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Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop

Indoor/outdoor setting: Indoor · ★ 4.5 (82 reviews)

Kaufman Music Center's Summer Musical Theater Workshop offers a two-week intensive day camp for aspiring performers aged 10-17 in New York City.

▌ Editor's read The Kaufman Music Center's Summer Musical Theater Workshop (SMTW) is a two-week day camp for students aged 10-17, focusing on acting, dance, and voice. The program culminates in a final performance. The Kaufman Music Center, the parent organization, is a non-profit institution. While the specific SMTW program does not have a dedicated Google review page, the Kaufman Music Center itself has a 4.8-star rating from 161 Google reviews, indicating a generally positive reputation for the organization. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing for the camp. Social media handles for the Kaufman Music Center are @kaufmanmusiccenter on Instagram and KaufmanMusicCenter on Facebook. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the SMTW page.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–16

Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop 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 theater/music 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Families in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply. If eligible, the award granted covers a portion of the total tuition.

Session lengths
32-day
What campers take home
Campers rehearse and perform in original musical plays.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 6–16
  • Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm
  • Address: 129 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023
  • Phone: (212) 501-3303
  • Cost notes: Registration fee and deposit:

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop

What ages does Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop accept?
Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop cost?
Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Registration fee and deposit: Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop's hours?
Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop runs 9:00am - 3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop?
Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop provide lunch?
Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop 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.
Does Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop offer financial aid?
Yes — Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
Kaufman Music Center - Summer Musical Theater Workshop is one of 36 theater/music camps in New York 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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