Theatre Education for All

Dive into the world of Shakespearean drama and creative expression with the Steel City Shakespeare Center Youth Academy, where young minds are inspired, and talents are nurtured through low-cost, inclusive, and enriching programs.

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SCSC Youth Academy
Summer Camp 2026

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Shakespeare Camp is back for the sixth year!

When: July 20 - 24, 2026

Where: Northmont United Presbyterian Church (8169 Perry Hwy, Pgh 15237)

Ages: 1st-12th Grade (as of fall 2026)

Junior Camp: Grades 1-5*, 9 am-12 pm.

Students will learn theater games and specialized skills (possible topics include movement, voice, improv, stage combat, and much more) and will write and perform their own scenes based on Much Ado About Nothing to present at the Friday showcase.

Senior Camp: Grades 5*-12, 9 am-4 pm

In this all-day camp, students will learn alongside all campers every morning, taking part in theater games and skill sessions. Senior students will also have the opportunity to assist instructors during scene rehearsals with Junior students. In the afternoons, students will take part in seminars led by instructors focusing on direction, design, stage management, dramaturgy, verse and text, improv, and others, and will present a condensed version of Much Ado About Nothing at the Friday showcase.

*rising 5th graders will have the option to participate in half-day or full-day camp. We will reach out to 5th grade parents after enrollment to confirm your preference.

All campers will receive a free t-shirt for participating in the camp.

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Flyer for the Summer 2026 Scholarship Fund event, held from July 20-24, organized by SCSC Youth Academy, featuring children in costumes and casual wear, with a palm tree design in the background, and a call to help raise $2,500 to make lifelong memories.

In order to keep our promise of providing no barrier to entry for our programs, we need your help. We are looking to grow our Scholarship Fund to $2,500 to ensure that we can create lifelong memories for all who wish to attend.

We know times are hard, and we appreciate any amount you can offer.

You can donate via Venmo, PayPal, or subscribe to our Patreon. For those who subscribe to our Patreon, we will apply four months' of your monthly subscription amount toward the Scholarship Fund.

You can also mail a check to PO Box 9733 Pittsburgh, PA 15229.

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What Sets Us Apart?

Like other youth theater programs in Pittsburgh, our Youth Academy provides a space for kids of all ages to come together, be creative, explore the art of storytelling through the works of Shakespeare, and find their voice and a sense of belonging among their peers.

Unlike other youth theater programs in Pittsburgh, the SCSC Youth Academy offers programs focused specifically in classical theatre at an affordable cost, relying on financial support through the support of individuals in our community to keep our operations running. Scholarships are available to ensure there is no barrier to entry to any of our programs.

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Empowering the Next Generation of Artists

The Steel City Shakespeare Youth Academy was founded in the fall of 2021 as an outgrowth of the success of our youth programs in partnership with the West View Hub.

Our programs are affordable to all who wish to participate, with scholarship funds available.