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Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition

Manhattan School of Music · $1,100/week

Manhattan School of Music Summer offers intensive day programs for young musicians in instrumental performance and composition, providing a conservatory expe...

▌ Editor's read The Manhattan School of Music Summer program is a day camp for instrumentalists and composers, leveraging the university's faculty and facilities. The website details programs for various age groups, including a Precollege Summer program for ages 8-17 and a Summer Composition Workshop for ages 14-18. The camp is owned and operated by the Manhattan School of Music, a renowned university-level conservatory. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program emphasizes individualized instruction with private lessons and masterclasses. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific background check policies. Google reviews for the Manhattan School of Music generally reflect a high regard for its academic and musical excellence, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, though these are for the institution as a whole rather than specifically the summer camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Address: 130 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Total cost for a 3-week program.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition

What ages does Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition accept?
Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition cost?
Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition publishes $1,100/week for the standard session. That sits 12% below the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Total cost for a 3-week program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition?
Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition provide lunch?
Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition 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 Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition compare to other arts camps in New York?
Manhattan School of Music - Instrumental and Composition is one of 31 arts 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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