Location: Albany
Dates: One week camps, running from June 26-September 1
Deadline: Registration ongoing but early registration preferred
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $75-550 a week for nonmembers; $70-300 for members
Financial aid for eligible campers          
http://www.cdymca.org/branches/albany/Camp/general_info.htm

The Arts Center of the Capital Region
A coed day camp that offers several weekly visual and performing arts programs, including, “A Trip to Mexico,” “The Hungry Caterpillar,” “Mini-Puppet Theater,” Castles and Cathedrals,”  “Acting for Teens” and “RockFest 2006,” “Metalworking,” “Superhero Illustration,” and “Stained Glass.”

Contact: (518) 273-0552, extension 274
Location: Troy
Dates: June 26-September 1                                  
Deadline: Ongoing until filled.
Ages: 6-11 and 12-16
Cost: $155- $315 plus studio fees, depending on program
Scholarships are available
http://www.artscenteronline.org/

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Adventure
This camp has been in operation for over 35 years.  It is 35 acres of beautiful property, owned and operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County.  This camp offers 4 two week sessions.  Campers can enjoy boating, fishing, aquatics with American Red Cross certified instructors, hiking, environmental classes, games, athletics, arts & crafts and more.

Contact: (518) 465-3403
Location: Students are bussed from Rensselaer to Burden Lake
Dates: Two week sessions run from June 26- August 18
Deadline: None (first come, first served)
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $152 per two week session
Scholarships: Call for information
http://www.bgcsorensco.org/main.asp?id=13

Camp Creativity and Imagination Rules
Camp Creativity

Sample visual and performing arts in Congress Park.  Throughout the week children will work with a variety of different media including watercolor, pastel, sculpture and ceramics.  Children will also explore different types of performing arts techniques, including theater, dance, and music.   

Contact: (518) 584-4132
Location: Saratoga Springs
Dates: July 10-August 18
Deadline: None (first come, first served)
Ages: 8-14
Cost: $180 a week for members, $190 a week for non-members plus $10 for materials
Some scholarships are available

Imagination Rules
Creative afternoons are spent at The Arts Center in Saratoga Springs focusing on visual and theatrical arts. Children will explore performing and interactive theatre, voice, and creative movement.

Contact: (518) 584-4132
Location: Saratoga Springs
Dates: Two day, three day, and one week programs available July 10-August 19
Deadline: None
Ages: 5-7
Cost: $50-115 (members) and $60-135 (non-members)
Some scholarships are available

The Center Camps
This camp offers 9 one week sessions.  Campers enjoy specialty camps, soccer, Harlem Globe Trotters, swim lessons, free swim, games, crafts and more.

Contact: (518) 438-6651
Location: Albany
Dates: June 27-August 26                    
Deadline: June 26
Ages: 3-15                                                                  
Cost: Varies
Scholarships are available

DanceCamp at the Dance Experience
Campers learn dance techniques such as ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop and create related crafts, participate in field trips and performances.

Contact: (518) 463-1195
Location: Delmar
Dates: July 17-August 11, one week and six weeks long programs
Deadline: July 4
Ages: 5-11
Cost: $135- $220 per week
Scholarships: Call for information
http://thedanceexperienceofdelmar.com/

Dance Camp
Campers take daily classes to learn dance techniques in African dance, ballet, modern dance, jazz and hip-hop.

Contact: (518) 432-9968
Location: Albany
Dates: Week long programs run July 10-August 12
Deadline: June 30 but after deadline open registration if space is available
Ages: 6-16
Cost: $80 per week, per child; special rate: $55 per child if enrolling two or more children
Extended Day Program Fee: $25 per child 3-6 pm
Scholarships: Call for information

 

 

Footsteps Fine Arts Camp
Children explore and learn about art, theater, dance, and music. The camp runs in two weeks sessions as follows:
Mystery/Detective Camp, June 27 - July 7: From Sherlock Holmes to puzzles and games, you’re guaranteed two weeks of excitement.  Each camper will learn how to make puzzles and
write mystery stories with a finishing play that would confuse Dr. Watson.
Medieval/Fantasy Camp, July 10 - July 21: The focus is on knights and ladies, mystery and fantasy, and the arts and crafts of Medieval times. Culminates in a Medieval Festival.
Out of this World/Space Camp, July 24- August 4: Campers will build and launch their own rocket while imagining life on other planets.  

Contact: (518) 528-6748
Location: Albany
Dates: Two week camps, running June 27 – August 4
Deadline: N/A
Ages: 6-14
Cost: $250 per week
Scholarships are available for any child in a City of Albany School. Sliding scale fees are also available.
http://www.footstepsfac.com/index.html

JMU4Kids Performing Arts Camp
Awaken the creative spirit and imagination through Dance/Movement, Music and Acting/Drama. This camp features a variety of experiences including Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Modern, and African Dance; Jazz, Blues, Percussion, African Drumming, and Choral Singing; and Drama. Broadway director and choreography Alan Weeks is the featured instructor. Daily indoor swim is also available.

