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Put a little whimsy into your summer vacation

Come spend the summer with us and bring your imagination to life!

The Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp values curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We invite your young artist, performer, doodler, singer, engineer, computer designer, and everyone in between to embark on a week (or two!) of creative confidence-building. At Puppet Camp, we will embark on an adventure in a program completely unique to Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts. There will be puppet parties, parades, shows, and showcases.

2026 Puppet Camp Dates and Info

June 1-5: Grades 2-3

June 8-12: Grades 4-5

June 15-18: K-1 & Week 1 of High School Intensive *Center Closed on Juneteenth

June 22-26: Grades 4-5 & Week 2 of High School Intensive

July 6-10: Middle School Creation Camp

July 13-17: Grades 4-5

July 20-24: Grades 2-3

July 27-31: Middle School Creation Camp& K-1

8:30 AM– Drop off

8:30-9:30 AM – Morning Session 1

9:30-9:50 AM – Morning break

9:50-11:10 AM – Morning Session 2

11:10-11:30 AM – Outdoor time (weather permitting)

11:30 AM -12:30 PM – Lunch Hour

12:30-1:30 PM – Afternoon session 1

1:30-1:50 PM – Afternoon break

1:50-3:15 PM – Afternoon session 2/clean up

3:30 PM – Dismissal.

Camp K-1– $ 380/4 days- $360 members (PRICE FOR WEEK JUNE 15-18 only)

Camps K-5– $400 week- $380 members

Middle School Camp– $450 week- $430 members

High School Intensive (9-day intensive) – $800 for 9 days ($780 for Members)

Camp Descriptions

Rising Kindergarten through 1^st grade. (All young actors must be 5 years old before the start date of their camp, even if they are starting kindergarten the next school year.) Play camp focuses on creating a solid base for creativity and imaginative play. Campers will be encouraged to create, play, and engage in puppetry as an art form. Camp is M-F 8:30- 3:30 with campers taking home a new puppet every day.

Rising Grades 2 –3. In this group of older campers, we are able to move through puppet creation and decor at a faster speed, so this camp focuses on storytelling and art. Aiding campers to embrace their own unique style and of course, puppet partying! Camp is M-F 8:30- 3:30 with campers taking home a new puppet every day.

Rising Grades 4-5. This camp will focus on the arts around puppetry. Students will learn simple stitching, how to draw a pattern, how to create with papier-mache, and how to make their own puppets. Camp is M-F 8:30- 3:30 with campers taking home a new puppet every day.

Middle School. This camp will focus on middle grades and their unique set of skills and voices. Campers will collaborate with educators, facilitators and junior counselors* to create a short story of their own and perform on Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm, with dismissal following the performance.

This 2-week-long intensive will focus on collaboration, creation, and performance. This special intensive two-week camp will be performed on the second Friday afternoon at 2:00 pm, with dismissal following the performance. There will be more time to create, and therefore more time to rehearse and perform a more polished performance.

*High School Campers who have completed 2 or more summers at Puppet Camp will have the opportunity to apply to be Junior Counselors to help at younger camps and to receive a $50 discount on their camp.

“Out of the 7 different camps this year, Puppet Camp was #1.”
– Parent from puppet camp 2023 survey

Puppet Summer Camp FAQ

Everything you need to know about puppet camp is in our caregiver packet. Upon registration you will receive a corresponding Puppet Camp Caregiver Packet which will contain detailed information about drop off/pickup, lunch and outdoor time procedures, performance details and more.
For all other questions, please contact In-House Programs Manager, Mandy Mitchell, at mandymitchell@puppet.org

What’s the difference between Puppet Theatre Camp and the other Puppet Camps?

Puppet camp is unique because of The Center for Puppetry Arts itself. Your camper is in for an amazing week with us, because your camper will get the best of all we have to offer. Not only will they get to have a fun week learning the art of puppetry in many forms, but they also will get to see a show, get a private museum tour, and get VIP behind the scenes access to some of the brightest minds and stars working in the puppetry world.

Is there any flexibility regarding the age ranges for camp?

All campers must be registered for their rising grade appropriate camp (if your camper just finished 3^rd grade, they will be in the 4^th grade camp for the summer etc.). Rising Kindergarteners must be 5 years old at the start of camp, even if they will be 5 before starting school in the fall. No exceptions.

Does my child need to already have any puppetry experience?

Absolutely not! Puppet Camp is a fun and welcoming space for children at all levels of puppetry know-how.

Is camp at the Center for Puppetry Arts a nut-free environment?

Yes. To be considerate of all our campers and staff, we are a nut-free camp.

What should my camper bring for lunch and snacks?

Campers should dress in comfortable clothing that they can move in and wear sneakers. Each camper should bring a nut-free lunch (no microwave or refrigerator available), two nut-free snacks, and a water bottle. Please label all personal belongings.

Will there be a final presentation of any kind?

More details about the final day of camp including presentations, will be outlined in your caregiver packet. Each camp is unique, if you have specific questions, you can email our In-House Programs Manager, Mandy Mitchell, at mandymitchell@puppet.org.

What is the cell phone policy?

Details about the cell phone and tech policy will be outlined in your caregiver packet. Students K-5 are encouraged to leave cell phones and technology at home. If there is an emergency, you will be able to reach the In-House Programs manager directly.

What is your cancellation policy?

Full-price camp cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start date of the camp session will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any full-price camp cancellation made less than 30 days prior to the start date of the camp session will incur a 50% penalty of the original fee. Camps cannot be canceled less than 7 days before the camp start date. Camps purchased during the One Day Sale are nonrefundable and non-transferable.

What if my camper is sick?

Refunds will not be provided for students missing camp due to illness.

Will campers get to see a puppet show during their week of camp?

Yes! Our weeks of Puppet Camp are scheduled with our production schedule in mind in order to ensure campers have the ability to see a live puppet show onstage here at the Center. Additionally, campers will see smaller performances throughout the week thanks to the Center’s amazing team of Resident Artists.