EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Our Education Programs

EDUCATION PROGRAMS LOCATION

Junior Theatre’s on-site Education Programs meet in the Casa del Prado Classroom Building in Balboa Park. Our theatre is located at the corner of Village Place and Old Globe Way, across from the Natural History Museum. Facing the theatre, cross through the courtyard on the left to find our classroom area.

The Education Office is in Room 208 of the Casa del Prado Classroom Building; call us at 619-239-1311 if you have any trouble finding us.

EDUCATION PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Exact dates will vary, but Junior Theatre’s education sessions typically breakdown as such:

● Winter Session: January – March
● Spring Session: April – June
● Summer Session: June – August
● Fall Session: September – November

Registration goes live on our registration page at least 2 months prior to each session start date. Class will not meet on federal holidays that fall within a given session.

Register Here for Classes and Camps

ACADEMIC YEAR CLASSES

Programs offered during the academic year generally divide into 10-week sessions. Classes are grouped according to grade level and discipline. Subject matter for classes and weekend workshops includes acting, voice, movement, dance, technical theatre, improv, Shakespeare, stage combat, audition preparation, directing, playwriting and more.

Junior Theatre’s academic year classes meet once per week after school and on weekends for 1-2 hours, depending on grade level and subject matter. Classes are offered every day except Fridays.

VACATION CAMPS

Vacation camps are one-week sessions of day camp held during fall, winter and spring vacations. Timing varies based on holidays and academic breaks. Vacation Camps are open to current K-6th grade students and are structured the same as our summer camps.

All campers should attend camp in closed-toe shoes and clothing they feel comfortable moving in. Campers should bring a water bottle, a sack lunch and two snacks. The camp day begins at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:15 AM. We also provide an optional Aftercare program from 3-5 PM for just $20 per day.

A more detailed informational letter will be sent to camp registrants the week prior to camp.

SUMMER CAMPS

General Information for all Summer Camps

Junior Theatre offers a robust schedule of one-week (M-F) day camps for students in grades K–12 each June-August. For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT clamps until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of camp.

All campers should attend camp in closed-toe shoes and clothing they feel comfortable moving in. Campers should bring a water bottle, a sack lunch and two snacks. The camp day begins at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM. Campers may be dropped off as early as 8:15 AM at no additional cost. We also provide an optional Aftercare program from 3-5 PM for just $20 per day.

A more detailed informational letter will be sent to camp registrants the week prior to camp.

When registering for camps, please note that all programs are grouped by the grade level students will enter in the fall.

JT may accommodate requests for students to be placed on the same team if they’re of similar age/grade levels and registered for the same program. Please understand that this is not always possible. Students cannot be placed above their grade level.

Creative Play (PreK-K)

Creative Play camp will introduce our youngest students (ages 4-6) to the tools of the actor by exploring movement, the connection to voice and breath, and building creativity through games and activities. Students will rotate between 3 unique classes which will introduce them to singing, acting, and dancing! Camp will conclude on Friday with an open sharing for family and friends!

For students ages 4-6. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate in camps and classes. For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT clamps until our invited Open Sharing on the final day camp. Program hours are 9am-12pm.

Performance Camps (Grades K-8)

K-8th grade students are welcome to join us for fun-filled days rotating through classes in drama, music, dance and a specialty subject. Specialty subjects vary weekly and may include topics such as: improv, stage combat, movement, accents and so on. Whether your child is used to the spotlight or new to the stage, our performance camps have something for everyone!

Students will be grouped according to age/grade level.

Musical Theatre Intensives (Grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-12)

These camps are geared towards students who want a faster paced “rehearsal & performance” experience. Classes will primarily focus on singing and dancing. Auditions may be held on the first day of camp at the discretion of the Teaching Artists. Groups will present shortened versions of the specific titles referenced in the class description.

Acting Academies (Grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-12)

These camps are geared towards students who want a faster paced “rehearsal & performance” experience. Classes will primarily emphasize acting, though other theatrical elements (playwriting, movement, auditioning) may be included. Groups will present an abbreviated adaptation of the specific titles referenced in the class description.

HOMESCHOOL CLASSES

Junior Theatre is a vendor for the following homeschool groups:

● Element Education / Dimensions Collaborative
● Springs Charter Schools
● Pacific Coast Academy
● BEST Academy
● LFCS Freedom Academy

We offer weekday morning classes for homeschooled students throughout the academic year. An enrichment certificate must be obtained prior to enrollment. For questions regarding enrichment certificates, please contact Tessa Molenaar at [email protected].

STUDENT MATINEE WORKSHOPS

Student Matinee workshops are designed to enhance a student’s educational experience before or following a Junior Theatre Student Matinee. Led by a professional teaching artist, students participate in standards-based theatre activities and games that explore the characters and themes in the play.

For information on student matinees, and to book a performance, please contact Director of Communications & Patron Services, Anthony Zelig at [email protected] or 619-239-8355.

For more information about workshops, please contact Education Director, Elissa Russell, at [email protected].