Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11)
ODC Dance offers a variety of summer dance camps in San Francisco, including a Youth Hip Hop IA program for ages...
▌ Editor's read The ODC Dance website loads successfully and provides information on their summer camps, including the Youth Hip Hop IA program for ages 8-11. ODC Dance is a nonprofit organization founded by Brenda Way and has been operating for over 50 years, established in 1971. The camp is a day program, offering various dance styles. The website states that all ODC staff and faculty undergo background checks. While ODC Dance itself has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for 'ODC Dance' showing a 4.8-star rating from 170 reviews, specific reviews for the 'Youth Hip Hop IA' camp were not readily available. The organization is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles found are @odcdance on Instagram and ODCDance on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right dance fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 8–11
- Hours: Saturdays 9am-10am
- Address: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Phone: (415) 863-9834
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition per class is $208, with 10% off tuition when enrolling in multiple classes.
↗ What parents like
- Hip hop focus
- Beginner friendly
↘ Watch for
- No weekly camp option
- Registration is per class
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11)
- What ages does Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) accept?
- Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) is open to children ages 8–11. 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 Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) cost?
- Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) publishes $208/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11)'s hours?
- Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) runs Saturdays 9am-10am. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11)?
- Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) 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 Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) provide lunch?
- Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) 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 Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
- Youth Hip Hop IA (ages 8-11) 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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