Through rotating study in Improv, Shakespeare and Modern Acting in age-appropriate groups (5th and 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade, high school), students will tap into their own creativity drawing upon the instincts, teamwork and timing built in Improv, the technique and discipline developed in Modern Acting and the power of language thru Shakespeare.

Summerstock Junior provides a strong foundation in acting and performance for ages six to eleven by offering a balance of script acting, improv, musical theatre and special craft projects using items from home. Students will receive specialized instruction in age-appropriate groups (ages six to eight and ages nine to eleven).

Join us in our inaugural year of Ballet I & II Camp! Students will join in a variety of activities, including warm-up, technique class, stretch and strengthen, discussion/dance chat, and meet special guests from the Rochester dance community. There will be a half-hour lunch break each day, following technique class.

We are proud to open our new totz aerial camp. Totz will learn Fabric, Trapeze, Lyra, Tumbling and much more. Ages 2.5 - Early 5. Must be Potty Trained.You can pick the 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, the 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm or both. Starting at $200 per week for each session or $50 per day for drop-ins. Runs until August 21st.

Grab your flute and join us as we take our technical and interpretive skills on the flute to the next level with this fun virtual camp! The Hochstein School and the Rochester Flute Association are excited to offer this online opportunity for a morning camp session focusing on important flute skills and an afternoon session offering an array of mini-lessons, composing and arranging, and a virtual ensemble project.

Each of our six weekly camp sessions features a different theme, which is integrated into the activities and programs for the week, taking full advantage of the SM&NC's unique setting. Programs are led by an experienced SM&NC Environmental Educator or Preschool Teacher to provide exciting and engaging interactive experiences both in the classroom and in the natural world. Please ensure that you are registering your child for the correct age/grade camps. Registrations for children outside the listed age/grade of camps will be cancelled and refunded. Camper information and medical forms must be received by SM&NC a minimum of one week before your child’s start date of camp. Campers will not be allowed to attend camp without completed forms and refunds or credits will not be issued should forms not be complete.

Ready to turn some of your crazy quarantine stories into a show? Let’s get creative as we create an original Zoom show! We all have stories from three LOOONG months at home. Bring your stories to the group as we create…. The Quarantine Diaries: Tales from the Stay at Home (and other stories)

Like all of our education programs, campMODA teaches kids to use design thinking in combination with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art/design, and math) skills to solve problems and address challenges. campMODA is offered at a variety of locations each summer and holiday season in half-day and full-day week-long sessions.

Come explore the creation of live theatre in our new THEATRE EXPLORERS virtual Summer Camp. Students will learn the art of bringing stories to life as they create original short plays based on familiar characters. At the end of the week, they will virtually present a reading of their new play, and demonstrate the skills they learned in writing, acting and making simple props to help tell their story. Led by professional theatre and art educators, these camps are great for beginners in theatre as well as those looking to expand their experience. Sign up today and become a THEATRE EXPLORER at NTPA!