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Camp: OCCA Shakespeare Camp (6th-12th Grade)

DATES

Jun 15 - Jun 26, 2026

PRESENTED BY

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA)

LOCATION

Newport Performing Arts Center

777 W. Olive Street, Newport, OR 97365

COST

$490

Tuition
(includes camp tee-shirt)

Registration opens Friday, February 27

All the world’s a stage…players, gather anon!

Youth entering 6th-12th grades (in the fall of 2026) are invited to join us for our Summer Shakespeare Camp, directed by Milo Graamans.

Our 2026 Summer Shakespeare Camp will culminate in a performance of the Bard’s ultimate romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. Get ready for a battle of wits! When Beatrice and Benedick are tricked into falling in love, the sparks fly faster than their insults. But while they play games, a malicious plot threatens to destroy another young couple’s happiness. Featuring mistaken identities, rapid-fire banter, and hilarious blunders, Much Ado About Nothing proves that love—and drama—is just a “nothing” to be made into “much.”

Camp dates:
June 15-26, 2026
Weekdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Drop-offs begin at 8:45am, pick-ups conclude at 3:15pm)

Auditions:
While no audition is necessary to take part in the camp, a brief audition process – after registration – will help the director decide what role(s) each camper will play. Dates for these auditions will be announced soon. Students who are unable to attend in person on one of these dates can make arrangements to audition on an alternate date, or send in an audition video.

Final performance:
June 26th at 6:30pm

Please note:
* Students must bring snacks, lunch, and a water bottle.
* Tuition includes 2026 OCCA Shakespeare Camp T-Shirt.

Final performance day schedule (June 26th):
* Camp begins at the usual time (9am)
* A pizza party is held between camp and performance
* Performance begins at 6:30pm

Camp leaders:
Milo Graamans, Camp Director
Danika Simon, Assistant
Lara Perissinotto, Assistant

Scholarships may be available. If funds are a barrier to learning, please click here to apply.

 

Shakespeare Camp 2026 - Registration

Shakespeare Camp 2026 - Registration

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Student Info

Student Grade (as of fall 2026)*
Student's Tee Shirt Size*
Does this student sing?*

Parent/Guardian Info

Emergency Contact / Pickup Info

Student Self-Departure (Only check this box if you want to allow your child to leave camp WITHOUT an adult)

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I understand that I will need to send my student to camp with a water bottle, snacks, and a lunch*
I understand that daily drop-off is between 8:45am-9:00am.*
I understand that daily pickup is at 3pm (except on the last day of camp).*
I understand that my student will be expected to participate, listen when instructors are speaking, and at all times be respectful to leaders, OCCA staff, and fellow students. Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior, including inappropriate language, contact, or conduct, may result in my student's immediate dismissal from camp.*
I agree to allow my child to receive medical treatment, should the need arise. I also give permission for my child to be transported to the nearest hospital in the event of a medical emergency. As parent and/or guardian of the above named child, I promise to hold Oregon Coast Council for the Arts harmless from any liabilities it may incur from the above named minor in connection with participation in camp activities except as might arise because of negligence on the part of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts.*
Throughout the summer, we may photograph or record within and/or around the arts center, which may capture your child's participation, directly or indirectly. These images may be used for educational, promotional, and/or marketing purposes, and may be shared through our website, social media pages, and beyond. By typing your electronic signature below, you grant permission for your child's likeness and/or voice to be recorded by while participating in summer activities, waive all rights to ownership of or compensation for said recordings, and indicate your understanding and agreement that all rights to these photographs and videos are reserved by and shall become property of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) to be used by OCCA for education, promotion, and/or publicity.

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 About Milo Graamans, Director: Milo has been a part of Shakespeare Camps since 2012, first as a participant, then as an assistant, and now as its esteemed director. Milo is also active in Shakespeare productions with Red Octopus Theatre Company, directing “The Two Noble Kinsmen” (2018) and “Coriolanus” (2023), as well as acting in “The Taming of the Shrew” (2015) and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (2018). His original musical, “She Loves Me Not”, was presented by Porthole Players in 2014 and 2019; and his singer-songwriter album, “A Reason to Change”, was released in 2022.

 

About Danika Simon, Assistant Director: Danika is excited to be returning to Shakespeare Camp again after participating for several years while growing up on the Oregon Coast. She will be graduating in May 2025 from Long Island University with a BFA in Theatre Arts and a concentration in Acting. She also took the specialized Shakespeare Track that the program offers and can’t wait to bring those tools to Shakespeare Camp. You might have seen Danika in Red Octopus Theatre Company’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (2018). Most recently she performed the role of Smee in LIU’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher”.

 

 

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