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SOCAPASelective

SOCAPA Music Camp for Singer-Songwriters—New York City, Los Angeles & Vermont

An intensive 2–3 week summer music program for aspiring singer-songwriters offering tracks in songwriting, recording, and live performance across New York City, Los Angeles, and Vermont. Students work in professional studios and 3-week participants produce a music video.

Jun–Aug · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999171 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsSongwriting, Music Recording, Music Performance, Music Theory, Music Business, Vocal Development, Live Performance

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,395

Websitehttps://www.socapa.org/teen-camps/music-camps/

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Los Angeles College of MusicSelective

Summer at LACM

An intensive 1–3 week on-campus summer music program offering tracks in performance, production, songwriting, rap & hip-hop, music entrepreneurship, and composing for visual media. Students work with award-winning faculty and industry professionals through private lessons, master classes, studio sessions, and live performances.

Jun–Jul · 1–3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterPasadena, CA$1,500–$2,999184 days

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsMusic Performance, Music Production, Songwriting, Rap & Hip-Hop, Jazz, Music Entrepreneurship, Composing for Visual Media, Pro Artist Development

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,995

Websitehttps://lacm.edu/summeratlacm/

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Usdan Center for the Creative ArtsSelective

Usdan Center: Music Summer Camp on Long Island

A comprehensive music program on Long Island serving grades 2–12, offering instruction in concert band, orchestra, jazz, vocal ensembles, piano, guitar, and composition across 4-week and 1-week sessions with small class sizes and open-air studios.

Jun · 1–4 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialWheatley Heights, NY$3,000–$6,999329 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsConcert Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Vocal Ensembles, Piano, Guitar, Chamber Ensemble, Music Composition, Songwriting, DJ/Hip-Hop Basics

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500

Websitehttps://www.usdan.org/summer-camp/departments/music

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Bach to Rock Music School

Modern music school offering private and group music lessons, ensemble programs, and music camps in various instruments and music production. Students choose songs and genres they want to play, with performance opportunities at live venues.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineBethesda, MD<$500

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPiano & Keyboard, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Voice/Singing, Brass instruments, Strings, Woodwinds, Songwriting, DJ/Beat Making, Recording Arts

Cost<$500 · $299

Websitehttps://bethesda.b2rmusic.com/

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Forte Lessons

An online platform offering live, one-on-one music lessons across 41+ instruments with flexible scheduling and teacher matching based on student preferences.

Jan–Dec · 1–8 wk sessionsOnline<$500Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsPiano, Guitar, Violin, Voice, Music Theory, Composition, Songwriting, Production/Engineering, Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet, Flute, Cello, Bass, Ukulele

Cost<$500 · $13

Websitehttps://www.fortelessons.com/

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Mason Community Arts Academy

Mason City Arts Academy: Summer Programs

Summer arts programs hosted at George Mason University offering classes in acting, theater, film, music, and visual arts for ages 3.5–18+, with weekly sessions running June through August.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterFairfax, VA<$500Registration for 2027 opens in January

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsActing, Theater, Musical Theater, Improv, Technical Theater, Film, Filmmaking, Screenwriting, Music Composition, Choir, Instrumental Music, Strings, Guitar, Piano, Music Production, Songwriting, Drawing, Painting, Studio Art, Digital Illustration, Animation, Photography

Cost<$500 · $476

Websitehttps://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/

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University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media

University of Colorado Denver: LYNX National Arts & Media Camps

Summer immersion programs for high school students (ages 14–18) interested in arts and music. Offers residential, commuter plus, and commuter options with courses in animation, filmmaking, music production, photography, and more.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterDenver, CO$500–$1,499124 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsAnimation, Filmmaking, Photography, Music Production, Audio Production, Songwriting, Music Business, Recording Arts, Comic Book Design, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Illustration, Stop Motion, Concept Art

Cost$500–$1,499 · $650

Websitehttps://artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/prospective-students/lynx-camps

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Community Music Center of Boston

Community Music Center of Boston: Summer Arts & Music and CIT Program

Four-week summer camp offering music and arts instruction for elementary-age children, with flexible week-by-week registration and progressive curriculum from musical exploration to formal performance.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$500–$1,499

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Composition, Ensemble Performance, Songwriting

Cost$500–$1,499 · $650

Websitehttps://cmcb.org/programs/summerarts-music/

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Concord Academy

Concord Academy: Summer Camp Arts Program

A suite of specialty arts camps including watercolor painting, theatre, music, dance, woodworking, visual arts, musical theatre, and improv. Full-day sessions with lunch and snacks included; most run one to two weeks in July and August.

Jul–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuterConcord, MA$500–$1,499

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsWatercolor Painting, Theatre, Music Production, Songwriting, Dance, Woodworking, Visual Arts, Musical Theatre, Improvisation

Cost$500–$1,499 · $920

Websitehttps://concordacademy.org/summer-camp/specialty-camps/arts-camps/

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Join the Band Music School

Join the Band: Music School Summer Camps

Summer music camps in Sherman Oaks offering instruction in rock band, songwriting, music production, singing, drums, jazz, rap, and recording. Campers are placed in age and ability-appropriate groups with daily performances on Fridays.

