Summer Camps
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An Inside Look: Creative Arts Academy Summer Camps
Summer Camp Descriptions and Registration Links:
Cleveland Junior Honors Band Summer Camp
This course is now closed.
Explore your musical abilities through performance and theory and interact with professionals who are enthusiastic about sharing their music-making experiences. You’re encouraged to apply your new knowledge to your regular school band programs, sharing your enthusiasm for making music with your classmates and becoming leaders.
Ages: 11-15 | Cost: $150 ($200 after April 3)
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 12-16 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Western Campus |
Community Dance Mastery Summer Camp
This course is now closed. To be placed on the waitlist, email us at CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-6145.
Made possible through the generous support of the Cleveland Foundation’s Community Arts Mastery initiative, this camp explores modern dance. Develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment by learning contemporary techniques, creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition skills.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 6-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 12-16 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Community Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Camp
Funded by the Cleveland Foundation, this free vocal training experience includes solo and ensemble skills, music theory and sight-singing. Students gain foundational training and prepare a wide range of choral repertoire that culminates in a final performance.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 8-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 12-16 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Dance Academy Summer Intensive
This two-week summer intensive is designed for students with previous dance experience. Receive advanced instruction in ballet, Horton technique and modern dance, culminating in a final performance.
Lunch will be provided.
New to the Dance Academy? Email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.
Ages: 4-5 | Cost: $45
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 20-23* |
9 a.m. – noon |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
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June 26-30 |
9 a.m. – noon |
M-W |
Eastern Campus |
Ages: 6-18 | Cost: $75
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 20-23 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
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June 26-30 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-W |
Eastern Campus |
*No class on June 19.
Street Photography in partnership with the Cleveland Print Room
This course is now closed. To be placed on the waitlist, email us at CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-6145.
Be more present and engaged with the world around you through street photography. Learn the history of street photography and its importance for photographers and creative people today. Practicing street photographers will lead you throughout Cleveland to engage with your surroundings. Get more comfortable interacting with people, sharpen your eyes and become curious and intentional about what you see and how you see it.
Enrollment is limited to 15.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 15-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 12-16 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Strings Attached Summer Orchestra Camp
This camp provides opportunities for violin, viola, cello and double bass players to polish their instrumental skills and create their own music. String ensemble classes combine with a language arts class in which students learn journaling, storytelling and poetry. Each student then selects one of their poems or stories, from which a team of classmates creates a performance with original words and music.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 6-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 26 – July 14 |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Studio Photography in partnership with the Cleveland Print Room
This course is now closed. To be placed on the waitlist, email us at CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-6145
Learn best practices for studio photography, including lighting setup, working with and controlling natural and studio lighting and overcoming “client challenges” that shape the direction and outcome of the photo sessions. Learn to work with models, arrange objects like food and merchandise for product/marketing photo shoots and examine the fine line between artistic and commercial photography as it relates to studio work.
Enrollment limited to 15.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 15-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 26-30 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Summer Dance Immersion Camp
This course is now closed. To be placed on the waitlist, email us at CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-6145.
Made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation’s Community Arts Mastery initiative, this camp provides contemporary dance training for students at all levels. Ballet fundamentals, Horton technique and other essential skills help students develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Instruction in creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition skills prepare students for a performance setting.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 6-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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July 10-14 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Photography and Digital Media in partnership with the Cleveland Print Room
This Course is now closed. To be placed on the waitlist, email us at CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu or call (216) 987-6145.
Explore photography through the lens of digital art and media. Learn the basics of photo editing and manipulation software like Photoshop, Photopea, Lightroom, Procreate and more to produce unique digital images. This class is for young creatives interested in creating content for social media, artist websites, merchandise, exhibitions and more. You’ll walk away with core technical skills and resources that you can use in your creative practice to create eye-catching images, communicate ideas clearly and identify and build an audience.
Enrollment limited to 15.
Lunch will be provided.
Ages: 15-18 | Cost: Free
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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July 10-14 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
M-F |
Metropolitan Campus |
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Camp
The Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Camp will give you the opportunity to play in big band, small groups and jam sessions and perform at the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. You’ll also have access to master classes from visiting JazzFest artists and receive free admission to all JazzFest concerts. The academy is led by internationally-acclaimed musician and educator Dominick Farinacci, former Tri-C student and graduate of The Juilliard School.
Classes and events include:
- Big band and small group rehearsals
- Music theory and composition
- Improvisation
- Sectional workshops
- Master classes with local and national artists
- Performances at JazzFest and in the community
Learn more about the Tri-C JazzFest Academy.
New to the Tri-C JazzFest Academy? Email jazzfestacademy@tri-c.edu or call 216-987-0241 for instructions on submitting an audition video.
Ages: 8-18 | Cost: $400
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CRN |
Date(s) |
Time |
Day(s) |
Location |
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June 12-24* Final performances: June 23-24 |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
TBD |
M-F
F-S |
Metropolitan Campus
Playhouse Square |
*No class June 19.