Summer Camp: Shadow Puppets
A weeklong youth camp for ages 10-13 focused on shadow puppet construction, screens, scenery, props, movement, music, and filmed short performances.
When
July 6–10, 2026
Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Price
$325–$375
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Verge Center for the Arts, Sacramento, CA
United States
Organizer
Verge Center for the Arts
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
Hands-on shadow puppetry workshop with a direct organizer source.
Make it part of your practice
Explore shadow puppet guides before you go, then bring the ideas you discover back to your own light-and-shadow practice.
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