2024 Summer Drama Camps
Altoona Community Theatre will once again be offering their series of summer workshops for children and teens. These workshops help students build self-expression, self-confidence and communication skills through theatre games and improvisational activities. Students learn basic theatre terminology as well as the legacy behind the historic Mishler Theatre. The students also gain an understanding of the elements involved in staging a live theatrical production (from auditions to performance) by preparing a short play for family and friends. Class size is limited to allow for maximum participation by students. All classes are conducted at ACT’s rehearsal hall at 1213 12th Street (next to Tom and Joe’s Diner and around the corner from the Mishler Theatre).
ACT will once again partner with the The Blair County Arts Foundation to allow camps A, B, & C to perform on the stage of the Historic Mishler Theatre. K Camps will perform in the ACT Rehearsal Hall.
The two-week classes for Grades 3 and up are $140. The one-week classes for Kindergarten through 2nd grade are $75.
If you or your business would like to Sponsor a camp’s cost to perform on the stage, please contact the ACT Office at 814-943-4357.
Please Note:
* Workshops are separated by grade levels – the grade your child just completed.
* Workshops are Monday through Friday as listed. Students registering must be able to attend all class sessions and the performance date. Do not register if your child has any conflicts during the week or two weeks of the workshop.
*K Camps are ONE WEEK at a reduced cost. All other camps run for two weeks.
* ACT reserves the right to remove a child from a workshop for disciplinary/behavioral issues.
* Scholarships are available to students in need – Please check our Financial Aid application to reduce total fees or have your student apply for the Karen Volpe Scholarship opportunity.
* Due to limited space, students are only permitted to attend one camp per summer. However, you may be asked to be put on a list to attend a second time if spots become available.
Sponsorships Available. Please contact us to become a sponsor!
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Scholarship Funds
Altoona Community Theatre can provide scholarship funds to enable students to attend our camps. These funds allow partial funding for prospective students. For more information, click on the button.
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Karen Volpe Scholarship Fund
Through the generosity of Blair County Arts Foundation, Altoona Community Theatre has established a Karen Volpe Drama Camp Scholarship. The annual scholarship provides up to two full scholarships to prospective students who are interested in an ACT Drama Camp. For more information, click on the button.
Supplies & Snacks Wishlist
ACT welcomes donations of cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and other helpful items. All snacks and beverages will be individually wrapped and we discourage the bringing in and sharing of homemade goods. If you’re able, please consider purchasing an item or two from our Amazon Wishlist. We appreciate your support!
COVID Guidelines
- Decisions on mask-wearing and other preventative measures will be decided based upon on case numbers and current CDC Guidelines.
- Students should bring their own water bottles which can be filled at our cooler. ACT will also provide juice boxes. Snacks provided should be individually pre-packaged snacks.
- Cleaning of bathrooms, tables, chairs and counters will be done regularly.
* ACT reserves the right to make any changes as needed, according to local and national best practices for health and safety guidelines.