Summer Songwriting Workshop
The Summer Songwriting Workshop, offered by Austin Theatre Alliance, provides young musicians aged 10-14 with a week-long immersive experience in songwriting...
▌ Editor's read The Austin Theatre Alliance website loads successfully and details various summer camps, including the Summer Songwriting Workshop. This workshop is designed for ages 10-14, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM daily at Central Presbyterian Church. The Austin Theatre Alliance is a non-profit organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to enriching the community through arts. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the website states that all camp staff undergo background checks. The organization has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @austintheatre and a Facebook handle austintheatre. Google reviews for the Austin Theatre Alliance average 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the quality of their performances and educational programs. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the site. The program is a day camp focused on developing songwriting skills and performance.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Summer Songwriting Workshop 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 12–18
- Hours: 1 PM - 5 PM
- Address: 200 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
- Cost notes: Total cost for two weeks is $800 USD. Scholarships are available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer Songwriting Workshop
- What ages does Summer Songwriting Workshop accept?
- Summer Songwriting Workshop is open to children ages 12–18. 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 Summer Songwriting Workshop cost?
- Summer Songwriting Workshop publishes $400/week for the standard session. Total cost for two weeks is $800 USD. Scholarships are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer Songwriting Workshop's hours?
- Summer Songwriting Workshop runs 1 PM - 5 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer Songwriting Workshop?
- Summer Songwriting Workshop is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer Songwriting Workshop provide lunch?
- Summer Songwriting Workshop 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 Summer Songwriting Workshop compare to other theater/music camps in Austin?
- Summer Songwriting Workshop is one of 13 theater/music camps in Austin 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.
Planning guides
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