This week-long day camp will teach children about the magic and excitement of live theatre by placing them right at the center of the action.
OVERTURE is geared toward children ages 8 to 17 with any interest and experience level.
Over the course of a week, children will work with experienced theatre professionals, musicians, and music educators to put together their own unique opera production!
From creating sets and costumes, to learning their own roles, campers will take part in all aspects of creating an exciting performance. In addition to the production, sessions will also be hosted on topics such as:
Get hands-on, behind the scenes experience learning what goes into putting together an opera and being a performer. Plus, it’ll be tons of fun!
Youth Camp (ages 8-12) | July 14-19, 2025 | 9 AM – 2 PM
This week-long day camp will teach children ages 8-12 about the magic and excitement of live theatre by placing them right at the center of the action, culminating in a feature production at the end of the week. This year’s production will be an abridged version of Verdi’s La traviata, in anticipation of our mainstage production in January 2026. Tuition for the youth camp is $150 per camper.
The youth camp week is officially at capacity, as of May 20, 2025. If you’d like to be added to a waitlist in case slots open up, please email cody@pensacolaopera.com.
Participation in Overture is $150 per child for the youth camp, or $175 per child for the teen camp; which includes all materials, music, instructors, professional photos, and light refreshments. Campers must provide a “sack lunch” for each day of camp.
Scholarship opportunities may be available for those in need. Contact Cody Martin at cody@pensacolaopera.com to request more information.