Contact: (518) 376-6668
Location: Albany
Dates: Week long camps running July 10-August 18
Deadline: N/A
Ages: 7-14
Cost $180/week ($160 for Doane Stuart and St. Catherine of Siena students)
Scholarships: Call for information on scholarships and financial aid
www.JMU4Kids.com

 

 

 

Kids Dancespace @ eba
Creative Arts, Dance, Drama, & Sculpture Summer Day Camp
Enjoyable child centered activities include:

Video Taping, Editing, Story boarding, Dance, Drama, Performance Skills, Costumes, Creative Writing Storytelling, Props, Dance making and Crafts.  A coed camp teaching videotaping, editing, story-boarding and putting together a summer production.

Contact: (518) 465-9916
Location: Albany
Dates: July 24-July 28
Deadline: July 11
Ages 7-12
Cost: $185
Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships available
http://www.eba-arts.org/

The Music Studio
Coed four-session courses where children learn to make music.

Contact: (518) 459-7799
Location: Albany
Dates: June 28-August 30
Deadline: N/A
Ages: 3-7
Cost: $64 for each two week program.  Four 1 hour sessions.
Scholarship availability varies

New York State Theatre Institute
SummerStage combines structured performing arts training with creative expression, fun, and social interaction.  The program provides an opportunity for all participants to perform in a project based on their individual interests in a showcase of the young performers’ creative talents.

Contact: (518) 274-3295
Location: Russell Sage College, Troy
Dates: July 10-28
Deadline: May 1, 2006
Ages: 9-16
Cost: $540
Scholarships are available
http://www.nysti.org/summer06.shtm

Summer Theatre Institute
Students receive professional training in acting, singing, and dance.  Participants perform a fully staged musical for audiences during the closing days of the program.  The faculty includes a professional director, musical director, choreographer, and teachers.

Contact: (518) 274-3754
Location: Russell Sage College, Troy
Dates: July 31- August 26
Deadline: May 1, 2006 (All applicants are required to participate in an audition and interview.  Videotapes are accepted.)
Ages: High School and College Students
Cost: $650
Scholarships are available
http://www.nysti.org/summer06.shtm

Proctors Theater Summer Institute
This year Proctors offers five one week camps. The programs are meant to increase students’ confidence, creativity, independence, and ability to work with others. See details of the five camps below.
Contact: (518) 382-3884, extension 112
Location: Schenectady
Deadline: July 1 for all camps except the Jazz Institute, which has a June 1 deadline
Financial aid available
http://proctors.org/Education/index.php/SummerInstitute

Dramatic Figure Sculpture: July 10-14, 2006 9:00am-12:00pm
A dynamic exploration of the visual arts and sculpture inspired by figures from the world of theatre. Students will spend the week creating sculptures base on characters from plays, musicals, dance and other forms of performance. They will go through the process of designing, sketching, creating models and ultimately creating 2 large plaster sculptures. The week will conclude with a gallery opening featuring participant's sculptures. Ages 10-13
Cost: $115
 
Mask Making: July 17-21, 2006 9:00am-12:00pm                                                                 Did you know that virtually every culture has some form of mask making? Did you know that Dr. Seuss made masks? They're amazing! and just as inventive as the worlds he created in his books. Come to Proctor's for a fun-filled week exploring the world of masks, mask making, and Dr. Seuss. Participants will use a variety of materials to create different types of masks based on other cultures and participate in a weeklong project to design, draw, construct, decorate a "Seussational" mask. The week will conclude with a gallery opening on featuring participants' artwork. Ages 8 - 10
Cost: $110
Proctors Theater Summer Institute                                            Theatre Institute: July 24-28, 2006 9:00am-12:00pm                                                          This is a week of intensive, non-competitive workshops designed to develop and refine acting skills and excite students about theatre. Students will learn warm-ups for the body and voice and participate in lessons that will help young actors grow as performers. Using improvisation techniques, as well as voice coaching and character development, students will act and interact with fellow performers and ultimately create a short video "commercial" highlighting their new skills. Ages 8 -10
Cost: $105
Jazz Institute: July 31-August 4, 2006 9am to 3pm                                                              Jazz Institute Performance at 7pm August 4th at Proctors                                                Aspiring jazz musicians will have the opportunity too develop the skills needed in real-life performance situations in a fun learning environment. Musicians of all levels are welcome as the program will be divided into different experience levels as needed. The classes will utilize fun activities that will stimulate interaction between the students and the instructors. Students will be involved in the creative process while preparing for their performance at the end of the week and will have an opportunity to perform with professional musicians. The students will also have an opportunity to participate in a recording session and will receive a CD of the various participants of the program. Faculty: Keith Pray and Arthur Falbush with special guest Ray Vega. Ages 13 and up.
Cost: $200.00, scholarship application available upon request
Missoula Children's Theatre casting for "The Frog Prince"
August 7 - 12, 2006 10:00am -3:00pm, 2006
Auditions: August 7, 2006 10:00am
Performances: August 11, 2006 1pm and August 12, 2006 3pm                                                 The internationally acclaimed touring company Missoula Children's Theater will return to Proctor's theatre to cast 60 children ages 5 - 18 to perform in "The Frog Prince." Youth will spend a week in rehearsal with the tour directors, refining acting skills and learning new ones concluding the week with a full scale musical production on Proctor's newly expanded stage! No advance preparation is required for auditions. Students will be asked to both speak and sing for group auditions. Wear comfortable clothing and SMILE! Ages 5-18
Cost/Scholarships: $60 for the week.
To Participate: Register and attend the auditions on August 7.

