, Southampton Place and Arlington Avenue
• San Mateo Upstart Crows - Odyssey School, 201 Polhemus Road

July 22-August 2, 2013:
• Pleasanton Upstart Crows -Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road

July 29 - August 9:
• Mountain View Upstart Crows - Pear Avenue Theater, 1220 Pear Avenue

Advanced Shakespeare Workshop (audition and interview required to enroll; 2013 audition date May 5, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm; send email to schedule an audition)

This conservatory-style program includes intensive voice, movement, text, stage combat, mask, and monologue and scene work, and culminates in a showcase on the final Friday. Participants will also have the chance to present their work in other venues, such as the San Francisco Theatre Festival and Free Shakespeare in the Park. Participation in ASW is by audition only. The dates for the 2013 two-week session are July 15-26; the session will be held at Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street.
Two week session: $489.

We also offer an EXTENDED version of ASW. After the first two weeks, actors have the option to stay on for an additional two weeks and rehearse an hour-long version of a Shakespeare play. This show will be fully staged, with costumes, props, and scenery provided by the Festival, and have multiple performances. This month-long intensive will be available to any young actor accepted to the ASW. Please note that you must be a part of the initial two-week training course to be a part of the full production - you cannot attend for only the last two weeks.The dates for the 2013 four-week session are July 15-Aug 9; the session will be held at Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin Street.
Four-week session: $978.

2013 Fall Intersession Camp (Ages 7 to 13)

Intersession Camp replicates our summer camp sessions. The Fall 2013 session meets October 14-25, 2013, weekdays from 9 am - 3 pm (optional aftercare until 5:30 pm).
Materials and supplies included! $489 for two-weeks; $629 with aftercare.

Fall Intersession Camp: 2013
• Burlingame: Burlingame United Methodist Church, 1443 Howard Avenue

Call NOW (415-558-0888) to register or download the registration form to fax or mail with payment.

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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 $474 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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