Acting classes and after school programs give kids and teens a variety of ways to become better actors, teaching everything from improvisation to comic timing to voice projection and more. Programs listed on our site offer both theatre and TV and movie acting. Underneath the list, find advice on finding the best class and more. Read more
Classes listed below are focused on teaching acting skills. Some are taught by professional actors, providing aspiring young actors with professional skills for stage or screen.
Since 1994 ! GBTC's experienced staff will introduce your kids to stage performance and guide them toward self-expression. Visit website |
Feb 12 - Jun 03, 2024
Since 1994 ! GBTC's experienced staff will introduce your kids to stage performance and guide them toward self-expression. Visit website |
Feb 12 - Jun 03, 2024
Since 1994 ! GBTC's experienced staff will introduce your kids to stage performance and guide them toward self-expression. Visit website |
Since 1994 ! GBTC's experienced staff will introduce your kids to stage performance and guide them toward self-expression. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 23, 2024
Singing, acting and scene study, and songs from well known Broadway musicals! Orff instruction too. Visit website |
Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2024
Your child learns singing, acting and dancing skills while preparing scenes from famous Broadway musicals. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website |
Mar 02 - Jun 08, 2024
Students will get creative, discover new and fun ways to express themselves, and perform on a YPT stage! Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will explore acting through improvisation, non-scripted storytelling, and drama-based games. Visit website |
Mar 27 - May 11, 2024
Students will explore acting through improvisation, non-scripted storytelling, and drama-based games. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website |
Mar 27 - May 11, 2024
Students will learn to break down clues within the script that influence the way their character walks, talks, and feels! Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will practice being present in the moment, taking risks, creating trust, and finding agreement in a safe space. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will practice being present in the moment, taking risks, creating trust, and finding agreement in a safe space. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will practice being present in the moment, taking risks, creating trust, and finding agreement in a safe space. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website |
Mar 27 - May 11, 2024
Students will learn to break down clues within the script that influence the way their character walks, talks, and feels! Visit website |
Apr 10 - Jun 15, 2024
Bravo Academy's musical theatre programs are the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of SINGING, DANCING, and ACTING! Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will practice being present in the moment, taking risks, creating trust, and finding agreement in a safe space. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of musical production numbers. Visit website |
Mar 26 - May 11, 2024
Students will practice being present in the moment, taking risks, creating trust, and finding agreement in a safe space. Visit website |
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Below, classes offer acting for film, television, and the stage as part of a broader curriculum.
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Feb 21 - Jun 19, 2024
This course will incorporate units of study providing a foundation in each strand of Grade 9 English. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4:00pm. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 26, 2024
Focus on building presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills and non-verbal cues. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 9am to 4pm Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
Power of Words Academy is committed to providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 26, 2024
Focus on building presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills and non-verbal cues. Visit website |
Sep 13, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024
An enrichment writing and oral communication program geared for high achieving students who want to succeeding academically! Visit website |
Sep 13, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024
Our goal is to create a solid foundation upon which exceptional writing skills can be built. Classes held weekly for 90 mins. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
The Debate camp is designed in an interactive way, focusing on developing case construction, refutation & counterpoint skills Visit website |
Sep 13, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024
Our goal is to create a solid foundation upon which exceptional writing & oral skills build. Classes are weekly for 90 mins. Visit website |
May 11 - Jun 09, 2024
Now you can join us using the latest digital tools to bring the game of D&D to life through your web browser and google meet Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
The Debate camp is designed in an interactive way, focusing on developing case construction, refutation & counterpoint skills Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 26, 2024
Focus on building presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills and non-verbal cues. Visit website |
Feb 22 - Jun 20, 2024
This course will incorporate units of study providing a foundation in each strand of Grade 9 English. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 30, 2024
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4:00pm. Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 22, 2024
Kids learn to write with effectiveness & confidence in all subject areas. Classes are delivered via Zoom & Google classroom. Visit website |
Sep 13, 2023 - Jun 25, 2024
Our program runs during the school year from September to June with classes held once a week for 90 minutes. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 930am - 12pm or 1pm - 330pm. Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 22, 2024
An enrichment writing and oral communication program geared for high achieving students who want to succeeding academically! Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 22, 2024
This course is designed to give students the fundamental skills required for success in the Grade 9 English Curriculum. Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 23, 2024
Join us and learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons. Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive storytelling game. Get Creative! Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 26, 2024
Focus on building presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills and non-verbal cues. Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 22, 2024
Kids learn to write with effectiveness and confidence in all subject areas. Classes are delivered via Zoom & Google Classroom Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 22, 2024
An enrichment writing and oral communication program geared for high achieving students who want to succeeding academically! Visit website |
Jul 09 - Aug 22, 2024
An enrichment writing and oral communication program geared for high achieving students who want to succeeding academically! Visit website |
Jul 02 - Aug 09, 2024
Several different fun and engaging on-campus programs offered each week for students in grades 6-10. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Aug 02, 2024
Easter Seals Camp@Home is a unique camp experience that allows campers to have personal, genuine camp connections online. Visit website |
Oct 04, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
Come learn Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip Hop. Work towards competing and performing with our team! Visit website |
Sep 07, 2024 - Jun 25, 2025
in MYC class children and parents will enjoy 45 min music playing, singing, notation, dance, and music games. Visit website |
Jul 08 - Jul 19, 2024
Several different fun and engaging on-campus programs offered each week for students in grades 6-10. Visit website |
Kids' acting classes offer a deep dive into the worlds of theatre production and film production. You can use our site's search to find acting teachers for kids in cities across Canada. Find your city in the list below and find (at the top of the linked list) a list of dedicated acting classes near you or (further down the list) courses and programs with some acting peppered in amongst other curriculum.
