Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 14–18 · $1,395/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 14–18

Penn Band High School Summer Camp

University City · $1,395/week

A summer camp for high school musicians to improve their skills and experience college band life at UPenn.

▌ Editor's read The Penn Band High School Summer Camp is a day camp hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on musical instruction for high school students. The program runs for one week, from July 22-26, 2024, and costs $1395. Participants engage in various ensembles, including concert band, jazz band, and marching band, with opportunities for masterclasses and sectionals. The camp is directed by Dr. Greer Cheeseman, Director of the Penn Band, and features instruction from current Penn Band staff and students. While the website loads and provides detailed program information, there is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Penn Band High School Summer Camp' are not readily available, but the Penn Band itself has a 4.9-star rating from 27 reviews, with reviewers praising the band's performances and community spirit. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @pennband and a Facebook handle ThePennBand.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Penn Band High School Summer Camp 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 theater/music, 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
Day camp
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: 14–18
  • Address: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Phone: 215-898-8719
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $1,395/overnight; $625/commuter

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Penn Band High School Summer Camp

What ages does Penn Band High School Summer Camp accept?
Penn Band High School Summer Camp 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 Penn Band High School Summer Camp cost?
Penn Band High School Summer Camp publishes $1,395/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Penn Band High School Summer Camp?
Penn Band High School Summer Camp 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 Penn Band High School Summer Camp provide lunch?
Penn Band High School Summer Camp 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 Penn Band High School Summer Camp compare to other theater/music camps in Philadelphia?
Penn Band High School Summer Camp is one of 9 theater/music camps in Philadelphia 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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