Summer Camps
All 2021 Summer Camps are subject to change based on COVID-19 safety protocols.
Program Offerings
Dance Immersion Camp (virtual) (ages 6-18)
Dance Immersion Camp (on-site) (ages 6-18)
Community Dance Mastery Summer Camp (ages 6-18)
Dance Academy Summer Intensive (ages 3-18)
Creative Arts Academy Summer Orchestra Camp (ages 6-18)
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Music Camp (ages 12-18)
Community Vocal Arts Mastery Summer Camp (ages 8-18)
Teen Institute Digital Photography I Summer Camp (grades 5-12)
Teen Institute Digital Photography II Summer Camp (grades 5-12)
Dance Immersion Camp (virtual)
Ages: 6-18
Cost: Free
This camp has been added for students unable to attend our sold out dance camps earlier in the summer. Made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation’s Community Arts Mastery initiative, this camp provides training for beginners through advanced students and allows participants to explore their creativity through modern dance. Contemporary techniques in 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. Contact CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu for more information.
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Cost |
Register Online |
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Virtual |
Mon.-Fri. |
July 19-23 |
10 a.m. - noon; 1 - 3 p.m. |
Free |
Registration Closed |
Dance Immersion Camp (on-site)
Ages: 6-18
Cost: Free
This camp has been added for students unable to attend our sold out dance camps earlier in the summer. Made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation’s Community Arts Mastery initiative, this camp provides training for beginners through advanced students and allows participants to explore their creativity through modern dance. Contemporary techniques in 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. Contact CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu for more information.
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Cost |
Register Online |
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In-person |
Mon.-Fri. |
July 19-23 |
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Free |
Registration Closed |
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 training in ballet fundamentals and 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.
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Cost |
Register Online |
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In-person |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 7-11 |
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Free |
Registration Closed |
Dance Academy Summer Intensive
Ages: 3-18
Cost: Free
The Dance Academy program offers a two-week summer intensive designed for students with previous dance experience. Participants receive advanced instruction in various dance techniques including ballet, Horton technique and modern, culminating in a final performance.
If you are new to the Dance Academy, email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.
Contact: 216-987-6145 or CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Cost |
Register Online |
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In-person |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 14-25 |
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Free |
Registration Closed |
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In-person |
Sat. performance |
June 26 |
TBD |
Free |
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Creative Arts Academy Summer Orchestra Camp
This hybrid camp is for students who wish to continue and expand their instrumental music education during the summer. Classes include sectionals, lessons, master classes and age-appropriate college/audition prep. Camp culminates in a final performance.
Contact: 216-987-6145 or CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Cost |
Register Online |
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Virtual |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 14-25 |
10 a.m. - noon; 1-3 p.m. |
Free |
Registration Closed |
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In-person |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 28-July 2 |
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Free |
Registration Closed |
Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Music Camp
Ages: 12-18
Cost: $300
This two-week performance-based camp, led by international jazz artist Dominick Farinacci, incorporates jazz, blues, gospel, R&B and hip-hop. We use jazz as a foundation to help students sharpen their performance, recording and production skills. The camp ends with a final performance to be presented on Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland platforms. Learn more about the Tri-C JazzFest Academy here.
If you are new to the Tri-C JazzFest Academy, email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu for instructions on submitting an audition video.
Due to pandemic safety precautions, student vocalists and wind instrumentalists will be socially distanced in campus courtyards for rehearsals and performances. Lectures will take place indoors.
Contact: 216-987-6145 or CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Cost |
Register Online |
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In-person |
Mon.-Fri. |
July 6-16 |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
$300 |
Registration Closed |
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In-person |
Sat. performance |
July 17 |
TBD |
Free |
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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 vocal skills, music theory and sight-singing. Students gain foundational training and prepare a wide range of choral repertoire that culminates in a final performance.
Weeks of June 14 and June 21 (Monday through Saturday): Lessons will be posted on our online platform, Flipgrid, to review and practice at your own pace before live Saturday Zoom classes with instructors. Times for Saturday Zoom classes are 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., depending on what group students are placed into. You will receive your group information at the start of camp.
Week of June 28 (Monday through Friday): Synchronous instruction on Zoom (10 a.m. – noon and 1-3 p.m.)
Contact: 216-987-6145 or CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
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Virtual |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 14-July 2 |
Various (see above) |
Registration Closed |
Teen Institute Digital Photography I
This five-day camp introduces beginners to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn the basics of using cameras and imaging software to produce digital photographs. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, RAW file formats, white balance and composition. Using Adobe Lightroom, participants will delve into file management, image enhancement and printing. Lectures and assignments build photographic skill sets and understanding.
Class enrollment is limited to 24 students and will be separated into three eight-student cohorts. Participants will use DSLR cameras. This free, non-credit camp is part of the Cleveland Print Room’s Teen Institute Arts Mastery Program. Digital I is a prerequisite for Digital II.
Call 216-987-6145 or email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu if you have any questions.
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
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In-person Metro Campus |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 7-11 |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Registration Closed |
Teen Institute Digital Photography II
Grades: 5-12
Cost: Free
Students must first register for and complete the Digital I Summer Camp
This five-day camp pushes students beyond the basics of digital photography, immersing participants in the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, students learn advanced techniques using cameras and imaging software to produce digital photographs. Topics include camera operation, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, RAW file formats, white balance and composition. Using Adobe Lightroom, participants will delve into file management, image enhancement and printing. Students will continue to work in Photoshop with photo editing assignments. Lectures on historical and contemporary artwork explore creative approaches to photography, and assignments build photographic skill sets and understanding.
Class enrollment is limited to 24 students and will be separated into three eight-student cohorts. Participants will use DSLR cameras. This free, noncredit camp is part of the Cleveland Print Room’s Teen Institute Arts Mastery Program. Digital I is a prerequisite for Digital II.
Call 216-987-6145 or email CreativeArtsAcademy@tri-c.edu if you have any questions.
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Tri-C Location |
Day(s) |
Date(s) |
Time |
Register Online |
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In-person Metro Campus |
Mon.-Fri. |
June 14-18 |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Registration Closed |