Best Texas Performing Arts Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please Refer to Website for Session Dates

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Olympia has outstanding facilities, including a swimming pool, challenge course, as well as fields and courts for many activities. While most of the activities take place on a 101-acre location, camp has access to hundreds of additional acres of private land. We improve the facility each year with additions and enhancements so campers are always in for a treat when they return. Additions within the last 5 years include our new climbing wall at our swimming pool, new lakeside Olympiatheater that is perfect for Talent Show, New Cluster of Cabins (our largest cluster of cabins ever!), 2-Person Zip Line at the Challenge Course, a Water Balloon Battle Station at the pool, and Aqua Inflatables for both the pool and waterfront! Camp just keeps getting better and better!!!

While Olympia is located on the breezy shores of Lake Livingston, it does get warm in Texas during the summer. Unlike most of the other camps in Texas, all of the cabins, bathrooms, our dining hall, and many of the enclosed areas are air conditioned. Air conditioned cabins make sleeping at night much more comfortable!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Olympia has gone above and beyond many private camps to demonstrate our commitment to safety by complying with the accreditation standards of the American Camping Association (ACA). To earn accreditation, we comply with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. During our latest accreditation visit, we made a perfect score complying with all 200+ standards.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Camp Olympia Leadership Program (CLP) is the pinnacle of an Olympia camper’s tenure at camp and a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It is a program for prior Camp Olympia campers who are sixteen years of age by July 1.

The CLP Program offers a unique summer camp adventure as it combines a Camp Olympia experience in Texas with a week-long Colorado adventure, including: leadership training, lifeguard and first aid training and certification, rock-climbing, team ropes course and initiatives, whitewater rafting, and climbing a mountain together as a team. This special camp program focuses on building leaders, fostering teamwork and improving self-confidence.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The camp fun at Camp Olympia continues after summer! There are many special events planned throughout the year for kids, teens, and parents too! Whether you are interested in learning more about Camp Olympia or have been a part of the Camp Olympia family during its 50+ year history, we encourage you to join us at one or more of our events throughout the year. We have parties, family camps, alumni reunions, and so much more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 Summer Dates

Term 2: June 28 – July 11 (14 days)

Term 3: July 12 – July 25 (14 days)

Term 4: July 26 – August 8 (14 days)

Term 5: August 9 – August 16 (7 days)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Olympia’s summer camp counselor staff is a select group of caring, loving individuals who have a heart for children. Camp Olympia has summer camp job openings and we want you! We are looking for college-age students to be a role model for young children and make a positive difference in their life. At Camp Olympia our counselors impact campers and lead through their lives, by loving on one another, and by the daily examples they set.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SMC is designed for singers and modern rock band instrumentalists. Our vocalist track will teach students proper breathing and singing techniques, using chorale, show tunes, and a cappella pieces. Our rock band track is created specifically to challenge singers and students on drums, piano/keys, ukulele, bass, acoustic, and electric guitar players.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are passionate about serving our community, so we created scholarships for any families who might need one. Or two. Please register for Summer Music Camp to receive a link for our scholarship application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Funkytown Music Academy offers you the chance to work with exceptional teachers to become the musician you are meant to be. From beginners to advanced students, you can learn to play the piano, violin, guitar, and to sing and enjoy each step of the way.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Music Camp is $149 per student. Scholarships for deserving students are available. See Our Camp Website Link: www.funkytownmusicfw.com for details.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This one week camp will focus on ballet class, ballet vocabulary, music, health, nutrition & crafts. A snack will be provided each day.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 15-19, 2013
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
$125.00

CAMP FACILITIES: Girls stay in platform tent units with bathrooms and showers nearby. They gather in the dining hall for meals and other activities. Program facilities include: a waterfront area on Lake Texoma for sailing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming; archery range; a sports/game area; and hiking trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Water fun and so much more are waiting for you at Camp Rocky Point!

