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Presented by the School of Performing Arts

Idaho State University is excited to host the annual Summer Theatre Conservatory Camp. This camp will offer a unique, hands-on learning experience for junior high and high school-age kids of every performance and experience level. This camp will be held at the state-of-the-art Stephens Performing Arts Center on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello, Idaho. It is a fun-filled week packed with an array of theatre classes, taught by community professionals, ISU’s outstanding Music and Theatre students, and Alumni.

The camp will include hands-on learning, keynote presentations and classes on performance, technical theatre, costuming and more. At the end of the camp, students will have the opportunity to perform for a chance to win scholarships. (For a complete list of workshops, click here)

Registration costs $350 and includes lunch each day, class material and supplies and one headshot. For more information on housing opportunities, please contact Jenna Davies at philjenn@isu.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions
What can we expect?
The camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm daily with a Friday evening performance. You can drop your kids off for the day and pick them up at the end- we will take care of the rest! Throughout the week the students will take numerous classes, attend keynote presentations, and interact with other theatre students from the area. The kids will leave at the end of the week with hands-on experience, growth in theatrical skills, and an opportunity to learn from some of Eastern Idaho’s finest professionals. We pride ourselves on being a “Kids First” environment where the growth and learning of the students is our top priority.
What classes are available?
  • Acting
  • Directing
  • Scenic Design
  • Lighting Design
  • Costume Design
  • Improv
  • Dance Performance
  • Music Performance
  • Stage Combat
  • Auditions/Resumes
*Additionally, we will have two keynote presentations during the week:
”Business for the Actor; How to Self- Manage” & “How to Turn a Passion Into a Job”
How do I enroll my student?
To purchase tuition and register simply follow this link: Registration Form.
If you need different arrangements, please email Jenna Davies (Director) at Philjenn@isu.edu. We are happy to accommodate to your needs.
What does the tuition cover?
$350.00 tuition covers all classes, materials needed for the class (sheet music, combat material, etc.), a camp T-shirt, one complimentary headshot (more available for an additional cost), and lunches.
What if we live out of town?
We have an overnight program that is available to both local and out of town students. The price is $500.00 and this includes the camp tuition, housing, 24/7 chaperone, and all meals. - The students will stay on campus in designated dorms.
*If there are less than 10 students, ISU-CTC will place the students with local host families.
Who are the teachers?
For a full list of our instructors and their professional qualifications, please visit the staff page.
What else should you know?
All participants must abide by the policies listed at the end of the official CTC Packet. Also, all participants under 18 years-old must provide a completed Parental Waiver.