This summer, the Alliance for the Arts is inviting young minds ages 3 to 16 to ignite their creativity, explore their passions, and dive into immersive arts experiences with a vibrant lineup of camps designed for every kind of young creator.
From theatrical storytelling and hands-on art exploration to high-tech movie production and behind-the-scenes theatre design, the Alliance’s Summer Camp Series promises a season of discovery, innovation, and unforgettable fun.
Visual And Performing Arts Camps (Ages 3 to 12)
Running weekly from June 16 to July 18, these themed camps offer half-day sessions for ages 3 to 6 and full-day sessions for ages 7 to 12.
Themes Include
StageCraft: The Art Behind the Curtain (June 16 to 20)
STEAM Studio: Where Art Meets Innovation (June 23 to 27)
Movie Making: The Art Behind the Scenes (July 7 to 11)
Masterpieces Through Time (July 14 to 18)
Younger campers (ages 3 to 6) can enjoy specially designed half-day versions, like Art in Nature, STEAM Art, and Art Around the World, each blending art-making with storytelling, sensory play, and cultural discovery.
Camp hours vary by age group. Extended care is available for ages 7 to 12. Space is limited—early registration is encouraged!
Four-Week Filmmaking Intensive (Ages 11 to 16)
Calling all future filmmakers! From July 1 to 26, join award-winning industry professionals to learn every aspect of filmmaking—from script to screen. Students will:
Write scripts, storyboard scenes, and audition actors.
Operate cameras, drones, and lighting equipment.
Edit using Adobe Premiere Pro and explore Foley and sound design.
Premiere their finished short film on the big screen.
This intensive runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $1,000 for members/$1,200 for nonmembers. Enrollment is limited to just 15 students.
Tech Theatre Bootcamp: Build, Design & Shine! (Ages 11 to 16)
From June 16 to 27, get a backstage pass to the world of technical theatre in this two-week intensive! Learn scenic design, lighting and sound, set construction, stage management, and more. Perfect for aspiring designers, stagehands, and creative builders.
Week 1: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Week 2: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $350 members/$420 nonmembers
Space is limited across all camps. For full camp descriptions, schedules, and to register, visit http://www.artinlee.org/explore/camps/youth-arts-camps/.
For sponsorship opportunities, including sponsoring a camper, please email Jen Falk at [email protected] or Melissa at [email protected].
About Alliance For The Arts
From yesterday’s vision to tomorrow’s masterpiece, a legacy of art and soul. The Alliance for the Arts is celebrating 50 years as a nonprofit community visual and performing arts center located in the heart of Fort Myers. The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Located at 10091 McGregor Blvd., just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information, please call (239) 939-2787, visit us at http://www.ArtInLee.org, find us on Facebook, MeetUp and Instagram.
