Registration for 2026 camp sessions will begin on February 1st!
(Registration link will be posted on this page)
Program Description: CLARA’s Summer Camp programs introduce kids to a wide array of dance, music, theater, and visual art in a fun, interactive, challenging, and inclusive format taught by artistic professionals. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a culminating performance event for families and friends on the final day of their camp session.
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $450
Session Dates:
Session 1: June 15 – 19, 2026
Session 2: June 22 – 26, 2026
Session 3: July 13 – 17, 2026
Session 4: July 20 – 24, 2026
Session 5: July 27 – 31, 2026
Time: Camp begins at 9am each day and ends at 4pm. Doors will open at 8am for early drop offs.
Location: All camps take place at the Auditorium at CLARA: 1425 24th St. Sacramento, 95816.
New in 2026! Intern program for returning students ages 14-18:
If your child has already spent a summer with us at CLARA, we’d love to welcome them back in 2026—as an intern! Our interns get to dive into all the art forms we offer at camp, plus take on special leadership roles designed around their unique strengths, interests, and goals. It’s a chance to grow, create, and shine right alongside our camp team! Interns will be charged a reduced rate to cover basic costs and will be required to attend one training session prior to the start of camp.
Funding support for this program comes from the Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists and private donors.
Summer Camp Teaching Artist Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are campers expected to have any previous experience or training in the arts?
A: CLARA Performing Arts Camp welcomes students of all levels and abilities. They will be introduced to a variety of art forms that may spark new interests, and are not expected to arrive with previous experience. Our introductory level classes will not intimidate newcomers, but will also engage campers with previous experience in the areas we cover.
Q: Will food and drinks be provided?
A: CLARA provides healthy snacks and water for students during their breaks; students are responsible for bringing their own lunches.
Q: When are payments due, and what is your cancellation policy?
A: A 20% nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your space. Final payments are due no later than June 1st for the sessions in June, and July 1st for the sessions in July. If a cancellation is made after submitting the full payment, we can offer an 80% refund if we are able to fill the open spot prior to the start of the camp session.
Q: Is tuition assistance available?
A: Making the arts accessible to all students is key to our mission and financial aid is available; campers will not be turned away due to lack of funds. To start the scholarship process, please check the appropriate box when filling out the registration form and our staff will be in touch.
Q: What types of performing arts classes do you offer? Can campers choose what classes they take?
A: Every day, students will take a class in dance, music, theatre, and visual art; these classes will change daily, so by the end of the camp session each student will have been introduced to a wide variety of different kinds of performing arts! In order to ensure campers receive the full benefit from the unique structure of our camp, they will automatically be enrolled in all of the different classes we offer. Our class lineup is determined by which teachers are available for camp; we will confirm the class lineup once our teaching artist selection is finalized.
Q: Can students attend more than one camp session?
A: Campers are allowed to attend one session only. Since all sessions offer the same classes, we have learned from experience that when a child repeats the camp and has already learned all of the material, they can sometimes unintentionally make the other students feel like they are behind since they haven’t learned the material yet. We find that the best experience for all campers is that they are learning new material together.
Still have questions? Contact our Education Program Manager Melissa Kelman at [email protected]