If you want to have an art-filled summer, look no further than Acceptd's Summer Guide! The 2025 Summer Guide features arts programs for ALL AGES and ALL DISCIPLINES! Keep reading to learn more about some of the many summer programs you can find through Acceptd!
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Join the prestigious Stella Adler Studio of Acting Summer Intensives, where for over 75 years, world-renowned actors have honed their craft. Located in the cultural heart of NYC or LA, our programs offer diverse, top-tier training led by industry experts. Choose from our Summer Conservatory, Musical Theatre, Shakespeare, and Chekhov Intensives, or dive into innovative labs in Physical Theater and Self-Generated Theater. Elevate your skills in a vibrant, creative environment that pushes artistic boundaries. Make this summer unforgettable by training with the best!
Program Name: Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Program Location: New York, New York
Program Dates: see website for details
Eligible Ages: 14-18, 18+
Artistic Area: Theatre (Acting, Drama, Musical Theatre)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: Early Bird: February 15, 2025 / Final: March 15, 2025
Pro Musica International Choral Festival
This week-long festival for high school singers features a choral institute at the University at Albany’s Performing Arts Center in Albany, New York, along with multiple performance opportunities and concerts by visiting ensembles. The Festival culminates in a closing concert featuring a world premiere by composer and conductor in residence, Rollo Dilworth. This TUITION-FREE program, including room and board, is open to 150 high school singers. Both choirs and individual singers can participate.
Program Name: Pro Musica International Choral Festival
Program Location: Albany, New York, USA
Program Dates: July 13-19, 2025
Eligible Ages: High School Choirs and Singers
Artistic Area: Music (Singers/Vocalists, and Choirs)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Atlantic Acting School Spring & Summer Programs
Atlantic Acting School offers transformative training through its Spring and Summer Programs. The Summer Intensive is a six-week immersive experience, focusing on Atlantic's renowned acting technique and collaborative storytelling. Students engage in daily training, culminating in a dynamic performance. The Spring Comprehensive challenges actors with rigorous instruction in Script Analysis, Moment Lab, Performance Technique, and Voice, deepening their foundation in truthful storytelling. For high school students, the Summer Teen Conservatory provides a pre-college, immersive program focused on Practical Aesthetics, voice, speech, and movement, all within a collaborative environment designed to push creative boundaries and foster growth.
Program Name: Atlantic Acting School Spring & Summer Programs
Program Location: New York City, New York, USA
Program Dates: see website for details
Eligible Ages: 14-18, 18+
Artistic Area: Theatre (Acting)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Mostly Modern Festival
Mostly Modern Festival (MMF) is an international music festival where participants perform side-by-side with world class faculty and leading conductors in the MMOrchestra. Participants are in the driver's seat to program chamber music, rehearse and perform post-1900 works. Opportunities to perform for luminaries in masterclasses and attend entrepreneurial lectures and seminars. The institute is open to ALL musicians ages 18 and over. MMF features 10-15 concerts per season and takes place at the Arthur Zankel Music Center in Saratoga Springs, New York. Participants go home with top-of-the-line multi-camera shot pro-videos and audio recordings. Full fellowships and scholarships available!
Program Name: Mostly Modern Festival
Program Location: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
Program Dates: June 2-21, 2025
Eligible Ages: 18+
Artistic Area: Music (Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Conductors, Composers)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline:
Composer Regular Deadline: January 15, 2025
Instrumentalist, Singer & Conductor Early Deadline: February 15, 2025
FOOSA Festival: Fresno Summer Orchestra Academy
Welcome to the FOOSA International Music Festival! Our two-week summer intensive is for passionate musicians ready to commit to a rigorous daily schedule. Participants engage in orchestra rehearsals, master classes, and numerous performance opportunities. With three programs tailored to accommodate various skill levels, and a world-renowned faculty, FOOSA (Fresno Summer Orchestra Academy) offers something for everyone. Experience the magic of our immersive programs, all packed into two spectacular weeks of music, growth, and unforgettable memories!