Camp Rocky Point is proud to be ACA accredited!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT and MIT program

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 6-8

Unforgettable Summer- entering grades 2-4 $215

Rocky's Retreat- entering grades 4-6 $215

Beach Party- entering grades 6-12 $215

July 10-15

Around the World in a Week- entering grades 2-4 $390

Oars & S'mores- entering grades 8-12 $390

Smooth Sailing- entering grades 6-12 $420

Guitars & Girl Scouts Rock- entering grades 5-7 $465

July 10-22

Switcheroo- entering grades 8-12 $815

July 17-22

Camp-uters- entering grades 4-6 $390

Picture This!- entering grades 9-12 $390

It's all Greek- entering grades 5-8 $420

Comic Creations- entering grades 6-9 $420

July 24-29

Invent, Design, & Create- entering grades 4-6 $390

Drama-Rama- entering grades 6-12 $390

Dessertalicious- entering grades 5-8 $420

Wind Catchers- entering grades 7-12 $420

Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gsnetx.org for more information about each session.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Cultural Dance and Art Camp:
Join us for a a 4-day after school pre-summer camp exploring movement and creativity. See how similar, and how different dance is around the world by exploring world cultures through art and dance.

Dance Discoveries - Stories, Music & Magic of the Ballet:
Dance Discoveries is designed to give children the opportunity to explore dance and related art forms. Through music, story, dance, and the visual arts, children will discover, create, and have fun. This summer's Dance Discoveries theme will be Stories, Music & Magic of the Ballet. Children will learn about some of the favorite ballets that have a story around magic and magical fun. Classical ballets such as Cinderella, Coppelia, Swan Lake and more. Art, dance and creative learning will be a part of each day.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Cultural Dance and Art Camp:
Tuesday-Friday, May 26 - 29, 2015 - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: $175

Dance Discoveries - Stories, Music & Magic of the Ballet:
August 10-14, 2015 - 8:30 -12:00 pm (Friday's informal viewing for parents begins at 11:30am)
Cost: $250

CAMP FACILITIES: We have access to all university stage & performance venues, rehearsal and practice studios.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A jam-packed four day weekend where students learn how to navigate the complex and highly competitive college audition/application process which includes:
● Master classes conducted by select college faculty members and guest artists.
● Mock dance calls and mock auditions featuring one-on-one feedback from college faculty
● Program overview presentations from each of the attending universities
● Meet & Greet networking sessions where students can get to know college faculty members
● Sessions for parents- TWU Professor Dr. Rebecca Fredrickson, shares nuts and bolts information on the audition/application process with students and parents from a parent perspective.
● Financial Planning- Doug Bryan who for the past ten years, has been showing families how to pay wholesale instead of retail for college…regardless of income.

Many of the faculty members have long and storied Broadway & professional performing, directing and educational careers. Students will work on their audition skills in master classes with amazing guest artists including:

● Ronald Dean Nolen, head of Texas Tech University Musical Theatre program
● Robert Westerberg, Broadway veteran and head of Missouri State University Musical Theatre program
● Penny Ann Maas, Broadway veteran & head of Texas Christian University Musical Theatre program
● Dave Clemmons, Broadway veteran actor & casting director & college audition prep coach
● David Gaschen, Broadway and international Phantom of the Opera star

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): ● Program overview presentations from each of the attending universities
● Meet & Greet networking sessions where students can get to know college faculty members
● Sessions for parents- TWU Professor Dr. Rebecca Fredrickson, shares nuts and bolts information on the audition/application process with students and parents from a parent perspective.
● Financial Planning- Doug Bryan who for the past ten years, has been showing families how to pay wholesale instead of retail for college…regardless of income.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Tracy Jordan, Executive Director for College Audition Prep Weekend:
“Students and parents, here’s your opportunity to build relationships with colleges you are interested in attending. Students, you have the opportunity to work one-on-one with these faculty members to improve your performance skills.”

Dave Clemmons, Broadway veteran & College Audition Coach:
“College Audition Prep Weekend and Intensive is giving these students the actual tools they need, the knowledge they need, the information they need to go in and nail the audition and convince the school they need to be there.”

Kaitlin Hopkins, Head of Musical Theatre program, Texas State University:
“That was a great experience! It prepares the students for their college auditions on so many levels.”

Jenny Phagan, Director of the Academy of Acting and Musical Theatre:
"No one knows more about high school theatre than Tracy. His passion to see young actors succeed is only outmatched by his expertise in training them to do so. We would highly recommend Tracy's College Audition Prep Weekend to any actor serious enough to take their talents to the next level of collegiate theatre."

