Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz Focus)
ODC/Dance offers a Summer Teen Lab with a Jazz Focus in San Francisco, providing intensive dance training for...
▌ Editor's read The ODC/Dance website loads successfully and provides information about their Summer Teen Lab, including a Jazz Focus session. The organization is a nonprofit, founded by Brenda Way, and has been operating for over 50 years, demonstrating a strong legacy in the dance world. The Summer Teen Lab is a day program designed for intermediate to advanced dancers aged 13-18, focusing on intensive training. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it does detail the curriculum and faculty for the teen programs. Google reviews for ODC/Dance generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and the welcoming environment. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's website.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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
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
- Jazz 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 29-3 (Jazz Focus)
- What ages does Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz Focus) accept?
- Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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 29-3 (Jazz Focus) cost?
- Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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 29-3 (Jazz Focus)'s hours?
- Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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 29-3 (Jazz Focus)?
- Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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 29-3 (Jazz Focus) provide lunch?
- Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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 29-3 (Jazz Focus) compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
- Summer Teen Lab Jun 29-3 (Jazz 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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