Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 8–18 · $450/week
▌ Theater/Music · Ages 8–18

Guthrie Theater Summer Camp

Downtown East · $450/week

Guthrie Theater Summer Camps offer immersive theater experiences for students in grades K-12, focusing on acting, playwriting, and technical theater skills.

▌ Editor's read The Guthrie Theater Summer Camps provide day camp experiences for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on various aspects of theater including acting, playwriting, and technical theater. The Guthrie Theater, a non-profit organization, operates these camps. While the specific camp program does not have a separate Google review profile, the Guthrie Theater itself has a strong reputation with a 4.7-star rating from over 5,000 Google reviews, often praised for its professional productions and educational offerings. The camp website lists specific teaching artists for each program, indicating experienced instructors. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing for the camp programs on the website. Social media handles for the Guthrie Theater are @guthrietheater on Instagram and 'guthrietheater' on Facebook, where they frequently post about their productions and educational initiatives.
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Guthrie Theater Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Scholarships available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Guthrie Theater Summer Camp

What ages does Guthrie Theater Summer Camp accept?
Guthrie Theater Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–18. 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 Guthrie Theater Summer Camp cost?
Guthrie Theater Summer Camp publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Guthrie Theater Summer Camp's hours?
Guthrie Theater Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Guthrie Theater Summer Camp?
Guthrie Theater Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Guthrie Theater Summer Camp provide lunch?
Guthrie Theater Summer Camp 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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