Blue Door Youth
Improv Education
Where Spokane’s young creators find their voice, confidence, and community.
The Blue Door Youth Improv Education program is more that just a class or a camp. It’s a connected, year-round journey where young people grow as artists, leaders, and community members. This program weaves together Saturday classes, summer camps, and the High School Improv League into one vibrant pathway for youth ages 8–18. No matter where students begin, they become part of a supportive, citywide creative community that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and confidence.
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Throughout this program, young people learn the core skills of improv such as listening, teamwork, creativity, resilience, and expressive storytelling. They are guided by experienced teaching artists who love working with youth. Whether they join us for a weekly class, explore improv more deeply in our summer camps, or perform onstage through the Improv League, students experience a shared culture of belonging, play, and artistic growth that connects them across schools, neighborhoods, and backgrounds.
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Every part of our youth program connects to the next. Kids can start in Saturday classes, summer camps, and or in the High School Improv League Program and move seamlessly among them. Along the way, they meet new friends, build performance skills, and become part of a citywide improv community.
Saturday Youth Classes
These monthly classes are good for students aged 8 - 18. This is where most students start their improv adventure. Each month you’ll play games, create characters, build scenes, and learn how to think creatively with others. Classes are fun, low-pressure, and perfect for beginners or returning students. You’ll build the teamwork and improv skills that connect directly to camps and the Improv League.
Summer Youth Camps
Summer camps take everything from the school year and crank it up. Campers explore storytelling, character building, ensemble work, and performance in a high-energy format that brings students from all over Spokane County together. Most campers wrap up the week with a short showcase for friends and family.
Improv League
Improv League is a transformative program developed and taught by Spokane School of Improv faculty, aiming to provide high school students with comprehensive improv experiences.
Improv lets students celebrate spontaneity, collaboration, and quick thinking, resulting in unique and hilarious performances.
Through weekly workshops, collaborative shows, and inter-school competitions, students enhance their creative thinking abilities, cultivate soft skills, experience personal growth, and develop relationships with peers from various schools.
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Improv League receives funding from ArtsWA, National Endowment of the Arts (NEA), and the Innovia Foundation.
Why this Improv Program?
Improv is kind of a superpower. No matter where students begin, they build skills that help them on stage, in school, and in everyday life. Students learn:
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Confidence to speak up and try bold ideas
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Communication skills that strengthen listening and teamwork
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Creativity to imagine, explore, and problem-solve
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Resilience to embrace mistakes and keep going
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Social connections through laughter and ensemble work
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Leadership through collaboration and peer coaching
We also incorporate art into our improv camps allowing students to learn about different types of art forms.
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Our pathway keeps youth connected as they grow, returning students build on their foundation, older teens may mentor younger kids, and everyone belongs.
Who We Serve
Our youth programs welcome all young people ages 8–18 from across Spokane County whether they love performing, are trying improv for the first time, or are looking for a place to be creative and accepted.
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We especially welcome youth who:
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Want a low-pressure creative outlet
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Are looking for community or belonging
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Love storytelling, characters, or comedy
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Thrive in hands-on, collaborative environments
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Want a break from screens and stress​
Scholarships are available, and we work hard to make sure cost is never a barrier to joining the Blue Door community.
Our Faculty
Our teaching artists are professional improvisers and educators who know how to make learning fun, supportive, and meaningful. They guide students through each step of their learning journey, helping youth grow from curious beginners into confident performers and community builders.​
Erin O'Halloran Foerg Youth Fund
The Youth Fund was established by the School of Improv's parent organization, The Blue Door Theatre, in recognition of Erin’s retirement after 15 years of service. Her leadership, hard work, and time kept the theater operating and growing over the years. She maintained a commitment to kids and youth doing improv and kept costs low for youth in our community. ​
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This fund provides scholarships for Spokane School of Improv classes and camps. It also helps fund Improv League.
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We appreciate your generosity.