Summers @ St. Stephen's

TAP Philosophy

Accept the Challenge

Texas Arts Project strives to create the "complete artist." Each camper chooses a major and devotes at least half of each camp day to an intense study in that chosen field. Additionally, campers take classes and study the other majors. All campers get a taste of performance and teamwork as they learn the opening and closing numbers together.

Discover the Process

The study of any subject begins with the basics and the performing arts at TAP camp are no different. Campers vigorously study the nuts and bolts of their major - from acting techniques and musical theatre history to film editing and body conditioning. Only through intimate awareness with our field can we properly work towards our greatest potential.

Realize Your Potential

At TAP camp, we never lose sight of the final goal. Showcase rehearsals require campers to integrate their technique with strong performance skills. Our rigorous rehearsal process ensures a feeling of accomplishment and personal success with each and every camper's final bow.

Typical Daily Schedule


Schedule of Important Dates
Saturday, May 31 - Deadline for tuition balance
Sunday, June 15
  • 12pm-2pm
    Check In
  • 2pm-2:30pm
    Parent Orientation
  • 2:30pm-6pm
    Camper Orientation
  • 6pm-7pm
    Dinner (first meal served)
  • 7pm-10pm
    Camper Activity
  • 10pm
    Dorm Meetings
  • 11pm
    Lights Out
Saturday, June 21
  • 10am-12pm
    Parent Visitation
Sunday, June 29
  • 10am-12pm
    Parent Visitation
Saturday, July 5
  • 4pm-6pm
    Final Showcase
  • 6pm-7pm
    Reception & Check-Out

Days at TAP Boarding Camps for the Performing Arts are chock-full as students rotate on a tight schedule of classes, activities and rehearsals for the final showcase. You'll never be bored at camp and you'll love every minute of it. While we enjoy the standard camp fare of marshmallow roasting and water balloon fights, the real excitement comes when students discover the joy of creation and the thrill of performance. Here we strive for excellence through an artistic program where students are actively encouraged to find the place where process meets product.

Texas Arts Project Performing Arts Camps are part of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School’s Theatre Focus Program, led by Head of Acting, David Valdes.


 

BOARDING CAMPS

Senior Camp

Ages 13-18
Dates June 15 - July 5
General Tuition $2450
Filmmaking Tuition $2650
$500 deposit

Advanced Camp

Ages 15-18
Dates June 8 - July 5
Tuition $2850
$500 deposit

Junior Camp

Ages 9-12
Dates June 22-28, 2008
Tuition $1050
$200 Deposit

MEALS
Three meals a day are provided starting with dinner on Sunday and ending with lunch on Saturday.

DAY CAMPS

Youth Art Camp

Ages 5-10
Dates June 9-13
Half Days 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm $150
Full Days (ages 7-10 only) 9am-4pm $275
$100 Deposit

Ceramics Camp

Ages 12-17
Dates June 9-13
9am-12pm $150
$100 Deposit

Youth Musical Theatre Camp

Ages 5-10
Dates July 14-18
Half Days 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm $175
Full Days (ages 7-10 only) 9am-4pm $325
$100 Deposit

MEALS
Lunch is provided everyday for Full Day Campers and on Friday for all Musical Theatre Camp Participants.