collage of summer youth programs

Register and pay in full by May 4 and save more than 10%!

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

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.
  • 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.
  • Save more than 10% when you register and pay in full by the early registration deadline: Friday, May 4, 2012
  • Come to the Open House on Saturday, April 21, 2012 to meet the instructors and tour the campus. RSVP at www.purchase.edu/cersvp
  • Interested in carpooling? Visit www.rideshare.us, using lookup code Summer2012 to connect with other families in your area.
  • One partial scholarship of $725 is available for the summer 2012 youth programs. The application will be posted by Friday, March 2, 2012. The recipient will be notified by Friday, April 6, 2012.

open house iconSUMMER 2012 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts OPEN HOUSE:
Sat., April 21, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Learn more about the programs, take a tour, and meet the instructors!
Location: Purchase College, Music Building, Room 0078
RSVP: Online or call (914) 251-6500

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Updated Jan. 25, 2012


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