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tuition: $500
Aug. 6-9
To register or for more information visit :www.collegeauditionprepweekend.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Participate and hone your trumpet skills in workshops, clinics, master classes and ensemble playing. Students are treated at the end of each day with a recital by the faculty. An final trumpet extravaganza will end the camp with everyone performing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Darryl Bayer, camp director is the Artistic Director of The Woodlands Symphony and principal trumpet of the Texas Brass. Our goal is to give trumpet players the experience needed to make wise choices whenever they pick up the horn to play.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tuesday June 18 and Wednesday June 19 from 9AM to 5PM. $100 includes lunch both days. Learn more about the instructors, link to sign up and free trumpet tips:
Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful conference centers of various sizes, great aquatics area, plenty of room to play any sport of your choice.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Retreats for businesses, summer camps for Christians, camps for youth, family camping, and much more.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership/CIT

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for details on upcoming schedules.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is located in Cowden Hall, which is the music building on campus which houses the Reynolds Auditorium, sound-proof practice rooms. An added feature is that we are an All-Steinway School! We have male and female dorms and a recreation/aerobic center.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Voice, Piano, Organ, Composition, Guitar and Instrumental camp's purpose is to reach the world by training young men and women who will share their musical testimony throughout the uttermost regions.

Each student will have daily private lessons along with classes in music theory and worship.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available.
Contact Dr. Leo Day, Dean, School of Church Music
lday[AT]swbts.edu

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 5-9, 2017
Voice, Piano, Organ, Composition, Guitar and Instrumental

Cost $250.00

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.swbts.edu for additional information.

CAMP FACILITIES: 3 dance rooms - 2 restrooms - 1 music room all rooms with A/C

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For Descriptions of all our camps please go to our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.instepdancecenter.com.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: $25 off 2nd camp $20 off siblings

OTHER CAMP INFO: Limited space only, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.instepdancecenter.com or call 281-298-7837.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Broadway Bound Acting Workshop Camp
July 28-Aug 1 Ages 6-12 From 10-1p.m.

Dancing w/ Dora the Explorer
June 23-27 Ages 3-6 From 10-1pm.

Fairy Ballet Princess Wonderland I
June 9-13 Ages 3-6 From 10-1pm.

Fairy Ballet Princess Wonderland II
July 14-18 Ages 3-6 From 10-1pm.

Frozen Princess Party Camp I
July 7-11 Ages 3-6 From 10-1pm.

Frozen Princess Party Camp II
Aug 4-8 Ages 3-8 from 10-1pm.

Pop Star Dance Camp
June 16-20 Ages 6-12 From 10-1pm.

Club House Mickey and Friends
June 9-13 Ages 3-6 From 1-4pm.

Hip Hop Boot Camp I
June 16-20 Ages 6-12 From 1-4pm.

Hip Hop Boot Camp II
July 14-18 Ages 7-14 From 1-4pm.

Pop Star Diva Camp
August 4-8 Ages 5-9 From 1-4pm.

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$200 for half day, $375 for full day, $25 off 2nd camp $20 off siblings.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ages 4-8, Students will be split into skill-based groups. Dancers will learn the basics of ballet, study different ballet tales containing fairies, eat healthy snacks provided by Tapestry and experiment with creativity as they design a final day performance.Please send your student with a healthy lunch. Students should wear a leotard and tights or some sort of comfortable, easy to move in dance wear with ballet shoes. You must fill out a registration form on your first day of camp.

Camp is Monday-Friday, August 4-8, from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Instructors: Frances Mohler & Mandy Touchet

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please contact the office for a stipend application.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 dance studios with sprung floors, sound systems, mirrors, & barres.

This camp features acting instruction from Pollyanna Theater and Austin Children's Theater and Dance Instruction from Tapestry Dance Company. Students will have dance technique (contemporary and hip hop), spoken word artistry and drama classes.

July 7-11
8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Ages 5-10

Price of camp includes one ticket to Pollyanna Theater Company's production of Peter and the Piper on Saturday, July 12.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Tapestry is a year round non-competitive dance academy for youth & adults.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 7-11
8:30 AM-5:30 PM

CAMP FACILITIES: Featuring a sandy private waterfront, this camp has a swimming area protected by a floating pier, canoeing and kayaking, a sand volleyball court, archery range, and other outdoor activities. Hiking trails weave amid the trees that cover the inland camping areas. Modern air-conditioned cabins provide housing for campers, with restroom facilities nearby.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The program focus for Camp Gambill is introducing girls to camp life. Campers will Discover the fun of Girl Scout camp, Connect with their friends as they try new things, and Take Action to better themselves and their communities. Sessions are designed to allow girls to use their imaginations and their growing leadership skills to complete activities and have FUN!

