Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. Academy's Conservatory for Young Actors (ACYA)
    The Academy's Conservatory for Young Actors (ACYA) is a four-week summer intensive for students ages 12-16. The program is taught by the same professional and encouraging instructors who oversee The… Read more
  2. Alfred University Theater Camp
    Alfred University welcomes high school students to our beautiful campus each year to take part in this exciting overnight summer camp. This two-week program, for students interested in learning more… Read more
  3. All National Honor Ensembles
    The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. So much more than a musical ensemble, it is a comprehensive, musical and… Read more
  4. American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) High School Summer Programs
    AMDA is the performer's alternative to summer camp. The High School Summer Conservatory offers intensive performing arts training in a college environment for high school students. Our unique… Read more
  5. Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory Summer Institute
    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
  6. Bel Canto Institute Youth Vocal Summer Program
    The Bel Canto Institute Summer Program and Youth Division Summer Program has been held in residence in Florence, Italy (see website for location details). Singers and coaches will be chosen by means… Read more
  7. Berklee College of Music Summer Programs
    Berklee summer programs will give you a taste of Berklee—the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts—on the stage, in the studio, and in the classroom. With programs in… Read more
  8. Boston Conservatory Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI) for High School Students
    Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI) is a two-week summer program for high school-aged singers who are focused on musical theater or classical music. Led by faculty with years of experience training young… Read more
  9. Boston University Summer Theatre Institute
    The Boston University Summer Theatre Institute is a five-week conservatory experience for highly motivated high school theatre artists. Designed to mirror the freshman BFA experience within the… Read more
  10. Boston University Tanglewood Institute
    52 years and 10,000 alumni strong, we’re a leader in the field. We’re a program of Boston University College of Fine Arts and affiliated with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Tanglewood Music Center… Read more
  11. Bowling Green State University Summer Musical Theatre Program
    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
  12. Bowling Green State University Summer Vocal Arts Program
    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
  13. Brandeis University Precollege Programs: BIMA Jewish Arts
    At BIMA you'll be part of a creative community brimming with artistic discovery and Jewish experiences. Join talented world-class arts faculty and talented peers for a month in the summer to pursue… Read more
  14. Brevard Music Center (BMC) Summer Institute & Festival High School Program
    Situated on a lovely wooded 180-acre campus in western North Carolina, Brevard Music Center stands as one of this country's premier summer training programs and festivals. Under the artistic… Read more
  15. Brigham Young University (BYU) Theatre Workshop
    Musical Theatre: Five . . . six . . . seven . . . eight! The Musical Theatre track offers a unique environment where students can hone their performing arts skills under the direction of our… Read more
  16. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Pre-College Programs - Drama
    Pre-College Drama introduces high school students to rigorous, conservatory style challenges. The length and depth of the summer conservatory-style program can lead to a stronger resolve to pursue a… Read more
  17. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Pre-college Programs - Music
    Pre-College Music gives high school students the opportunity to improve as a musician and learn about life in a conservatory-style college curriculum. Throughout Pre-College Music, students gain… Read more
  18. Center for the Arts Academy at Wesleyan College
    Residential camp for rising high school sophomore, junior, senior, and graduating senior girls. Explore a variety of fine arts disciplines with outstanding Wesleyan College faculty. The one-week… Read more
  19. Choate Rosemary Hall Young Artists Summer Programs
    The Choate Young Artists Programs in Performing and Visual Arts seek to develop an appreciation for live theater and visual arts in all of our young artists. These are non-residential day camps and… Read more
  20. Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) Preparatory Division
    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
  21. East Carolina University School of Music Summer Camps
    The summer months in the School of Music are full of week-long camps, multiple-day workshops, seminars, and other special events for all ages, including: Summer Chamber Music Institute Violin, viola… Read more
  22. Eastman School of Music Summer Jazz Studies
    Pre-college day and residential programs for high school musicians at the University of Rochester Eastman School of Music. Programs include: Residential Programs: Summer Jazz Studies — a two-week… Read more
  23. Eastman School of Music Summer@Eastman Middle School Programs
    Summer music day camps for serious musicians at the Eastman School of Music. Non-Residential Programs: Adventure Music Camp (students entering grades 5-9 (current grades 4-8) ) Half-Day Programs:… Read more
  24. Eastman School of Music Summer@Eastman Music Horizons
    The premier program for classical musicians. This internationally acclaimed residential Classical Studies program is for academically inquisitive performers, conductors and composers currently in… Read more
  25. Emerson College Pre-College Programs
    Pre-College offers challenging one-, three- and five-week summer programs for high school students. Programs are intensive, fun, and designed to teach students competitive, practical skills in one… Read more
  26. Grammy Camp
