Summer Offerings
Summer is a time for exploration, learning, and fun- and what better way to do that than through summer camps at SCAA! Our summer classes include everything from dance and creative movement, to theatre, visual art, and even fencing! We have classes for the young to the young at heart- starting with our Pre-K program, Art Start, all the way to our Adult sessions in Ballet and Fencing. Come join us this summer, and see what SCAA is all about.
- Registration deadline is one week prior to the class start date.
- If there is available space in class, registration will be taken up to the first day of class. If there is available space in class, registration will be taken up to the day of the class. 2025
Art Start
Mother Goose Science Lab (2 offerings)
We are all familiar with the classic Mother Goose nursery rhymes, however have you ever though about the science behind them? This STEM based camp will look into the science behind these nursery rhymes, with hands on learning and experimentation.
Ages: 3.5-5 years*
*Young students must be bathroom independent
Tuition
$130
Meeting Dates & Time
June 23-27 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson
Location
Room 308
Ages: 6–9 years
Tuition
$130
Meeting Dates & Time
June 23-27 | Monday-Friday | 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson
Location
Room 308
Dance
Intro to Pre Ballet (2 offerings)
Students will be introduced to the world of creative movement and the fundamentals of ballet. Lessons focus on locomotor skills, musicality, and creativity as children explore their natural abilities through movement and dance. No previous training is required.
Attire: Dancewear or activewear that allows for easy movement. Footwear: Ballet slippers, barefoot, or socks.
June Session
Age 3.5-5 years*
*Young students must be bathroom independent
Tuition
$52
Meeting Date & Time
June 23-26 | Monday-Thursday | 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson
Location
Room 300
July Session *CLASS FULL*
Age: 3.5-5 years*
*Young students must be bathroom independent
Tuition
$52
Meeting Date & Time
July 14-17 | Monday-Thursday | 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson
Location
Room 300
Intro to Dance Styles
Ballet, jazz, lyrical, and musical theatre dance are just some of the dance styles we will venture into during this week-long workshop. Each day students will take part in a different genre dance class to find which styles are perfect for them.
Attire: Dancewear or activewear that allows for easy movement. Footwear: Ballet slippers, jazz shoes, barefoot, or socks.
Age: 6-9 years
Tuition
$130
Meeting Dates & Time
July 14-18 | Monday-Friday | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson
Location
Room 300
Ballet & Variations (2 offerings)
Class will consist of traditional ballet technique with barre, center work, and across the floor exercises followed by learning adaptations of variations from famous classical ballets.
Attire: Tights, leotard, ballet skirt, or dance shorts permitted. Footwear: Ballet slippers.
Age: 9-12 years
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Tuition
$78
Meeting Dates & Time
June 16-18 | Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Instructor
Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Age: 13-18 years
Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Pointe shoes are optional for those with previous experience.
Tuition
$78
Meeting Dates & Time
June 16-18 | Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Instructor
Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Ballet Technique (2 offerings)
Ballet Technique classes for teens and adults. These classes are for dancers with previous experience who enjoy the technique and artistry of ballet.
Attire: Tights, leotard, ballet skirt, or dance shorts permitted. Footwear: Ballet slippers. Pointe shoes are optional for those with previous experience.
Monday Series (4 weeks)
Age: 13+ years
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Tuition
$108
Meeting Dates & Time
June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21| Mondays | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson / Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Wednesday Series (4 weeks)
Age: 13+ years
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Tuition
$108
Meeting Dates & Time
July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23 | Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Instructor
Abby Johnson / Mary Robare
Location
Room 300
Turns & Leaps (2 offerings)
In this intensive, students will focus on their turning and leaping skills. For experienced dancers with 1+ year of dance technique.
Attire: Dancewear or activewear that allows for easy movement. Footwear: jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or socks.
Age: 9-13 years
Experience: 1+ year of dance
Tuition
$72
Meeting Dates & Time
July 7-10 | Monday-Thursday | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor
Rebecca Hopkins
Location
Room 300
Age: 14-18 years
Experience: 2+ years of dance
Tuition
$105
Meeting Dates & Time
July 7-10 | Monday-Thursday | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Instructor
Rebecca Hopkins
Location
Room 300
Musical Theatre Dance (2 offerings)
In this intensive, students will learn about various Broadway-inspired dance styles and understand how to combine acting and technical dance training.