Camp Gambill is proud to be an ACA accredited camp!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT and MIT Programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 12-14

Fabulous friends- entering grades 2-3 $230

Best of Both Worlds- entering grades 4-6 $230

June 15-17

Camp FUNtastic- entering grades 2-3 $215

Wildflower Fun- entering grades 4-6 $215

June 15-24

Crazy 4 Camp- entering grades 7-12 $605

June 19-24

Arts in the Outdoors- entering grades 2-4 $395

Flashlights & PJs- entering grades 4-6 $395

June 26- July 1

Red, White, & You!!!- entering grades 2-4 $395

SPARK- entering grades 4-6 $395

Gambill Goes Greek- entering grades 7-12 $395

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gsnetx.org for more information about each session!

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our facilities are brand new, purpose designed, barrier free facilities including a huge dining hall, theater quality stage (with dressing rooms), challenge course, horse arena, gymnasium, pool, lazy river, and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Morgan's Wonderland Camp is designed to allow campers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate in camp activities. Many of our campers have never had the opportunity to go to camp due to special needs and MWC breaks down those barriers allowing them the full camp experience.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All of our staff receive professional development from our full-time leadership staff that they can use for a lifetime regardless of their career path.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Morgan's Wonderland Camp hosts week long partner camps during the summer as well as weekend camps and retreats throughout the year.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Fresh Air. Majestic Views. Smiling Faces. Phenomenal Experiences. These things and more await you at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp(MWC). Located in San Antonio, TX, Morgan's Wonderland Camp is a brand new, ultra-accessible™ camp for all ages and abilities, with a special emphasis on giving people with physical and cognitive challenges an opportunity to enjoy summer-camp-type activities alongside guests without special needs. If this gets your creative juices flowing and/or made you crack a hint of a smile, this may be the job for you. MWC is currently looking for fun, adventurous people to serve as Summer Program Staff from May to August of 2021. For more information and to apply, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.morganswonderlandcamp.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: THE LOWDOWN: Each camp is uniquely themed A strongly creative foundation to exploring music Good balance of work and play An enthusiastic and skilled faculty Suzuki rooted pedago

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp #1 18th - 29th June 2018
Camp #2 9th - 20th July 2018

Both Camps run Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm each day.

$650 per camp

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT or Leader in Training and
CIT or Counselor in Training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available through Open Doors Scholarship Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp, August 29-31

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Custom Retreats, Girl & Boy Scout Weekends, Church / School / Family Groups, 4H Partnerships, etc.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins, 20 motel rooms, pool, lots of recreation, two bodies of water, lots of meeting rooms, both indoor and outdoor.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Eco Camp (Ages 8-12) Environmental camp for younger campers.

Adventure Camp (Ages 12-16) Survival camp that includes cooking over camp fires and survival skills.

M.A.D. (Music, Art, & Drama) Camp (Ages 12-16)

S.A.L.T. (Service And Leadership Training, Ages 15-16)

Two Week Internship (Ages 16-17) Interested in getting a taste in being a staff member? This is the camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: SALT (Service and Leadership Training) campers will have the opportunity to serve the greater camp community while learning ways to engage others in team building initiatives, problem solving, communication and servant-hood. Putting leadership skills into actions, SALT campers will be partially responsible for the mini-campers and will help with the daily ministry operations of the camp. High ropes, including the zip-line and power pole as well as mountain biking, along with other traditional camp activities round out the week of fun and spiritual growth as a SALT participant.

Gilmont Interns participate in a two week camp experience. The first week, they participate with the SALT program and the second week they serve more in an assistant counselor role. If participant is 16 years old the first day of camp, they must have gone through the SALT program. Interns learn teaching techniques; go through discussions in delivery of low ropes course initiatives; help plan and deliver vesper services with guidance from the Spiritual Adviser; plan and teach with one other intern and program staff activities in the second week; take part in and understand all specialty camps; and, discover the fun and responsibilities of becoming a counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full Week of Camp $575

* Great Gluten Escape $575
* Minicamp ½ Week, Cost of Camp: $367
* Two Week Internship $236

What other financial assistance is available?
Families with Multiple Campers - $585 for first child, $385 for each additional child.

Payment Plans and Flexibility - Register now and make automatic or voluntary monthly payments toward camp as low as $50 per month. It is no problem to switch weeks later if needed.

