2019 Summer Opportunities for Teens

Find something fun to do this summer! Our Arts & Community Partners are offering myriad classes to keep your creative mojo flowing. Below is a ~superpost~ of everything being offered by artistic genre.

DANCE

Summer Camps + Workshops
Spectrum Dance Theater
July - August (check specific classes)
Ages 7 - 18

Spend your summer learning dance! From Drama and Dance Camps to Ballet Boot Camp, there's something for every skill level. You can also take a two-week workshop with Spectrum's Artistic Director, Donald Byrd! Learn more and register here.

FILM

Film Camps & Clubs
The Grand Cinema
June 24 - August 2 (check specific classes)
Ages 10 - 18

Work with a crew of 5 peers to create and complete a short film in these week-long opportunities! You can apply online right now.

Be an Influencer
NW Film Forum
July 15 - 19
Grades 8 - 12

Attention all future Social Media Influencers! Ever wonder what it takes to go viral? In this week-long day-camp you’ll learn the pros and cons of being a social media influencer in 2019 and work in small groups to create web content. Learn more here!

Making the Impossible (VR/FX)
NW Film Forum
July 22 - 26
Ages 11 - 14

In this camp, students will explore the world of visual effects by learning how to create and record physical effects from classic films using models, mattes, and other tricks. They’ll also learn about how current filmmakers are using virtual reality to take people on otherwise impossible journeys. Register now!

Advanced Animation
NW Film Forum
July 29 - August 2
Ages 12 - 17

Whether you’re new to animation or have been making it for a while, this camp will help you get to the next level and create more complex animations! You will have time and mentorship to design and create an original animation during the camp. If you like DIY, spending time on the details, and investing time in bringing your imagination to life, you might be an animator. Sign up and see what you can create!

Filmmaking Camps
Reel Grrls
July - August
Ages 11 - 22

Reel Grrls trains young women in media production through hands-on workshops and classes, all taught by feminist media professionals and educators. See their summer offerings right here!

IMPROV

The Improv Jam
CsZ Seattle
Every Wednesday
Ages 16+

You'll find a fun and friendly environment where anyone can come and learn the art of creating hilarious improvised scenes and characters, good for newbies and improv masters alike! Each jam is led by an improv veteran, and consists of exercises and scene work. See all of 'em on CsZ's calendar here.

Teen Improv Camp
Unexpected Productions
August 19 - 23
Ages 12 - 19

Spend a week working with Seattle’ premiere improv company! This fun and supportive environment provides a place to explore, develop, and succeed (and have a blast). The week will culminate on with a performance at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater! Learn more and register here.

LITERATURE

Scribes Writing Camps
Hugo House + more!
July 8 - August 5 (check specific classes)
Grades 6 - 12

Polish your writing skills with one of many Scribes classes this summer! You can focus on sci-fi, poetry, screenwriting, and more. Check the listings and register now.

Scribes @ The Henry
Henry Art Gallery + Hugo House
August 5 - 16
Grades 7 - 12

Young writers will engage dynamically with a wide range of creative writing and participate in quality programming that includes arts-driven filed trips, experimental forms, collaborative pieces. Whether your bag is creating poetry, comics, characters, or short prose, you’ll find something to connect with and something new to try in this multi-genre exploration of craft and words! Register now.

Stage Fright
Hugo House
May 29
All ages

Come to perform or just to enjoy the work and camaraderie of your peers - just sign up to perform when you arrive. Snacks, good cheer, and fearless MCs from the Young Writers Cohort round out the evening. More info right here.

MUSIC

Intergenerational Steel Drum Camp
Edmonds Center for the Arts
July 22 - 26
Grades 6+

This program is structured so that young people play together in a special morning session. Youth later take the lead to help teach their adult band-mates when the whole group meets – with the objective to provide leadership and mentor opportunities to both youth and adults. Each day wraps up with the opportunity for band members to eat lunch together. Register here!

Rain City Rock Camp for Girls Advanced Music Program
Rain City Rock Camp + MoPOP
August 19 - 23
Grades 8 - 12

Come for a week-long intensive study of playing in a band, songwriting, music business, and empowerment workshops, off-site trips to studios and venues, and more! At the end of the week, participants get to record their original song with their band in a professional studio. Learn more and sign up here!

Rain City Rock Camp Summer Camps
Rain City Rock Camp for Girls
Session 1: July 15 - 20
Session 2: July 22 - 27
Ages 8 - 17

Campers come for a weeklong crash course in playing an instrument, songwriting, social justice and empowerment workshops and more! At the end of the week, campers get to perform their original song with their band at a local live music venue. No previous experience necessary! Register for Session 1 or Session 2 right here.

Summer Advanced Institute
Seattle JazzED
August 19 - 23
Grades 10 - 12

Approach jazz with a holistic understanding of its history and development! You'll work closely with faculty in small ensembles, masterclasses, and group discussion, PLUS hone your leadership skills and expand your love for the many styles of Jazz. The institute ends with a live performance for friends and family. More info and registration here.

