Heroes & Hijinks:

Scamp Camp 2026

Runs: June 1 - 12, 2026

Join us as we uncover what makes a compelling hero!

Travel with us through forgotten lands as we cross a new threshold, meet new friends, seize a reward, and maybe even vanquish a monster while we’re at it! We’re diving into the Hero’s Journey, exploring how it plays a pivotal role in media we see today, and discovering what makes a journey heroic. This camp will explore heroes through the ages. Scamps will meet classic heroes from Greek theatre all the way to heroes they know and love today, we might even meet some unsuspecting heroes along the way. Join The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre this summer for our 2026 Scamp Camp: Heroes & Hijinks!

Session 1: Scamps will learn the makings of a hero’s journey and create their own devised scenes to present to their friends and family on June 12th, followed by a “cast party” for campers and their families

Skills students will develop during this camp:

  • Ensemble building and nurturing

  • Movement and gesture

  • Performance skills, including vocal skills and physical presence

  • Collaborative storytelling

  • Observation and listening

  • An understanding of theatre terms and technologies

  • Reading comprehension and literary analysis

  • Understanding of historical and contemporary contexts for stories, including fairy tales and the Brothers Grimm

  • Communication

Please read The Scoundrel & Scamp Class Policy prior to registration. 

REGISTER for Heroes and Hijinks Session 1

Who: Youth aged 8-18 (rising third through twelfth grades)

When: Scamp Camp Session 1 runs daily Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, June 1 - 12, 2026

Session 2 runs June 15 - 26

Cost: $650 for the session

Note: if you are seeking financial aid, please fill out the Scholarship Form prior to registering.

Where: The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre in the Historic Y (738 N. 5th Ave., Ste. 131, Tucson, AZ, 85705)

Instructors: Heroes & Hijinks: A Scamp Hero’s Journey will be led by Co-Artistic & Managing Directors Zachary Austin and Annika Maher. (Austin and Maher have educator fingerprint clearance cards from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.)

Please read The Scoundrel & Scamp Class Policy prior to registration.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $100 non-refundable administrative fee. Up until two weeks prior to the session’s start date, cancellations can receive a full refund minus the administrative fee. At two weeks prior to the session start date, cancellations can receive a 50% refund. At one week prior to the session start date and during the camp, there are no refunds, including for days missed due to illness or absence. If the theatre cancels a session, a full refund will be provided.