collage of summer youth programs

The Youth Programs in the Arts at Purchase College provide a unique opportunity to spend the summer exploring the visual and performing arts under the guidance of experienced instructors and practicing artists. Grouped by grade, the Youth Programs are designed to enable the exploration of a variety of artistic genres.

SESSION I
June 25–July 6
SESSION II
July 9–20
SESSION III
July 23–August 3
Young Artists
Grades 1–9
Young Actors
Grades 2–8
Young Bards
Grades 2–8

Youth Musical Theatre
Grades 2–8
CLOSED - Email conted@purchase.edu to be placed on the waiting list.

Young Writers
Grades 3–8

NEW! Young Architects
Grades 4–8
Young Photographers
Grades 3–8
Creating Comic Books
(formerly Youth Comic Drawing)
Grades 6–8
Young Filmmakers
Grades 4–8
Songwriting Workshop
Grades 7–12
 
Creative Vocal Lab
(formerly Teen Voices)
Grades 8–12
Choral Conservatory
(formerly Advanced Teen Voices)
Grades 8–12

  • Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts do not meet on Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
  • Youth Musical Theatre is CLOSED. Please send an email to conted@purchase.edu to be placed on the waiting list.
  • Each program meets 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.
  • Students who have completed eighth grade may choose between Youth and/or Precollege Programs (except for the Visual Arts Institute, for which students must have completed ninth grade).
  • Early drop-off and extended-day 2, 4, and 6-week options are also available.
  • Each program concludes with a student performance, publication, or exhibition for friends and family.
  • Interested in carpooling? Visit www.rideshare.us, using lookup code Summer2012 to connect with other families in your area.

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Updated May 7, 2012


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