The Fort Wayne Youtheatre's mission is to educate, engage, and entertain regional youth and families through theatre arts.
Call for Support: (260) 422-6900
Our Location: 2426 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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Step into the spotlight this summer! Enroll in one of Youtheatre’s many camp offerings for an unforgettable summer of acting, creativity, and confidence-building. Camps in acting and musical theatre are available for students grades K-12!
Registration for June 2026 camps is now available! July 2026 camp registration will be available by February 2026.
Warm up your winter with a touch of theatre magic! Youtheatre invites students to explore acting, music, and imagination in a cozy, creative setting. The perfect way to brighten up chilly days and keep those creative sparks glowing!
Thank you for attending Winter Camp 2025.
Throughout the year, Youtheatre hosts workshops that offer the opportunity for actors of all experience levels to dive deep into a specific skill.
We are also proud to partner with Indiana Musical Theatre Foundation to present Young @ Heart, an intergenerational theater workshop series for anyone age 12 and up.
Online registration has concluded.
Drop-in space may be available at the door.
Exact cash or card payment accepted.
Fee: $20
Ages: 11+
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $20
Join guest artists Marissa Drew and Lily Canter as we step into Neverland for a high-energy stage combat fencing workshop inspired by the swashbuckling world of our upcoming Peter Pan and Wendy! Whether you dream of dueling like Captain Hook or darting about like the ever-fearless Peter, this workshop blends theatrical storytelling with safe, choreographed swordplay perfect for young performers.
No experience needed—just a sense of adventure and a willingness to shout “En garde!” Join us for an unforgettable journey where imagination takes flight, pirates clash with heroes, and every student gets the chance to shine in their own epic Neverland duel.
Note for Attire: Wear comfortable, unrestrictive clothing and non-slippery shoes that you can jump and roll around in. Black preferred. Avoid super loose items (like a cardigan) or knit fabrics that the foil could snag on. If you have them, bring lightweight sports gloves.
Grades: 2-5
Dates: June 1-5 & June 8th-12th
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Embassy Theatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
Youtheatre is excited to announce the return of this exciting camp experience in collaboration with the Embassy Theatre! Participants in LET’S PUT ON A SHOW! Kids Camp will do exactly that- PUT ON A SHOW! While auditions will be held for specific roles, everyone’s in the cast as experienced Youtheatre directors lead them through auditioning, rehearsing and performing Shrek The Musical KIDS! on the Embassy stage. Young performers will step into the wonderfully weird world of everyone’s favorite ogre, Princess Fiona, Donkey, and a whole storybook full of fairy-tale misfits as they learn to bring this beloved musical to life!
Grades: 6-8
Dates: June 15th-19th & June 22nd-26th
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Embassy Theatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
We’re all in this together! Youtheatre and the Embassy excitedly announce the second step in our LET’S PUT ON A SHOW! Camps with this JUNIOR edition for middle schoolers. Experienced Youtheatre directors and campers will turn the Embassy stage into the halls of East High as they learn to sing, dance, and act their way through one of Disney’s most iconic musicals, Disney’s High School Musical JR. We’ll build performance skills, build character development and master show-stopping numbers like “Get’cha Head in the Game.” Whether they’re aspiring Troy Boltons, budding Sharpays, or enthusiastic Wildcats, every camper will find a place to shine!
Grades: K-1
Dates: June 15th-19th
Morning Session: 9:00-11:30 am
Afternoon Session: 12:30-3:00 pm
Location: Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
Step right up! This joyful camp introduces our youngest campers to the magic of theatre through a whimsical circus filled with clowns, jugglers, acrobats, animals and more. Campers will build confidence, stretch their imaginations, and learn the basics of acting in a supportive, laughter-filled environment with creative drama games, movement, music, and storytelling. A perfect intro to the world of theatrical imagination & play. Welcome to BEGINNING STAGES, where little actors take their first big steps! Morning and Afternoon sessions may be purchased together for a full-day camp experience.
Registration Coming Soon!
Grades: 2-5
Dates: July 6th – 10th
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
Set sail for a week of creativity, laughter, and unpredictable fun. In this high-energy acting camp for elementary students, kids become explorers on a magical island where every challenge is solved with imagination. Through improv games, character creation, and teamwork-based storytelling, campers learn to think on their feet and shine with confidence. On Improv Island, anything can happen…and usually does! Can be paired with our FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD Camp for two full weeks of fun and creativity!
Registration Coming Soon!
Grades: 2-5
Dates: July 13th – 17th
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
Lions, Scarecrows, and Tin Men—oh my! In this wizardly musical theatre adventure for grades 2–5, we’ll pick things up where that little girl with the braids touched down in Oz and started down the yellow brick road. Campers will step into a land where courage grows, friendships sparkle, and even the “wicked” characters might have a surprise or two. With singing, dancing, storytelling, and creative character work, campers will build confidence while helping bring a brand-new Oz adventure to life. Can be paired with our IMPROV ISLAND Camp for two full weeks of fun and creativity!
Registration Coming Soon!
Grades: 6-12
Dates: July 20th-24th
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
Become popular, discover what is this feeling, and much more for good at our “WICKEDLY” -themed Musical Theatre Camp for middle school and high schoolers! Performers will spend a magical week singing, dancing, and acting through iconic songs inspired by the Broadway and film phenomenon. From friendship and courage to finding your true voice, this camp celebrates everything that makes each performer wonderfully unique. No one is ever “too green” to begin. Can be paired with our CAMP SHAKESPEARE for two full weeks of fun and creativity!
Registration Coming Soon!
Grades: 6-12
Dates: July 27th – 31st
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Fort Wayne Youtheatre
Early Registration Discount Automatically Applied between 1/15/26-2/15/26!
**Please register your camper using their Fall 2026-2027 grade level.**
Our Shakespeare-centric Theatre Camp for middle and high school performers brings the Bard’s timeless, comic, romantic, and sometimes bloody stories to life through energetic monologues and scene work, voice and movement training, and imaginative character exploration. Whether they’re Shakespeare-heads or have never even read a sonnet, campers will unlock the power of classical text, discover the rhythms and wit of Shakespeare’s language, and perform pieces that prove these plays are anything but old-fashioned. All the world’s a stage…and this summer, it’s yours. Can be paired with our WICKED & WONDERFUL Camp for two full weeks of fun and creativity!
This unpaid opportunity is perfect for students looking to gain experience that will enhance resumes, develop real-world skills, strengthen leadership abilities, and deepen their appreciation for the arts and teamwork.
Applications for Summer 2026 will be posted in January 2026.
