Programs for Young Puppeteers
Bring the magic of puppets into your child’s life! Our creative arts programming spans a range of ages including babies, toddlers, kids, tweens and teens. It includes day and summer camps, after school activities, indoor and outdoor programs, family-friendly activities and more.
Programming Overview
Below you will find an overview of the types of youth programming we do on an annual basis. To see what’s happening in upcoming weeks, check out or calendar and subscribe to our enewsletter for the latest updates.
FREE Saturday Storytime
Join Chelly and a cohort of puppet storytellers for a Saturday morning of puppets, puppet stories and puppet play. Every 1st Saturday of the month, come and join us at the Puppet Library. All are welcome! Free! View the calendar for upcoming storytimes.
Toddler Puppet and Music Time
This program is offered in the Spring and in the Fall. Next one will be happening in March-April. Join Chelly and her sidekick Turnip the Dog for 8 weeks of music, movement, stories and puppets!
We will engage in exploring puppets, singing familiar songs, finger play and more. Children and caregivers are invited to participate, meet other families and have fun. ALL are welcome! This is not a drop-off activity, caregivers are expected to be present.
Suggested ages: Toddlers and Pre-K
Please email Elina Kotlyar at ekotlyar@hobt.org with any questions you might have.
Puppet Summer Camp
We offer puppet summer camp programming to young puppeteers ages 7-12. Join us for an immersive experience where children can explore materials, create puppets and stories, experience performing on stage, and make lasting friendships.
HOBT Puppet Camp will take place June 9-13, 2025 and August 25-29, 2025! Led by our expert puppeteer teaching artists, each session is different and topics are often tailored to the interests of young participants. Stay tuned for more information about Summer Camp 2025! Have questions? Email Elina Kotlyar at ekotlyar@hobt.org for all the details.
Birthday Parties
We host birthday parties for all ages! Storytime and puppet making activities are available and can be tailored to the interest of your birthday host. Please inquire for more info by emailing ekotlyar@hobt.org.
Illustration by Orren Fen
Halloween Story Time Tour
Look out for our next Halloween Story time tour in the Fall! Bring our storyteller cohort to your backyard or basement for some spooky fun! More details will be available in the Summer 2025.
Illustration by Orren Fen
Upcoming Arts Programming for Kids, Tweens & Teens
If there are no upcoming programs listed below, subscribe to our enewsletter and be alerted when new programming is added to our calendar.