Milwaukee Repertory Theater Launches MKE Rep Arts Camp: A Creative Summer Experience for Kids

Milwaukee, WI – [January 9, 2025] – Milwaukee Repertory Theater is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new summer camp, MKE Rep Arts Camp, offering a unique, immersive arts experience for children ages 7 to 15. Designed to inspire creativity and artistic exploration, this two-week, full-day camp provides participants the opportunity to learn from professional artists across a variety of disciplines.

Hosted at the state-of-the-art St. Augustine Preparatory Academy (2607 S 5^th St, Milwaukee), MKE Rep Arts Camp invites campers to tailor their experience by selecting from an exciting array of classes, including acting, sewing, improvisation, writing, dance, painting, production design, film, and more.

Key Features of MKE Rep Arts Camp:

• Customized Artistic Exploration: Campers choose their classes, allowing them to focus on the areas that most ignite their passion.
• Expert Guidance: Professional artists lead each class, fostering creativity and skill development.
• Showcase Opportunities: The camp includes lunchtime performances and culminates in a spectacular Arts Spectacular event on the final day, where campers share their talents with family and friends.
• Top-Notch Facilities: Held at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, campers will enjoy learning in a modern, inspiring environment.

Session Details:

• Session 1: July 7 – 18, 2025
• Session 2: July 21 – August 1, 2025

Each session features classes that run Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm. MKE Rep Arts Camp is perfect for young artists of all types, not just performers. Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or designing behind the scenes, this camp offers an inclusive and supportive space to explore all aspects of their creativity.

Registration & Early Bird – ONE DAY SALE:
Camp Registration begins Tuesday, January 14. Each two-week camp is $650, use the promocode EARLYBIRD to receive a 10% discount, on Tuesday, January 14 only. Since campers choose their own schedule, parents can register their child for both camps and get a new experience each session. Limited partial scholarships are available by application and are based on need. For additional details or to register your child, please visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com/ArtsCamp. Questions can be directed to SummerCamp@Milwaukeerep.com.

About Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Milwaukee Rep is the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin with its new artistic home in the Associated Bank Theater Center opening Fall 2025 with three unique performance venues – the Ellen & Joe Checota Powerhouse Theater, Herro-Franke Studio Theater and Stackner Cabaret. For over seven decades, Milwaukee Rep has been a centerpiece of Milwaukee’s vibrant arts and cultural scene with productions ranging from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare to American Classics and New Works that are entertaining, inclusive and impactful. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mark Clements and Executive Director Chad Bauman, Milwaukee Repertory Theater ignites positive change in the cultural, social and economic vitality of its community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukee’s rich diversity. More information is available at www.MilwaukeeRep.com

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.