Music, Acting, Art, Film & Photography Summer Camps

2020 Summer Arts Camps and Programs

Join us this summer at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA for enriching and inclusive summer camps, programs and workshops focused on both artistry and skill-building in the areas of Music, Acting/Theater, Visual Art, Photography, and Film & Video! Kids and teenagers ages 5 to 18 will experience quality arts education and meaningful self-expression at “Summer Arts at Mason”, presented by the Mason Community Arts Academy. A variety of weekly programs run from mid-June through mid-August, taught by professional teaching artists, vetted arts educators and George Mason University faculty. Learn, create and perform with other like-minded young artists and make it a summer to remember!

ACTING/ THEATER | ART & PHOTOGRAPHY | FILM & VIDEO | MUSIC

TOOLS: See Programs By Age Summer Arts Catalog 2020

ACTING/ THEATER

Weekly Acting Camps
Ages 5-18 (divided into age groups)
June 22-July 24, 2020 (weekly)
Exciting drama camps with a new theme each week

Advanced Actors Showcase
Ages 12-18
July 27 – 31, 2020 + shows
Perform in an original play production

Summer Musical Showcase
Ages 7-18
June 15 – 19, 2020 + shows
Musical theater production with acting, singing & dancing

Musical Theater Vocal Bootcamp
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
July 6 – 10 OR July 27 – 31, 2020
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Creative Discoveries
Ages 6-8
Multiple Weeks June/July
Explore drawing, painting, collage and more

Stop Motion Animation Studio
Ages 9-12
June 15 – 19 OR June 22 – 26, 2020
Create set pieces and an animation film

Traditional Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
June 29 – July 3, 2020
Create photos in a traditional darkroom

Intro to Graphic Design
Ages 13 – 18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Learn the basics using Adobe Suite

Digital Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
July 20 – 24, 2020
Photoshoots, Photoshop, lighting, and more

Anime Art & Technology
Ages 10-14 & 14-18
July 6 – 10 OR June 29 – July 3, 2020
Explore this popular Japanese art form

JumpstART Advanced 2-D Art
Ages 13-18
July 20 – 24, 2020
Explore printmaking, mixed media and more

JumpstART Advanced 3-D Art
Ages 13 – 18
July 6 – 10, 2020
Construct with clay, paper mache and more

Photography camp for teens

Stop Motion Photography Studio
Ages 13 – 18
July 6 – 10, 2020
Create a stop-motion film with digital special effects

Advanced Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
July 13 – 17, 2020
Next level traditional and digital photography skills

FILM & VIDEO

Screenwriting summer camp for kids and teens

Screenwriting Workshop
Ages 11 – 18
June 22 – 26, 2020
Fundamental screenwriting techniques for film

Filmmaking for Middle School
Ages 11 – 14
July 6 – 17, 2020 (2 weeks)
Dive into all aspects of film production & create a short film

Filmmaking for High School
Ages 14 – 18
July 20 – 31, 2020 (2 weeks)
Dive into all aspects of film production & create a short film

The Art of Filmscoring
Ages 13 – 18
July 20 – 24, 2020
Techniques of composing music for motion pictures

MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL STRINGS

Mason Summer Strings Academy
Formerly Ovations Summer Strings
GRADES 7-12 (two groups)
June 22 – 26, 2020
Chamber music & orchestra

Chamber Music Intensive
Ages 13-18 years
July 6 – 10, 2020
Advanced chamber experience for strings & piano

Youth Violin & Cello Camp
Ages 6 – 12
June 29 – July 3, 2020
Dynamic camp for young violinists & cellists

Violin Bootcamp
Ages 10-18
Aug 3 – 7, 2020
Intensive for intermediate to advanced violinists

Violin Bootcamp: Performance Intensive
Ages 10 – 18
Aug 10 – 14, 2020
For more advanced students

Viola Bootcamp
Ages 10 – 18
July 13 – 17, 2020
Intensive for intermediate to advanced violists

INSTRUMENTAL BAND

Summer Flute Academy
Ages 13-18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Masterclasses, chamber music, flute choir & more

Summer Clarinet Academy
Ages 13-18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Masterclasses, reed clinics, chamber music & more

Summer Trombone Academy
Ages 13 – 18
June 15 – 19, 2020

Summer Residential Program
Ages 13-18
June 14 – 19, 2020
For Music Intensive Week

Summer Trumpet Academy
Ages 13-18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Learn different trumpet fundamentals & playing styles

Summer Percussion Academy
Ages 13-18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Clinics, masterclasses and percussion ensemble

Summer Saxophone Academy
Ages 13-18
June 15 – 19, 2020

PIANO & GUITAR

Summer Piano Adventures
Ages 6 – 9
June 15 – 19 OR June 29 – July 3, 2020
Intro to piano, musical notation, rhythm & more

Summer Piano Academy
Ages 8-18 (divided into age groups)
July 27 – 31, 2020
Private lessons, masterclasses, ensembles, a final recital & more

Student performing at summer piano camp

Piano Academy *Advanced
Ages 10 – 18 (divided into age groups)
August 3 – 7, 2020
Performance focused with a competition, recital & more

Beginner Guitar Camp
Ages 8 – 12
July 20 – 24, 2020
Learn the basics of guitar playing, notation & more

Chamber Music Intensive
Ages 13 – 18 years
July 6 – 10, 2020
Advanced chamber experience for piano & strings

COMPOSING, WRITING & THEORY

Intro to Music Composition
Ages 13 – 18
June 22 – 26, 2020
Learn basic elements of the creative process

Music Composition Explorations
Ages 13 – 18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Advanced instrumental composition intensive

The Art of Filmscoring
Ages 13 – 18
July 20 – 24, 2020
Techniques of composing music for motion pictures

Singer/Songwriter Workshop
Ages 13 – 18
July 27 – 31, 2020
Write & arrange your own songs and get vocal coaching

RECORDING & PRODUCING

Music Recording Studio
Ages 13-18
June 15 – 19, 2020
Record, mix and produce original music

Music Producer Intro Camp
Ages 11 – 15
June 22 – 26, 2020
Create your own music tracks using Digital Audio software

VOCAL

Musical Theater Vocal Bootcamp
Ages 12 – 18 & 7 – 11
July 6 – 10 OR July 27 – 31, 2020
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors

Summer Musical Showcase
Ages 7 – 11 & 12 – 18
June 15 – 19, 2020 + shows
Musical theater production with acting, singing & dancing