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Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive

Walnut Hill School for the Arts · $2,333/week

Walnut Hill School for the Arts offers a summer theater intensive for high school students, focusing on acting, musical theater, and playwriting in a conserv...

▌ Editor's read The Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive is an overnight program for high school students, offering specialized tracks in acting, musical theater, and playwriting. The program is run by the Walnut Hill School for the Arts, an independent boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and postgraduate students, founded in 1893. The website mentions that all faculty and staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the school itself has a strong reputation in arts education. Google reviews for Walnut Hill School for the Arts average 4.6 stars from 100 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and supportive environment. The program includes master classes with guest artists and culminates in a final performance or reading. The camp's affiliation with a well-established arts school suggests a high level of instruction and resources.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Address: 12 Highland St, Natick, MA 01760, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, 3-week program total $7,000 (tuition $5,000 + room & board $2,000); $50 application fee

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive

What ages does Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive accept?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive cost?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive publishes $2,333/week for the standard session. USD, 3-week program total $7,000 (tuition $5,000 + room & board $2,000); $50 application fee Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive provide lunch?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Summer Theater Intensive 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.

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