🎭 Now Enrolling · Summer 2026

Improv Comedy
Summer Camp

A morning improv program for ages 8–12. An afternoon improv program for ages 13+. Build real confidence, creative thinking, and performance skills — then show it all off for your family on Friday.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎂 Ages 8–12
📅 3 Sessions Available
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎂 Ages 13+
📅 3 Sessions Available
📍 Albuquerque, NM
Friday Family Showcase
🏛️ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
🎭 Professional Instructors
👥 Max 14 Campers / Session
⭐ Friday Family Showcase
💛 Scholarships Available
Three Sessions — Same Great Curriculum
Choose Your Week

Each session runs the same curriculum — pick the week that works best for your family. Groups are capped at 14 campers so everyone gets real stage time.

Session 1
July 20 – 24
2026 · Monday – Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎂 Ages 8–12
📍 Albuquerque, NM
⭐ Showcase: Fri July 25, 10:30 AM
Session 2
July 27 – 31
2026 · Monday – Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎂 Ages 8–12
📍 Albuquerque, NM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 1, 10:30 AM
Session 3
Aug 3 – 7
2026 · Monday – Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎂 Ages 8–12
📍 Albuquerque, NM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 7, 10:30 AM
Session 1
July 20 – 24
2026 · Monday – Friday
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎂 Ages 13+
📍 Albuquerque, NM
⭐ Showcase: Fri July 25, 2:30 PM
Session 2
July 27 – 31
2026 · Monday – Friday
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎂 Ages 13+
📍 Albuquerque, NM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 1, 2:30 PM
Session 3
Aug 3 – 7
2026 · Monday – Friday
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎂 Ages 13+
📍 Albuquerque, NM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 7, 2:30 PM
What Campers Walk Away With
Real Skills. Not Just Fun.

Improv teaches kids things no other summer program does — and the skills are just as useful off stage as they are on it.

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Confidence
By Friday, kids who wouldn’t speak up in class are performing for their families on stage.
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Active Listening
Improv only works when you truly hear your partner. We train real listening, not just waiting to talk.
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Collaboration
No stars in improv — only ensembles. Campers learn to make each other look good.
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Creative Risk-Taking
We celebrate the weird ideas as much as the brilliant ones. Mistakes are welcome here.
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Adaptability
New Choice, Freeze Tag, Genre Scenes — every game trains instant, flexible response.
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Joy
Three hours of genuine, loud, creative play. Kids don’t realize how much they’re growing.
What Happens Each Day
The Week at a Glance

Each day builds on the last — from core principles on Monday to a full live show on Friday.

🌞 Monday
Welcome Circle & Agreements
Yes, And! Deep Dive
Story Spine
What Are You Doing?
Share & Reflect
🎭 Tuesday
Emotion Walk
Character Building
Mirror Game
Emotional Orchestra
Character Share
🎬 Wednesday
Group Machine
Scene Structure
Freeze Tag
Genre Scenes
Scene Notes Circle
✨ Thursday
Object Transformation
New Choice
Party Quirks
Showcase Planning
Full Rehearsal Run
⭐ Friday
Show Day Warm-Up
Favorite Games
Final Rehearsal
⭐ Family Showcase 10:30 AM
Graduation Circle
Games in the Curriculum
What They’ll Actually Play

Every game teaches a real skill. These aren’t icebreakers — they’re the same exercises used in professional improv training, adapted for ages 8–12.

Yes, And! Core Principle
Story Spine Narrative Structure
Freeze Tag Scene Initiation
Mirror Game Focus & Trust
Genre Scenes Style & Character
Party Quirks Character Commitment
New Choice Flexibility
Emotional Orchestra Emotional Range
Group Machine Ensemble Work
Object Transformation Imagination
What Are You Doing? Physical Comedy
Character Building Voice & Walk & Want
Daily Structure
A Typical Day in Camp

Three hours built to keep energy high, skills deepening, and every camper engaged the whole time.

Welcome to Camp
Starting Warm-Up
Energy games and group focus
Core Skill Block
The day’s main concept drilled
Half-time Snack Break
Free time & recharge
Games & Scenes
Pairs and group scene work
Ensemble Work
Full-group collaboration
⭐ Friday Family Showcase
Families welcome · All are invited
What Families Say
Straight From the Stage
★★★★★

“My daughter was painfully shy. By Friday she was on stage making the whole audience laugh. I genuinely couldn’t believe it was the same kid.”

— Parent of camper, Ages 8–12 group
★★★★★

“My son started using ‘yes, and’ with his little sister during arguments at home. That’s when I knew this program was something genuinely special.”

— Parent of camper, Ages 8–12 group
★★★★★

“World changing! Your passion, knowledge, time, and energy you put into your craft is so apparent and appreciated.”

— Community member, Improv New Mexico™
Questions?
We’ve Got Answers
Does my child need experience?
None at all. The curriculum is designed for beginners from day one. The only thing they need to bring is a willingness to play.
What if my child is shy?
Shy kids are exactly who this program is built for. We start with low-pressure ensemble games and build toward individual performance slowly and safely.
What happens at the Friday Showcase?
Families are invited to watch campers perform the games they’ve built all week. It runs from 10:30–11:45 AM. No tickets needed — just show up.
Can my child do more than one session?
Yes! Each session runs the same curriculum, so returning campers deepen their skills while new campers get the full foundational experience together.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Improv New Mexico™ is committed to accessibility. Email admin@improvnm.org to ask about scholarships.
What should campers bring?
A snack, a water bottle, and clothes they can move in. We provide everything else — including all the weird.
Ready to Jump In?
Pick Your Session

Spots are limited to 14 campers per session to make sure every kid gets real stage time and personal attention.

Session 1
July 20 – 24, 2026
Monday – Friday · Ages 8–12
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⭐ Showcase: Fri July 25
👥 Max 14 campers
Register for Session 1
Session 2
July 27 – 31, 2026
Monday – Friday · Ages 8–12
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 1
👥 Max 14 campers
Register for Session 2
Session 3
Aug 3 – 7, 2026
Monday – Friday · Ages 8–12
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 7
👥 Max 14 campers
Register for Session 3
Session 1
July 20 – 24, 2026
Monday – Friday · Ages 13+
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
⭐ Showcase: Fri July 25
👥 Max 14 campers
Register for Session 1
Session 2
July 27 – 31, 2026
Monday – Friday · Ages 13+
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 1
👥 Max 14 campers
Register for Session 2
Session 3
Aug 3 – 7, 2026
Monday – Friday · Ages 13+
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
⭐ Showcase: Fri Aug 7
👥 Max 14 campers
Register for Session 3

Not sure which session? Questions about scholarships or logistics? Email admin@improvnm.org — we get back within 24 hours.

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