Camp · Arts · Ages 14–18 · $1,498/week
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▌ Arts · Ages 14–18

SOCAPA Summer Camps

Greenwich Village · $1,498/week

SOCAPA offers intensive summer programs in film, acting, dance, music, and photography for teens at various university campuses across the US.

▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA Summer Camps website loads as a real camp site, offering intensive summer programs in film, acting, dance, music, and photography for ages 13-19. Programs are hosted at university campuses including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and New York University. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions that 'All staff undergo a thorough background check prior to employment,' indicating a commitment to safety. SOCAPA has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 120 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the quality of instruction and the immersive experience. Social media handles found are @socapacamps on Instagram and 'socapacamps' on Facebook. The program type is overnight, and based on its structure and offerings, it appears to be a for-profit organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

SOCAPA Summer Camps serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in arts, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM (Day) / 24-hour residential
  • Address: 440 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Costs vary by program and duration. A 2-week program tuition is around $2,995. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about SOCAPA Summer Camps

What ages does SOCAPA Summer Camps accept?
SOCAPA Summer Camps is open to children ages 14–18. 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.
How much does SOCAPA Summer Camps cost?
SOCAPA Summer Camps publishes $1,498/week for the standard session. That sits 20% above the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. USD. Costs vary by program and duration. A 2-week program tuition is around $2,995. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are SOCAPA Summer Camps's hours?
SOCAPA Summer Camps runs 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM (Day) / 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs SOCAPA Summer Camps?
SOCAPA Summer Camps is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does SOCAPA Summer Camps provide lunch?
SOCAPA Summer Camps 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 SOCAPA Summer Camps compare to other arts camps in New York?
SOCAPA Summer Camps 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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