Jun · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuterSherman Oaks, CA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsRock Band, Songwriting, Music Production, Singing, Drums, Jazz & Blues, Rap & Hip Hop, Recording, Intro to Music

Cost$500–$1,499 · $589

Websitehttps://www.jointheband.com/summer-music-camps/

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Plugged In

Plugged In Band Program Summer Music Camp and Evening Band Classes

Summer music programs in Needham, MA offering evening band classes and a day camp where students learn rock/popular music, songwriting, recording, and video production, culminating in benefit concerts.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuterNeedham, MA$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsRock Band, Songwriting, Recording, Music Video Production

Cost$500–$1,499 · $440

Websitehttps://www.pluggedinband.org/

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Austin School of Music

Rock Camp USA: Summer Program

A 2-week intensive summer music camp for ages 8–18 where participants learn favorite rock songs or write original music, culminating in a live performance at a professional Austin venue.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuterAustin, TX$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Rock Music, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Vocals, Songwriting

Cost$500–$1,499 · $550

Websitehttps://rockcampusa.com/

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Camp Winnarainbow

An overnight performing arts and circus camp in Mendocino County, California offering free-choice classes in aerials, dance, clowning, juggling, and other circus arts for ages 7–17.

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialLaytonville, CA$1,500–$2,99989 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsCircus Arts, Aerials, Dance, Clowning, Juggling, Magic, Gymnastics, Art, American Sign Language, Poetry, Songwriting, Improv

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,425

Websitehttps://www.campwinnarainbow.org/

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YPI (Young People's Institute)

YPI Summer Camp for the Creative Arts

A two-week residential creative arts camp at Suffield Academy for students grades 5–12, offering workshops in visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing led by professional artists. No prior experience required; campers can attend one or both weeks.

Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsResidentialSuffield, CT$1,500–$2,99996 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsVisual Arts, Performing Arts, Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, Music, Creative Writing, Poetry, Short Story, Songwriting, Photography, Videography, Multimedia Art

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttps://ypicamp.org/

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UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Pre-College Program: Music Composition & Songwriting

A one-week residential summer program for high school students to develop creative and performing skills through composition, songwriting, and improvisation exercises. Students create original music individually and collaboratively, culminating in a performance of new original musical works.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAsheville, NC$1,500–$2,999215 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic Composition, Songwriting, Musical Performance, Improvisation

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,460

Websitehttps://precollege.unca.edu/

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University of North Carolina Asheville

UNC Asheville Pre-College Programs

One-week residential summer programs for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors featuring hands-on courses in writing, visual arts, music, engineering, and natural sciences. Led by UNC Asheville faculty and industry professionals with field trips, studio work, and outdoor adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAsheville, NC$1,500–$2,999215 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsWriting, Poetry, Creative Writing, Ceramic Pottery, Music Composition, Songwriting, Film Scoring, Sound Design, River Ecology, Geology, Engineering, Mechatronics, Game Design, AI, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Pre-Med, Meteorology

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,460

Websitehttps://precollege.unca.edu/

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Berklee College of MusicCredit

Berklee Summer Programs | Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive

A five-week residential music performance program for ages 15+ combining private instruction, ensemble rehearsals, theory, and musicianship training with optional electives in songwriting, music production, and music business. Available in credit and non-credit tracks.

Jul · 5 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999202 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsMusic Performance, Music Theory, Musicianship, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Songwriting, Music Production, Music Business

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,430

Websitehttps://www.berklee.edu/summer/programs/five-week

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Amplify Arts Project

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

A 2- or 4-week residential music and arts camp in Ojai, California for grades 3–12, featuring rock band, songwriting, musical theater, filmmaking, fashion design, and fine arts in a girls-centered, gender-expansive space with no experience necessary.

Jun–Aug · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterOjai, CA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsRock Band, Songwriting, Musical Theater, Filmmaking, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Band Photography

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,995

Websitehttps://amplifyrocks.org/

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Berklee College of Music

Berklee Summer Programs

Berklee College of Music offers summer programs for high school and middle school students interested in music, performance, production, and related creative fields.

Jun–Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsResidential / Commuter / OnlineBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration

SubjectsMusic Performance, Music Production, Songwriting, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals, Audio Engineering

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500

Websitehttps://www.berklee.edu/summer

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Writopia Lab

Writopia Lab Summer Programs

Writopia Lab offers age-based summer writing programs including half-day workshops, full-day camps, an advanced writing seminar, and a two-week sleepaway camp in the Berkshires. Programs feature instruction from published authors and produced playwrights across creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and specialized electives.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineMultiple locationsRolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCreative Writing, Essay Writing, College Essay, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Filmmaking, Graphic Novels, Songwriting, Zinemaking, Worldbuilding, Sports Writing, Role-Playing Games

Websitehttps://www.writopialab.org/programs/when-we-workshop/summer

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