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MILWAUKEE REP arts camp
us for two exciting camp experiences for young creatives!
MKE Rep Arts Camp is for all youth artists, not just performers. Open to ages 7 to 15, this summer camp is a place to explore all aspects of your creativity with the support of professional artists.
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MKE MKE EXPLORERS EXPLORERS
Design your perfect artistic adventure! Explore every corner of the arts, from Shakespeare to sewing, musical theater to makeup, and everything in between! With a schedule of five unique classes, you choose your path: specialize in one area or sample them all – the choice is yours!
Building upon the success of 2025’s camp, this year we are going to the beautiful new St. Augustine Preparatory Academy: North Campus, where campers will learn from professional artists in a state-of-the-art facility. Explorers will share their work with family and friends in a culminating Arts Spectacular featuring a design gallery and performances.
SESSION 1: JUNE 29-JULY 10, 2026
DETAILS:
2 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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Cost: $600
SESSION 2: JULY 13-24, 2026
Cost: $650
9:00-9:20 Morning Announcements &Warm Ups
9:25-10:20 Class Period 1
10:25-11:25 Class Period 2 & Snack
11:30-12:25 Class Period 3
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Explorer’s Choice or Showcase
1:50-2:45 Class Period 4
2:50-3:45 Class Period 5
3:50-4:00
End of Day Announcements
Each session of camp features classes that run Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm. Campers will rotate between classes with a 5 minute passing period between each one.
CLASS PERIODS:
Each camper will receive an individualized schedule of their different class periods in the late spring. Class assignments will be based on the interest form and matched as available.
Explorer’s CHOICE:
Explorer’s choice is a structured recess period that will occur after lunch on select days. The opportunities for Explorer’s Choice will vary each time, giving campers a chance to try something new! Example opportunities include drawing/crafting, silent reading, karaoke, trivia, and more!
SHOWCASE:
A few times a week, campers will get the opportunity to show off their talents either solo or with small groups in a brief, informal talent show for their fellow campers!
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Class Offerings Performance Classes
ACTING FOR THE SCREEN
Lights, camera, action! Live out your big screen dream and tackle the ins and outs of on-camera acting. Learn to hit your mark, adjust your style, interpret a screenplay, and create a character that will really pop on screen.
ACTING FOR THE STAGE
Experience an actor’s exciting journey from words on the page to the final bow onstage! Learn the fundamentals of healthy physical habits, stage movement, text analysis, and using objectives, obstacles, and tactics to create a unique, complex character.
DANCE
5, 6, 7, 8! Improve your dance technique by learning important skills like turns, kicks, and leaps Then, put those moves to the test by performing a dance combination at our final Arts Spectacular Showcase!
Dungeons and Dragons
For the realm! Use your storytelling skills to create your own character, craft a collaborative narrative, and slay dragons in the world’s most popular table top role-playing game.
IMPROV
Leave your script at the door and let your imagination run wild! Flex your creative muscles by developing your own characters, settings, and situations on the fly. Build your confidence and learn to work with other performers by following the key principle of “Yes, And.”
Make Your Own Play
Looking to tell your own story? Work with your ensemble to play improv games, build characters, explore themes, and create an exciting plot that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Once you have devised your story, perform it for your classmates!
Musical Theater
Are you a triple threat? Put those skills to use by tackling some of Broadway’s most famous musical numbers. Learn challenging choreography, perform exciting scenes, and belt your favorite show tunes!
Shakespeare
Explore the world and works of one of the greatest playwrights of all time! Learn how to read Shakespeare’s language, bring his iconic characters to life, and perform scenes from the Bard’s timeless tales. No previous experience with Shakespeare required!
Production Classes
DIY COSTUME CONSTRUCTION
No sewing machine? No problem! Learn theater skills like special effects make up, cardboard construction, and basic sewing that will help you make the creepiest, coolest, or craziest costume with materials and supplies from your own home!
Jewelry making
Looking for ways to add extra sparkle into your life? Join us to learn multiple kinds of jewelry making from beading a necklace to molding earrings out of clay. Every student will walk away with one-of-a-kind, wearable art!