 

 

 

Sage Summer Art & Design
Intensive studio art courses, both for college credit and non-credit, providing opportunities to work on art skills and develop portfolio pieces.  Sage Summer Art & Design is an exciting, intensive art program developed by Sage College of Albany, one of The Sage Colleges, for high school students.  Summer Art & Design provides an important opportunity to work on skills and projects in an intense and concentrated way.  The program concludes with an exhibition of student work.  A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the course work.  Courses available: Fundamentals of Drawing, Color Theory Through Cartooning and 2D Design, Figurative Sculpture, Mixed Media, Figure Drawing, and Acrylic Painting.

Contact: (518) 292-1704
Location: Albany
Dates: July 3-28
Deadline: June 21
Ages: 14-18
Cost: For 28 day course, payment is $490 for 28 half days or $850 for 28 full days
Need based scholarships available
http://www.sage.edu/academics/summer/index.php

Summer at the Academies
Campers take part in activities such as painting, sculpture, acting, song-writing, free swimming and robotics.  Students can take part in summer enrichment programs such as LEAP (Learning Enrichment Activities Programs for ages 6-13) as well as Summer Sport Camps.

Contact: (518) 465-1461, extension 389
Location: Albany
Dates:
LEAP: Session 1: June 26- July 7, Session 2: July 10- July 21, Session 3: July 24- August 4
Junior Campers Program (Pre-K and K): June 12-August 11
Summer Recreation Camp (ages 6-14): June 12- August 11
Deadline: None
Ages: Pre-K - 18
Cost: $70 - $250 a week, varies by program
Scholarships: None
http://www.albany-academy.org/summer%20enrichment.htm

 

 

 

Summer Theatre at the Rep (Capital Repertory Theatre)
An intensive theater arts program where company members work with professionals to build their music, drama and movement skills and conceive, write and perform an original theater piece that is premiered at the end of the program.

Contact: (518) 694-4000, extension 10
Location: Albany
Dates: July 10-August 11
Deadline: None
Ages: 12-18
Cost: $850
Scholarships: Call for information
http://www.capitalrep.org/

Summer Theatre at the Rep (The Egg, Empire State Plaza)
Explore the world of theater through workshops in drama, movement, music and visual arts.

Contact: (518) 694-4000, extension 10
Location: Albany
Dates: July 24-August 4 (including Aug. 7 and 8) (three two-week sessions)
Deadline: None
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $300
Scholarships: Call for information
http://www.capitalrep.org/

Summer Young Writers Institute
A nonprofit literacy workshop for talented teen writers, poets and screen writers from across the state. Student participants will immerse themselves in poetry, prose, creative nonfiction, and critical evaluation of each other’s work. Students will also attend evening readings and presentations by nationally known writers who are a part of the Writer’s Voice Program Readings.

Contact: (518) 272-1446
Location: Warren County
Dates: July 2-8
Deadline: April 15
Ages: 14-17
Cost: $400
Scholarships are available
http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst/nyssywi.html

 

 Summer Youth Theater Workshop at Hudson Valley Community
College
This workshop will take you through the whole process of producing a musical theater piece:
creating the characters, writing the script and developing songs, and rehearsing and producing
the final show. If you love to act, sing, dance or tell jokes, this two week camp experience is for
you!

Contact: (518) 629-7339
Location: Troy
Dates: Session 1 runs June 26 – July 7 and is for Ages 8-11; Session 2 runs July 24- August 4 and is for Ages 12-15.
Deadline: Rolling, but register as early as possible
Ages: 8-11 and 12-15
Cost: $295 per two week session
Scholarships based on financial need are available for those who qualify
https://www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps/theater.html

Young Actors Guild
Trains students in music, acting and dance for an end-of-the-year performance of “Seussical The Musical.”  The Young Actors Guild Center Stage Programs core is music, acting and dance.  All students study music and music theory, modern dance and movement as well as acting and drama techniques for ten Saturdays in each of the spring and fall semesters and for five intensive weeks during the Summer Session.