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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 8–18

Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer

New York

Summer music programs for various instruments and voice, offering both day and residential options.

▌ Editor's read The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer program offers day camps for students in grades 3-12, focusing on classical, jazz, and musical theatre. The website, msmnyc.edu/programs/msm-summer/, loads successfully and provides detailed information on various summer offerings, including specific program dates, tuition, and application requirements. As an extension of a university, it is not ACA accredited. The programs are designed to provide intensive musical training, with options like the Summer Jazz Institute, Summer Musical Theatre Workshop, and Summer Percussion Workshop. Google reviews for Manhattan School of Music generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.7 stars from 300+ reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and facilities. Social media handles are @msm.nyc on Instagram and 'ManhattanSchoolofMusic' on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The camp is clearly owned and operated by the Manhattan School of Music, a well-established university-level institution.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music 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 and overnight options
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Address: 120 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027
  • Phone: 917-493-4400
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer

What ages does Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer accept?
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer is open to children ages 8–18. 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.
Who runs Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer?
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer 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 (MSM) Summer provide lunch?
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer 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 (MSM) Summer compare to other theater/music camps in New York?
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) Summer 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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