Camperships - Camperships (camp scholarships) are still available for families needing additional assistance – applications available through the Gilmont office, due May 1, 2016.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Circle of Friends Camp is for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Because of the generosity of others, it is a free weekend to all who attend. Look around this site to see what all goes on during Circle of Friends. For complete info please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1- June 19-25
Discovery Camp #1 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #1 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #1 Ages 15-16 $585

Session 2- June 26-July 2
Discovery Camp #2 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #2 Ages 11-14 $575
Adventure Camp Ages 12-16 $585

Session 3- July 3-9
Discovery Camp #3 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #3 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #2 Ages 15-16 $585
M.A.D. Camp Ages 12-16 $585

Session 4- July 10-16
Discovery Camp #4 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #4 Ages 11-14 $575
Eco Camp Ages 8-12 $585

Great Gluten Escape July 24-30

MINI CAMP DATES (AGES 6-8)
Mini Camp #1: June 22-25, 2016 $367
Mini Camp #2: July 6-9, 2016 $367

SUMMER CAMP INTERNSHIP (AGES 16-17)
Internship #1: June 19-July 2 $236
Internship #2: July 3-16 $236

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Gilmont’s Summer Staff consists of students between the ages of 18 and 25. They are young adult role models that serve as the backbone for our summer. They care for the campers 24/7, facilitate recreation, participate in Bible study... and ... let's just say they do pretty much everything that needs to happen to make camp run and be fun.

For any questions please feel free to call us at (903)797-6400 or apply today at Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our art school is fully stocked with everything needed to be as creative as possible and our fitness offerings include weights, yoga, and outside activity. Our indoor space is 1400 square feet with 2 bathrooms and our outdoor area is 1/2 acre of green space.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Upcoming activities include:

*Art : Acrylic Painting, Watercolor Painting, Printmaking, Expressive Drawing, Mixed Media, Nature Art, Fiber Arts, 3D Arts

*Movement : Yoga, Free-Style Dance, Outdoor Activities such as basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, Jenga, etc.

*Skills for Life: Use of simple tools (hammers, screwdrivers, etc.), change a tire, nutrition, creating a simple menu, food preparation, money management (age-appropriate content), sewing, daily planning, manners, and gardening.

Our art school is fully stocked with everything needed to be as creative as possible and our Creative Director, Rachael Maly, has been working with youth for over 20 years in the Arts Department. She is also a licensed Art Therapist. Our Fitness Director, Lola Scarborough, is a 500-HR certified yoga and fitness teacher, and has a strong background in nutrition and physical fitness and life coaching with teens. She is also the owner of The Health Hut (formerly Yoga Lola Studios) which has been in business for 14 years.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the school year Art, Movement, & Life Skills Academy offers day-time programs for homeschoolers and evening enrichment programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our summer camp programs run weekly in June and July 2021. The are each 3-day long camps and are from 10-3PM on those days. Please see our website for complete information on registration, tuition, and discounts.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a day camp that takes place in our very own dance studio.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: STAND Performing Arts Ministry is a non-profit 501(c)3 that is dedicated to encouraging kids in the gifts and talents God has given them. At STAND, we believe that we are Created to Create, therefore we empower kids in their identity by encouraging them to be all that they are created to be. Our Staff not only consists of amazing, dedicated, and relational teachers that love Christ and the kids, but they also excel in their professions through years of musical, theatre, or dance experience and education. Through this foundation, STAND Summer Camps are designed to provide a fun and safe place for kids to express themselves, and a supportive environment to learn from professionals while working toward an end product.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: As a non-profit, we do not want to turn away any kid from an opportunity to know Christ better and express themselves in community with other peers. Please contact our staff about filling out a scholarship form if necessary.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: In the fall, we have regular nightly classes as well! We also have full-length musicals that we put on each semester. Auditions and class options for Fall 2023 are upcoming and TBD on scheduling.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We charge a $50 fee upon registration. Our one-week camps each have a flat tuition rate of $125, and our two-week camps are a flat $250. For all of our one and two-week camp options, see our website!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have access to all university stages and rehearsal halls and studios as well as the university pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CAP Intensive faculty is made up of theater professionals, Broadway veterans and university faculty from some of the top college musical theatre programs in Texas and the mid-west. For a look at college faculty and guest artists visit Our Camp Website Link: www.collegeauditionprepweekend.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Associate CAP Intensive Director and Professor Becky Fredrickson will lead a session especially designed for parents to help them understand the ins and outs of the complicated college audition/application process. CPA & Certified Financial Planner Doug Bryan will present a seminar for parents on financial planning for college education. Both these are free to parents with their student's registration and are highly informative.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Over eight years, we have assisted students prepare for college auditions and seen dozens of camp alumni accepted to such prestigious programs as NYU Tisch, Pace, Belmont, CCM, Rider, Michigan, Oklahoma University, Oklahoma City University, Texas State U., Texas Tech, TCU, UT Arlington, Sam Houston State U., Samford U., University of Central Oklahoma, Abilene Christian U., and many more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$3,500 includes all room/board for both weeks, as well as all activities and events. During camp, students will create their video pre-screens, headshots, work on song & monologue selection, resumes and application essays. CAP Intensive students will also perform in a showcase for guest artists Ken Davenport & Rachel Hoffman which will include a Q&A session. Registration online through the College Audition Prep Weekend website (www.collegeauditionprepweekend.com) Space is limited.

