Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day
Full-day summer camps for rising 1st-6th graders with a focus on performing arts.
▌ Editor's read The Young Actors Theatre (YAT) website loads successfully and details their summer camp programs for rising 1st-6th graders, including extended day options. YAT is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 by Tina Williams, indicating 48 years of operation. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff. Google reviews for Young Actors Theatre show a strong 4.9-star rating based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive environment, quality instruction, and the confidence their children gain. The program is a day camp, offering various themed weeks focused on acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a performance.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given theater/music program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1978 (48 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:30am–5:30pm
- Address: 609 Glenview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Phone: (850) 386-6602
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing: $380/week extended day (8:30am–5:30pm).
Runs 8:30am–5:30pm, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from May 25 to Jul 10.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 May 25 – 29, 2026 · 1 week · $380
- Session 2 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $380
- Session 3 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $380
- Session 4 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $380
- Session 5 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $380
- Session 6 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $380
- Session 7 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $380
↗ What parents like
- Full-day program
- Themed weekly sessions
- Showcase for parents
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day
- What ages does Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day accept?
- Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day cost?
- Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day publishes $380/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day's hours?
- Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day runs 8:30am–5:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day?
- Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 48 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day provide lunch?
- Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day compare to other theater/music camps in Tallahassee?
- Young Actors Theatre — Rising 1st–6th Grade Extended Day is one of 6 theater/music camps in Tallahassee that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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