Summer Camps

All 2022 Summer Camps are subject to change based on COVID-19 safety protocols.

Program Offerings

Community Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Camp
Summer Dance Immersion Camp
Cleveland Junior Honors Band Summer Camp
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Music Camp
Dance Academy Summer Intensive
Film Scoring Summer Camp
Strings Attached Summer Orchestra Camp
Community Dance Mastery Summer Camp
Digital Photography I: Camera and Editing Basics
Digital Photography II: Deepening Skills and Developing Voice

Community Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Camp

Ages: 8-18
Cost: Free

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 provided.

Summer Dance Immersion Camp

Ages: 6-18
Cost: Free

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 provided.

Cleveland Junior Honors Band Summer Camp

Ages: 11-15
Cost: $150 ($200 after April 1)

This camp provides opportunities for young musicians to further develop their abilities. Participants explore music through performance, music theory, listening and interaction with professionals who are enthusiastic about sharing their music-making experiences.

Students are encouraged to apply their new knowledge to their regular school band programs, sharing their enthusiasm for music-making with their classmates and becoming leaders.

Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Music Camp

Ages: 12-18
Cost: $350 ($400 after April 1)

This two-week performance-based camp led by international jazz artist Dominick Farinacci incorporates jazz, blues, gospel, R&B and hip-hop. Jazz is used as a foundation to help students sharpen their performance, recording and production skills. Camp ends with a final performance presented on Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland platforms. Learn more about the Tri-C JazzFest Academy.

New to the Tri-C JazzFest Academy? Email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.

Dance Academy Summer Intensive

Ages: 4-18
Cost: $45 for ages 4-5; $75 for ages 6-18

This two-week summer intensive is designed for students with previous dance experience. Participants receive advanced instruction in ballet, Horton technique and modern dance at Tri-C's Metro Campus, culminating in a final performance in the second week at Tri-C's Eastern Campus.

Lunch provided.

New to the Dance Academy? Email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.

Ages 4-5

Ages 6-18

*No classes June 20

Film Scoring Summer Camp

Ages: 13-18
Cost: $350 ($400 after April 1)

Ever wondered what it's like to record the soundtrack for a movie? Learn the ins and outs of the recording industry while you record the soundtrack to a movie produced specifically for this camp. Hear industry professionals talk about working in a studio setting and gain hands-on recording experience. Discover the anatomy of a score and gain insight into how music brings your favorite movies to life. Presented in partnership with Tri-C’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra.

Appropriate for students who already have proficiency on their instrument. Accepting all string, brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Email creativeartsacademy@tri-c.edu for audition information.

Strings Attached Summer Orchestra Camp

Ages: 6-18
Cost: Free

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 provided.

 *No class July 4

Community Dance Mastery Summer Camp

Ages: 6-18
Cost: Free

Made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation’s Community Arts Mastery initiative, this camp provides allows participants to explore their creativity through modern dance. Contemporary techniques help campers develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility and alignment. Instruction in creative improvisation, performance development, choreography and composition skills culminates in a final public performance.

Lunch provided.

Digital Photography I: Camera and Editing Basics

Ages: 13-18
Cost: Free

Build a technical and creative foundation in digital photography. Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students will learn how to use cameras and imaging software to produce compelling digital photographs. Through artist-led lectures and critiques, they will develop the skills needed to discuss and evaluate photography in several contexts. Students will be exposed to practicing photographers, engage in group activities like photo walks, and begin developing a photographic practice.

Lunch provided.

Digital Photography II: Deepening Skills and Developing Voice

Students will immerse themselves in the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography, deepening their familiarity with cameras and imaging software and developing their own creative voice. Group critiques focus on the connection between individual photos and a body of work. Practicing professional photographers expose students to different career paths, perspectives, equipment and techniques. 

Lunch provided.

Prerequisites:  

• Basic understanding of DSLR/mirrorless camera operation (taught in Digital I).
• Foundational Photoshop editing skills (taught in Digital I).