YMCA Camp Kenan
SOCAPA New York City
- Coed
- Ages 15-18
- Specialty
Overview
SOCAPA is one of the premier visual and performing arts programs for high school teens, ages 15 to 18, in the world. With year-round intensives and day and residential camps, SOCAPA has a "life-changing" pre-college experience for you. Nowhere else will you find this level of creative intensity combined with this much fun!
Classes and activities often extend into iconic parks and neighborhoods, while field trips to museums, galleries, and studios further enrich the pre-college experience. All residential students enjoy organized evening and weekend activities that embrace the vibrant energy of the city and take full advantage of its exciting summer offerings. From Coney Island to Times Square to Broadway shows, residential students experience many of NYCs most iconic destinations, along with traditional summer fun like karaoke nights, talent shows, games, and Q&A sessions with guest speakers.
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Specialty camp focus: Creative and Performing Arts
Unique Features
- Summer intensives include acting for film, filmmaking, dance, music, photography, musical theater, and screenwriting.
- Residential summer students stay at The New School residence hall with dedicated RA's and 24-hour security.
- Commuter / day option available to students who live or stay locally.
- Our students come from all over the world!
- Learn from industry professionals, begin to build networks, and gain insight into a career in the arts.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 28 - August 09
- Session Lengths 2, 3 weeks
- Cost $2,100 - $2,620 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: No
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Dorm Or Hotel
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- Air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- No nurse onsite
- No 24/7 medical staff
- No onsite health center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 58 countries have attended
Welcome Message
Jamie, Founder and Executive Director
At SOCAPA we are proud of the professional level of training we offer to our students. We are also proud of the safe, inclusive, supportive, and celebratory environment we welcome our students to be part of. When you come to SOCAPA we ask you to work hard and take risks, and we know you can only do that when you bring your authentic self to the table. We are delighted to meet you there, and to help you take the next steps in your artistic and individual journey - wherever it might lead.
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