Makeup Design
Calling all aspiring makeup artists! It’s time to brush up on your skills with brushes, blushes and more. Explore techniques to create terrifying zombies, fantastical animals, and stunning practical special effects makeup for film and stage
Painting
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A blank canvas is filled with possibilities! Let your brush tell your very own story as you paint unique characters, stunning landscapes, and wild designs. Then explore the task of a scenic painter as they use color and texture to bring the world of the play to life.
Props Design
Every theatrical production has dozens of props from furniture to fake blood! Use artistic skills such as painting, carpentry, sewing, and more to craft unique props and special effects.
Sewing 101
From making simple repairs to creating your own garments, this class will give you the skills you need to stitch, sew, and mend! Learn the basics of sewing both by hand and machine and put them to use. For Ages 12+
QUESTIONS? Email SummerCamp@MilwaukeeRep.com.
Camper’s individual daily schedules will be sent out in late spring.
MKE MKE Generators Generators CAMP:
NEW SUMMER 2026!
Join us for a BRAND-NEW summer camp experience! Become a“Generator” and master world-building from the ground up! Learn the essential skills for creating an immersive experience: set design, costume construction, character development, special effects, and more.
On the final day friends and families will explore the world you created as you lead them through your immersive experience!
DETAILS:
3 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Hosted on-site at Milwaukee Repertory Theater in the new Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center!
Sessions:
Galactic Frontier: June
22-26, 2026
Travel to distant nebulas and alien worlds, all without leaving Milwaukee Rep! Spend this out-of-this-world week dreaming up your own galaxies to explore and bring them to life with design elements of your own making.
For fans of Super Mario Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Star Trek, Wall-E, Lightyear, and other intergalactic adventures!
Cost: $350 per camper
Fantasy Quest: August 10-21, 2026
This two-week camp takes the world of fantasy from page to stage! Create your own enchanted realm full of magical creatures, spectacular settings, and daring heroes. Then, put your storytelling skills to the test as you create the ultimate adventure, acted out by you!
For fans of Lord of the Rings, Dungeons and Dragons, Narnia, How to Train Your Dragon, Maleficent, Shrek, and other fantastical fairy tales.
Cost: $650 per camper
Hall of Horrors: August
24-28, 2026
It’s never too early to start preparing for the spooky season! Create a chilling haunted house full of ghouls and goblins while learning the tricks (and treats!) of production design.
For fans of Wednesday, Over the Garden Wall, Scooby Doo, Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and other delightful frights!
Cost: $350 per camper
9:00-9:20 Morning Announcements &Warm Ups
9:25-10:20 Activity Rotation 1
10:25-11:25 Activity Rotation 2
11:30-12:25 Activity Rotation 3
12:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Generator’s Choice
1:50-2:45 Collaboration Time
2:50-3:00 End of Day Announcements
3:15-4:00 Staggered Dismissal
Each session of camp features activities that run Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm.
Activity Rotations:
Generators will rotate through three different activities each morning, working on different skills needed to create their immersive experience.This will range from character building to lighting design to backdrop painting and more!
Generator’s CHOICE:
Generator’s choice is a structured recess period that will occur after lunch.The opportunities for Generator’s Choice will vary each day, giving campers a chance to try something new! Example opportunities include drawing/crafting, silent reading, karaoke, and trivia!
Collaboration Time:
At the end of each day, the Generators will collaborate on building their immersive experience.This time will be spent decorating the Martin Generator Hall, rehearsing as their characters, and applying the skills learned in their morning rotations.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions
WHAT
SHOULD MY CAMPER BRINGWITHTHEM EVERY DAY?
Campers should bring a water bottle, a bag lunch, a snack, and any personal necessities they might need to get them through the day. Please leave any valuables such as electronic devices, toys, or jewelry at home.
MKE Rep Arts Camp will provide all the necessary materials and supplies for classwork. Campers should wear comfortable clothing they can move in. Please refer to your camper’s schedule to determine whether any special clothing items are necessary (ex: dance shoes). Close-toed shoes are required.
IS LUNCH PROVIDED?
