Arts camps

Will attending a performance camp help a child go pro? A former camper investigates.

A Class Act NY
If your singing-and-dancing tween can’t get enough of Broadway’s grand overtures, this one-week foray into the basics of musical theater could be just the ticket. Workshops with Broadway performers cover such topics as vocal training, musical theater training technique, Shakespeare and stage combat. Campers will attend one Main Stem matinee, to be followed by a Q&A session during which theater pros chat with the aspiring stars about the nitty-gritty working on the Great White Way. For the camp’s grand finale, campers will make their Off Broadway debut in a short showcase. •Nola Studios, 250 W 54th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-479-8480, aclassactny.com). Camp runs Aug 16–20, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. One-week session $650. Ages 7 to 16; •Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr near Northern Blvd, East Hills, NY (516-484-1545, aclassactny.com). Camp runs Aug 23–27, Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm. One-week session $770, includes transportation from Manhattan. Ages 7 to 16.

Applause New York
Wanna-be Patti LuPones and Adam Pascals can warm up their pipes at this camp; the program features classes in acting, singing and audition technique. A different Broadway star visits each week and performs for the campers, so they can stay inspired. St. Jean’s Community Center, 184 E 76th St between Third and Lexington Aves (212-717-0703, applauseny.com). Camp runs Jun 7–Jul 30, Mon–Fri 9:30am–3pm. One-week session $675. Ages 5 to 15.

Artscape at Harlem School of the Arts
Campers specialize in one of four areas: dance, music, theater or visual arts. Mornings feature elective classes—such as ballet, guitar, chorus or painting—within their concentration. In the afternoon all campers reunite for recreational activities, twice-weekly swimming and field trips to relevant locales (like theaters or museums) in the five boroughs. Counselors are college educated and well trained in their area of artistic expertise. On special days they chaperone trips to nursing homes and hospitals, where the kids put on performances for patients. 645 St. Nicholas Ave at 141st St (212-926-4100, harlemschoolofthearts.org). Camp runs Jul 6–Aug 13, Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm or 8:30am–12:30pm. Single six-week session $1,860 (full day), $995 (half day). Applications accepted beginning Mar 3. Ages 4 to 11.

Arts in Action Summer Art Club Camp
Rather than making the usual craft projects, students focus on developing fine-art skills. On Mondays, counselors (an art instructor and an assistant) expose the children to works by three different artists, taking notes on the kids’ preferences and watching them create art. On Tuesdays, they accompany the children on a tour of a museum (the itinerary is based on the prior day’s discussion). For the remainder of the camp week, the children create art based on what they saw, using multiple mediums to mimic the artists’ process and techniques. When the weather cooperates, the camp often relocates to Central Park for “observational studies.” 711 Amsterdam Ave at 94th St (212-864-4883, artsinactionvap.org). Camp runs Jun 21–Aug 12, Mon–Thu 1–4:30pm. Sessions run for two, four, six or eight weeks. Two-week session $800; four-week session $1,500; six-week session $2,200; eight-week session $2,900. Multisession discount available. Ages 5 to 14.

Asase Yaa Children’s Arts Camp
As kids learn about culture and history they also sharpen their talents, focusing on dance, music, theater and art projects that will all be incorporated in the camp’s annual theater production, Shaka Zulu: I Will Be King. P.S. 5, 820 Hancock St between Howard and Ralph Aves, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn (347-581-2385, asaseyaaent.com). Camp runs Jul 5–Aug 13, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. Six-week session $600. Ages 4 to 12.

Barbara L. Tate Summer Arts Day Camp
Through classes and workshops in music, theater, dance and visual arts, campers prepare for roles in an original musical. Weekly breaks from rehearsal include cultural field trips and jaunts to the neighborhood pool. Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St at Pitt St (212-598-0400, henrystreet.org/arts). Single five-week session runs Jun 28–Jul 30, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Call for pricing. Applications accepted beginning Apr 1. Ages 6 to 12.

