Educational Courses & Summer Programs

2025-26 EDUCATIONAL COURSES

ACT offers a variety of classes and programs for the aspiring performer. Theatre education courses are aimed at providing valuable skills for both the stage and for everyday life, We offer programming for youth as young as age 8 through senior adults in addition to a number of summer camp performances. Registration for a class or camp can be completed online at https://accgovga.myrec.com

SHOW BUILDERS

This hands-on class is perfect for teens interested in the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre. Students will learn key skills in stagecraft, lighting, sound, and set preparation while working directly on the technical elements for Athens Creative Theatre. 

WINTER SESSION

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Program Date: January 7, 2026 - February 11, 2026 (Wednesday 5:00-6:00)
  • Fee: $83 ACC resident; $124.50 Non-resident
  • Location: Quinn Hall at Memorial Park
2025 SUMMER THEATRE PROGRAMS

Teen Encore Camp

A technical theatre camp focused on scenic design and construction. Campers will team up to help construct set pieces for the youth performance camp that will appear on stage at the Morton Theatre at the end of the summer. Teen Encore campers earn program credit as scenic artists for the youth summer performance and get to see their work on stage in a live performance at the end of the summer camp season.


  • Ages:  13-17
  • Program Dates: July 7th - July 11th, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fees (per one week session): $83 ACC resident; $124.50
  • Location: Quinn Hall at Memorial Park


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Teen Drama Camp

A one-week intensive camp focused on adding valuable skills to the developing actor's "tool-kit". Campers will explore the range of human emotion through theatre games and activities, develop their script reading and comprehension skills through monologue and scene work, and develop improvisational skills. Teen Drama Camp is a place to grow as a young actor and to build skills amongst peers. 

  • Ages:  13-17
  • Program Dates: June 16th - June 20th, 2025 (No camp on Juneteenth)
  • Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fees: $67 ACC resident; $100.50
  • Location: Quinn Hall at Memorial Park

Historical Performance Theatre Camp

Athens Creative Theatre is presenting a one-week camp focused on researching important historical figures and preparing a dramatic presentation in the character of the camper's chosen historical figure. The camp will center around exploring history and learning the principles of dramatization equipping children with the tools they need to present aural history in a creative and fun way.

  • Ages: 10-16
  • Program Dates: June 9th - June 13th, 2025 
  • Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fee: $83 ACC resident; $124.50 Non-resident
  • Location: Quinn Hall (Memorial Park)
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Youth Drama Camp

Youth Drama Camp is a one-week introduction to theatre for children. The camp explores the basic principles of theatrical performance, characterization, and improvisation. Campers will learn how to navigate the stage, find their way around a script, and learn tools to help them continue growing as young actors. 

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Program Dates: June 23rd - June 27th, 2025
  • Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fee: $83 ACC resident; $124.50 Non-resident
  • Location: Quinn Hall (Memorial Park)

Theatre Performance Camp

A two-week performance intensive for youth going through the theatrical process from audition to performance. Campers will be cast in a production, learn their parts, and prepare for an end-of-camp performance for a live audience.

  • Ages: 8-12
  • Program Dates: July 14th - July 25th, 2025 (Weekdays Only) 
  • Performance Date: July 25th, 2024 at 7:00pm
  • Camp Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 
  • Fee: $184 ACC resident; $276 Non-resident
  • Location: Morton Theater

NOTE: There is an end-of-camp performance for this program on the evening of July 25th which is required for all campers in this program.

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