The UNH Department of Theatre & Dance offers seven different day camps for students in Grades 1-12 that cover a wide variety of skills and genres: Drama, musical theatre, puppetry, aerial arts, dance, theatre company, and technical theatre Camps culminate in a performance for family and friends.
Summer STARS Summer Camp Offerings
Dates: Mon - Fri July 7-11
Time: 9 am – 1:30 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 1-3 in Fall 2025
Cost: $250
Registration closes June 15
Enrollment: 18 students
Everyone loves a good story! They are even better when the stories come to life right before our eyes! Camp participants get to peek into the magic that happens when their favorite stories are turned into live performance. Campers will get to touch, play, and create their own puppets. Students should bring a packed lunch/snack bag for each day.
*Please note: this summer the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC) theaters are likely going to both be closed for renovations which run from May-December, so the final presentation will be in the Art Gallery in PCAC.
Dates: Mon - Fri July 7-11
Time: 9 am – 3 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2025
Cost: $400
Registration closes June 15
Enrollment: 20 students
Through drama, music, movement and art, students showcase their natural acting impulses. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to enroll. A showcase of the wonderful work prepared by students will be presented at 2pm on Friday, 7/11. This year, students should bring a packed lunch/snack bag for each day. If you have questions about this change, please contact Kayla.Gallerani@unh.edu.
*Please note: this summer the Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC) theaters are likely going to both be closed for renovations which run from May-December, so the final presentation will be in The Bratton Recital Hall in PCAC.
Dates: Mon - Fri July 14-18
Time: 9 am – 3:30 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 5-12 in Fall 2025
Cost: $415 (includes lunch)
Registration closes July 1
Enrollment: 40 students
Dancing with the UNH STARS!
Dancers in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in our popular Dance Intensive Summer Series. This unique program, offering an array of dance disciplines and styles, will be taught by skilled & passionate dance professionals, including faculty, alumni and students from the acclaimed UNH Dance program. Students will study many different dance forms and receive hours of inspiring classes, improving their technique in all genres: ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and aerial dance. Junior Prerequisite (Age 10-12): Formal dance training of at least 3 consecutive years is recommended. Senior Prerequisite (Age 13 and up): Formal dance training of at least 5 consecutive years is recommended. Dancers will be grouped by age and ability based on an assessment the first day of camp. Appropriate dance/movement attire required. A Showcase Performance will wrap up the week, location TBD. Camp includes lunch in the UNH Dining Hall. For any food allergy concerns/needs, review the Food Allergies and Nutritional Concerns document.
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Online Registration Instructions: please review carefully before enrolling for the best outcome. Family Accounts are recommended for families enrolling multiple children in any UNH youth program. If enrolling through an individual student account, the account must be created in the name of the child, not the parent/guardian. More information for creating and/or enrolling in a student or a family account are at the online registration instructions link. For any issues with registration please email: youth.programs@unh.edu
We also recommend families be familiar with all other information on the Youth Programs website.
Contact Information
Michael Wood
Administrative Services Specialist
D22 Paul Creative Arts Center
University of New Hampshire
30 Academic Way
Phone: (603) 862-3038
Fax: (603) 862-0298
Email: mike.wood@unh.edu