Brooklyn Arts Exchange
Children learn drama basics through games and movement exercises; each week features a specialty, such as creative circus, creative dramatics, video or musical theater. Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 Fifth Ave at 8th St, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-832-0018, bax.org). Camp runs Jul 6–Aug 13, Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm. Late pick-up (up to 5pm) available for an additional fee. One-week session $345 plus $35 yearly registration fee. Ages 5 to 11.

Brooklyn Design’s August Summer Lab
Campers can enroll in one of two programs. In the Fabric Studio, they’ll work with muslin, canvas and felt, and design their own T-shirts. In the Paper Studio, kids play around with rice, origami, banana, corrugated vintage and found paper. Brooklyn Design Lab, 413A Seventh Ave between 13th and 14th St (917-657-7441, brooklyndesignlab.org). Camp runs Aug 2–13, Mon–Fri 9–11am. One-week session $220, two-week session $420. Ages 5 to 8.

Brooklyn Design’s June and July Summer Lab
The first half of the day is devoted to observational and freehand drawing; the second half is focused on trying out various artistic techniques and mediums. To prevent the kids from developing artist’s block, there will be trips to museums, parks and other public spaces. At the end of the day, children share their work and discuss their progression as artists. Brooklyn Design Lab, 413A Seventh Ave between 13th and 14th Sts (917-657-7441, brooklyndesignlab.org). Camp runs Jun 28–Jul 30, Mon–Fri 9am–3pm. One-week session $450, two-week session $880, three-week session $1,310, four-week session $1,740, five-week session $2,170. Ages 9 to 12.

Calhoun Summer Theater
With the Calhoun School’s artistic director Micaela Blei and guest artists the Striking Viking Story Pirates as their guides, kids adapt original stories into plays, create their own characters, and try out storytelling, puppetry and improvisation. The Calhoun School. 433 West End Ave between 80th and 81st Sts (212-497-6523, calhoun.org). Camp runs Jun 14–25, Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm. One-week session $500. Ages 7 to 10.

Calhoun Theater Goes West
Tweens spend five weeks creating an original Wild West–themed musical, complete with sets, props and costumes. In addition to writing segments of the play themselves, they also collaborate with a professional set designer and a professional costume designer to fully execute the show. 433 West End Ave between 80th and 81st Sts (212-497-6523, calhoun.org). Camp runs in a single five-week session Jul 26–Aug 27, Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm. $2,650. Ages 11 to 16.

CAMP (Creative Arts and Music Programs)
Class titles at this innovative arts camp include “Drumming Around the World” and “Look, Mom, I Can Write a Song.” Campers get to explore art in every way, shape and form—from dance and visual arts to music. 361 Manhattan Ave at Jackson St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (646-284-4033, creativemusicprograms.com/CAMP). Camp runs Jul 5–30, Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm. Two-week session $700, four-week session $1,200. Ages 4 to 11.

Camp Broadway
If soundtracks from the Great White Way make up the bulk of your tween’s iTunes collection, this deluxe one-week primer in musical theater may be his, ahem, Xanadu. Professional Broadway performers, choreographers and directors are the instructors-cum-counselors during singing, acting and dance classes. Throughout the week, campers learn group song-and-dance routines in preparation for a showcase for friends and family on Friday afternoon. Wednesday is a treat: The camp takes a field trip to Times Square for a Broadway matinee, followed by a Q&A with the show’s cast and creative team. Chelsea Studios, 151 W 26th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-575-2929, campbroadway.com). Camp runs Jul 12–16 and Aug 2–6, Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm. One-week session $1,095. Ages 10 to 17.

Camp Kids ’n Comedy
Wanda Sykes- and Jerry Seinfelds-in-training come together to practice monologue and sketch writing, improv, stand-up and on-camera acting. Professional stand-up comics teach the classes; along the way, casting directors who specialize in recognizing juvenile talent come in to offer young humorists constructive feedback. Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W 23rd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (212-877-6115, kidsncomedy.com). Camp runs Jul 6–Aug 13, Mon–Fri noon–4pm. Two-week session $950. Ages 10 to 17.

Camp Lite
This half-day program gives kids a chance to get their art on with Spacecraft’s signature projects, including some with a special environmentally friendly focus. 355 Bedford Ave between South 4th and 5th Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-599-2639, spacecraftbrooklyn.com). Camp runs Jun 21–Jul 2, Jul 19–Jul 30, Aug 23–Sep 3; Mon–Fri 10am–2pm. One-week session $250, one-day session $60. Ages 3 to 14.

