Welcome to Summer at The Verge!
The Verge Theatre is thrilled to open its doors for an unforgettable summer of creativity, imagination, and pure theatrical fun! This summer, young artists ages 8–12 are invited to step into a world where their ideas take center stage and their confidence shines brighter every day.
Our camps are designed with small group sizes, ensuring every camper receives personalized attention, encouragement, and space to explore their unique artistic voice. Whether your child loves acting, storytelling, movement, or simply expressing themselves in new ways, they’ll find a supportive and inclusive environment where they can grow, take risks, and discover what makes them extraordinary.
We can’t wait to welcome your budding artist to a summer filled with laughter, creativity, and the magic of theatre!
Have questions? We’re happy to help! Email us anytime at education@vergetheater.com.
Choose the camp that inspires your young artist and fits your family’s summer schedule - Click on each camp’s title to learn more and register!
June 15-19 and June 22-26 Aesop’s Fables Theater Camp
July 6-10 Introduction to Theatre for Children camp
July 13-17 African Theater camp
July 20-24 Charlotte’s Web: Masks, Stories & Imagination camp (half-day camp)
Aesop’s Fables Theatre Camp (Ages 8–12) - Creativity, confidence, and classic stories brought to life!
Session 1: June 15- June 19 Click here to register
Session 2: June 22 -June 26 click here to register
This engaging theatre camp invites children to explore the timeless wisdom of Aesop’s Fables while developing creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Using well-loved stories that teach kindness, honesty, perseverance, and teamwork, students will transform simple fables into lively performances of their own.
Campers will not only act in the stories, they will also design and build their own stage pieces, props, and costumes using everyday and recycled materials. This encourages problem-solving, imagination, and environmental awareness, while showing children that great theatre can be created with creativity rather than expensive materials.
Throughout the camp, students will:
Explore storytelling and character through acting and movement
Work together to design sets, props, and costumes
Learn cooperation, responsibility, and respect for others’ ideas
Build confidence speaking and performing in front of an audience
The week culminates in a final performance for parents and friends, where campers proudly present their Aesop’s Fables on stage showcasing not only their acting skills, but also the creative work they built together.
No prior theatre experience is required. This camp is ideal for children who love stories, enjoy making things with their hands, or are ready to try performing in a supportive, encouraging environment.
The Camp will be led by Bozeman resident Christopher Bahn. Chris graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s in fine arts with an emphasis on K-12 Art Education. He has experience working full-time for Bozeman School District 7, as well as with various other private schools in the Gallatin Valley. He has been and will always be active in our community volunteering and working with art events such as the Sweet Pea Festival. Chris is a firm believer that every child is an artist and is excited to support campers in unleashing their creativity.
Camp runs Monday to Thursday 8:30am-3pm and Friday 8.30-12pm at the Verge Theater, 111 S. Grand Ave, Suite 107C, Bozeman, MT 59715
Camp Tuition $350 (limited number of scholarship available, please inquire for siblings’ discount)
Introduction to Theatre for Children (Ages 8–12) - Imagine it. Move it. Perform it!
July 6-10: Click here to register
This fun and welcoming Introduction to Theatre for Children camp invites young performers to discover the joy of being on stage through imagination, movement, and storytelling. Campers will play theatre games and do creative exercises that encourage them to use their bodies, voices, and facial expressions to bring stories to life.
Students will learn:
How to work together as an ensemble
The basics of reading and understanding a script
How auditions work and how to confidently try out for a role
Foundational acting skills through play, improvisation, and scene work
No prior theatre experience is needed, just imagination, curiosity, and a willingness to play. The camp ends with low-pressure sharing so students can show off their new skills and celebrate their creativity together.
The camp is led by Debbie Jamieson the current President and a founding member of Open Door Theatre. She is a beloved and familiar face in the Southwest Montana theatre community who has been performing comedy, drama, and musical theatre, in Bozeman and Livingston for over 25 years. While Debbie’s theatre training has been hands-on and learned over many years, her passion is sharing what she discovered along the way and encouraging every child to give theatre a try in a supportive, confidence-building environment
Camp runs Monday to Thursday 8:30am-3pm and Friday 8.30-12pm at the Verge Theater, 111 S. Grand Ave, Suite 107C, Bozeman, MT 59715
Camp Tuition $350 (limited number of scholarship available, please inquire for siblings’ discount)
African Theatre Camp (Ages 8–12) - Drums, stories, movement, and imagination!
July 13-17 - Click here to register
Step into a world of rhythm, storytelling, and vibrant culture in this exciting African Theatre Summer Camp for kids ages 8–12. Campers will explore African performance traditions through acting, movement, music, improvisation, and storytelling, building confidence while having a lot of fun.
This camp is a joyful introduction to theatre as a living, communal art form and a wonderful way for children to experience stories from around the world.
Throughout the week, campers will:
Learn expressive storytelling inspired by African folktales
Explore movement, rhythm, and ensemble performance
Create characters and short scenes together
Celebrate teamwork, creativity, and cultural curiosity
The camp concludes with a casual sharing for families, where students proudly present what they’ve created.
No previous theatre experience needed, just curiosity, energy, and imagination!
Led by Nnamdi Kanaga, a multitalented filmmaker, writer, and actor born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, this camp offers a truly authentic and inspiring experience.
Camp runs Monday to Friday 8:30am-3pm at the Verge Theater, 111 S. Grand Ave, Suite 107C, Bozeman, MT 59715
Camp Tuition $350 (limited number of scholarship available, please inquire for siblings’ discount)
Charlotte’s Web: Masks, Stories & Imagination (Ages 8–12) - Create it. Wear it. Tell the story! (half-day camp)
July 20-24 click here to register
Inspired by E.B. White’s beloved Charlotte’s Web, this imaginative and hands-on summer camp invites children to explore storytelling through art and creative play. Campers will bring favorite characters to life by designing and creating their own character masks, then using them to tell stories inspired by the book’s themes of friendship, kindness, and courage.
Through guided activities, and collaborative exploration, students will use their imagination to build an original performance together in a fun, supportive environment.
Students will explore:
Character and storytelling through mask-making
Creative expression
Turning a familiar story into a shared performance
No prior experience is needed—just curiosity, creativity, and a love of stories! This camp is perfect for kids who enjoy art-making, animals, and imaginative play, and who want to explore storytelling in a creative, welcoming way.
The week concludes with a low-pressure sharing for parents and friends, and each child will take home their handmade mask as a special keepsake from the experience.
The camp is led by Leslie Ann Lemieux, a Montana-based artist and illustrator known for her dreamlike watercolor and mixed-media artwork inspired by nature, memory, and storytelling. Leslie brings a gentle, imaginative approach to teaching that encourages children to observe, experiment, and express their ideas freely.
Camp runs Monday to Friday 8:30am-12pm at the Verge Theater 111 S. Grand Ave, Suite 107C, Bozeman, MT 59715
Camp Tuition $175 (limited number of scholarship available, please inquire for siblings’ discount)