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We are thrilled to partner with the Arden Drama School Summer Camp to offer two Playwriting Camps this summer!  

Check out the info here, and then visit the Arden's website for more information and to register today.
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Details

Camps are located at the
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Arden Drama School
Hamilton Family Arts Center
62 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
 

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Camps are held Mon - Fri, 10am-5pm 


For scholarship/financial aid information, please email SamPedings at [email protected] ​

Grades 6-8 Philadelphia Young Playwrights at Arden Summer Camp Playwrighting Camp

Monday, August 14, 2017 10:00 AM - Friday, August 18, 2017 5:00 PM
At Arden Drama School
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$365​
For students entering ​grades 6-8.
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ONE WEEK CAMP, August 14 - August 18, 10:00am-5:00pm - Learn how to write a play through theatre games and hands-on activities. You will get the opportunity to team-up with two other students to write an original, three-scene play about a topic that's important to you! Your work will be presented as a staged reading on the last day of camp for family and friends.​

Grades 9-12 Philadelphia Young Playwrights at Arden Summer Camp Playwrighting Camp

Monday, August 14, 2017 10:00 AM - Friday, August 25, 2017 5:00 PM
At Arden Drama School
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$640.00 - $665.00
For students entering grades 9-12, or just graduated.
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TWO WEEK CAMP, August 14 - August 25, 10:00am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday Only) - Theatre professionals will guide you through the process of creating an original play. Starting with hands-on theatre activities that will teach you playwriting fundamentals, you will write your original play on your own or with a partner. During week two, you will learn the fundamentals of directing and design as you work in teams to rehearse and present excerpts of your plays on the last day of camp for family and friends.
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  • Programs
    • In School Programs
    • Out of School Programs
    • 2025 Annual Playwriting Festival
    • Community-Based Programs
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • People
    • Alumni
    • Supporters
    • Podcast
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Donate
  • Classes
    • Current Offerings
  • On Stage
    • SaturPLAY 2026
    • New Voices 2025
    • Play Development Series at Rutgers Camden 2026
    • Play Development Series at Drexel 2026
    • Drama Discovery Day
    • Play Development Series at CCP 2025
    • New Play Development Conference with PlayPenn 2026
  • Resources
    • PYP at Home
    • Quarantine Challenge
    • For Students
    • For Educators
    • For Parents