Attire: Dancewear or activewear that allows for easy movement. Footwear: jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or socks.
Age: 9-13 years
Experience: 1+ year of dance
Tuition
$72
Meeting Dates & Time
July 21-24 | Monday-Thursday | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor
Rebecca Hopkins
Location
Room 300
Age: 14-18 years
Experience: 1+ years of dance
Tuition
$105
Meeting Dates & Time
July 21-24 | Monday-Thursday | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Instructor
Rebecca Hopkins
Location
300
Room 300
Contemporary (2 offerings)
This class will guide students through modern/contemporary technique rooted in modern dance basics such as Horton, Limon, and Cunningham techniques. A showcase for families and friends will be presented on the final day.
Attire: Dancewear or activewear that allows for easy movement. Footwear: barefoot or dance paws
Age: 9-13 years
Level: For new and experienced students
Tuition
$72
Meeting Dates & Time
July 28-31 | Monday-Thursday | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor
Alyssa Crump
Location
Room 300
Age: 14-18 years
Experience: 2+ years of contemporary/ modern/ lyrical dance
Tuition
$105
Meeting Dates & Time
July 28-31 | Monday-Thursday | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Instructor
Dr. Jennifer Green-Flint
Location
300
Beginning Adult Ballet & Stretch (6 weeks)
This class will lead students through ballet barre and stretching and strengthening exercises meant to align the spine and build core strength. A great way to build strength and flexibility- this class is open to beginner-intermediate adults. No previous experience required.
Attire: Dancewear or activewear that allows for easy movement. Footwear: Ballet slippers, barefoot, or socks.
Age: 16+ years
Tuition
$162
Meeting Dates & Times
July 1 – August 5 | Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Instructor
Alyssa Crump
Location
Room 300
Theatre
Fantastical Arts
Come with us to a magical land of creativity, where fairies and other fantastical creatures will create art, sing, dance, and act out a tale of magic, myth, and marvelous moments, concluding in a performance on Friday.
Age: 6–10 years
Tuition
$252
Meeting Date & Time
July 7-11 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Susan Barkus, Akiko Neufer
Location
Room 209
Peter Pan
Swash bucklers beware! Peter Pan is back from Neverland and looking for his new group of lost boys! Join Wendy, John, Michael, Tiger Lily, and of course Captain Hook for a wonderful camp adventure. Campers will create art, sing, dance, and act out this treasured tale with a performance on Friday.
Age: 6–10 years
Tuition
$252
Meeting Date & Time
August 4-8 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Susan Barkus, Akiko Neufer
Location
Room 209
Olympians: A Musical Adventure
Inspired by some of your favorite book series, come explore and discover the world of the Greek Gods through the performing arts! Campers will get the opportunity to sing, move, act, and craft their way through their favorite Greek myths, with a showcase at the end of the week to celebrate their hard work.
Age: 10-14 years
Tuition
$252
Meeting Date & Time
June 9-13 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Susan Barkus, Akiko Neufer
Location
Room 209
The Wizard of Oz *CLASS FULL*
Follow the yellow brick road! L. Frank Baum’s story takes us over the rainbow into the enchanting land of Oz. Campers will become beloved characters as they create art, sing, dance, and act with a performance on Friday.
Age: 8-12 years
Tuition
$252
Meeting Date & Time
June 23-27 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Susan Barkus, Akiko Neufer
Location
Room 209
The Sound of Music *CLASS FULL*
The hills are alive at SCAA this summer! Join Maria, the Von Trapp family, and other beloved characters from the classic movie to celebrate its 60th anniversary! Campers will create art, sing, dance, and act out this favorite story with a performance on Friday.
Age: 8-12 years
Tuition
$252
Meeting Date & Time
July 21-25 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Susan Barkus, Akiko Neufer
Location
Room 209
Disney Stage Stars
Have you ever wanted to be a Disney Princess? Or maybe you prefer to explore your evil side as Ursula, Dr. Facilier, or Mother Gothel? Perhaps you are more a comedic sidekick like Scuttle or Dory? Well, campers in Disney Stage Stars will pull together and have the opportunity to shine in their most beloved roles telling a fresh, collaborative story. Put on your mouse ears and get ready for a creative week of singing, dancing, and creating a show of your dreams.
