Enjoy theater camp on a real stage!

The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck offers summer theater programs for ages 5 to 17 with 1-3 week workshops that explore all facets of the theatrical experience. All camps take place in our air conditioned theatre and on our lovely grounds in Rhinebeck, NY. While building a community of friendship and respect, our campers learn skills that help them in theatre but that also have real world applications.

Our youngest campers enjoy a range of one-week camps with Friday performances free for family and friends.

This summer we are offering two 2-week musical production camps for ages 7-10: Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS* and Disney’s Jungle Book KIDS*; and one 2-week musical production camp for ages 5-10: Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS.

More intensive 3-week summer camps for actors ages 11-17 include public productions of School of Rock: Young Actors Edition** and Shrek the Musical Jr.*

Specialized afternoon camps include Improv Camp, Acting for the Camera, Voice for Theatre, Dance for Theatre, Scene Study, Acting Camp, and Backstage Camp.

Song and Dance Camp is back with two opportunities to play, dance, and sing with new and old friends. Participants can get comfortable with the performing arts with no pressure to perform.

Any experience level is welcome in any of our camps!

Campers must turn the minimum required age before the camp begins.

Please note that session age ranges are firm.

We require a copy of each participant’s immunization forms to attend our camps. Our staff members are fully vaccinated. If you are not willing to submit immunization records, please do not register for our camps.

Please be sure that you can accept emails from our registration software, Active Network, as well as our office emails, which end @centerforperformingarts.org.

We thank you in advance for your continued support and flexibility. Our goal is to provide a safe experience for all involved in our camps. And to have fun. :)

If you are interested in weekly summer dance classes, please check under Dance Studio in the next few months.

*Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.

**Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Here is a link to some frequently asked questions: A DAY AT CAMP/FAQs

MONEY MATTERS

Payment Info:

• Please note that the charge on your statement may appear as ACT*RhinebeckPACENTER.

• All registrations require a $50 nonrefundable deposit.

• Tuition must be paid in full two weeks prior to the first day of camp. Registrations with unpaid tuitions after this point will be cancelled without a refund.

• If paying by check or cash, please email victoria@centerforperformingarts.org. Checks must be made out to RPA, Inc.

• Our two week and three week Kids on Stage camps have a payment plan option.

• Tickets for School of Rock: Young Actors Edition and Shrek the Musical Jr. go on sale during that camp.

Cancellation Info:

• Deposits are not refundable.

• Camp transfers are subject to a transfer fee of $20.

• Cancellations made up to two weeks prior to camp beginning will receive a refund minus the $50 nonrefundable deposit. There are no refunds for camps cancelled less than 15 days prior to camp start.

• You can cancel your registration through your Active Network account up to 14 days prior to camp start. For cancellation after that time, please contact victoria@centerforperformingarts.org.

Discount Info:

• Register by March 31, 2026 for our early registration prices! Please note that early registration prices are nontransferable.

• We offer a multisession and a family discount. People/camps cannot be added after a transaction to receive any discount. The registration software will calculate your discount as you check out.

• CENTER Members at the Producer or Angel Level at the time of registration receive a 10% discount on summer camps. Please check your email or contact victoria@centerforperformingarts.org for instructions on how to use your Producer or Angel discount! (Become a Member here!)

Please click through the below calendar and scroll down to read about our exciting summer offerings.