SUMMER CAMPS 2025

Join master puppeteer, Liz Joyce, for a wildly creative and fun week of Puppet Camp!

Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre has been delighting families on the East End of Long Island for over 20 years. Sharing puppet shows, workshops and special events is what we do best. We believe that making art is incredibly important for children.

Our campers take the art that they make and use it to bring their very own stories to life. Using easy-to-find materials like recycled paper and cardboard, campers build their own worlds that are brimming with stories and play. Each day, we explore different types of puppets. We learn about manipulating our creations, giving them a voice and telling their story. Campers build relationships with one another as they hone their problem-solving skills to create their very own puppets and shows. We play games, blow giant bubbles, have “runaround time”, we even make music together. It’s all a part of the fun resulting in a joyful week of learning, play and creativity.

Goat on a Boat Summer Camps take place outside. Our community partners let us use their facilities when needed. Most of our camp happens around our Puppet Truck. It is solar powered, shaded/covered, has running water and is full of puppet shows, workshop materials and surprises.

Liz Joyce has been certified as an art teacher and worked with young children throughout her 30 year career. She is a musician, a storyteller and puppeteer. Liz believes that play is a powerful tool in the development of young children and that puppets bring out a unique kind of lasting creativity that they will remember for a lifetime.

For children 4-7 years, Limited to 12 campers

Puppet Camp at Bridgehampton Museum

Join master puppeteer, Liz Joyce, for a week of story making, puppet building, performances and play. Campers will create a series of their own puppet shows throughout the week. Exploring various puppetry styles, children will work together with Liz to construct stories to bring them to life with their own cast of hand-made characters. The last day of camp will include a sharing of our puppet shows along with a 30 minute Goat on a Boat puppet show open to the public.

Campers should bring their own snack and water bottle daily. This is an outdoor camp, conducted in the shade. In the event of rain, we will use the BH Museum's indoor space. Children should arrive with sun protection and bug spray. Please dress ready to make a mess. 

We look forward to a wildly creative and fun week with your child.

Bridgehampton Museum | The Nathaniel Rogers House
2539 Montauk Highway • Bridgehampton NY

Puppet Camp at South Fork Natural History Museum

Join master puppeteer, Liz Joyce, for a week of story making, puppet building, performances and play. Campers will create a series of their own puppet shows throughout the week. Exploring various puppetry styles, children will work together with Liz to construct stories to bring them to life with their own cast of hand-made characters. Our focus will be on learning about local wildlife and incorporating the nature around us into our stories. The last day of camp will include a sharing of our puppet shows.

Campers should bring their own snack and water bottle daily. This is an outdoor camp, conducted in the shade. Children should arrive with sun protection and bug spray. Please dress ready to make a mess.

In the event of rain, we will be under the Puppet Truck's awning. Please wear boots and raincoats.

We look forward to a wildly creative and fun week with your child.

South Fork Natural History Museum
377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike • Bridgehampton NY