All camps will culminate in an invited sharing on Saturday.
35 campers max per session
Please fill out this form and make payment to complete your camp registration.
Summer Youth Camps
PCPA offers week-long summer camps that teach young actors to find the “play” in The Play!
These highly interactive skill-building camps will give young performers the chance to exercise social connection, curiosity, and play! Echoing the hijinks of our main stage summer shows, these camps are designed to tickle the funny bone and strengthen our comedy muscles. Through theatre games, dynamic, imaginative play, movement, and music, campers will explore the basics of physical comedy, comedic ensemble storytelling, and character creation!
Young actors will work directly with current PCPA performers.
No experience is required.
All camps will be held at PCPA Theatre on the Allan Hancock College Campus.
CHOOSE FROM THESE SESSIONS!
Session 1—Teatro PCPA
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 15 – Saturday, July 20
9AM – 2PM
$30 per camper
This session is offered in partnership with Artists Ink www.artistink.org
Campers must have a strong understanding of Spanish
in order to participate in Teatro PCPA
Session 2—Clowning Around
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 22 – Saturday, July 27
9AM – 12PM
$250 per camper
This camp will explore the basics of improvisation and how to sell a joke, and the world’s smallest mask – the clown’s red nose! Through ensemble play, solo work, physical exaggeration, and more, campers will get to let their funny flags fly! On the last day of the week, campers will get to share the piece we’ve created with their family and friends.
Session 3A—Just For Laughs
Ages 13 – 18
Monday, July 29 – Saturday, August 3
9AM – 12PM
$250 per camper
This morning camp will explore the basics of improvisation and how to create an entire world based on one suggestion. Through ensemble building, character exploration, and fully body campers will gain a foundational understanding of short form and long form improv. On the last day of the week, campers will get to share the piece we’ve created with their family and friends.
Session 3B—Just For Laughs
Ages 13 – 18
Monday, July 29 – Saturday, August 3
1PM – 4PM
$250 per camper
This afternoon camp will explore the basics of improvisation and how to create an entire world based on one suggestion. Through ensemble building, character exploration, and fully body campers will gain a foundational understanding of short form and long form improv. On the last day of the week, campers will get to share the piece we’ve created with their family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
How do I register my student for camps?
Can my camper register for more than one session?
It depends. If your student is between 8 and 12 years of age, they are able to register for both 1st STAGE and Teatro PCPA. Note that Teatro PCPA campers must have a strong understanding of Spanish.
Does PCPA provide any funding support for students?
Teatro PCPA, our Spanish-language camp is provided at a highly subsided price of $30.
We do understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. If you have any concerns about the cost of the camps, please contact Marilet Martinez, marilet.martinez@pcpa.org
Do you have a cancellation policy?
At this time, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Where are the camps held?
All camps will be held at PCPA Theatre on the Allan Hancock College campus.
Building D—Severson Theatre
800 S. College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93455
What is your pick-up and drop-off policy?
Campers should be dropped off and picked up in front of Building D—the Severson Theatre.
Campers must be picked up and dropped off by an approved contact.
Please do not drop off your student any earlier than the windows listed below.
Session One–Teatro PCPA
DROP-OFF: 7:45am-8:00am
PICK-UP: 3:00pm
Session Two –Stage 1
DROP-OFF: 8:45am-9:00am
PICK-UP: 12:00pm
Session Three A –Stage 2
DROP-OFF: 8:45am-9:00am
PICK-UP: 12:00pm
Session Three B–Stage 2
DROP-OFF: 12:45pm-1pm
PICK-UP: 4pm
What should my camper bring each day?
Campers should come wearing close-toed shoes and clothing they can move in. Included in the cost of the camp is one camp t-shirt (campers are not encouraged to wear their t-shirts each day). Campers should also bring a refillable water bottle, a small snack, and a sense of play!
Health and Safety
What is your COVID-19 policy?
Youth and Community Arts will be following the guidelines set forth by the California Department of Public Health. Please visit their website for more information.
Does my camper need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate?
We strongly encourage all campers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, however it is not a requirement. As stated on the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department website, “The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination outweigh the known and potential risks.”
What happens if my student tests positive for COVID-19?
If your camper feels ill, please have them stay at home.
If your camper tests positive for COVID-19, they must stay at home. Please contact Marilet Martinez, marilet.martinez@pcpa.org, to inform PCPA of your camper’s positive test. We then encourage you to follow the guidelines set by the state.
What happens if a staff member or other camper tests positive for COVID-19?
Camp staff will notify families of any potential exposures that may happen in our camps. Campers will be encouraged to test 3-5 days after exposure. PCPA reserves the right to cancel camps at any time and for any reason.
