Rutgers: Mason Gross Preparatory <strong>School</strong> summer programhttp://www.masongross.rutgers.edu/extension/summer-programsARTS & ACADEMICSUPPORT <strong>PROGRAMS</strong>Who: Ages 6-20When: Summer Acting Conservatory (Jul 1-29)Choral <strong>Academy</strong> (Jul 8-13)Design Camp (Jul 9-20)Band & Orchestra Camp (Jul 15-20)Dance Camp (Jul 22-27)Dance Conservatory (Jul 22 to Aug 3)Summer Jazz Institute (Jul 29 to Aug 3)Kids Create Camp (Two weeks: Aug 6-10 or 13-17)Where: New Brunswick, NJ (Rutgers <strong>University</strong>)What:The Mason Gross Preparatory <strong>School</strong> seeks to nurture the innateartistic abilities of children from infancy through high school. Itssummer programs offer intensive study in dance, music, theater,and visual arts, where students work with members of the collegiatefaculty and renowned guest artists.Cost: Commuter vs. Resident fees vary per program (see website)Fin. Aid: YesApply by: Jun 1Drexel Music Industry Summer Programhttp://www.drexel.edu/westphal/about/summerHighschoolProgram/Summer_Programs_MIPWho: Age 16 and olderWhen: July 15-21Where: Philadelphia, PA (Drexel Univ.)What:A one-week workshop designed to introduce students to the musicindustry. Hands-on studio experiences in recording lab facilitiesteach students about writing songs, mixing sound, promoting artists,booking venues, signing new talent, and more.Cost: $1,200 total (includes fees and lunch)($300-refundable deposit due with application)Fin. Aid: NoApply by: May 15OPPORTUNITIES32 33FOR <strong>LEAP</strong> STUDENTS
NYU Steinhardt Music Business Summer Institutehttp://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/business/programs/summer/starWho: Ages 16+ (Applicants DO NOT need to be musicians to apply)When: Session One: Jun 25-29Session Two: Jul 9-13Where: New York City, NY (New York <strong>University</strong>)What:This exciting program from NYU’s Steinhardt <strong>School</strong> teaches studentsabout the business behind the music and recording industry and asks“What Makes A Star?” The program gives students the opportunityto meet and interact with industry professionals such as performers,A&R scouts, producers, record label executives and managers.Cost: Fees: $1,190Housing: $339 (includes 10 meals)Application Fee: $50.00Fin. Aid: NoApply by: Apr 1Summer Institute for the Gifted – Moorestown Day programhttp://www.giftedstudy.org/day/moorestown/index.aspWho: Moorestown day program: Ages 6-12When: Jun 27 to Jul 15Where: Moorestown Upper Elem. <strong>School</strong>What:Provides advanced instruction covering humanities, mathematicsand sciences, and multi-disciplinary courses and engages students indaily recreational activities. Classes meet five times a week for 90minutes each.Cost: $1,995.00 (*student is responsible for transportation)Fin. Aid: NoApply by: May 1Appel Farm Arts & Music Center summer campwww.appelfarm.orgSummer Institute for the Gifted – Princeton Residential programhttp://www.giftedstudy.org/residential/princeton/index.aspWho: Ages 13-17When: Jul 22 to Aug 11Where: Princeton, NJ (Princeton <strong>University</strong>)What:Provides advanced instruction covering humanities, sciences andmathematics, visual and performing arts, and fitness and recreationand some multi-disciplinary courses. Students select five coursesfrom a list of 60. Each seventy-five minute class meets five times aweek with a supervised tutorial study session each evening.Cost: $5,195.00 plus application fee and cost of booksFin. Aid: NoApply by: May 1Who: Grades 4-11When: June through August2, 4, 6, and 8-week sessions availableWhere: Elmer, NJWhat:A performing and visual arts camp that builds artistic skills througharts instruction in a non-competitive atmosphere. Subjects include:music, theater, dance, visual arts, photography, video, recording arts,creative writing, sports and swim.Cost: $3,000 to $8,300Fin. Aid: YesApply by: Feb 15OPPORTUNITIES34 35FOR <strong>LEAP</strong> STUDENTS