Claremont Summer Academies for Arts
Campers specialize in music (instruments, vocals, or general performance), fine arts or film, and enjoy related guest performances, demonstrations and field trips. Each program culminates in a final performance, be it a movie screening, a concert, show or a gallery exhibition. Claremont Preparatory School, 41 Broad St between Beaver and Exchange Sts (212-232-0266, ext 254; claremontprep.org). Camp runs Jun 21–Jul 30, Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm. One-week session $695–$750. Ages 10 to 14.

CMA Art Colony on Governors Island
Kids experience a special vibe at this Children’s Museum of the Arts–sponsored camp, which takes place just a ferry ride away in an atmosphere totally foreign to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Hands-on classes in mural making, public sculpture, Claymation, architecture, animation, paperwork and more are bookended by sessions of supervised open play on the island’s vast lawns. Each week of the camp has a different artistic focus and is led by a professional artist. Governors Island (212-274-0986, cmany.org). Children meet the staff at the Battery Maritime Building for the eight-minute ferry ride. Camp runs Jun 14–Sept 3, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. One-week session $850, two-week session $1,700. Ages 7 to 14.

CMA Art Colony Soho
In each weeklong art program, children explore a different topic; subjects this summer include ceramics, Pop Art, animation, shadow puppetry, living sculpture and more. Using New York as their reference point, the campers take one field trip per week that’s related to the medium at hand. They also eat lunch at a nearby playground (weather permitting). Children’s Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette St between Broome and Grand Sts (212-274-0986, ext 117; cmany.org). Camp runs Jun 14–Sept 3; Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. One-week session $595, two-week session $1,190. Ages 6 to 12.

The Compleat Sculptor Annual Summer Arts Program
Summon your inner Michelangelo with age-appropriate and project-based sculpting, life casting, collage, and drawing classes. Each day kids will tackle a new lesson in the elements of design. All materials are included in the price of tuition, but campers must pack a lunch. 90 Vandam St between Hudson and Greenwich Sts (212-243-6074, sculpt.com). Camp runs Aug 16–Sep 3, Mon–Fri 9am–3pm. Extended hours available until 6pm ($25 per hour). One-week session $425 (when paid before Aug 2), $525 (paid beginning Aug 3). One-day session $95. Ages 5 to 15.

Creative Arts Workshop
Campers enjoy a robust schedule replete with classes in chorus, solfège & eurhythmics, piano, recorder, drawing, painting and sculpture. As they experiment and create, children offer one another constructive feedback on their projects. On the last day of camp, they present to parents a musical performance and a gallery show they’ve curated of their artwork. Church Street School for Music and Art, 74 Warren St between West Broadway and Greenwich St (212-571-7290, churchstreetschool.org). Camp runs in a single six-week session Jun 29–Aug 5, Tue–Thu 10am–4pm. $2,450. Ages 6 to 12.

Culture Bugs Mini-Camp
In the morning children watch an opera (this summer, the core works are Stravinsky’s Nightingale, Barber’s Knoxville and Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortilèges) and use it as inspiration for a large-scale art project. Then they head out to a restaurant for lunch—Bottino, Sarabeth’s or another fave—before exploring an art museum or gallery. Each session focuses on a particular art form (such as manga, filmmaking, sculpture or animation). Professional, nationally acclaimed artists who specialize in the summer’s chosen topics guide campers in accomplishing self-conceived projects. Children under five attending the half-day program should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Hi Art, 939 Eighth Ave between 55th and 56th Sts (917-318-9499, hiartkids.com). Camp runs Jun 15–Aug 26, Tue–Thu 9:30am–noon (ages 2½ to 5) or Tue–Thu 9:30am–3:30pm (ages 5 to 14). Two-week session $1,550 (full day), $775 (half day). Ages 2½ to 14.

