Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella)
Day camps in Tallahassee, Florida, focusing on musical theatre, acting, and dance for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The Young Actors Theatre website loads as a real camp site, offering day camps for summer 2026. The organization, founded by Tina Williams, has been operating for 45 years, starting in 1975, and is a non-profit organization. They offer various camps like 'Broadway Bound' and 'Acting Up' for different age groups (5-7, 8-12, 13-18), focusing on musical theatre, acting, and dance, with each session culminating in a performance. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. While the website mentions staff, it does not explicitly state that background checks are conducted. Google reviews for Young Actors Theatre show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with many parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's confidence and skills.
Who thrives here Ages 3–15
Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given theater/music program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 3–15
- Hours: 8:30am–12:30pm (half-day) or 8:30am–5:30pm (extended day); 2:00–4:00pm (ages 3–5); 1:30–4:30pm (7th–10th grade)
- Address: 609 Glenview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Phone: (850) 386-6602
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing: Ages 3–5 (Camp YAT Jr.): $95/week (2hr afternoon). Rising 1st–6th grade half-day: $205/week; extended day: $380/week. 7th–10th grade production camp: $215/week. 10% off additional weeks or siblings (not combinable).
Runs 8:30am–12:30pm (half-day) or 8:30am–5:30pm (extended day); 2:00–4:00pm (ages 3–5); 1:30–4:30pm (7th–10th grade), 9 sessions (8 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from May 25 to Aug 2.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 May 25 – 29, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 2 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 3 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 9 Jun 11 – 15, 2026 · 1 week · $95
- Session 15 Jun 12 – Aug 2, 2026 · 8 weeks
- Session 4 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 5 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 6 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 7 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Variety of themed weeks
- Different age group programs
- Showcase for parents
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
- Registration fee may apply
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella)
- What ages does Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) accept?
- Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) is open to children ages 3–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) cost?
- Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) publishes $205/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella)'s hours?
- Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) runs 8:30am–12:30pm (half-day) or 8:30am–5:30pm (extended day); 2:00–4:00pm (ages 3–5); 1:30–4:30pm (7th–10th grade). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella)?
- Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) provide lunch?
- Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) compare to other theater/music camps in Tallahassee?
- Young Actors Theatre — Camp YAT 2026 (Umbrella) is one of 6 theater/music camps in Tallahassee that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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