“Mom – I really like being funny. And I don’t think I’m shy anymore.” – 2023 camper

“I honestly think it’s one of the best, most creative summer camps out there. I really think you are doing great stuff.” – 2023 camper parent

Teaching positivity through improv every summer since 2009!

Learning Improv develops creativity, teamwork, confidence, performance skills and so much more!

Hideout Improv Camps are usually 50% or more returners because we have:

low staff/child ratios

game based curriculum

engaged artists as teachers

community time for making friends

an historic downtown theater *

Kids learn the basics of improv, story telling, and stagecraft mostly through playing games –

because having fun is the first rule of improv!

Everyday we play games, create stories, perform scenes, and generally have a blast.

On the final day we show off our amazing new skills in a performance for friends and family.

2024 Summer Camp Schedule

Hideout Signature Camps – Ages 8-13
$385

Our original camps are a full day of fun with a performance for family Friday at 4:00pm!

June 3-7 Mon-Fri 9-5pm – SOLD OUT 

(Jessica@hideouttheatre.com for waitlist)
@Hideout Annex (Koenig and Lamar

June 17-21  Mon-Fri 9-5pm. – 2 spots left! 
@Hideout Theatre (Downtown 7th & Congress)

July 8-12 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm – SOLD OUT
@Hideout Theatre (Downtown 7th & Congress)

July 22-26 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm – SOLD OUT
@Hideout Theatre (Downtown 7th & Congress)

Teen Intensive – Ages 14-18
$280

A deep-dive into improv with a performance for family on Friday at 4pm!

June 24-28 Mon-Fri 1-5pm

@Hideout Annex (Koenig and Lamar)

This intensive will adventure into improv through the lens of Dungeons and Dragons! We’ll hone our scene work, character building, and story creation skills using the settings and situations common in table top role playing games.

Note: We will not PLAY D&D – we will use improv to make the role playing and story telling aspects of D&D more fun.

Instructors: Mickey May and Caeriel Crestin

July 29-Aug 2 Mon-Fri 1-5pm
@Hideout Theatre (Downtown 7th & Congress)

Learn the complex but extremely satisfying art of Narrative Improv.

We’ll learn how to create an engaging beginning, then we’ll heighten through the middle which will bring us to a thrilling conclusion. On the final day we’ll present a full 25 minute narrative story made up on the spot from our audiences suggestion.

Instructors: Mickey May and Kristen Drenning

Story Play – Ages 5-8
$325/$475*

(half-day camp/half-day camp plus after care*)
Focused on story creation and development (plus crafts!) with a performance for family on Friday at 1pm!

June 10-14 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm – SOLD OUT
(aftercare til 5pm*)
@Hideout Theatre (Downtown 7th & Congress)

July 15-19 Mon-Fri 9am-2pm – SOLD OUT

(Jessica@HideoutTheatre.com for waitlist)
(aftercare til 5pm*)
@Hideout Annex (Koenig and Lamar)

*we offer aftercare at an additional cost for half-day camps. After care consists of games, more relaxed fun, and optional nap-time/movie for kids.
Pick up anytime between 2 pm and 5pm.

The Hideout Theatre is located at 617 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
The Hideout Annex is located at 5555 N. Lamar Suite B103 Austin, TX 78751

For more information about The Hideout Theatre’s Improv Summer Camps,
email jessica [at] hideouttheatre.com
or call (512)443-3688, extension 4.

Summer Camp Lunches

The Hideout Coffee House is offering brown bag lunches for $9 if you order in advance, or $40 for the week. Once you have registered for camp, go to the Summer Camp Lunch page to order your lunches!

Wait List for Sold Out Camp Sessions

If you would like to be added to our wait list for sold-out sessions, please email jessica [at] hideouttheatre.com

Cancellation Policy

We understand that cancellations are sometimes necessary.

• One week or more before the start of camp  – Free to transfer to another camp or class or full refund minus $50 admin fee.
• Less than one week – Free to transfer to another camp or class or refund of half the price paid.
• After the start of camp – Half of fee to transfer to another camp or class or prorated refunds minus $50 admin fee only for documented emergency.

All Cancellations should be in writing – email is preferred.

How will we keep your child healthy?

It is very important to the Hideout to keep all our children safe. Our summer camp protocols will change depending on the current CDC guidelines.

Camps are not regulated or licensed by the State of Texas.