SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting
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 website loads successfully and presents itself as a summer camp offering intensive programs in various arts disciplines. The 'About Us' page indicates that SOCAPA has been operating for over 20 years, suggesting a long-standing presence in summer arts education. The camp offers both day and overnight options, with programs hosted at university campuses like UCLA, UC Berkeley, and New York University. While the website mentions 'experienced faculty' and 'small class sizes,' a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly stated. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is SOCAPA listed in the ACA directory. The site does not explicitly state whether staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA Summer Camps' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 120 reviews, with many positive comments highlighting the quality of instruction and the immersive experience, though some mention high costs.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting 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
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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 - Core Acting
- What ages does SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting accept?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting 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 - Core Acting cost?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting publishes $1,148/week for the standard session. That sits 8% below the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. 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 - Core Acting's hours?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting 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 - Core Acting?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting is operated by a private business, with 20 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 SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting provide lunch?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting 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 - Core Acting compare to other arts camps in New York?
- SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Acting 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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