Hershey Area Playhouse, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey, will offer two summer camps for students in grades one to 12. The Playhouse is located on the campus of Country Meadows.

The June Performance Camp will run from Mondays to Fridays, June 13 to 24, with students in grades one to three meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; those in grades four through six meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and students in grades seven through 12 gathering from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. An evening performance will be presented on June 24.

Each group will prepare and present a scripted show, created or chosen by the lead teachers, who are qualified teachers with the Playhouse's Theatre Academy. Each student will have the opportunity to audition, be cast in the show, memorize lines, learn blocking and staging, and perform for friends and family members. No prior experience is necessary.

The camp will meet in person at the Playhouse every day. All programs will adhere to CDC and Playhouse safety guidelines. Separate fees have been set for each age group.

The Gardens Summer Theatre Camp will run from Mondays to Fridays, July 11 to 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, with a performance of "Robin Hood" at noon on July 22 at the Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, in the outdoor theater in the Children's Garden. Monday rehearsals will take place at the Playhouse; Tuesday through Friday rehearsals will occur at the Hershey Gardens. The camp will meet in the Education Center for an indoor space and outside in the outdoor theater and surroundings. The camp is open to students in grades four to eight.

The version of "Robin Hood" that will be presented was written by the Playhouse's Jennifer Feldser. The show will be complete with memorized lines, blocking, sword fighting, costumes, props, and small set pieces. All programs will adhere to CDC and Playhouse safety guidelines.

Only 30 campers will be cast in the show, so early registration is recommended. Before registering, parents should make sure their child can attend every day of the camp. As part of the camp fee, two tickets for the Hershey Gardens will be given to each registered family for the July 22 performance.

For registration information, visit http://www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com and click on Theatre Academy. The appropriate age group is based on the grade the student will enter in the fall. Registration will close on Friday, May 27, or when the classes are filled.

For more information on the camps, contact Jill Panyard at jillpanyard@gmail.com.