Creative Theatre Experience Presents
Youth Summer Arts Festival
Current Grades K-5
Dates: June 24 - July 18 2026
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Time: 9:00-3:00 Mon-Fri (Pre and After-Care available)
What is Arts Festival?
Our CTE Arts Festival is a summer youth theatre camp in Olympia where students explore music, dance, acting, and visual art in a supportive, high-energy environment. Students learn core performing arts skills while building confidence, friendships, and a strong sense of community.
What Students Learn
Students rotate through daily sessions led by experienced mentors and professional instructors:
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Music and vocal lessons
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Dance and movement training
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Acting, character work, and stage presence
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Visual art and creative expression
Each small group is led by a CTE Mentor—an older student who once participated in CTE and is now growing into leadership and teaching roles.
Perform on a College Stage
The program concludes with two live performances at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts. Students gain the unforgettable experience of performing in a beautiful, professional theatre environment with full lighting, sound, and an excited audience of family and friends.
Katelyn May
Arts Festival Director
Katelyn May has been immersed in the world of theatre for nearly 30 years. Her love for the stage began at just four years old and has only deepened with time, shaping both her artistic voice and her commitment to sharing that passion with others. She has performed extensively throughout the Puget Sound region, with notable work in Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle.
For the past decade, Katelyn has also been dedicated to theatre education. She has taught camps and classes...
Childcare available before and after workshop
We offer childcare options from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 5pm