CAMP FACILITIES: Six tennis courts (three lighted), six baseball diamonds, two soccer fields, two horseback arenas (one for rodeo, one for English jumping), regulation sized gymnasium with hardwood floor. Cabins are screened with ceiling fans and indoor plumbing. Dining hall feeds entire camp in one sitting. Golf driving range and putting greens, more than a mile of pristine Guadalupe River, both banks. 500+ acre property with expansive room for climbing, camping, and hiking.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Boys are guided through more than 60 activities which are instruction-oriented with excitement and accomplishment in mind. Activities include: archery, arts and crafts, baseball, basketball, canoeing, campcraft, fencing, football, gaga, golf, hiking, horseback (English and western), kickball, pickleball, polocrosse, riflery, soccer, sports, tennis, swimming, ceramics, leather work, climbing wall, pedal carts and so much more!

Stewart builds on intangibles�self-confidence, teamwork, leadership, individual identity, meeting challenges. Stewart has a unique Advancement Trail to reward incentive and individual accomplishment. Senior campers choose a �major�: ranchman, outdoorsman, sportsman, or campmaster, and specialize in that aspect of camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Owned and operated for more than 45 years by the Ragsdale Family, Camp Stewart boasts quality, traditional camping while offering home-cooked cuisine and outstanding facilities.
Visit our website or feel free to call or email us for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2013 Dates and Tuition

Open House tours Saturday, March 23, 2013

Triple S Retreats
Father-Son at Stewart May 2-5, 2013
Mother-Daughter at Heart O' the Hills (sister camp) May 2-5, 2013
Father-Son at Stewart Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2013
Mother-Daughter at Heart O' the Hills (sister camp) Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2013
Mother-Son at Stewart Sept. 6-8, 2013

First Term (ages 6-16)
Friday, June 7�Wednesday, July 3, $4,590 ($4,430)*
Split 1A Friday, June 7�Thursday, June 20, $2,550 ($2,460)*
Split 1B Friday, June 21� Wednesday, July 3, $2,550 ($2,460)*

Second Term (ages 6-16)
Monday, July 8�Saturday, Aug. 3, $4,590 ($4,430)*
Split 2A Monday, July 8�Saturday, July 20, $2,550 ($2,460)*
Split 2B Sunday, July 21�Saturday, Aug. 3, $2,550 ($2,460)*

Summer Term (ages 6-16) $8,720 ($8,400)*
Friday, June 7�Saturday, Aug. 3

*Amount in parenthesis is discount for payment by check; other discounts may apply

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Stories, movement, games, crafts, and music encourage a child's natural energy, curiosity, imagination, and creativity. A great way to keep kids active and having fun!

Interactive and participatory, each day the children will bring something home. It may be in their hands, in their heads, or in their hearts! Or maybe all three! It's going to be a great time!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Session 1 - Magical Kingdom!
June 15 - 19, 2015 - 9:30 am-12:00 pm (Friday includes an informal presentation for parents at 11:30)
Magical kingdoms filled with fairies, elves, and pixies, princesses and knights! Maybe a friendly dragon! A fun storybook camp week for kids.

Summer Session 2 A Bug's Adventure!
August 17-21, 2015 - 9:30 am-12:00 pm (Friday includes an informal presentation for parents at 11:30)
Butterflies, lady bugs and dragonflies are sure to be found in this enchanted world of bugs! It's a Bug's Adventure!

Cost: $225