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▌ Dance · Ages 13–17

Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus)

San Francisco, CA · $675/week · ★ 4.6 (103 reviews)

ODC/Dance offers a Summer Teen Lab in San Francisco focusing on contemporary dance techniques and creative process...

▌ Editor's read The ODC/Dance Summer Teen Lab is a day camp program for experienced dancers aged 13-18, focusing on contemporary dance. The website, odc.dance/summer, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program, including a daily schedule that features technique classes, improvisation, and creative process. ODC/Dance is a nonprofit organization founded by Brenda Way and has been operating for 50 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the dance community. While the specific 'Summer Teen Lab' does not have independent Google reviews, ODC/Dance as an organization has a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 145 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and facilities. The camp does not appear to be ACA accredited, nor does the website mention specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Social media handles are @odcdance on Instagram and ODCdance on Facebook, showcasing their extensive dance activities and performances.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) 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 dance, 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 camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

Session lengths
5-day (full week) · 10-day
What campers take home
Each week culminates in an informal performance for families, showcasing newfound skills and creativity.

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 10 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Address: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Phone: (415) 863-9834
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $675 per week. Discounts for multiple weeks: 2 weeks ($100 off), 3 weeks ($150 off), 4 weeks ($200 off).

Runs 10 AM to 5:30 PM, 4 sessions (4 one-week), from Jun 8 to Jul 3.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $675
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $675
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $675
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $675

↗ What parents like

  • Contemporary dance focus
  • For experienced dancers

↘ Watch for

  • Application required

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus)

What ages does Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) accept?
Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) cost?
Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) publishes $675/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus)'s hours?
Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) runs 10 AM to 5:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus)?
Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) provide lunch?
Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
Summer Teen Lab Jun 15-19 (Contemporary Focus) is one of 32 dance camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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