Summer Performing
Arts Intensives (SPAI)
Our Award-Winning Summer Camps
Voted as one of the BEST SUMMER CAMPS by Washington City Paper Reader's Poll again and again, Young Artists of America®’s Summer Performing Arts Intensives (SPAI) offer a rigorous and inspirational environment for elementary school, middle school, high school, and rising college students interested in growing their musical theatre skills in voice, acting, and dance from the region's top performing arts faculty!
Campuses are located across the Washington, DC area.
2024 Registration NOW OPEN!
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2024 Registration NOW OPEN! 〰️
Overnight Camps
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June 22-27, 2024
FOR DANCERS
GRADES 6-12+SIX days of intensive dance instruction, room & board, plus a Final Showcase
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June 29 - July 12, 2024
FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
GRADES 9-12+Two weeks of immersive musical theatre instruction, room & board, plus a Full Stage Production.
We are at full capacity. Please check out our other award-winning programs for your age group:
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June 30 - July 11, 2024
FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
GRADES 6-9Two weeks of immersive musical theatre instruction, room & board, plus a Full Stage Production.
Daytime Camps
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July 14-26, 2024
FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
GRADES 9-12+Two weeks of Classes plus a Full Stage Production
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July 14-26, 2024
FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
GRADES 6-9Two weeks of Classes plus a Full Stage Production
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July 15-26, 2024
FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
GRADES 3-5Two weeks of Classes & a Final Shareformance
Watch our Summer Videos
What Our Campers Say
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“I not only learned how to improve as a performer and person but I was given a family of friends to share the experience with.”
Daytime Camper
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“I've grown and flourished as a young artist and learned to be OK with myself. I will carry these lessons with me forever!”
Overnight Camper
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“Such a welcoming environment for all levels of dancers, but still pushed everyone to reach their full potential.”
Dance Camper
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“The quality of the training you get at YAA and the people you have the opportunity to work with are unlike anything, anywhere else.”
Dance Camper
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“One of the best experiences of my life! All the staff and students are so supportive but challenge me when I need it.”
Daytime Camper
Save with Friends*
Have friends* who want to join you this summer? Here's how you BOTH can save money once you’re registered.
Once you have registered for summer, invite a friend* to join you! *Your friend must be a first-time YAA camper for this referral program to apply.
Have your friend:
Use the code FRIENDSHIP at registration
List your full name at registration when asked who invited them
3. Your friend automatically gets $100 off their tuition
4. YAA will be in touch soon to credit you $100 off of your tuition
Spots are filling up quickly so tell them not to delay!
