Summer 2027 programs will be open for registration in January 2027.
Overview
Join Mason Community Arts Academy for inclusive, engaging university-quality summer music camps and programs including instrumental band, strings, guitar, choral, and more! In collaboration with George Mason University’s Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music, our programs focused on both artistry and skill-building. Students will connect with esteemed faculty and teaching artists for lectures, masterclasses, guest performances, private lessons, clinics, and audition workshops.
Mason Community Arts Academy is the community arts education division of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts in Fairfax, Virginia. The Academy brings enriching arts instruction to the community through inspiring and innovative lessons, classes and summer programs in music, theater, visual arts, and film and video, which are open to all ages and levels.
2026 Programs
Choir
Early Childhood
Ages 4–6
Guitar
Ages 10–18
Instrumental Band
Rising grades 6–12
Instrumental Strings
Rising grades 8–12
Middle and High School Students
Music Production
Ages 13–18
Ages 12–14 and 14–18
Ages 12–14 and 14–18
Ages 13–18
Music Composition for Film and Games
Ages 12–14 and 14–18
Piano
6–8 and 7–9
Ages 10–18
Ages 18+
Professional Development
Proudly named “Best Summer Camps” 2021-2025 by Northern Virginia Magazine.
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.
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 us at [email protected].