Age: 11-18 years
Tuition
$192
Meeting Date & Time
June 16-20 | Monday-Friday* | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*No class Thursday, June 19
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Claire Cook
Location
Room 209
Are you Wicked?
Come and join the cast of Are you Wicked! With the inspiration of “Wicked” and all the common villain stories we love, let’s create a week-long collaboration of song, dance, and scenes that Defy Gravity!
Age: 11-18 years
Tuition
$252
Meeting Date & Time
July 28-August 1 | Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructors
Debbie Balcom, Claire Cook
Location
Room 209
Visual and Creative Arts
Folklore & Fairytales: Creation through Storytelling
Use art to tell the story! In this one-week class, students will read different folk and fairytales from around the world. Each day, they will be introduced to a new story and then will interpret the story through crafts and visual arts. On the final day, families will be invited to a showing of the students’ works. Students should dress in attire that they can get messy. All supplies included.
Age: 8–13 years
Tuition
$125
Meeting Date & Time
July 7-11 | Monday-Friday | 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Instructor
Alyssa Crump
Location
Room 209
Mural Makers: Portrait Edition
Create a piece of art that becomes a part of SCAA! Students will create a mural that will be placed on the walls of our beautiful John Kerr building. The mural will focus on portraits and how we can create/ show portraits in different ways. On the final day, families will be invited to showing of the students’ work. Students should dress in attire that they can get messy. All supplies included.
Age: 8–17 years
Tuition
$125
Meeting Date & Time
July 14-18 | Monday-Friday | 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Instructor
Alyssa Crump
Location
Room 209
Fencing
Controlled Bouts
Class Structure: Students will learn and practice rhythmic advance and retreat training. Application of FIE (Fédération Internationale d’Escrime) fencing rules are used for controlled and open bouts. Classes meet on Fridays on the dates listed below. Tuition may be prorated by one (1) class for a vacation conflict.
Attire: Current students wear fencing uniforms. Beginners wear sweats or athletic wear (long pants). Footwear: Fencing or tennis shoes.
Age: 9+ years
Tuition
$108
Meeting Dates & Time
June 20-August 1* | Friday | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*No class July 4
Instructor
Charles De Azagra
Location
Olympic Bouts
Class Structure: Intermediate and advanced students will train and practice advanced techniques-introduction to Epee. Classes meet on Fridays on the dates listed below. Tuition may be prorated by one (1) class for a vacation conflict.
Attire: Current students wear fencing uniforms. Beginners wear sweats or athletic wear (long pants). Footwear: Fencing or tennis shoes.
Age: 9+ years (upon recommendation of instructor)
Tuition
$216
Meeting Dates & Time
June 20-August 1* | Friday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*No class July 4
Instructor
Charles De Azagra
Location
Adult/Senior Fencing: Introduction to Cognitive Fencing
Introduction to Cognitive Fencing is for adults interested in learning the art, science, and origins of fencing. Olympic and Sports Fencing represent the tip of the iceberg. The art and science of fencing is older and more complex. The class is tailored to adults and seniors who enjoy physical training, may have previous fencing experience, or are simply interested in trying new techniques. This course is open to beginners and adults with experience.
Attire: Sweats or athletic wear. Footwear: Tennis shoes.
Class Structure:
- Rhythmic training for advance and retreat.
- Stances and postures required for individual physical balance.
Age: Adults and Seniors
Tuition
$162
Meeting Dates & Time
July 20 – August 1* | Friday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
*No class July 4
Instructor
Charles De Azagra
Location
Room 202
Classes Begin
Monday, June 9, 2025
Classes End
Friday, August 8, 2025
Instructors
Debbie Balcom
Susan Barkus
Claire Cooke
Alyssa Crump
Charles De Azagra
Jennifer Green-Flint
Rebecca Hopkins
Abigail Johnson
Akiko Neufer
Mary Robare
Registration Deadline
Registration deadline is one week prior to the class start date.
If there is available space in class, registration will be taken up to the first day of class.
Tuition
Tuition is due within ten days of registration. Special payment arrangements are available upon request.
Tuition is not refundable within two weeks prior to the class start date.