Camps come in a variety of forms and formats, and there are different ways to develop drama skills or otherwise immerse yourself in acting instruction.
Here’s a look at what kids gain in acting classes. Consult with individual programs listed above to learn about each program’s distinct curriculum.
Acting techniques for stage, film, and television. Basic acting skills taught vary, depending on the format. Each has advantages. On stage, for example, kids learn about projection and stage positioning. Students in acting class for film learn skills specific to this medium. Comedy classes teach comic timing, improvisation, and more. Each class listed above teaches techniques. The more classes you take at a younger age, the more diverse you’ll become!
Speech and oral skills. Acting teaches kids projection, enunciation, tone, and even accents. The public speaking skills gained comprise one of the more practical aspects of learning acting. Over time, kids improve their speaking and oral presentation skills, useful during auditions, interviews, or school presentations, of course. Students become better at all communication, as they gain confidence and find a niche.
Audition techniques. Acting programs teach students how to prepare for professional auditions. During workshops, kids and teens learn about how auditions are conducted and what casting agents look for. Self-tapes and in-person auditions are covered. Kids and teens learn to feel more confident when walking into a professional audition.
Behind the scenes roles. Your child may find the opportunity to work behind-the-scenes in acting classes. Roles in lighting, sound, costume design, and set and prop design are available in both stage and film acting programs. For the stage, kids use sound and lighting boards to create strong live performances. For film and television, there are many tools used, including boom microphones, professional cameras, and editing software, just to name a few. Exposure to these behind-the-scenes roles demonstrates the endless career possibilities available in the dramatic arts. Kids may realize that acting’s heavy competitive nature may not be right for them, but there are many other roles that might suit them better.
Aside from the curriculum taught in courses, kids and teens gain other benefits from learning acting. Here’s a look at the advantages kids’ gain through time in acting lessons.
Gain emotional intelligence. Acting class helps kids and teens understand their characters. To excel at acting, young actors must learn to understand characters’ motivations. Dissecting their characters builds children’s emotional intelligence, and they can connect with real people at a heightened level. They must also understand other characters around them. The immersion in this process in acting classes helps them understand people better and gain emotional maturity.
Increase retention rate. Acting exercises and performances rely on children’s memorization of lines and stage directions. As kids perform in more productions for the stage and film, they gain memorization strategies and techniques to improve their retention. This skill is useful in school and in the workplace.
Receive acting opportunities. Acting classes are an ideal way for kids and teens to break into the entertainment industry. Classes are led by seasoned actors and actresses with teaching and acting credits to their names. Courses also instruct students about agent representation and castings. Kids and teens have opportunities to create demo reels in class with which they can market their talent and begint to find professional acting jobs for television and film.
Have fun! Acting class is a great way to get to meet other kids. In all camps and programs, kids have the opportunity to socialize with other kids and make new friends.
Finding the right acting class for your child is easy, with so many options to choose from. As you weigh your options, here are some questions to help you sort through options:
OurKids.net lists more than 200 types of kids' camps and programs. For kids who love acting, other types of camps and classes can help you develop skill in this and related areas. There are also some camps and programs that use acting skills as a launch pad for development in areas that might be considered more practical in terms of career development. Find camps and programs types below that will pique the interest of young actors.
Performing arts camp combines acting with related stage arts like dancing and singing.
Filmmaking camps offer kids and teens an immersion in film direction, production, and cinematography, often with the creation of a short film as the camp's end goal.
Kids' music camp lets you explore music training, singing, songwriting, band instruments, and more. Camps like this let you explore and expand your creative repertoire and interest in the arts. You can also use our site to find kids' music lessons and after school music programs.
Combine this with more advice from OurKids.net:
The Benefits of Performing Arts for Children. CalgarysChild.com.
How many Acting classes for kids and teens are there?
There are 22 programs specializing in Performing Arts (multi). In addition, there are 30 programs offering performing arts (multi) as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Acting classes for kids and teens?
Fees for Acting classes for kids and teens range from $31 to $500 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
What age do Acting classes for kids and teens start at?
There are programs available for children aged 1 through 19.
Where can parents meet with Acting classes for kids and teens?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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