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Summer Art Intensives and Classes at City Park Movement and Art

Give your child multiple arts experiences in theater, dance, and more this summer at CPMA!

By Lauren Ungar, Assistant Publisher April 11, 2024

Summer Day Camp and Afternoon/Evening Activities @ City Park Movement and Art (CPMA)

Experience an amazing variety of camps & intensives that will keep our campers engaged, active, and inspired! At CPMA, summer camp is enriching and fun!

What makes CPMA camps so special?

Camps are all led by arts educators with years of experience teaching arts to children ages 3 - adult. Each camp session is designed to make sure campers are excited to stay engaged in activities and work toward goals. All activities are small group activities giving every camper a voice! 

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Acrobatics & Circus Arts Camp

Ages 6 - 12 years

May 28th - 31st 10am - 1:30pm

$175 * 4 spots left

Let's have some fun practicing & Learning new tricks! All Levels and Abilities welcome to come explore the Art of Acrobatics and the fun and Excitement of Circus Arts. Campers will all improve their acrobatics skills, Practice The Art of CLowing, learn to Hula Hoop or Hula Hooping Tricks, and More. We will present a special Choreographed Show to Parents the last Day of Camp!

Cinderella & Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp

Ages 5 - 10 years

June 3rd - June 7th, 9:30 - 12pm

$200 *3 spots left

Join us for A Joyful week of Dance! Campers will Enjoy Daily Ballet Class, Dance & Movement Games, and immerse themselves in the story, Music, And Dancing From The Cinderella Ballet and The Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Dancers will Learn and Practice Dances that will be performed for Their Family the last Day of Camp. One Year of Dance Experience Recommended for 5 - 6 Year olds. Ballet slippers and Dance Attire Needed. Younger Beginner Dancers will work As a Dance Core and Older More Experienced Dancers will have opportunities for Small Group Dances and Even Solos! Dancers of all Levels will come together to joyfully learn more about the art of dance and improve their Ballet Technique and ablity to express as an artist!

Sing & Dance Aristocats - Broadway Baby Camp

Ages 5 - 10 Years

June 10th - June 14th, 9:30am - 12pm

$200 *4 spots left

Let's Sing & Dance The Music From Aristocats. We'll Learn a few songs - They're Arrangments & Lyrics And we'll Put choreography to It too! More Experienced Students will have the opportunity to sing & Dance Solos. We'll play Acting and Improv Games And Hold mock Auditions. Ths is a great camp for those interested in trying Musical theater and those looking to improve their Musical Theater skills before that next audition.  Campers will put on a Show for Their Families the Last Day of Camp.

Ballet & Contemporary Intensive

Ages 8 - 13 Years

June 17th - June 21st, 9:30am - 12pm

$200 *2 spots left

Let's work on our Technique, Flexiblity, Strength, Expression, And More! Dancers will Take Daily Ballet & Contemporary Classes focused on Technique & Conditioning. Dancers will Work Turns, Tricks, Leaps, And Overall Quality of Movement. Dancers will Also Learn Ballet Variations and Contemporary Choreography that Will Be Performed for Family The Last Day of Camp. A Minimum of Two to Three Years of Dance Experience Recommended. Not sure if this is right for your Dancer. Just ask. We are happy to help!

Jazz & Hip Hop Intensive

Ages 8 - 13 years

June 24thth - June 28th, 9:30 - 12pm

$200 *3 spots left

Let's Dance! Dancers Will Take Daily Class Focused on Improving Technique, Flexiblity, Strength, Style, and More. Dancers will also learn Choreography to Perform for their Families the Last Day of Camp. Come Level Up Your Dancing and Have a Blast Dancing With Us! Two to Three Years of Dance experience is recommended. Not sure if this Intensive is right for your dancer? Just contact us. We are happy to help!

Tiny Dancers - Nutcracker Camp

Ages 4 - 8 years

July 8th - July 12th, 9:30 - 12pm

$200 *3 spots left

Enjoy an Introduction to the Art of Dance. Our Tiny Dancer Campers will Enjoy our Early Childhood Dance Curriculum That Includes Playful Creative Movement, Dance Games, Beginner Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and More. We'll Dive into The Nutcracker Ballet - Hello Christmas in July!. WE'll Watch Some pieces from Different Nutcrackers and Learn How a Dance Production Is Made. Beginners will enjoy an introduction to Ballet and those with experience will improve their technique and confidence! Dancers will Learn a Nutcracracker Inspired Dance or Two to Perform For Their Families The Last Day of Camp.

Modern Broadway Review

Ages 9 - 18

July 15th - July 19th, 10am - 1:00pm

$200 *4 spots left

Experienced Musical Theater Actors are Invited to Be a Part of A Modern Broadway Review! Let's Sing and Dance Some iconic songs from Six, HadesTown, Hamilton, and More! Actors age 9 - 10 should already have Theater experience and some Voice training. CPMA students 11+ years are encouraged, But not required, to take the Voice class on Thursdays at 8 pm this summer where work for this camp will start in June. The week of camp will be spent putting a show together as a team. Campers will Learn what it takes to design & Star In a Show. Older More experienced Actors will have the opportunity to Direct Pieces for our younger Actors. Have a blast building your Musical Theater repertoire, Improving your Vocal Technique, Building Your dance Skills, and enjoying others with the same passions as you!

Sing & Dance Newsies

Ages 9 - 18

July 22nd - 26th, 10am - 1:00pm

$200 *5 spots left

Let's Sing and Dance the Amazing Songs of Newsies. Campers will learn the music of Newsies. We'll learn the arrangement and Lyrics and put choreography to them too! We'll also do skit work to build those acting skills. We'll learn more about auditions and how to feel more confident going into them. Campers have the opportunity to sing and dance as as either a group, or they may audition to sing or dance as a solo. Singers who aren't comfortable dancing yet will improve those dance skills in a safe place and Dancers not yet comfortable singing can gain confidence in their voice. Tap Dancers are encouraged to join and to improve their Tap dancing ability. We will Tap dance Daily. Anyone wishing to have their first Tap dance experience is welcome too! Come have a blast improving your theater skills and enjoying others with the same passions as you!

Tiny Dancers - Cinderella

Ages 4 - 8

July 29th - August 2nd, 9:30am - 12pm

$200 *1 spot left

Enjoy an Introduction to the Art of Dance. Our Tiny Dance Campers will Enjoy our Early Childhood Dance Curriculum That Includes Playful Creative Movement, Dance Games, Beginner Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and More. We'll dive into the Story, Music, and Dancing of the Cinderella Ballet!. Campers will watch some pieces and discuss how a Ballet is made. Beginners will enjoy an introduction to Ballet and those with experience will improve their technique and confidence! Dancers will learn a dance or two to perform for their families on the last day of camp.

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*Discounts for multiple sessions and/or campers are as follows: after your first full-price camp session, a $25 discount will be given for each additional session.

* All Summer Day camps are held at our Dumaine studio in Mid-City

Not ready for a full day of Camp? CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL CITY PARK MOVEMENT AND ART AFTERNOON AND EVENING SUMMER CLASSES FOR AGES 3 - ADULT.