Summer Performing
Arts Intensives (SPAI)

Summer 2025 Registration NOW OPEN!

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.

Overnight Intensives

  • June 21-26, 2025

    FOR DANCERS
    GRADES 6-12+

    SIX days of intensive dance instruction, room & board, plus a Final Showcase

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  • June 21-26, 2025 (NEW!)

    FOR ACTORS
    RISING GRADES 9-12+

    Six days of intensive acting instruction, room & board, plus a Final Showcase.

    MORE INFO COMING SOON

Daytime Programs

  • June 28 - July 10, 2025

    FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
    RISING GRADES 9-12+

    Two weeks of Classes plus a Full Stage Production

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  • June 28 - July 10, 2025

    FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
    RISING GRADES 6-9

    Two weeks of Classes plus a Full Stage Production

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  • June 30 - July 10, 2025

    FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
    RISING GRADES 3-5

    Two weeks of Classes & a Final Shareformance

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Overnight Programs

  • July 12-25, 2025

    FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
    RISING GRADES 10-12+

    Two weeks of immersive musical theatre instruction, room & board, plus a Full Stage Production.

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  • July 13-24, 2025

    FOR ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS
    RISING GRADES 7-9

    Two weeks of immersive musical theatre instruction, room & board, plus a Full Stage Production.

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What Our Campers Say

  • “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

  • “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

  • “Such a welcoming environment for all levels of dancers, but still pushed everyone to reach their full potential.”

    Dance Camper

  • “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

  • “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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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!