No. Please send a nutritious lunch with your camper each day that will keep them energized for classroom activities. MKE Rep Arts Camp is a nut-free campus.
ARETHERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?
Limited partial scholarships are available by application and are based on need. Interested applications must: Complete the scholarship application form
Attach Proof of Need document
Return all materials to MKE Rep Arts camp no later than March 2, 2026. Applicants will be notified by March 29, 2026.
DOYOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes! Please contact MKE Rep Arts Camp staff at SummerCamp@Milwaukeerep.com to create a customized payment plan based on your needs.
WHAT ISYOUR REFUND POLICY?
Full-price camp cancellations made by May 30th, 2026 will receive a full refund (minus a $25 administrative fee) or an account credit toward another MKE Rep Arts Camp session. Camps will not be refunded past May 30th, 2026.
MY CAMPER NEEDS TO TAKE SPECIFIC MEDICATION
THROUGHOUT THE DAY. WILL THEY HAVE STAFF SUPPORT?
Yes! Please indicate your camper’s needs on your registration form and camp staff will work with you to create a daily medication plan. All medications will be administered at the camp office.
WHAT CREDENTIALS DO YOUR STAFF HAVE?
Our Teaching Artists are all professional educators, artists, performers, or production designers with extensive experience in the topic areas they teach. Your camper will be learning skills from instructors who practice them every day! All MKE Rep Arts Camp Teaching Artists are required to pass a standard background check.
WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS A BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGE AT CAMP?
If behavioral challenges occur, campers will receive verbal warnings and, if challenges persist, may be removed to the Camp Office. In this instance, camp staff will connect with camper parents/guardians to discuss the nature of the infraction. MKE Rep Arts Camp reserves the right to send campers home for the day should significant disruptions occur.
ARE PARENTS/GUARDIANS ALLOWED TO VISIT CAMP?
We hope you will join us for the final Arts Spectacular at the end of each Explorers session or the World Tour to round out Generators! If you cannot attend the showcase, please reach out to camp staff and we will schedule an alternate opportunity. We ask that you limit camp visits to pick up and drop off for the rest of the session so that campers can focus on their classes.
CAN I CONTACT MY CAMPER DURING THE DAY?
MKE Rep Arts Camp will enforce a no cellphone policy during camp hours. Phones should be put away in personal bags, left at home, or dropped off at the camp office. Should you need to get in touch with your camper, please contact the Camp Office.
I CAN’T PICK UP MY CAMPER AT DISMISSAL TIME. DO YOU OFFER AFTERCARE?
Aftercare is offered until 6:00pm Monday-Friday for an additional $15/day. During this time, campers will be under the supervision of MKE Rep Arts Camp staff. If you did not purchase extended care at the time of registration, you can still pre-register for the full 2 weeks or purchase a la carte as needed.
CAN MY STUDENT SIGN UP FOR CLASSES WITH A FRIEND?
Yes! Please indicate the names of the campers you would like scheduled together when you submit your registration form and ensure that their class choices align. We will make every effort to create matching schedules for them.
DO CAMPERS GO OUTSIDE?
Possibly! St. Augustine Preparatory Academy has several lovely outdoor spaces and teaching artists may choose to shift classes outside if the weather allows. Generators can take advantage of the Milwaukee RiverWalk, now directly accessible from the Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center. Camp staff will maintain safety protocols while crossing the parking lot and will conduct a thorough head count before returning indoors.
WILL THERE BE A FINAL PRESENTATION AT THE END OF CAMP?
Yes! Explorers can invite friends and family to attend the Arts Spectacular showcase on the final Friday of their class session. Here campers will showcase the skills they have learned in their classes, from bold performances on the stage to engaging design displays in the lobby. Generators will transform the Herzfeld Foundation Education and Engagement Center into an immersive world, perfect for an interactive World Tour on the final Friday of camp.
WHAT
IF MY EXPLORERS CAMPER DOESN’T LIKE THE SCHEDULE THEY WERE ASSIGNED?
Explorers will have the option to change their schedule within the first two days of camp. We will attempt to accommodate all requests as class capacity allows.
