Music, Acting, Art, Film & Photography Summer Camps

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 2019 Summer Arts Catalog 2019

ACTING/ THEATER

Weekly Acting Camps
Ages 5-18 (divided into age groups)
June 24-July 26, 2019 (weekly)
Exciting drama camps with a new theme each week

Advanced Actors Showcase
Ages 12-18
July 29-August 2, 2019 + shows
Perform in an original play production

Summer Musical Showcase
Ages 7-18
June 17-21, 2019 + shows
Musical theater production with acting, singing & dancing

Technical Theater Bootcamp
Ages 15+
July 15-19, 2019
Learn about behind-the-scenes stage production

Musical Theater Vocal Bootcamp
Ages 7-11 and 12-18
July 29-August 2 OR July 8-12, 2019
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

Creative Discoveries Art Camps
Ages 6-8
June 24-28 and July 29-Aug 2, 2019
Explore drawing, painting, collage and more

Stop Motion Animation Studio
Ages 9-12
July 8-12 or July 15-19, 2019
Create set pieces and an animation film

Traditional Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
July 15-19, 2019
Create photos in a traditional darkroom

Digital Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
June 17-21 OR July 22-26, 2019
Photoshoots, Photoshop, lighting, and more

Anime Art & Technology
Ages 10-14
June 24-28, 2019
Explore this popular Japanese art form

JumpstART Advanced 2-D Art
Ages 13-18
July 8-12, 2019
Explore printmaking, mixed media and more

JumpstART Advanced 3-D Art
Ages 13 – 18
July 22-26, 2019
Construct with clay, paper mache and more

Advanced Photography Studio
Ages 13-18
July 29-August 2, 2019
Next level traditional and digital photography skills

FILM & VIDEO

Screenwriting summer camp for kids and teens

Screenwriting Workshop
Ages 11-18
June 24-28, 2019
Fundamental screenwriting techniques for film

Filmmaking for Middle School
Ages 11-14
July 8-19, 2019 (2 weeks)
Dive into all aspects of film production & create a short film

Filmmaking for High School
Ages 14-18
July 22-August 2, 2019 (2 weeks)
Dive into all aspects of film production & create a short film

The Art of Filmscoring
Ages 13-18
June 24-28, 2019
Techniques of composing music for motion pictures

MUSIC

INSTRUMENTAL STRINGS

Ovations Summer Strings
GRADES 7-12 (two groups)
June 23-28, 2019
Chamber music & orchestra for violin, viola, cello & bass

Chamber Music Intensive
Ages 13-18 years
July 8-12, 2019
Advanced chamber experience for strings & piano

Youth Violin Camp
Ages 6-12
July 22-26, 2019
Dynamic camp for young violinists

Violin Bootcamp
Ages 10-18
Aug 5-9 and Aug 12-16, 2019
Intensive for intermediate to advanced violinists

Viola Bootcamp
Ages 10-18
Aug 5-9, 2019
Intensive for intermediate to advanced violists

INSTRUMENTAL BAND

Summer Flute Academy
Ages 13-18
June 17-21, 2019
Masterclasses, chamber music, flute choir & more

Summer Clarinet Academy
Ages 13-18
June 17-21, 2019
Masterclasses, reed clinics, chamber music & more

Summer Residential Program
Ages 13-18
June 16-21, 2019
For Music Intensive Week

Summer Trumpet Academy
Ages 13-18
June 17-21, 2019
Learn different trumpet fundamentals & playing styles

Summer Percussion Academy
Ages 13-18
June 17-21, 2019
Clinics, masterclasses and percussion ensemble

PIANO & GUITAR

Summer Piano Adventures
Ages 6-9
June 24-28 OR July 8-12, 2019
Intro to piano, musical notation, rhythm & more

Summer Piano Academy
Ages 8-18 (divided into age groups)
July 29-Aug 2 and Aug 5-9, 2019
Private lessons, masterclasses, ensembles, a final recital & more

Chamber Music Intensive
Ages 13-18 years
July 8-12, 2019
Advanced chamber experience for piano & strings

Beginner Guitar Camp
Ages 8-12
July 15-19, 2019
Learn the basics of guitar playing, notation & more

Summer Guitar Intensive
Ages 13-18
July 15-19, 2019
Solo and ensemble development & more

COMPOSING, WRITING & THEORY

Intro to Music Composition
Ages 13-18
July 8-12, 2019
Learn basic elements of the creative process

Music Composition Explorations
Ages 13-18
June 17-21, 2019
Advanced instrumental composition intensive

The Art of Filmscoring
Ages 13-18
June 24-28, 2019
Techniques of composing music for motion pictures

Singer/Songwriter Workshop
Ages 13-18
July 29-August 2, 2019
Write & arrange your own songs and get vocal coaching

Intro to Music Theory
Ages 8-12 & 13-18
July 15-19, 2019
Develop crucial aural, analytical and interpretive music skills

Advanced Music Theory
Ages 14-18
July 29-August 2, 2019
Prepare for college-level music theory aural skills

Music History Workshop
Ages 14-18
July 29-August 2, 2019
Take an in-depth journey into the history of music

RECORDING & PRODUCING

Music Recording Studio
Ages 13-18
June 17-21, 2019
Record, mix and produce original music

Music Producer Intro Camp
Ages 9-12
July 8-12, 2019
Create your own music tracks using Digital Audio software

VOCAL

Musical Theater Vocal Bootcamp
Ages 12-18 & 7-11
July 8-12 OR July 29-Aug 2, 2019
Singing and stage skills intensive for singers/ actors

Summer Musical Showcase
Ages 7-11 & 12-18
June 17-21, 2019 + shows
Musical theater production with acting, singing & dancing