CurtainUp Kids
In three weeks, children get ready to put on a traditional musical or musical revue in an Off Broadway theater. Experience is less of a requirement than enthusiasm, energy and the ability to cooperate with peers. But thanks to the venue, every kid can imagine he or she is a star. (And they don’t even have to suffer any rejection to get there.) The Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal St between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (917-494-7620, curtainupkids.com). Camp runs Jul 12–30, Aug 9–27; Mon–Fri 10am–1pm. Three-week session $900. Ages 6 to 16.

Day Jams: Rock Music Camp
Aspiring Jack Whites and Shirley Mansons are organized into rock bands, where they work with peers and a musical director to write and rehearse an original song. When they’re not in twice-daily band rehearsal, campers take music classes—most of the kids have studied an instrument for at least a year. They also create promotional materials for their band, watch professional performances, engage in specialized clinics and recharge their creative batteries during play-breaks. At the end of each session, the bands put on a concert. Allen Stevenson School, 132 E 78th St between Park and Lexington Aves (800-295-5956, dayjams.com). Camp runs for three weeks; call for dates. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. One-week session $685. Ages 8 to 15.

Four Corners Creative Musical Camp
Professional dancers, singers and actors take on new protégés in this summer experience dedicated to musical theater. Campers learn Broadway choreography and hip-hop dance routines while developing performance skills on stage through singing and acting classes. In addition to practice and training, youngsters benefit from the wisdom of professional Broadway actors who stop by to answer questions and shed light on the showbiz industry. Hunter College, 695 Park Ave at E 68th St (913-706-7942, fourcornerscreative.com). Camp runs Aug 16–20, Mon–Fri 9am–2pm. $395. Ages 7 to 14.

Harvestworks Kids DigiCamp
The program offers instruction in video production, live video performance, and music and soundtrack design; by the end of the session, each camper will have made an original work of digital art. Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center, 596 Broadway between Houston and Prince Sts, Suite 602 (212-431-11330, harvestworks.org). Camp runs July 12–23, Mon–Fri 10am–1pm. Two-week session $725. Ages 8 to 12.

JCC Summer Stock Theater Camp
At this three-week-long intensive camp, trained theater professionals teach children acting, theater production and choreography. The program culminates in a full-scale musical. Past productions have included Annie and Bye Bye Birdie. 334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th St (646-505-4430, jccmanhattan.org). Camp runs Jul 26–Aug 13, Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. $2,075. Ages 10 to 15.

Kids Creative Summer Camp
At this camp, formerly known as Create-A-Play, children split into groups of 15 and spend the days crafting original musical productions; they’ll write their own scripts and scores, and then rehearse for a performance at session’s end. When the campers tire of performing arts, they go on trips to the Bronx Zoo and the American Museum of Natural History and attend concerts by the Dirty Sock Funtime Band. Location to be determined (646-485-5123, kidscreative.org). Camp runs Jul 5–Aug 13, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Six-week session $2,500. Ages 5 to 13.

Little Masters Art Summer Camp
Art, music, dance and yoga are the focus at this program. In addition, kids learn to speak a little basic Spanish through various games. Each week explores a different theme and ends with a performance/showcase for parents. Portrait Bugg, 2466 Broadway between 91st and 92nd Sts (347-944-0278, littlemastersart.com). Camp runs Jun 21–Jul 23 Mon–Fri 9am–noon. One-week session $500. Ages 4 to 12.

Mark O’Connor String Camp
Twenty of the world’s leading string players helm an intensive workshop for kids. Instruction in violin, viola, cello and double bass are all offered at this program. Each evening, campers can also watch a faculty performance. Ethical Culture School, 33 Central Park West at 63rd St (718-588-7171, markoconnor.com). Camp runs Jul 26–30; call for hours. $600. Ages 8 to 18.

A Midsummer Day's Camp at the Public Theater
Teens study with some of New York’s leading instructors in classical acting. They’ll also explore and study Shakespeare’s texts to gain a fuller and deeper understanding of them. The camp culminates in a public performance on the Public Theater’s stage. The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St between Astor Pl and E 4th St (212-539-8500, publictheater.org). Camp runs Aug 2–14, Mon–Fri 10am–5pm. $2,250. Ages 13 to 18.

