Summer Programs
Performing arts summer programs for Middle and High School Students
Summer Arts Sessions (Middle School)
Summer Arts Sessions (Middle School)
The Ensemble Arts Philly Middle School Summer Arts Sessions held at the Kimmel Center is a free introductory-level performing arts experience, teaching the basics of Music, Dance, Theater, and Digital Arts. This program will offer rising 5th through rising 8th graders free instruction, hands-on activities, and performance experiences facilitated by mastery-level teaching artists and performers. No experience is necessary to apply. Application and personal statement are required to be selected to attend.
Program Dates
Monday, June 22–Friday, July 3 (No weekend days)
9:00am–4:00pm
The application for this summer is closed. Applicants will be notified of application status by April 3rd.
Summer Art Sessions (High School)
Summer Art Sessions (High School)
The Ensemble Arts Philly High School Summer Arts Sessions is a free 3-week, intermediate – advanced level performing arts experience, focused on Singing, Acting, and Dancing. This program will offer rising 9th through rising 12th graders skill-building classes, masterclasses, audition preparation, as well as rehearsal and culminating performance in a Musical Theater production. Acceptance to camp is audition-based.
Program Dates
Monday, July 6–Friday July 24 (No weekend days)
9:00am–5:00pm
The application for this summer is closed. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by April 10th.
All City Orchestra Summer Academy (ACOSA) (6-12th Grade Students)
All City Orchestra Summer Academy (ACOSA) (6-12th Grade Students)
The Albert M. Greenfield All City Orchestra Summer Academy (ACOSA) is Highmark Mann’s premier summer orchestra training camp for young instrumentalists. Highmark Mann, in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the School District of Philadelphia, Project 440, The Lyra Society, and Network for New Music, annually collaborate to facilitate this high-quality orchestra training experience at zero cost to local students. ACOSA is designed to serve students 6th grade to 12th grade and to provide a growth opportunity, guiding students to work on technical playing skills throughout the summer.
ACOSA is a three week camp with two different programs. Weeks one and two are traditional full orchestra weeks, while week three focuses on jazz music. Students may choose one or both of the two options.
