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 Calendar 2018 Summer Arts Catalog 2018
ACTING/ THEATER
AFYP Summer Acting Camps
Ages 5-18 (divided into age groups)
June 25-July 27, 2018 (weekly)
Exciting drama camps with a new theme each week
Advanced Actors Showcase
Ages 12-18
July 30-August 3, 2018 + shows
Perform in an original world premiere play
Summer Musical Showcase
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
June 18-22, 2018 + shows
Musical theater production with acting, singing & dancing
Musical Theater Vocal Bootcamp
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
July 9-13 OR August 6-10, 2018
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY
Creative Discoveries Art Camp
Ages 6-8
June 25-29 and/or July 23-27, 2018
Explore drawing, painting, collage and more
STEAM: Stop Motion Animation
Ages 9-12
July 9-13 and/or July 16-20, 2018
Make your own stop motion animation film
Traditional Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
July 9-13, 2018
Create photos in a traditional darkroom
Digital Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
June 25-29 OR July 16-20, 2018
Photoshoots, Photoshop, lighting, and more
JumpstART Advanced 2-D Art
Ages 13-18
July 23-27, 2018
Explore printmaking and mixed media
JumpstART Advanced 3-D Art
Ages 13 – 18
July 30-August 3, 2018
Construction & material manipulation
Advanced Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
July 23-27, 2018
Next level traditional and digital photography skills
FILM & VIDEO
Screenwriting WorkshopAges 11-18
July 9-13, 2018
Fundamental screenwriting techniques for film
Making Of A Documentary
Ages 13-18
June 18-29, 2018 (2 weeks)
Learn the basics of making documentaries
Filmmaking Workshop
Ages 11-14 & 15-18 (2 weeks)
July 16-27 OR July 30-Aug 10, 2018
Dive into all aspects of film production & create a short film
The Art of Filmscoring
Ages 13-18
June 25-29, 2018
Techniques of composing music for motion pictures
MUSIC
Summer Flute Academy
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Masterclasses, chamber music, flute choir and more
Summer Trumpet Academy
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Learn different trumpet fundamentals and playing styles
Summer Percussion Academy
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Clinics, masterclasses and percussion ensemble
Music Recording Camp
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Record, mix and produce original music
The Art of Filmscoring
Ages 13-18
June 25-29, 2018
Techniques of composing music for motion pictures
Musical Theater Vocal Bootcamp
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
July 9-13 OR August 6-10, 2018
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors
Beginner Guitar Camps
Ages 8-12 & 13-18
July 9-13 OR July 16-20, 2018
Learn the basics of guitar playing, notation and more
Intro to Music Theory
Ages 9-12 & 13-18
July 16-20, 2018
Develop crucial aural, analytical and interpretive music skills
Singer/Songwriter Workshop
Ages 13-18
July 23-27, 2018
Write/ arrange your own songs and get vocal coaching
Summer Piano Academy
Ages 8-18 (divided into age groups)
July 30-Aug 3 and/or Aug 6-10, 2018
Private lessons, masterclasses, ensembles, a final recital and more
Violin Bootcamp (and Viola)
Ages 8-18
Aug 6-10 and/or Aug 13-17, 2018
Intensive for intermediate to advanced violinists (and violists)
Summer Clarinet Academy
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Masterclasses, reed clinics, chamber music and more
Summer Trombone Academy
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Masterclasses, clinics, audition workshop and more
Music Composition Explorations
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
Instrumental composition intensive for advanced students
Summer Musical Showcase
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
June 18-22, 2018 + shows
Musical theater production with acting, singing & dancing
Ovations Summer Strings
GRADES 7-12
June 24-29, 2018
Chamber music & orchestra for violin, viola, cello & bass
Summer Piano Adventures
Ages 6-9
June 25-29 OR July 9-13, 2018
Intro to piano, musical notation, rhythm and more
Intro to Music Composition
Ages 13-18
July 9-13, 2018
Learn basic elements of the composer’s creative process
Music Sampler for Young Kids
Ages 5-8
July 23-27 OR July 30-Aug 3, 2018
A fun-filled introduction to the world of music
Advanced Music Theory
Ages 13-18
July 23-27, 2018
Prepare for college-level music theory and history
Summer Guitar Workshop
Ages 13-18
July 30-Aug 3, 2018
Explore different genres, theory, improv & more
Summer Residential Program
Ages 13-18
June 18-22, 2018
On-campus housing & meals for Music Intensive Week