• Rooted in Healing: Did you know that improv comedy started as a form of child therapy? It's true! Improv has its roots in helping children express themselves, develop resilience, and navigate the complexities of life in a playful and supportive environment.
• For Every Child: Whether your child is the comedian in the family or the quiet observer, improv is for them! Our classes are designed to nurture confidence, enhance social skills, and foster a sense of belonging—regardless of personality type. We believe that every child has something unique to contribute, and improv provides the perfect platform to discover and love who they are.
• Learning Through Play: At Recycled Minds, we understand that children learn best through play. That's why our improv curriculum is tailored to the way kids naturally engage with the world around them. Through games, exercises, and collaborative activities, your child will unleash their imagination, sharpen their communication skills, and learn the art of thinking on their feet—all while having a blast!

All the curriculum is carefully crafted by owner and founder of Recycled Minds, Sean Hancock.  He studied at the world-famous Groundlings School of Improv in Los Angeles, CA as well as The Upright Citizens Brigade and Comedy Sports, and also founded Monkey Butler Comedy UK, contributing to one of the world's largest growing improv theaters and schools. He has been teaching and performing regularly for over 20 years, including 10 years teaching kids and teens in homeschool co-ops and private schools.

Sean handpicks and personally trains all Recycled Minds instructors, so you can be confident that whoever your child’s instructor is, they will receive the same quality teaching and care. We take your child’s development seriously and believe that improv can be a life-changing and formative experience that equips this next generation of leaders and creatives to be successful human beings!

Each curriculum is an immersive experience composed of exercises, games and stories that get kids engaged, reflecting and applying the principles of improv to their everyday life. Our classes are designed to nurture confidence, enhance social skills, and foster a sense of belonging—regardless of personality type. That's why our improv curriculum is tailored to the way kids naturally engage with the world around them–through play!

Improv comedy is a form of live theatre where scenes, characters, and dialogue are created spontaneously, on-the-spot based on audience suggestions or prompts. Unlike traditional acting or comedy, improv relies heavily on collaboration, quick thinking, and the willingness to embrace uncertainty and spontaneity.

Our classes and camps typically consist of a combination of warm-up exercises, skill-building activities, group games, and scene work. Each session is designed to be engaging, interactive, and tailored to the age and experience level of the students.

Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement including close-toed shoes. We also encourage them to bring a water bottle. Snacks will be provided for camps.

In some cases, students can join classes mid-session, depending on availability. However, we recommend your child starts at the beginning of the season to develop better connections with other students and build upon the principles of improv. You will need to contact us through our website before you register.

The safety and well-being of your child is important to us. All instructors and staff members undergo comprehensive background checks to ensure the safety and security of our students. These checks include criminal history screenings and reference checks. Additionally, our instructors receive ongoing training in child protection policies and procedures to maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment. If any concerns arise, our staff are available to address them promptly and confidentially. We lock the front door 15 minutes after the start of class and unlock it after class ends. If the Lounge is available, parents are welcome to hangout there for the duration of their child’s class. 

Yes, we offer scholarships and financial assistance to families who demonstrate need. You can apply for a scholarship here: https://forms.gle/FB6ZvGXmpswQUYyE9. Please contact us directly for payment plan options.

We take dietary restrictions and allergies seriously and work closely with families to accommodate their child's needs. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies during registration, and our staff will ensure appropriate accommodations are made.

Recycled Minds is dedicated to creating an environment that is safe, supportive and encouraging. We recognize the important role parents play in their child's upbringing. Recycled Minds’ approach is designed to respect the parents' role, avoid politicizing gender identity, and maintain an environment focused on the educational and developmental needs of the students. To respect the parents' wishes, Recycled Minds has the following policy:

• We will not ask students to share their gender identity or preferred pronouns. This is a personal matter that the theater defers to the parents.
• Instructors will refer to the child as noted on their registration and use the corresponding pronouns, unless the child uses a commonly accepted nickname or shortened version of their given name, they use at home. Example: William to Billy, Elizabeth to Beth.
• If a student asks an instructor or the other students to be referred to as other than what they were registered as, we will contact the parent or guardian to discuss how they would like to address the situation. We believe in a strong partnership with parents and their role in their child’s development. 
• In activities like improv or acting classes, students may play characters of different genders. However, the theater expects students to authentically portray these characters without making claims about their own gender identity. The goal of these activities is to develop creativity, empathy and imagination - not to explore or express one's personal gender identity.