Program Name: FOOSA Festival: Fresno Summer Orchestra Academy
Program Location: Fresno, California, USA
Program Dates: June 14-30, 2025
Eligible Ages: High School, College, Pre-Professional
Artistic Area: Music (orchestral instrumentalists)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: March 15, 2025
CCM Prep and Summer Programs
CCM Prep and Summer Programs offers high-caliber opportunities to youth, teens, and adults from across the country and worldwide during the summer months. Participants can enroll in week-long day camps or intensive multi-week sessions, working closely with our world-renowned faculty and distinguished guest artists. Through hands-on mentorship, students will gain valuable experiences, allowing them to refine their craft and achieve new levels of artistic excellence. Hosted on the state-of-the-art University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music campus, these programs deliver unparalleled summer learning experiences in a dynamic, inspiring environment.
Program Name: CCM Prep and Summer Programs
Program Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Program Dates: see website for details
Eligible Ages: 14-18, 18+ (see website for details)
Artistic Area: Music, Theatre (Acting, Musical Theatre), Dance
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: see website for details (first deadline is March 30, 2025)
PRISMA Festival & Academy
PRISMA is an immersive program that offers advanced students and young professionals essential training to prepare for positions in professional orchestras. With masterclasses, workshops, private lessons, live auditions, and rehearsals, PRISMA bridges the gap between university and conservatory education and a professional orchestral career. Internationally renowned artists from top symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles will guide and mentor the students and perform with participants, creating a transformative experience on the beautiful west coast of Canada in a stunning rural setting where the mountains meet the sea.
Program Name: PRISMA Festival & Academy
Program Location: Powell River, British Columbia, Canada
Program Dates: June 13-28, 2025
Eligible Ages: All Ages
Artistic Area: MUSIC (Orchestra and Chamber Music)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Oklahoma City University (OCU) Summer Programs
OCU Summer Programs offer students of all levels the opportunity to enhance their musical theater skills in a dynamic, immersive environment. Learn from faculty who trained Broadway stars like Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O'Hara, and engage in rigorous classes, masterclasses, private lessons, and rehearsals. Programs range from short intensives for audition prep to extended experiences for full immersion. With opportunities for scholarships and a fully staged musical, OCU Summer Programs provide unparalleled training and performance opportunities. Apply by January 15th to receive 15% off tuition.
Program Name: Oklahoma City University (OCU) Summer Programs
Program Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Program Dates: see website for details
Eligible Ages: High School Students
Artistic Area: Theatre
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Performing Arts Abroad
Train with West End actors, directors, and agents in a major London theatre! Workshop shows with current cast members, then see them on stage the same night. Choose to stay for a one, two, or three-week session. Workshops include acting, singing, dance, stage combat, audition techniques, puppetry, film acting, and more.
Program Name: Performing Arts Abroad: West End Musical Theatre Training in London
Program Location: London, United Kingdom
Program Dates: Arrival July 12, 2025—departure on July 20, 27, or August 3 (one, two, and three-week session options)
Eligible Ages: 18+
Artistic Area: Theatre (Musical Theatre)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Morningside Music Bridge
Morningside Music Bridge (MMB) is an international scholarship program for gifted artists aged 12-18. It offers a month of intensive training and performances, led by world-class faculty from top organizations. Focused on violin, viola, cello, and piano, MMB also welcomes young creators. Participants receive full scholarships covering tuition, travel, and accommodations. Alumni have become leading classical musicians, holding prestigious positions worldwide. MMB fosters cultural connections and lifelong friendships among participants, guest artists, and partner organizations.