    GRAMMY Camp is a 5-day nonresidential summer music industry program for high school students interested in having a career in music. Hosted on the campus of USC Thornton School of Music in Los… Read more
  27. Harvard Summer School Secondary School Program
    Imagine studying at Harvard for seven weeks, fully immersed in the college experience. Whether you choose to live on campus, commute, or take courses online, you’ll have the opportunity to explore… Read more
  28. Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
    In a beautiful natural setting reminiscent of a traditional summer camp, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides high caliber arts instruction and memorable arts immersion workshops to a diverse… Read more
  29. Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Programs
    Interlochen was founded in 1928 and is located in beautiful northwest lower Michigan. Each year, thousands of artists and arts patrons come to Interlochen to experience world-class educational and… Read more
  30. International Torrance Creativity Awards
    As the Midwest Torrance Center, we subscribe to creativity as the “highest form of mental functioning.” This framework was initiated and developed by E. Paul Torrance, known as the father of… Read more
  31. Ithaca College Summer College for High School Students
    In Ithaca College's residential pre-college summer program, high school students experience college life and college-level courses while living in a safe environment. The Summer College for High… Read more
  32. Johns Hopkins Peabody Preparatory
    With approximately 2,000 students passing through its doors every week, the Peabody Preparatory is Baltimore’s premier community school for the performing arts. It is open to students of all ages and… Read more
  33. Julliard Pre-College
    The Pre-College Division offers a comprehensive conservatory-style music program for students 8 - 18 years old who exhibit the talent, potential and ambition to pursue serious music study at the… Read more
  34. Manhattan School of Music Precollege Program
    MSM’s Precollege program gives talented students professional instruction and multiple performing opportunities in a supportive environment — and collaborative time spent with like-minded peers, many… Read more
  35. Mannes School of Music - Mannes Prep
    Mannes Prep combines a warm and supportive atmosphere with thorough pre-professional training. Our continuing personal interest in the musical growth of each student is central to the spirit of… Read more
  36. Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Music Programs
    MYAC is a full-curriculum pre-college music school. At MYAC students from kindergarten through 12th grade gain an unparalleled music experience at MYAC and are exposed to orchestral, choral, and… Read more
  37. Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Summer Programs
    MYAC is a full-curriculum pre-college music school. Summer programs are offered in a variety of areas which may include: orchestra, vocals, jazz ensemble, flute and chamber music. See website for… Read more
  38. Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Walgreens National Concerto Competition
    Competition Eligibility: There are 2 Divisions: Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Orchestra Division* Open Division *Students in the MYAC Division must be active participants in the MYAC… Read more
  39. Midwest Young Artists Conservatory (MYAC) Young Music Scholars Program
    Students who play an instrument or sing in an ensemble learn discipline, focus, hard work, teamwork, and valuable life skills through the pursuit of musical excellence. Furthermore, students who… Read more
  40. Music Teachers National Association Competitions
    The MTNA National Student Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition.… Read more
  41. Muskingum University Summer High School Music Theatre CAMP
    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
  42. National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Competitions
    National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the… Read more
  43. The National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute
    Every summer, approximately 60 students (ages 15-20) from all over the United States, as well as a number of other countries, meet in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center to attend the National… Read more
  44. National YoungArts Foundation
    The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison. YoungArts’ signature program is an application-based award for emerging artists ages 15–18 or in grades 10… Read more
  45. New England Conservatory Preparatory School
    NEC Prep is a community K-12 music school conveniently located in one of our nation's top conservatories. We meet mostly on Saturdays, but have a few offerings that take place throughout the week. We… Read more
  46. New York Film Academy (NYFA) Summer Camps
    Our summer and year round camps are like no other in the world. Whether you enroll in our Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, Broadcast Journalism, Photography, Musical Theatre, Game Design,… Read more
  47. New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA)
    Founded in 1970, the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) is a highly-competitive summer arts residential program funded by the New York State Education Department and student tuition.… Read more
  48. New York University (NYU) Steinhardt School's Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions Summer Programs
    NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions was established in 1925. In 1968, the Department merged with the New York College of Music. Since that time, Steinhardt Music and… Read more
  49. Northern Illinois University Summer in the Arts at Northern
    NIU offers summer and academic year camps, workshops and clinics for high school students. NIU's five residential camps are offered in the fields of theatre, jazz, percussion, and visual art.… Read more
  50. Northwestern Pre-College Summer Programs
    College Prep: Experience college life at Northwestern University this summer in the College Prep Program. High school sophomores and juniors can take undergraduate courses for college credit, or… Read more