Texas Arts Project

Texas Arts Project is indeed one of the more prestigious summer arts programs/camps you might want to consider for your child. The Saint Stephen's Episcopal School runs the program in Austin, Texas. There are two different kinds of summer camps specifically designed to accommodate children of varying age groups.

The Junior Camp is intended for children between the ages of nine and thirteen, allowing them to learn more about the world of acting, singing, dancing, and putting on total production. These camp sessions establish a foundational education and each daily session concludes with a rehearsal. The camp session ends with a Broadway-like show put on by the campers themselves.

The Senior Camp is intended for those between the ages of 14 and 18, with five specific disciplines available for campers to focus on. Filmmaking, acting, songwriting, technical theater, and musical theater programs are available for participants in this age bracket. Campers conclude their time away at camp with a production that they put on themselves. Usually, with some sort of work product, they can bring home and add to their art portfolio.

The alumni list of talented actors and performance artists that have come out of the TAP program is fantastic. Many of them return to this Texas camp after enjoying professional success as counselors and educators to give back to the program that helped them so much.