Summer Camps for Ages 4–18 and Workshops for Adults
Join us this summer at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia for enriching and inclusive summer camps, programs and workshops focused on both artistry and skill-building in the areas of music, acting and theater, visual art, and film and video! Our robust schedule includes camps for ages four through adults plus workshops for adults.
Our programs connect you with George Mason faculty, professional teaching artists, and experienced arts educators. A variety of weekly programs run from June through August. Learn, create and perform with other like-minded young artists and make it a summer to remember!
Proudly named “Best Summer Camps” by Northern Virginia Magazine, 2021-2025.
Due to high demand and waitlists, our Summer programs require full commitment to the scheduled camp dates and times. If you are unable to attend the camp as listed, we ask that you please explore another camp week that allows you to do so.
Acting and Theater
High School Musical Theater Intensive (Waitlist)
Ages 14–18
June 16–20, 2025 OR July 28–August 1, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Summer Musical Theater Adventures (Waitlist)
Ages 7–10
June 16–20 OR July 28–August 1, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Middle School Musical Theater Workshop (Waitlist)
Ages 11–13
June 16–20 OR July 28–August 1, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Middle School Improv Comedy Workshop (Waitlist)
Ages 10–13
June 16–20, 2025 OR July 28–August 1, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Film and Video
Filmmaking Workshop For Middle School (Waitlist)
Ages 11–14
July 7–18, 2025 (two weeks)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Filmmaking Workshop For High School (Waitlist)
Ages 14–18
July 21–August 1, 2025 (two weeks)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Music
Choir
Early Childhood
Summer Music Sampler (Waitlist)
Ages 4–6
Session 1: July 14–18, 2025
Session 2: July 21–25, 2025
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Guitar
Instrumental Band
Instrumental Strings
Music Production
Ages 12–14 and 14–18
July 7–11, 2025 (ages 12–14)
July 21–25, 2025 (ages 14–18)
July 28–August 1, 2025 (ages 14–18)
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Piano
Summer Piano Adventures (Waitlist)
Ages 6–8 and Ages 7–9
June 30–August 1, 2025 (weekly options)
9 a.m.– noon
Professional Development
Orff Schulwerk Music Teacher Training
July 14–25, 2025 (two weeks)
July 14–25, 2025 (two weeks)
Supplemental Courses (Orff, Kodály, and more)
July 7–11, 2025
Mason Orchestral Conducting Symposium (Closed)
June 23–27, 2025
Mason Wind Conducting Symposium (Closed)
July 1–2, 2025
Visual Art
Digital Illustration: Choose Your Own Adventure! (Waitlist)
Ages 13–18
July 21–25, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Digital Illustration: Character Creation Studio (Waitlist)
Ages 13–18
June 23–27, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Stop Motion Animation (Waitlist)
Ages 9–13
Session 1: July 7–11, 2025 (W)
Session 2: July 14–18, 2025
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Limited scholarship funds are available for families in need of financial assistance. To apply, please visit our Financial Aid page. For families in need of extended payment plan installment options, please contact the Academy at [email protected].