Young People's Theater is a nonprofit youth theater organization at 331 Metty Drive in Ann Arbor serving young people from preschool through 12th grade, grouped roughly as ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 and teens. Summer offerings include one-week camps such as storytelling through puppets, sewing 101 and makeup and special effects, and two-week camps that mount full productions including Willy Wonka and Aristocats for grades 1-6 and Legally Blonde and tech tracks for grades 6-12. Camps culminate in a performance, and the organization also runs classes and live productions year round. Daily hours are not published; contact YPT to confirm session times.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Young People's Theater directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Heather Somers-StrozeskiFantastic experience, fantastic directors and staff. We love the wonderful magic of YPT
★Lauren BremerI've hesitated to write this review for a long time but I still feel so disgusted with my experience that I had to share. Earlier this year, I registered my daughter for YPT’s summer camp by submitting the necessary forms and a $700 check by mail when registration opened. I never received any confirmation the registration was accepted or any communication from them - no email, call, or notice - when (embarrassingly) my check bounced. I was in the process of moving out of state and had tons of expenses between selling my house, buying a new house, and moving so I never even noticed it was returned. Months later, just one week before camp, the Director of the theater called me demanding immediate payment so my daughter could attend. When I explained that we were moving within days and my daughter would no longer be attending - and that I had never been informed about any issue - she became shockingly hostile. She accused me of “leaving her with the bag,” told me “we all have sad stories” when I mentioned being a single mom without extra funds, and continued berating me even after I suggested she fill the spot from their waitlist. Despite my request to end the conversation, she later cashed my $700 check. This kind of behavior is completely unprofessional and unkind, especially from an organization that works with children. The summer before, my daughter attended a wonderful, affordable theater camp in Ypsilanti where the staff were compassionate and communicative - the total opposite of this experience. I can’t in good conscience recommend Young People’s Theater. Parents deserve honesty, empathy, and basic respect - none of which were shown here.
★★★★★Leslie NeilsonThis organization is a well oiled machine!!! YPT has some of the most organized and creative staff, not to mention some of the best volunteers I have ever encountered. Any child who is lucky enough to go through one of their programs leaves feeling empowered and with knowledge that will help them later in their lives.
★★★★★Becca HoganMy 6yo had an absolutely amazing camp experience this summer at YPT. We also went to a large production of Mama Mia by YPT this spring and had a great time. Very impressed with this organization, they treat kids well and give them great skills!
★★★★★Marieka KayeThis place is astounding - the level of talent YPT gets out of kids is truly impressive. The producer and directors are all top notch and work so well with kids. They expect a lot, help kids grow out of their comfort zones, and it pays off in spades. Seeing YPT shows will ruin Broadway for you - they are that good. YPT goes above-and-beyond to be professional, organized, and supportive of their kids. My 2nd grader had an incredible experience at summer camp and in her first show. I have also never seen such a high level of volunteer work and parent participation. If your kid has the theater bug, I recommend checking out this gem!