New Victory Theater Studio Weeks
Teaching artists from the New Victory Theater (the city’s most renowned purveyor of children’s fare) instruct youngsters in tumbling, improv, juggling, clowning, physical comedy, theater games and plenty more. Each day begins with a group warm-up and ends with an opportunity for children to perform for one another. At the end of the week, parents are invited for an informal performance. New 42nd Street Studios Building, 229 W 42nd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (646-223-3010, newvictory.org). Camp runs in two sessions, Jun 21–25 and Jul 12–16; Mon–Fri 10am–4pm. Early drop-off and late pick-up available for additional $100/week fee. One-week session $400; second-week and sibling discounts available. Ages 8 to 11.

Prospect Theater’s Music Theater Summer Intensive Program
This three-week program has campers working directly with Prospect artists on parts written specially for teens. Budding thespians will also rehearse with a professional stage and music director and eventually perform a musical revue with original songs and monologues. Kirk Theatre, 410 W 42nd St between Ninth and Tenth Aves (212-594-4476, prospecttheater.org). Camp runs Jul 12–31, Mon–Fri 10am–6pm. $750. Ages 12 to 17.

Rock the House
Through practice sessions, jams and performances, children learn to make all different types of music; all skill levels are accommodated. Church Street School for Music and Art. 74 Warren St between West Broadway and Greenwich St (212-571-7290, churchstreetschool.org). Camp runs Jun 14–25, Jul 12–23; call for hours. One-week session $630. Ages 8 to 14.

Scandinavian Stories Summer Program
Children from Scandinavia (or who have a connection to the region or culture) dive into the world of filmmaking. Creative workshops focus on writing scripts and designing storyboards; collecting audio, photos, and text; and editing with Windows Movie Maker. By the end of the week, each camper will have made an original short film. Houston Street Center, 273 Bowery between Houston and Stanton Sts (917-340-9330, scandinavianstories.org). Camp runs Jun 28–July 2, Mon–Fri 1–4:30pm. Free. Ages 10 to 16.

Staten Island Shakespeare Project: Youth Shakespeare Company
Where art thou, young actors? Children learn the art of improvisation, storytelling, plot and character development, poetry, creative writing, and even onstage combat. Everything comes together at a final performance on the last day of camp. NYC Arts Cypher, 12 Broad St at Bay St, Staten Island (347-466-4239). Camp runs Jul 12–Aug 6, Mon–Fri 10am–3pm. One-week session $150. Ages 8 to 18.

Summer Arts Camp
The day begins and ends with playground time; in between, campers enjoy a trip to a museum, such as MoMA or the Met and spend time in a studio creating art. Projects range from marionette plays to tessellation paintings. 210 E 77th St between Second and Third Aves (917-494-4300, summerartscamp.net). Camp runs Jul 5–Jul 30, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. One-week session $550. Ages 6 to 12.

Summer Camp at the Painted Cloud
Young creative types can explore various art forms through challenging hands-on projects. Every week takes on a new theme, which could have kids doing anything from examining pop culture in art and trying their little hands at abstract expressionism to building sculptures from recycled materials and dying fabric. Each day includes a drawing session, playtime and a run through the back deck’s sprinkler. 168 Marcy Ave between South 5th St and Broadway (646-229-5810, cloudcamps.blogspot.com). Camp runs Jun 28–Sep 3; Mon–Thu 9am–3pm, Fri 9am–noon. One-day session $100, Friday session $50. E-mail thepaintedcloud@yahoo.comto register. Ages 3 to 10.

Summerscapes Art Camp
On day one, museum educators explore the Guggenheim Museum with the campers, familiarizing them with the permanent collection and special exhibitions. After that, kids rush to the studio to experiment with all kinds of art, particularly sculpture and printmaking. Each session ends with a mini-exhibition where campers can share their work with family and friends. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave at 89th St (212-423-3500, guggenheim.org). Camp runs Jul 19–30, Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm. One session $500, two-week session $900. Ages 8 to 11.

