Camp · Arts · Ages 14–18 · $1,248/week
▌ Arts · Ages 14–18

SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo

Greenwich Village · $1,248/week · ★ 4.9 (71 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The SOCAPA website loads as a real camp site, offering programs in film, acting, dance, and music. It states they have been operating for 25 years, founded by Michael Leonard. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in health and safety protocols. Programs are primarily overnight, hosted at university campuses like UCLA, UC Berkeley, and New York University. Google reviews for 'SOCAPA Summer Camps' show a rating of 4.5 stars from 100+ reviews, with many praising the immersive experience and quality instruction. The site provides detailed faculty bios, showcasing experienced professionals in their respective fields.
Since 200125+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 14–18

SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo 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
2001 (25 years)
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 - Core Digital Photo

What ages does SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo accept?
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo 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 Digital Photo cost?
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo publishes $1,248/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York. 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 Digital Photo's hours?
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo 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 Digital Photo?
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Digital Photo provide lunch?
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo 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 Digital Photo compare to other arts camps in New York?
SOCAPA Summer Camps - Core Digital Photo 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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