Prepare to Play students take the next step and bring to life full scenes from Shakespeare plays in a final performance. Perfect for ages 8-12.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/13/2026 and ends on 08/17/2026
Participants must currently be 7 years to 13 years old.
A two-week intensive workshop from August 17th-28th, ending in a public performance. The teenagers will work separately from the younger group. Location of the second week is TBD.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/13/2026 and ends on 08/17/2026
Participants must be 13 years to 18 years old when the program starts.
We'll play the classic CST theatre games, learn vocal exercises, improv, clowning, stage combat, outdoor fun, and speak the speeches. This one week of Shakespeare fun begins August 17th and is perfect for kids 8-12!
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/13/2026 and ends on 08/17/2026
Participants must be 7 years to 13 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/13/2026 and ends on 08/24/2026
Participants must be 7 years to 13 years old when the program starts.
Join us for Shakespearean Fun this Summer in Nyack!
This summer day program for children, ages 8-18,
will follow Children Shakespeare Theatre’s time-honored format.
Only 20 spots available per session- Register soon!
Come for Fun - One-Week Sessions: Aug. 17-21 & Aug. 24-28
We'll play the classic CST theatre games, learn vocal exercises, improv, clowning, outdoor fun, and speak the speeches. These one-week sessions are perfect for ages 8-12.
Prepare to Play - Two-Week Session: Aug. 17-28
Prepare to Play students will take the next step and bring to life full scenes from Shakespeare plays in a final performance. This two-week session is perfect for ages 8-12.
Teen Troupe Shakespeare Intensive - Two-Week Session: Aug. 17-28
A two-week intensive acting workshop ending in a public performance. This two-week session is perfect for ages 13-18.
Details
Ages 8 – 18 years
Location: Congregation Sons of Israel, 300 North Broadway, Nyack, NY
The location for the second week of the Teen program is TBD.
Dates: 8/17-28, 10am-4pm each day, 7pm performance on 8/28 for the Teens
Strictly limited to 20 children
Children will bring their own vegetarian bag lunch
Tuition: $675 per week.
Deposit: $300 to secure a spot. Balance due by July 31, 2026. (Due to the popularity of our programs, tuition is non-refundable unless there is a documented serious illness or positive Covid test (child or family member).
We accept: Check, all major credit cards, and e-check
Scholarship opportunities may be available for those with financial need. If you are interested in a scholarship, please click here to complete an online scholarship form before you register.
Registration
Reserve your child's spot now by clicking on the orange register button on this page.
Policies
Deposit and payment
A $300 non-refundable deposit per session is required during initial registration. The remaining balance is due in full by July 31, 2026. (Tuition is non-refundable unless there is a documented serious illness (doctor's note) or positive Covid test (child or family member.)
CST Cancellation
If CST Summer Programs 2026 need to close down in whole or in part for whatever reason, you will receive a full refund for impacted sessions.
Cancellation policy (prior to pay-in-full date)
The $300/session deposit is non-refundable. In the case of cancellation, deposits can be transferred to a new session this summer but cannot be applied toward this year's season. (Deposits are non-refundable unless there is a documented (doctor's note) serious illness or positive Covid test (child or family member.)
Cancellation policy (after pay-in-full date)
In the event of a cancellation or withdrawal of the child for any reason, no refunds will be given. Payments lost due to cancellation can be transferred to new sessions this summer if spots allow, but cannot be applied toward this year's season. (Deposits are non-refundable unless there is a documented serious illness or positive Covid test (child or family member.)
Changing Session
All requests for changes in sessions, not including cancellations, must be made by email ten days in advance and are subject to space availability.
Refund policy
If CST decides to cancel summer programs for whatever reason, a full refund (including deposit) will be given. Summer session fees shall not be refunded by the CST because of the absence of the child from the summer session, unless absence is a documented Covid case or serious illness (doctor's note.) CST reserves the right to cancel under-enrolled programs, in which case the deposit and tuition will be refunded.
Waitlists
Once a program is filled, a waitlist is started through our online registration system. When registering for a waitlist, complete all of the requested information. No deposit or payment is required until a space is offered to the child. Should a space become available, CST will directly contact families on the waitlist in the order in which the waitlist request was received. Families will then have 24 hours to accept the available space before it is released to the next name on the list.
Covid-19 Policies
Should you, your child, or a contact of your child’s tests positive, you are required to immediately inform a summer session counselor/director and not bring your child to the program.
More Covid-19 policies are outlined in CST's Sick Policy for you to sign prior to check out.
Please contact Children's Shakespeare Theatre if you have any questions.