Program Name: Morningside Music Bridge
Program Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Program Dates: July 6 - August 1, 2025
Eligible Ages: 12-18
Artistic Area: Music (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: Jan. 15, 2025
Emerging Artist Fellowship Program at the Garth Newel Music Center
The Emerging Artist Fellowship Program at Garth Newel Music Center is a four-week intensive for string players and pianists (ages 18-28) to refine their ensemble skills and repertoire. Fellows receive coaching from the Garth Newel Piano Quartet and distinguished guest artists, including violinist Aaron Berofsky (University of Michigan), cellist Astrid Schween (Juilliard Quartet), and the Parker Quartet (Harvard University). Daily coachings, masterclasses, and performance opportunities culminate in concerts at Garth Newel and local venues. Set in the scenic Allegheny Mountains, the program offers a professional yet relaxed environment for artistic growth and community engagement.
Program Name: Emerging Artist Fellowship Program at the Garth Newel Music Center
Program Location: Hot Springs, Virginia, USA
Program Dates: July 7 - August 4, 2025
Eligible Ages: 18-28
Artistic Area: Music (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: February 10, 2025
The Broadway Artists Intensive (TBAI)
The INTENSIVE is a comprehensive training program that fosters talent, creativity and individuality in all areas of Musical Theatre. With an emphasis developing skill and technique, The INTENSIVE exposes students to dedicated industry professionals who share their knowledge and expertise acquired along their own path to Broadway. By Audition Only.
Program Name: The Broadway Artists Intensive (TBAI)
Program Location: West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Program Dates: July 7-26, 2025
Eligible Ages: High School and College ages 14-22
Artistic Area: Musical Theatre, Voice, Dance, Acting
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: Priority Deadline: April 1, 2024
Interlochen Arts Camp
Spend your days at Interlochen Arts Camp practicing your art or stretching your creativity by trying new opportunities at one of the best summer art camp experiences available. Explore your interests and experience adventures outside of your arts discipline in an amazing Michigan lakeside environment. And do it all surrounded by exceptional instructors and other talented kids who will cheer you on. Programs are available for a variety of experience and skill levels, with session lengths ranging from 1-6 weeks.
Program Name: Interlochen Arts Camp
Program Location: Interlochen, Michigan, USA
Program Dates: June 14 - Aug. 3, 2025; Length varies by session
Eligible Ages: 3rd-12th grade (12-18)
Artistic Area: Musical Theatre, Dance, Voice, Acting, Film, Music (Classical & Contemporary), Creative Writing, and Visual Arts
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: January 15, 2025, rolling admission after as space allows
The Songbook Academy
The Songbook Academy® is a transformative summer program for 40 high school singers, focused on America’s musical heritage and artistic development. Participants receive personalized mentorship from industry professionals, perform in state-of-the-art concert venues, and build a strong foundation in American popular music. The program fosters confidence, musical growth, and storytelling skills in an inclusive, pre-professional environment. Through immersive experiences and lasting connections, students are empowered to hone their unique voice and pursue their musical passions.
Program Name: The Songbook Academy
Program Location: Carmel, Indiana, USA
Program Dates: July 12-19, 2025
Eligible Ages: High School Students (USA Only)
Artistic Area: Music (Vocalists)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadline: March 23, 2024
Summer at Los Angeles College of Music (LACM)
Participate in one, two or three weeks of summer programming with emphases in bass, guitar, drum, piano, vocal or jazz performance, rap & hip-hop, songwriting, music production, composing for visual media or music entrepreneurship. Summer at LACM is offered to all skill levels and includes master classes, private lessons, recitals and large ensembles taught by LACM faculty and top music industry members.
Program Name: Summer at LACM
Program Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Program Dates: see website for details
Eligible Ages: 12+
Artistic Area: Music (performance, jazz, rap & hip-hop, songwriting, music production, music business, and more!)
Application Window:
Apps Open: Applications now open!
Deadlines:
30% Holiday Discount: Apply by December 31st 2024
20% Early Bird Discount: Apply by April 15th, 2025
Final Deadline/Cancellation Deadline: June 8th, 2025
