S.T.A.R.S. Summer Camps

Dates: Mon - Fri July 13-17
Time: 9 am – 1:30 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 1-3 in Fall 2026
Cost: $250 
Registration closes June 15
Enrollment: 16 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. A showcase of the wonderful work prepared by students will be presented at 1:30m on Friday, 7/17. Students should bring a packed lunch/snack bag for each day.

Dates: Mon - Fri July 6-10 (NOTE: this camp runs one week prior to the Twinkle STARS and Theatre Academy camps)
Time: 9 am – 3 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2026
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, 7/10. 

Students should bring a packed lunch/snack bag for each day. 

Dates: Mon - Fri July 20-24
Time: 9 am – 3:30 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 5-12 in Fall 2026
Cost: $415 (includes lunch)
Registration closes July 1
Enrollment: 45 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. A Showcase Performance will wrap up the week.

Junior Prerequisite (Ages 10–12): Formal dance training of at least 3 consecutive years is recommended.
Senior Prerequisite (Ages 13 and up): Formal dance training of at least 5 consecutive years is recommended.

Dancers will be grouped primarily by age and ability, based on an assessment on the first day of camp. While groups are primarily organized by age, students who are close to the age guideline may be placed in a different group to help maintain balanced class sizes. Please note that while we understand dancers may have friends attending the camp, we cannot guarantee that they will be placed in the same group. Appropriate dance or movement attire is required. Tap shoes are not required if the student does not already have them.

Camp includes lunch in the UNH Dining Hall. For any food allergy concerns/needs, review the Food Allergies and Nutritional Concerns document.

Dates: Mon - Fri July 13-17
Time: 9 am – 3 pm (check in begins at 8:30 am)
For students entering grades 6-9 in Fall 2026
Registration closes June 15
Enrollment: 20 students

The Theatre Academy includes multiple areas of theatre. This camp teaches skills necessary to jumpstart success in theatre. Classes will focus on playwriting, acting skills, technical theatre basics, theatre etiquette & language, and more. The goal of the Theatre Academy is to build a solid foundation in theatre and prepare students for future participation in the advanced academy and/or future theatrical productions.  A showcase of wonderful work prepared by students will be presented at 2:15pm on Friday, 7/17. 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.