*Camps are organized alphabetically by city*
ASHEVILLE – Blue Ridge Dance Camp
When: August 3-8
What: Daily classes in ballet, pointe, repertoire, modern, jazz, choreography, and dance history, with additional special workshops. For serious students ages 10-18.
Where:The Asheville Ballet Studio, 4 Weaverville Highway, Asheville , NC 28804
Cost: $650
Contact Information: Ann Dunn – (828) 252-4761; (828) 215-3728; ann.dunn@mindspring.com
Website: http://ashevilleballet.net
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APEX – Halle Cultural Arts Center Summer Camps and Classes
When: Camps and classes begin throughout summer, June-September
What: Camps and classes for kids and adults include:
- Kindermusik
- Group Voice Lessons -Dance Camp 1 & 2
- Intro to Wire Jewelry Making with Glass Beads
- Artful Animals -Illustration Camp
- Famous Artist Camp
- 3D and Recycled Art Camp
- Go Medieval Camp!
- Origami Mini Camp 1 & 2
Where: Halle Cultural Art Center, Apex Community Park, and Apex Community Center
Cost: Varies according to class/camp
Registration/Information: https://apm.activecommunities.com/apexparksrecculres/Activity_Search
Contact Information: (919) 249-1120
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CHAPEL HILL – Community Clay Studio Summer Camp
When: Five two-week long sessions (several already full) beginning as early as June 16. Sessions for ages 6-9 are offered from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Sessions for ages 9-13 are offered from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
What: Half-day camps that offer fun and immersive experiences with clay led by studio instructors. Art projects in other media will be offered while the clay is firing. A snack and drink will be provided daily.
Where: Community Clay Studio, 200 Plant Rd, Chapel Hill 27514
Cost: Residents $180; Nonresients $216 (Discounted rate offered for Session 2, because of no camp on July 4)
Contact Information: (919) 968-2749
Website: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.aspx?page=1490
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CHARLOTTE – Caroline Calouche & Co. Youth Summer Camps
- Circus Camp: June 16-20 and July 7-11. Ages 6-12. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. A camp designed to inspire creativity and confidence through building skills in the circus arts. Classes in juggling, partner acro, hooping, tumbling, aerial sling, and trapeze. Bring a lunch.
- Aerial & Dance Camp: June 23-27 and July 14-18. Ages 6-12. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Students learn to dance on the ground and in the air. Classes in contemporary, ballet, jazz, improvisation, choreography, partnering hip-hop, aerial sling, and trapeze.
Where: Caroline Calouche & Co., 9129 Monroe Rd., Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28270
Cost: 1 Week $200; 2 Weeks $350; 3 Weeks $525; 4 Weeks $700
Contact Information: (704) 844-0449; classes@carolinecalouche.org
Website: http://carolinecalouche.org
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CHARLOTTE – Caroline Calouche & Co. – Carolina Aerial and Dance Exchange
When: July 28 – August 9
What: Two weeks of intense training and exploration in aerial and contemporary dance. Intro to advance level classes available. Classes in aerial, dance physical theater, partner acro, and contortion
Where: Caroline Calouche & Co., 9129 Monroe Rd., Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28270
Cost: Several class package options available, view website for full details
Contact Information: (704) 844-0449; classes@carolinecalouche.org
Website: http://carolinecalouche.org
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RALEIGH – Justice Theater Project – Youth Summer Theatre Camp
When: Weeks of July 7, 14, and 21; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Minimum two-week attendance*
What: Mornings are spent in age-appropriate groups rotating to music, art, yoga, creative drama, and dance. In the afternoons, students will rehearse this year’s show, Disney’s Mulan, Jr. Campers perform in two fully-mounted shows the evenings of July 24 and 25
Where: Clare Hall at St. Francis of Assisi, 11401 Leesville Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613
Cost: $220/week ($50 non-refundable deposit holds spot)
Contact Phone: (919) 264-7089
Website/Registration: http://thejusticetheaterproject.org
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RALEIGH – Burning Coal Theatre Company – Summer Theatre Conservatory Jr. (Middle School)
When: June 16-27, Mondays – Fridays, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What: Students learn techniques of movement, vocal production, and character study in the mornings and apply those techniques in rehearsing an original play in the afternoons, with a culminating production of that play created by the students themselves on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 PM. Taught by Burning Coal’s Director of Education, Jon Fitts.
Where: Burning Coal at the Murphey School, 224 Polk St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Cost: $245 tuition
Contact Phone: (919) 834-4001
Website: http://www.burningcoal.org
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RALEIGH – Burning Coal Theatre Company – Summer Theatre Conservatory Sr. (High School)
When: July 7-25, Mondays – Fridays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
What: Students will learn a wide variety of subjects and techniques in classes with guest artists from fine educational institutions and professional theatres, with a culminating production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in a site-specific performance at the Historic Mordecai House in Raleigh on Saturday, July 26 at 1:30 PM.
Where: Burning Coal at the Murphey School, 224 Polk St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Cost: $395 tuition
Contact Phone: (919) 834-4001
Website: http://www.burningcoal.org
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WILMINGTON – Cameron Art Museum – Summer Session I
When: Classes Begin as Early as June 4
Classes Offered: Life Drawing; Basic Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Photography; Art Journal – Collage Play; Drawing Animals; Your Spanish Foundation – Language and Culture
Where: Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412
Cost: Prices range from $75 – $210, discounts offered for CAM Members.
Contact Phone: (910) 395-3999
Website: http://cameronartmuseum.org
Registration: Complete class information and registration found here
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WILMINGTON – Cameron Art Museum – Summer Session II
When: Classes Begin as Early as July 27
Classes Offered: Creative Writing – Ekphrasis; Life Drawing; Intermediate Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Photography; Studio Painting Revealed; Fiber Rich – Fiber Arts; Painting a Portrait in Old Masters’ Technique
Where: Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412
Cost: Prices range from $75 – $350, discounts offered for CAM Members
Contact Phone: (910) 395-3999
Website/Registration: http://cameronartmuseum.org
Registration: Complete class information and registration found here
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WILMINGTON – Cameron Art Museum – Youth and Children Classes and Camps
- Week 1: June 23-June 27: Portrait Drawing (High School); Fun with Fabrics – Textiles (High School)
- Week 2: July 14-July 14: Theatre – Choose Your Own iPad Adventure (Middle School); Adventures in Still Life Painting (High School)
- Week 3: July 28-August 1: Hands-On Clay Camp (Middle School); Rocking Clay Camp (High School)
- Week 4: August 11-August 15: Theatre – Choose Your Own iPad Adventure (High School); Mixed Media to The Max (High School)
Where: Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412
Cost: Non-Members $135; CAM Members $115
Contact Phone: (910) 395-3999
Website/Registration: http://cameronartmuseum.org
Registration: Complete class information and registration found here
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WILMINGTON – Cameron Art Museum – Kids @ Camp
When: Weeklong Classes from June 16-August 22 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM times available)
Classes Offered: Storytelling With Art; Outside the Box; Learn from the Great Artists
Where: Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S. 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412
Cost: Non Members $130; Members $100
Contact Phone: (910) 395-3999
Website/Registration: http://cameronartmuseum.org
Registration: Complete class information and registration found here