Teen Intro to Hip Hop
A summer camp in San Francisco providing a foundational hip hop dance experience for ages 13-17.
▌ Editor's read The ODC Dance website loads successfully and details summer camp offerings, including the Teen Intro to Hip Hop program for ages 13-17. ODC Dance is a nonprofit organization founded in 1971 by Brenda Way, indicating over 50 years of operation. The camp is a day program, with the Teen Intro to Hip Hop session running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. While the specific camp program does not have individual Google reviews, ODC Dance as a whole has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 175 reviews, with patrons frequently praising the quality of instruction and the facility. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Social media handles for ODC Dance are @odcdance on Instagram and ODCdance on Facebook.
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Since 197353+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here
Teen Intro to Hip Hop is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. dance programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1973 (53 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: not listed
- Hours: Saturdays 11
- Address: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Phone: (707) 653-5541
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition is $216 for an 8-week session.
↗ What parents like
- Foundational hip hop training
- Beginner-friendly
↘ Watch for
- 8-week commitment
- Registration fee
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Teen Intro to Hip Hop
- What ages does Teen Intro to Hip Hop accept?
- Teen Intro to Hip Hop is open to children ages not listed. 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 Teen Intro to Hip Hop cost?
- Teen Intro to Hip Hop publishes $27/week for the standard session. Tuition is $216 for an 8-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Teen Intro to Hip Hop's hours?
- Teen Intro to Hip Hop runs Saturdays 11. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Teen Intro to Hip Hop?
- Teen Intro to Hip Hop is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 53 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 Teen Intro to Hip Hop provide lunch?
- Teen Intro to Hip Hop 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 Teen Intro to Hip Hop compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
- Teen Intro to Hip Hop 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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