Penn State Summer Theatre Artistic Training Experience (S.T.A.T.E.)
Intensive summer program for high school students interested in theatre arts, offering specialized training and
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, artsbridge.com/best-summer-arts-programs/, is a directory listing for various arts programs, not the direct website for Penn State's S.T.A.T.E. program. The listing describes the Penn State S.T.A.T.E. program as an intensive, pre-college summer experience for high school students interested in theatre, offering tracks in acting, musical theatre, and design/technology. It is an overnight program hosted by Penn State University, indicating a university ownership type. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff ratios, or background check policies could be found on the directory listing or through general searches for the program. Google reviews for the specific S.T.A.T.E. program were not readily available, though Penn State University generally holds a high rating. Social media handles for the specific S.T.A.T.E. program were not found on the provided listing.
Who thrives here Ages 15–18
Penn State Summer Theatre Artistic Training Experience (S.T.A.T.E.) 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 15–18
- Address: Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Phone: 814-863-1400
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
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