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The Schenectady Theater for Children, inc.



Join Our Exciting Spring Puppetry Camp:
“Let’s All Go to the Lobby!”
Calling all young performers in grades 3-8! Dive into the magical world of puppetry at our 2025 spring camp, where creativity meets fun! This unique camp is inspired by the beloved intermission and snack bar ads that bring joy to moviegoers everywhere.
Camp Highlights:
Puppetry Skills: Learn the art of puppetry from experienced instructors! Participants will explore various techniques, including puppet creation, manipulation, and storytelling.
Relative Themes: Each day, campers will work on developing their own puppet characters and skits, all centered around the whimsical theme of “Let’s All Go to the Lobby!” Get ready to bring your favorite snacks and movie moments to life!
Performance Opportunity: At the end of the camp, campers will showcase their creations in a fun-filled performance for family and friends. Watch as they take the stage and share their imaginative stories!
Dates: Classes Monday April 14th 2025 Through Friday April 18th 9am til 3 pm.
Show day: Saturday April 19th 2025 at 1PM
Location: In The Schenectady Theater for Children’s Studio Via Port Mall Rotterdam NY
Whether your child is a budding actor or simply loves to create, our puppetry camp promises to inspire and entertain. Don’t miss out on this chance to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a blast! Cost: $175 for first child and $150.00 for each brother or sister!
Secure your spot! Call 518-355-3283 or 518-356-3676 for more information and to register.

Find us on http://schenectadytheaterforchildren.org


Winter Break Improv Camp
“Yes… And…”

Class Dates and Times: Monday February 17th through Friday February 21st, 9am to 3pm
Evening Performance: February 21st at 7pm
Daytime Performance: February 22nd at 11am or 1pm
Cost $175 for first child and $150 for each brother or sister.

Haunted Hogwarts

A Halloween Haunt by
The Schenectady Theater for Children
Fridays Oct 18th and 25th – 6 to 8 pm
Saturdays Oct 19th and 26th – 12 to 4 pm & 5 to 8 pm
Sundays Oct 20th and 27th – 1 pm to 5 pm
Restless Souls & Freakish Phantoms
Silly Spirits, Goofy Ghosts & Family Friendly Frights
With Resident Revenants & Ghostly Guests
Costumes are encouraged
Photo-ops a-plenty
At Via Port Rotterdam – Former FYE
(near the food court)
$7.50 Adult $5.00 Child

Your Owl has Arrived!

Come celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday with
The Schenectady Theater for Children Inc.
Friday July 26th at 7 pm
(Silent Auction and Trivia Special Event Night)
Saturday July 27th at 10am & 2pm
Sunday July 28th at 1 pm & 4:30pm
At the STC Studios
Via Port Mall Rotterdam NY
Advanced reservations required:
Adults $10.00
Seniors and Children 11 and under $5.00
Children 2 and under: Free
All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Meet and greet some of your favorite Wizards!
- See the Sorting Hat ceremony
- Test your Quidditch skills!
- Toss a Quaffle, Beat a Bludger,
- Catch a Snitch!
- Attend classes in Potions & Herbology
- Avoid detention with Dolores Umbridge!
- Search the Forbidden Forest
- Treats and Sweets! Concluding with Butter Beer and Birthday Cake in the Great Hall.
- Feel free to dress accordingly. It’s always more fun in costume!


Announcing
The Schenectady Theater for Children’s
Summer Theater Camp
August 2024
“Robin Hood – a Comedy of Arrows”
A rollicksome retelling of the classic legend by Julie Christensen!
Camp Dates:
Monday August 19th
through
Saturday August 31st
9am to 2pm
@ STC Studio in ViaPort Mall
Rotterdam New York
Performances: Friday, August 30th @ 7pm
& Saturday, August 31st @ 11am
$350 /camper. Ages: 6 to 16


A Mad Hatter Family Fun Tea Party!
- STC will serve tea and cakes
- There will be Croquet with the Queen of Hearts and Alice
- A meet and greet with the Wonderland characters
- A Mad Hatter Magic Show
- Party Games and other diverse Pleasantries
Held: Saturday, June15th
Location: STC Studio, Via Port Rotterdam

Spring Break Puppetry Camp
“Puppetry Pandemonium!”

Held April 1st through April 6th
Location: STC Studio, Via Port Rotterdam

Drop In Class….
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day

Enjoy making little baskets to catch Leprechauns!
Held on Saturday, March 16th