Summer Arts Camps
2023 Summer Arts Camps Schedule
Dance & Down Syndrome Music Theatre Camp
Featured Show TBD
June 5-9, 2023
9:30 AM–2 PM daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Workshop Registration:
· Early Bird (before May 1) - $150
· Registration (after May 1) - $175
We are excited to host our 15th annual Dance & Down Syndrome Music Theatre Camp supported by the Oklahoma Arts Council. The students will participate in daily dance rehearsals, acting rehearsals, and music classes in a fun and safe environment. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday morning performance for friends and family (11:30 AM). Open to students ages 13 and up with no experience necessary.
Summer Drama Workshop – Session 1 – Youth Track
Featuring: Seussical, Jr.
June 5-9, 2023
9 AM–5 PM daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Workshop Registration:
• Early Bird (before May 1) - $200
• Registration (after May 1) - $225
Students are broken into groups, with each group participating in daily supervised classes in make-up, scenery, props, costumes, acting, music, and movement. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased in a performance for family and friends on Friday evening (5 PM). Youth Track is open to students ages 7-12 with no experience necessary. All authorized performance materials supplied by MTI Shows, Inc.
Youth Track Session 1 Registration
THE Music Camp @ UCO
June 11-17, 2023
9 AM–5 PM daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Early Bird Registration (before May 1):
• Commuter (registration only) - $249
• Resident* (registration, housing, meals, parking) - $570
Camp Registration (after May 1):
• Commuter (registration only) - $299
• Resident* (registration, housing, meals, parking) - $620
Band, orchestra and choir students this summer camp is for YOU! Each day students will participate in a major ensemble, two music electives and social activities for a fun non-competitive week of music. Placement auditions are on Sunday afternoon (2-7 PM) followed by Pizza Social (7 PM). At the end of our week together, ensemble groups will perform a concert for friends and family on Saturday morning (11:30 AM). At least 1-year of experience is preferred. Open to students grades 7-12. *Resident options are available for grades 9-12 only.
Summer Drama Workshop – Session 1 - Teen Track
Featuring: Disney’s Newsies, Jr.
June 12-16, 2023
9 AM–5 PM daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Workshop Registration:
• Early Bird (before May 1) - $200
• Registration (after May 1) - $225
Join us for an incredible week immersed in the world of theatre! Students will audition for roles and then spend the remainder of the week together as a cast blocking, learning lines/songs, and rehearsing for the final production. At the week’s end, everyone will be showcased in a performance for family and friends on Friday evening (5 PM). Every student is guaranteed full participation once their application and registration payment has been processed. There are no audition materials to prepare in advance. Teen Track is open to students ages 13-18 of all skill levels. All authorized performance materials supplied by MTI Shows, Inc.
Teen Track Session 1 Registration
UCO Jazz Lab 13th Annual Summer Jazz Camp
June 25-30, 2023
9 AM–5 PM daily
Camp Location: UCO Edmond Campus and UCO Jazz Lab
Early Bird Registration (before May 1):
• Registration only - $400
• Registration + housing (dbl room, parking) - $620
• Registration + housing (sgl room, parking) - $695
Camp Registration (after May 1):
• Registration only - $450
• Registration + housing (dbl room, parking) - $670
• Registration + housing (sgl room, parking) - $745
Join the award-winning UCO Jazz program for a jam-packed week designed to get you playing jazz! Participate daily in combos, masterclasses, improv and theory sessions, jazz history presentations, big band reading sessions and jam sessions in a fun and relaxed environment. Placement auditions held Sunday afternoon (5-7 PM) are only intended to group students into appropriate combos based on ability level. The final showcase for friends and family is on Friday afternoon (3 PM). Every student is guaranteed full participation once their application and registration payment has been processed. Open to all instrumentalists age 14 and up with at least two years of playing experience.
ACM@UCO Recording Workshop
June 26-30, 2023
10 AM–4 PM Monday-Thursday; 10 AM-Noon on Friday
Camp Location: ACM@UCO OKC Bricktown
Workshop Registration:
• Early Bird (before May 1) - $200
• Registration (after May 1) - $225
Aspiring sound engineers – this workshop is for you! Students will have hands-on opportunities with industry-standard digital audio workstation (DAW) software Pro Tools and Logic X Pro as well as recording in studios, film and live sound. Limited capacity. Open to students ages 14-18 with no experience necessary.
RECORDING WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Summer Drama Workshop – Session 2 - Teen Track
Featuring: Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.
July 10-14, 2023
9 AM–5 PM daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Workshop Registration:
• Early Bird (before May 1) - $200
• Registration (after May 1) - $225
Join us for an incredible week immersed in the world of theatre! Students will audition for roles and then spend the remainder of the week together as a cast blocking, learning lines/songs, and rehearsing for the final production. At the week’s end, everyone will be showcased in a performance for family and friends on Friday evening (5 PM). Every student is guaranteed full participation once their application and registration payment has been processed. There are no audition materials to prepare in advance. Teen Track is open to students ages 13-18 of all skill levels. All authorized performance materials supplied by MTI Shows, Inc.
Teen Track Session 2 Registration
Summer Drama Workshop – Session 2 – Youth Track
Featuring: Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr.
July 17-21, 2023
9 am–5 pm daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Workshop Registration:
• Early Bird (before May 1) - $200
• Registration (after May 1) - $225
Students are broken into groups, with each group participating in daily supervised classes in make-up, scenery, props, costumes, acting, music, and movement. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased in a performance for family and friends on Friday evening (5 PM). Youth Track is open to students ages 7-12 with no experience necessary. All authorized performance materials supplied by MTI Shows, Inc.
Youth Track Session 2 Registration
Summer Dance Workshop
July 31–Aug. 4, 2023
9 AM–4 PM daily
Camp location: UCO Edmond Campus
Workshop Registration:
• Early Bird (before May 1) - $200
• Registration (after May 1) - $225
Wanna dance? Then join us for a one-week dance-packed workshop with daily classes in ballet, modern, and jazz taught by nationally recognized guest artists and the UCO Dance faculty. To culminate our week together, the talents of all involved are showcased during the Friday afternoon performance for friends and family (4 PM). Choose between the Youth track (ages 8-12 with no experience necessary), Teen track (ages 13-17, 3 yrs experience recommended), or College track (ages 18+, 5 yrs experience recommended).
CANCELLATION POLICY for all Summer Camps/Workshops:
Cancellations must be made in writing and received 2 weeks prior to the start date for that camp in order to receive a partial refund ($50 administrative fee withheld). Cancellations received after the 2-week window will not be refunded.
Questions should be directed to OCAE at ocae@uco.edu.
