TOWSON, MD—Registration has opened for students interested the summer enrichment opportunities offered by Baltimore County Public Schools. This summer, the school system will offer camps in visual arts, dance, instrumental music, songwriting, and musical theatre.
All programs are open to students entering Grades 5-12 in the 2024-2025 school year, except for the visual arts summer program, which will accept students entering Grades 3-12. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 17, or until spots are filled. Officials say enrollment priority will be given to current BCPS students and children of BCPS staff. Bus transportation is available. Fee waivers are available for students who do not have permanent or adequate housing.
Summer Art Enrichment Camp
The Summer Art Enrichment Camp will be held from Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 12, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Pikesville High School, 7621 Labyrinth Rd., Pikesville 21208. The camp will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. An open house/reception will be held in the evening on Thursday, July 11, to give students, families, and teachers an opportunity to see the artwork created during camp. The cost of the program is $140 per student and includes a camp tote bag. See the Summer Art Enrichment Camp registration form for additional details.
Summer Dance Intensive
The Summer Dance Intensive will be held from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Pikesville High School. Students will take classes in contemporary, ballet, jazz, and choreography, and prepare for an end-of-week performance. The cost of the program is $130 per student and includes a camp T-shirt. See the Summer Dance Intensive registration form for additional details.
Summer Music Camp
Celebrating 37 years, the Summer Music Camp will hold two sessions. The first session, from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, at Pikesville High School, will focus on orchestra and songwriting. The second session, from Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, at Dumbarton Middle School, 300 Dumbarton Rd., Baltimore 21212, is for band and ukulele. Both sessions will be from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The cost of each session is $130 per student and includes a camp T-shirt. See the Summer Music Camp registration form for additional details.
Musical Theatre Intensive
The 2024 Musical Theatre Intensive will be offered in partnership with Broadway Theatre Connection from Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology, 938 York Rd., Towson 21204. This Intensive will include musical theatre classes with professional artists, audition tips and techniques, and a showcase performance at the end of the week. The program is designed for students who have a passion for acting, singing, and dancing as well as a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. The cost of the program is $130 per student and includes a Broadway Theatre Connection T-shirt. See the Musical Theatre Intensive registration form for additional details.
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