Summer Stock for City Kids
Children play theater games, take vocal lessons in small groups, learn Broadway dance moves, and create costumes and masks for their very own, camper-created show. A performance caps off each session. Sunnyside Reformed Church, 4803 Skillman Ave at 48th St, Long Island City, Queens (917-548-1086). Camp runs Jul 5–16, Aug 16–27; Mon–Fri 9am–5pm (early drop-off at 8am and late pick-up at 6pm available for an additional $5 per hour). Two-week session $372 (full day), $189 (mornings only). Register before Apr 15 for a 10 percent discount. Ages 5 to 12.

Sweet Soul Summer Arts Workshop
The camp has rotating classes in ballet, Broadway, tap, hip-hop and modern dance, as well as in acting, yoga, gymnastics, singing and music. Daily outdoor play sessions—in which campers appreciate nature, compete in sports and enjoy games—are also used as opportunities for the children to find inspiration for self-composed dances, songs, stories, poems and acting scripts. Each week, arts professionals from a variety of fields perform at the camp. For further entertainment, the kids embark on field trips to shows and other cultural attractions. 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette St between Astor Pl and E 4th St (212-254-0454, sweetsoulmovement.com). Camp runs Jun 28–Aug 20, Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm. Two-week session $1,000. Ages 4 to 10.

Textile Arts Summer Day Camp
Students learn various fiber and textile arts: weaving, hand-sewing, embroidery, felting and collage. Four days are spent at the studio working on projects; the fifth day is devoted to a textile-related field trip. Completed projects may include tapestries, scarves, bags, stuffed animals and sculptures. 320 2nd St between Fourth and Fifth Aves, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-369-0222, textileartscenter.com). Camp runs Jul 5–Aug 27, Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Supervised playtime 8–90am and 5–6pm available for $15 per day. One-week session $500 plus $50 for materials. Discounts available if register for multiple weeks. Ages 6 to 12.

Theatre Arts Center Musical Theater and Dance Camp
Campers join one of three performance companies (assignments are based on age and ability), then work to perform a fully staged show choreographed by Broadway guest artists. To prepare, little scene stealers tackle an array of performance classes, including acting, dance (tap, jazz and hip-hop), singing, on-camera auditioning and improvisation. Professional Performing Arts Center at the Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave between Springfield and Cloverdale Blvds, Bayside, Queens (718-595-2905, theatreartscenter.com). Camp runs in a single four-week session Jul 5–Aug 1, Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. $1,750. Admission is by audition beginning in March. Ages 8 to 19.

Usdan Center for the Performing Arts
On 200 acres (no joke), 1,600 students with a passion for the arts participate in more than 40 programs. Among the choices are music, dance, theater, film and video, chess, writing, media arts, fashion design and, new this year, organic gardening and simple food. On a typical day, campers spend two periods focused on their primary interest, one period learning about another art form, and 50 minutes playing volleyball, tennis or swimming in an Olympic-size pool. Each day also features a camp-wide assembly. 185 Colonial Springs Rd, Wheatley Heights, NY (212-772-6060, usdan.com). Camp runs Jun 28–Aug 13, Mon–Fri 10am–3pm. Four-week session $2,675; seven-week session $3,575. Call for transportation options and additional fees. Air-conditioned bus service available from Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Ages 6 to 18.

Wingspan Arts Summer Conservatory
In each two- or three-week session, children collaborate to create an original musical-theater piece. In the mornings campers play storytelling games, brainstorm ideas, and participate in singing and dance workshops. In the afternoon they build sets, climb around an outdoor playground and finish up perfecting the musical numbers in their production. Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 411 E 76th St between First and York Aves (212-586-2330, wingspanarts.org). Camp runs Jul 6–Aug 6; Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–1pm. Two-week session $1,000; three-week session $1,500; five-week session $2,300. Ages 6 to 11.

Young Dancer Summer Workshop
Geared toward serious ballet dancers only, this intensive camp features workshops in nutrition, ballet terminology, dance history, classroom and rehearsal etiquette, and even injury prevention. On a daily basis, campers take part in a ballet technique class, and then practice either pointe or pre-pointe poses. American Ballet Theatre, 890 Broadway at 19th St (212-477-3030, ext 1177; abt.org). Single session runs Aug 2–13, Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm. $1,150. Video-auditions must be submitted by Feb 1. Ages 9 to 11.

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