Youth and Precollege Programs

Serious Foundation. Serious Fun.

Ignite your passion in acting, creative writing, filmmaking, songwriting, voice, performing arts, and visual arts in intensive enrichment experiences, with experienced educators and teaching artists. The Purchase College Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts are sure to create many treasured memories for you and your entire family!

Summer 2025 Information will be posted by November.

Registration begins: in February
Early Registration Discount Deadline: TBD

Session I: TBD
Session II: TBD
Session III: TBD

Summer 2024 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts Descriptions

Have a question? Message us on Facebook

What Students Are Saying

<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I feel like I learned everything about my camera.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I learned about styles, genres, and technique.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“[My favorite part of this program was] getting advice from more experienced filmmakers.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I had a wonderful time and I’ll come back next year!”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I liked making tons of different projects.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I learned different acting games, which helped me improve improv.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I liked practicing on Final Cut Pro.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“[I enjoyed the program.] I learned soooo much!”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“My favorite part was doing my monologue. I loved being able to perform it.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I liked how everyone in the program was able to use their talent to create entertaining and interesting quality videos.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“This program was lots of fun! The counselors were very nice and learning programming was a unique challenge.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I learned about ISO, white balance, exposure, and shutter speed.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“The staff members were very supportive and caring and did their best to bring out the qualities and personality of my child. They went above and beyond what was required and their results at the final presentation represented this.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“This was one of the best experiences of my life.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“[My favorite things about this program were] the extensive knowledge of the instructors, the amazing people, and the interesting and helpful classes.”</p></div>

Youth & Precollege

Student looks at his portfolio
Group drawing on the mall
Group posing for a photo on stage
student shows off his artwork
students in the photography lab
students working on a song together
vocal students getting instruction
a student paints a bright paintings
printmaking in the studio
working on architectural design
students dancing in a dance studio
students gets instruction on a computer
printmaking lesson in the art studio
students practicing acting for the camera
pausing for a silly moment in the art studio
acting students having a good time
acting students getting tips from their instructor

Serious Foundation. Serious Fun.

Summer 2025 Information will be posted by November.

Summer Youth Programs in the Arts (Grades 7-9)

Summer Precollege Programs in the Arts (Grades 9-12)

Information for:

Need Assistance?

Other Resources: