2026 SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS
LFL's Summer Drama programs are a gentle introduction to theatre and drama, incorporating life skills, teamwork, imagination building and social justice themes in a fun and supportive environment. Our professional teaching artists guide participants in dramatic play, devising, and theatrically sharing their discoveries by using the same tools and techniques we use in our original productions.
Accessibility is important to us. We never want finances to be a barrier. If cost is an obstacle to participation, please reach out to shannon@lookingforlilith.org for scholarship information.
SUMMER DRAMA CAMP PARENT FAQ GUIDE
We’re excited to have your child join us for a fun, engaging, and creative experience. Below are answers to common questions to help you prepare.
Does my child need to have previous drama or theatre experience to participate in this camp?
No prior theatre experience is required—just a willingness to have fun and be creative!
What is a typical day like? What activities are usually included?
- Morning warm-ups and team-building activities
- Snack and break time
- Acting, movement, and creative workshops
- Lunch
- Rehearsals and scene work
- Group sharing and reflection
What are the drop-off and pick-up procedures?
Parents/guardians must sign their child in and out each day. If someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up, please notify us in advance.
Drop-off begins 10 minutes before camp start time. Parents must stay with camper if they arrive earlier than drop-off start time.
Please pick up campers promptly at camp end time. After a 10 minute grace period, families will be charged $1 per minute when they are late.
What should my child bring to camp each day?
- Comfortable clothing for movement
- Closed-toe shoes
- A water bottle
- A nut-free lunch
- Any necessary medications (with signed permission form)
What if my child has allergies or medical needs?
Please inform us of any allergies, medical conditions, or medications your child may need. Our staff is trained to handle basic medical needs (bandaids, cold compress, etc), and emergency contacts will be called if necessary.
What is your policy on behavior and discipline?
We foster a respectful and inclusive environment. If behavior concerns arise, we will communicate with parents and work together on solutions. Persistent issues may result in dismissal from camp without a refund.
What happens if my child needs to miss a day or leave early?
If your child will be absent or needs to leave early, please inform us in advance. We understand that conflicts arise and will do our best to accommodate. LFL does not prorate tuition due to missed days.
Are meals or snacks provided, or should my child bring their own?
Campers should bring their own nut-free lunch and reusable water bottle with them each day. Snacks are provided. Pizza is provided on the last day of camp. We will have water stations for refills.
How can I contact camp staff during the day if needed?
The Lead Teaching Artist will send out contact information with a welcome email before the scheduled camp begins.
REGISTRATION OPEN!
LFL's Parent Portal, registration, and payment experience is powered by Jumbula. Please let us know if you have questions or feedback.
Is the camp, workshop, or drama club you're interested in currently at full capacity? Things change! By joining our waitlist, you will have the opportunity to easily secure a spot if one becomes available. In Jumbula, simply click on the "Add to Waitlist" button and fill out the registration form. LFL will contact you if and when space becomes available. You can then return to lfltheatreco.jumbula.com to login and confirm your registration.
Scholarship applications are available! Please contact shannon@lookingforlilith.org for details.
Jennifer Thalman Kepler, Co-Artistic Director
jennifer@lookingforlilith.org
502.638.2559
Summer Drama Camps in Louisville, KY
New Expanded Camp for 2026!!
This year, GirlSpeak (middle) is expanding to a 2 week camp with an optional 3rd week! This additional time allows participants to dig deeper into the subject matter of their play and provides a fuller production experience. The camp will include a public performance of their play.
GIRLSPEAK INTENSIVE
Your stories, your way! Working to craft a play that explores ideas, issues and themes that matter to each of you, you all will be guided by LFL Teaching Artists in the same kind of collaborative playwriting techniques used in creating LFL's professional shows. At a time in your lives when you may feel like few adults take you seriously, we want to give you the chance to express who you are and what is important to you, in a safe, trusting, fun environment.
This program is open to all youth of marginalized genders (i.e. girl, young woman, trans, non-binary)
AGES: 12-16
Location: Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church
311 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
Final Performance: Friday, June 19 @ 7:00pm
Cost: Week 1, 3 and performances - $600*
Optional Week 2 - $200
*Early Bird Special: $575/$175 before April 1st.
Week 1
June 1-6 | M-F | 9a - 3p
Devising the play
Participants will work together, like in previous summers, to determine a topic, create scenes and develop characters.
Week 2 (Optional)
June 8-12 | M-F | 9a - 12p
Technical Theatre and Production Design
Participants may opt into a week of Technical Theatre and Production design workshops. In these sessions students will design, source and build sets, costume, sound and lighting designs for the play created in Week 1.
Location: Crescent Hill UMC, 201 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
Week 3
June 15-19 | M-F | 9a - 4p
Rehearsal and Production
In this third week, participants will rehearse the play created in Week 1 and integrate production elements from Week 2 into a workshop production of their new play.
GIRLSPEAK ELEMENTARY
Your stories, your way! Working to craft a play that explores ideas, issues and themes that matter to each of you, you all will be guided by LFL Teaching Artists in the same kind of collaborative playwriting techniques used in creating LFL's professional shows. At a time in your lives when you may feel like few adults take you seriously, we want to give you the chance to express who you are and what is important to you, in a safe, trusting, fun environment.
AGES: 8-11
July 6-10 | M-F | 9:00a - 3:00p
Location: Crescent Hill UMC
201 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
Final Sharing: July 10th @ 2:00p
Cost: $275*
*Early Bird Special: $250 before April 1st.
This program is open to all youth of marginalized genders. (i.e. girl, young woman, trans, non-binary)
KIDSPEAK: Play and Pretend with Puppets
Escape into the pages of folk tales and other children’s stories from around the world, discover characters and environments, and work on recreating/re-writing the stories through the magic of puppets. Participants will explore how to handle real-life peer conflicts, practicing some ways to express anger safely, calm down & problem-solve, in a setting that for them is joyful play and pretend. Each camper will create their own puppet - we provide the materials, you provide the personality!
AGES: 5-7
June 8-12 | M-F | 9:00a - 3:00p
Location: Harvey Browne Presbyterian
311 Browns Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Final Sharing: June 12th @ 2:00p
Cost: $275*
*Early Bird Special: $250 before April 1st.
Give the Gift of Drama.
