SUMMER YOUTH
ART ACADEMY
SUMMER YOUTH
ART ACADEMY
Come back later for Summer 2024 Information!
Create, express, and explore through a variety of artistic mediums at one of our summer camps. Please note that BlackRock is a nut-free camp and no nuts or products containing nuts are permitted. Thank you for helping to keep our camps fun and safe!
Rising Grades 3-8
$585-650 per two week session
$350 per one mini session
Let’s put on a show! Our professional, artistic staff will guide campers through this intensive musical theater program. Campers will be grouped by age and are cast in an original show where they will learn stage directions, character development, choreography, music, set design and art. On the last day, campers will perform their production on our Main Stage for family and friends. Please do not miss this exciting camp. It will fill up fast, so register today!
REGISTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS CAMP (Grades 3-8)
01
Performing Arts Camp Session 1
TBD
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 1: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
Week 2: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
02
Performing Arts Camp Session 2
TBD
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 1: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
Week 2: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
03
Performing Arts Camp Session 3
TBD
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 1: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
Week 2: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
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Rising Grades 1-5
$585-650 per two weeks
Campers will journey to places that only the arts can take them using theater, music, visual arts, and dance. Each day campers will immerse themselves in visual art, music, theater, and dance centered and interpreted through a theme. Young artists create art projects, learn new songs, dances, and will act in different skits. Culminating each week, campers will have the opportunity to showcase their work on BlackRock’s outdoor stage. With a different theme each week, BlackRock’s Arts Journeys are guaranteed to be fun, entertaining, and educational. There are no limits to imagination and fun!
REGISTER FOR ARTS JOURNEYS CAMP (Grades 1-5)
01
I'm a Work of Art
June 26- July 7, 2023 (No Camp July 4)
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 1: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
Week 2: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
02
All the World’s a Stage
July 10- 21, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 1: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
Week 2: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
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Shine Your Light (On & Off the Stage)
July 24- August 4, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Week 1: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
Week 2: Beforecare | Aftercare | Combo
This exciting new venture is an audition only program for teens. Once cast, the program prepares students for a two night performance on BlackRock’s MainStage to a live audience.
Rising Grades 9-12
Now open for applications for 2023
BlackRock's Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is returning this summer! Accepted applicants will serve as leaders and mentors in our Summer Youth Art Academy. This is the perfect opportunity for youth to build their professional skill set and earn SSL hours.
OFFSITE CAMPS
BlackRock is partnering with the Maryland Soccerplex & Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse to bring a half-day sports and half-day arts camp for five weeks in June and July. All activities will take place at the Adventist HealthCare Fieldhouse at the Maryland Soccerplex where teaching artists from BlackRock will engage campers in visual arts activities. For ages 5-11. For more information or to register, please call the Maryland Soccerplex at 301-528-1480 or visit their website.
SPORTS MEETS THE ARTS CAMP
June 19 – 23: Mythical Creatures
June 26 – June 30: Insects, Bugs, and Other Creepy Crawlies
July 3 – July 7: United We Stand
(*No Camp 7/4)
July 10 – July 14: Out of this World (Space Week)
July 17 - July 21: Sky’s the Limit! Science & Art
July 24 - July 28: Nature & Recycled Art
July 31 - August 4: Under the Sea
August 7-11: Color Splash
August 14-18: Amazing Animals
August 21-25: Journey Around the World
SONIE MATHEW
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
On February 9, 2021 BlackRock lost a legacy and friend, Teaching Artist Sonie Mathew. Sonie touched the lives of over a thousand young people in his decade of service to BlackRock education programs who like him, share a passion for theater and music. Mr. Sonie understood the benefits of a performing arts education, lessons that could be applied for life.
This scholarship opportunity serves 75% of tuition fees for the Summer Youth Art Academy and the Counselor in Training Program. This scholarship is not applicable for the Sports Meets the Arts camp run in partnership with Maryland SoccerPlex.