Summer Second Line Project
Seattle JazzED
July 22 - 27
Grades 6 - 12

Get your funk on! Inspired by the long time New Orleans second line tradition, we are forming a NEW summer second line group. You’ll learn 3-4 new songs by memory to perform in the Seafair Torchlight Parade in downtown Seattle. This music is super fun and festive. Think riff-based music. LOUD and PROUD. Learn more about this project and register!

Summer Vocal Institute
Seattle JazzED
August 12 - 16
Grades 7 - 12

Grow confidence in your unique voice as part of the Summer Vocal Institute! Learn to sing in a new way, drawing inspiration from the great American song book. You'll focus on singing freely and improvising in a supportive learning environment. The week ends with a public performance for friends and family. Register here!

SYSO Summer Music
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras
July - August
Ages 7 - 14

This fun summer learning experience includes small group ensemble and full orchestral work taught by talented and committed music teachers. The camps conclude with a student concert for the entire family! Designed for those who have at least 2 years of playing experience or one year of private instruction. Instruments needed listed here, along with registration.

OPERA

Maestros
Seattle Opera
July 8 - 12
Ages 11 - 14

Campers have the opportunity to explore the performing arts through the lens of opera with a week of singing, acting, dancing and more. You'll create scenes and dialogue inspired by opera's greatest hits while Seattle Opera teaching artists will give you the tools and confidence to make original, creative choices onstage and off. No prior musical or theatrical experience is necessary! Register here.

Teen Performance Workshop
Seattle Opera
July 8 - 12
Ages 15 - 18

This workshop gives high school students the opportunity to learn, stage, and perform songs and scenes from opera and musical theatre. Participants will work with a music director, stage director, and choreographer to bring theatrical moments to life, which they will present in a performance at the Opera Center. No prior musical or theatrical experience is necessary! Learn more and register.

THEATER

Summer Acting Camps
Taproot Theatre Company
June 24 - August 30
Grades 6 - 12

Perform in a musical theatre revue, learn the art of playwrighting, take a class in stage combat, and MORE! Taproot has a ton of classes for teens this summer and you can see them all here.

Summer Classes, Workshops, and Seminars
Seattle Children's Theatre
June - August
All ages

Using this handy tool, sort and filter for the age range, class type, and dates to find the perfect match! SCT offers SO MANY performance opportunities, it's wild. Week-long classes, one-day seminars, and multiple genres abound!

Summer School Rocks! (Summer Teen Musical)
Dandylyon Drama
Registration deadline: May 15
June - July
Ages 10 - 18

Auditions for the Summer Teen Musical are approaching fast! Sign up for acting instruction, vocal coaching, improv and leadership games, choreography/dance/movement lessons, a class in stage make-up, acting etiquette and more. At the end of the rehearsal process you'll perform a full-length musical. More info and registration here!

Twelfth Night: Acting, Improv, & Combat Camp
Edmonds Center for the Arts + Seattle Shakespeare Company
July 8 - 12
Ages 11 - 15

Join us for a week of fun as we take on Shakespeare's most festive comedy, Twelfth Night! Students will rehearse scenes, practice acting techniques, play improv games, and create comedic stage combat routines. The week culminates in a Friday showcase for family and friends. Register here!

VISUAL ART

Summer Teen Programs
Gage Academy of Art
July - August
Ages 12 - 18

Gage offers unique opportunities for creative expression, skill-building, and portfolio development. Add new medium to your creative arsenal, building on existing skills, or experimenting with new techniques, Gage Summer Workshops for Teens provide inspiration and guidance you need to grow as an artist! Classes and registration here.

Photography Summer Camps
Youth in Focus
July 8 - 26
Ages 9 - 19

Youth in Focus provides participants with the instruction, resources, and equipment they need to share their unique and personal stories through photography. Take anything from darkroom to digital, dive into storytelling or street photography this summer! All classes listed here.

Advanced Cartooning
Tacoma Art Museum
July 29 - August 2
Middle & High School

Take what you know about drawing and apply it to cartoons! You’ll dive deeper into techniques used by professional cartoon artists in print and video, axplore works on view in TAM's animation exhibition, create your own cartoon strips, animation, and more! Register here.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mic Drop: Comedy Camp
MoPOP
July 8 - 12 and 15 - 19
Grades 9 - 12

Working with three local professional comedians, campers will learn the basics of improv, sketch comedy, and stand-up. In the second week of camp, they’ll prepare for a final showcase at Unexpected Productions Market Theater. Campers will also learn about the business of comedy and how to navigate the professional side of being a comedian. TeenTix Members can unlock 37% off tuition with the code TeenTix! For more details or to sign up, visit mopop.org/micdrop or contact natashar@mopop.org.

Summer @ Cornish
Cornish College of the Arts
July - August
Ages 7 - 18

Every summer, hundreds of students gather on the vibrant downtown Seattle campus to attend a variety of classes taught by some of the region's best-known practicing artists and esteemed Cornish faculty. Paw through these courses and find one that's just right for you!

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