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Old Westbury, NY

Drama Camp

at SUNY Old Westbury

Ages 8 - 14

July 6th through July 17th

August 10th through August 14th

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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WHERE CONFIDENCE TAKES CENTER STAGE

Future Stars Drama Camp invites campers to explore the exciting world of drama and theater in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. Through acting, improvisation, scene study, and theater-based activities, campers build confidence, communication skills, and self-expression. Our goal is to help each camper grow into a more confident, articulate individual with skills that support success both on and off the stage.

Each day offers a balanced mix of drama instruction, skill-building activities, and creative play, utilizing our exceptional on-campus facilities. Every session culminates in a Drama Show, giving campers the opportunity to bring everything together and perform on stage for family and friends. With an emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and fun, Drama Camp provides a memorable experience that encourages campers to shine.

 

2026 DRAMA SHOWS

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July 6-17 - SHOW TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Friday, July 17 at 10:30 am on campus at the Recital Hall
July 20-31 - SHOW TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Friday, July 31 at 10:30 am on campus at the Recital Hall
August 3-14 - SHOW TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Friday, August 14 at 10:30 am on campus at the Recital Hall

*Families and Friends are invited to attend. Shows will be professionally recorded by Merelis Productions

locationsSummer Day Camp 
223 Store Hill Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568

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Drama Camp Facilities at Old Westbury

  • Collegiate athletic facilities
  • Air-conditioned theater-style classrooms
  • Maguire Theater
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational games and activities
  • Indoor swimming pool to cool off and have fun
  • Air-conditioned cafeteria

Building Skills That Last Beyond 

Drama Camp

  • Acting & Performing – Develop confidence and technique through scenes, character work, and stage performance
  • Music, Singing, & Rhythm – Explore vocal expression, musicality, and performance skills
  • Dance & Creative Movement – Build body awareness, coordination, and expressive movement
  • Improv & Theater Games – Strengthen creativity, quick thinking, and collaboration through improv games
  • Stage Presence & Performance – Gain poise and confidence through rehearsals and the culminating Drama Show
  • Teamwork & Confidence – Build communication, cooperation, and self-assurance through group work and weekly special events
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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Drama
Jul 6 - Jul 17
8 - 14
$675
$625
Drama
Aug 10 - Aug 14
8 - 14
$675
$625

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $50/wk, Late Pick-Up $75/wk

Transportation:
$250/wk (select zip codes only)

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Lunch:
$75/wk

transportation

Easy Transportation for Old Westbury

We are proud to offer door-to-door transportation to surrounding local zip codes. Future Stars partners with a leading Long Island transportation company to offer the highest level of safety and service for camp families who would like to add the optional bus transportation.

Typical pick-up and drop-off times vary depending on your spot on the route. We will call the week before camp with your bus times, as the times change weekly.

DRAMA CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Orientation/Warm-up

9:30 am: Drama Skills

10:30 am: Scripts & Characters

11:15 am: Behind the Scenes

12:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm: Rec Swim or Recess

2:00 pm: Drama Games

3:00 pm: Show Rehearsal

4:00 pm: Departure

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

Testimonials

Meet the Director

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Jesse Pimpinella

Drama Director

Jesse Pimpinella returns this summer to direct and oversee our Drama program, bringing both professional performance experience and a strong background in youth theater education. An accomplished actor, Jesse most recently appeared in Disney’s Descendants: The Musical at the Argyle Theatre and has performed in a variety of productions. With over a decade of experience teaching and directing youth theater programs, he is dedicated to helping young performers build confidence, creativity, and self-expression in a supportive and inclusive environment.

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