Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 15–18 · $1,200/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 15–18

UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive

Winston-Salem · $1,200/week

A pre-professional summer intensive for high school students focusing on acting and theatrical performance.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL is a blog post from ArtsBridge listing "Best Summer Arts Programs," which includes the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) Drama Summer Intensive. The UNCSA website (uncsa.edu) confirms the existence of this program, which is designed for high school students (ages 15-18) and offers conservatory-style training in acting, movement, and voice. The program is an overnight experience, running for three weeks. As a university-run program, it falls under the umbrella of UNCSA, a public arts conservatory. While specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for the summer intensive are not readily available on the UNCSA website, the institution itself would adhere to university-wide safety protocols. UNCSA has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @uncsa and a Facebook page 'uncsa'. Google reviews for UNCSA generally reflect a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and facilities. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for university-based intensives.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in theater/music, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Address: 1533 S Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA
  • Phone: 336-770-3290
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive

What ages does UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive accept?
UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive cost?
UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive publishes $1,200/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive?
UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive provide lunch?
Yes — UNCSA Drama Summer Intensive includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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