Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide

If your child loves singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument, composing music or painting and designing, she will find a plethora of outstanding fun and instructional programs where she can develop her talents and meet people who love what she does. Check out extracurricular arts activities, including performance opportunities, at your child’s school or at local community centers. Specialized private weekend classes and summer programs for students of all levels are sponsored by various art institutes, music festivals, universities and professional music and dance companies.

To perform at the highest levels, many arts, especially music and dance, require private lessons and enrichment. If your child likes to perform, look for audition opportunities at local fairs, festivals, community orchestras and theaters. Many professional theaters and ballet companies sponsor summer intensive programs from talented youth. A child who enjoys competing may be interested in participating in arts contests where her work can earn recognition and win awards. The best students compete, at national arts contests that offer scholarship prizes.



  1. The Conservatory Summer Institute is a 10-day intensive program for high school students considering studying music in college. Participants will work side-by-side with Conservatory of Music faculty… Read more
  2. Students will spend five fun-filled days learning to make reeds, participating in bassoon and oboe ensembles, receiving private instruction, playing in master classes and concerts. Reed-making… Read more
  3. Whether you are getting ready for your high school’s musical, a community theatre production, or auditioning for college programs, Audition Techniques will help you build your confidence and present… Read more
  4. The SMI Piano Camp offers students the opportunity to study music in a stimulating environment under the tutelage of our distinguished piano faculty. This intensive program includes private and group… Read more
  5. BGSU’s Super Sax Camp offers a dynamic musical experience for any high school saxophonists. Located in Bowling Green's state of the art music facility, this historic camp promotes the joy and… Read more
  6. As a violin, viola, cello or bass player, you will receive individual guidance from members of the renowned string faculty at BGSU. Each student is assigned to one of two chamber orchestras, one for… Read more
  7. The purpose of the camp is to help you develop your voice while nurturing your passion for singing. You will receive private lessons, attend vocal seminars, participate in master classes and attend… Read more
  8. Pre-College Scholars Program High school students wishing to take regular university summer classes may apply to enroll through the Pre-College Scholars program. The Pre-College Scholars Program at… Read more
  9. CIM offers lessons, classes and ensembles and music (both instrumental and voice) summer programs. In addition, for more serious young musicians: Young Artist Program: The Young Artist Program… Read more
  10. Open to talented high school students, currently enrolled in grades 9-12. Muskingum University Summer Music Theatre CAMP is an opportunity to explore and strengthen musical performance talents. CAMP… Read more
  11. Each year the Conservatory of Music offers a series of music and voice programs during the summer months. We offer excellent opportunities for high school and college students, teachers, accomplished… Read more
  12. CCM Preparatory offers a wide variety of programs in Music, Dance and Theatre Arts for all ages and levels – toddlers, preschoolers, youth, teens, adults, motivated pre-professional students… Read more