YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS 2026
Voices of Tomorrow: Visionaries in the Making
Summer Theater Camp
Voices of Tomorrow: Visionaries in the Making is a summer camp centered on empowering young people to discover, develop, and amplify their voices through art. Rooted in cultural expression and creative exploration, this camp invites youth to see themselves not only as artists, but as storytellers, leaders, and visionaries shaping the world around them.
Through theater, visual arts, movement, and collaborative creation, participants are encouraged to draw from their lived experiences, cultural identities, and imaginations. Youth learn that their voices matter—that art is a powerful tool for self-expression, connection, and change. In a supportive and inclusive environment, campers are guided to take creative risks, honor one another’s stories, and express themselves freely and authentically.
Voices of Tomorrow celebrates the next generation of artists by nurturing confidence, creativity, and community. As visionaries in the making, youth are invited to imagine bold futures, speak in their own colors, and bring their ideas to life. Together, they build not only artistic skills, but a deeper sense of belonging, purpose, and belief in the power of their voices—today and for years to come.
3 weeks, June 15 - July 3, 2026
9:00am - 3:00pm ( Aftercare Options Available)
Ages: 8-12
Summer Visual Arts Camp
Voices of Tomorrow: Visionaries in the Making is a summer camp centered on empowering young people to discover, develop, and amplify their voices through art. Rooted in cultural expression and creative exploration, this camp invites youth to see themselves not only as artists, but as storytellers, leaders, and visionaries shaping the world around them.
Through theater, visual arts, movement, and collaborative creation, participants are encouraged to draw from their lived experiences, cultural identities, and imaginations. Youth learn that their voices matter—that art is a powerful tool for self-expression, connection, and change. In a supportive and inclusive environment, campers are guided to take creative risks, honor one another’s stories, and express themselves freely and authentically.
Voices of Tomorrow celebrates the next generation of artists by nurturing confidence, creativity, and community. As visionaries in the making, youth are invited to imagine bold futures, speak in their own colors, and bring their ideas to life. Together, they build not only artistic skills, but a deeper sense of belonging, purpose, and belief in the power of their voices—today and for years to come.
3 weeks, July 13 - July 31, 2026
9:00am - 3:00pm (Aftercare Options Available)
Ages: 12 - 15
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About Laura: Laura is a director, playwright, performer, educator, and Speaking Out Collective teaching artist. After directing youth theatre in a New York City public school for almost a decade, she returned to the Twin Cities. She is passionate about the power of storytelling to make change and build connections between communities. She has facilitated multidisciplinary art programs as a teaching artist, performer, and administrator for various organizations Art to Change the World, Children’s Theatre Company, Hamline University's Social Justice Theatre Troupe, Million Artist Movement, and the Language Attitude Institute. In addition to teaching theatre at Whittier International Elementary, some of her most recent projects include Co-Directing Lakeshore Players’ 20th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival and the world premiere of the play Diamond Dreams: The Legacy of Toni Stone at Youth Performance Company. Laura is thrilled to return for her second summer of teaching youth with the Center for Performing Arts. Laura holds a B.A. in English from Hamline University and a Masters in teaching from PACE University.
About Daren: Daren explores complexity in form, creative decision-making and celebrates the creative process. Through multiple art forms, including painting, murals, sculpture, photography, and digital art. His work echoes the myriad interactions that make up our reality and seeks to balance the relationship between artist, subject, and art object. In addition to his solo art projects, Daren promotes community development through the creation of large murals. By building relationships with members of the community he can share their unique expressions, interests, stories, and identity within public spaces.
