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Year-Round Camps

Offering year-round music and art camps for ages 6 through 15, we have no-school/out-of-school camps, mid-winter camp, and spring break camp.  All camps feature music and other art forms.

2024 Camp Schedule

Strings & Piano Camp

February 16th & 19th,2024

Piano & Guitar Camp

March 14th -15th, 2024 

Drums & Art Camp

April 5th, 2024

Piano & Strings Spring Break Camp

Apr 15th-19st, 2024

Drums & Piano Summer Camp

Jul 8th-12st, 2024

Build & Play Your Own Ukulele Summer Camp

Jul 15th-19th, 2024

Digital Keyboard and Guitar Summer Camp

Aug 7th-18th, 2023

Strings & Piano Camp

February 16th & 19th,2024

Piano & Guitar Camp

March 14th -15th, 2024 

Drums & Art Camp

April 5th, 2024

Piano & Strings Spring Break Camp

Apr 15th-19st, 2024

Drums & Piano Summer Camp

Jul 8th-12st, 2024

Build & Play Your Own Ukulele Summer Camp

Jul 15th-19th, 2024

Piano & Strings Summer Camp (Week 1)

Jul 22nd-26th, 2024

Youth Orchestra & Piano Summer Camp (Week 2)

Jul 29th-Aug 2nd, 2024

Piano & Voice Summer Camp

Aug 5th-9th, 2024

Piano Intensive Summer Camp (Week 1)

Aug 12th-16th, 2024

Piano Intensive Summer Camp (Week 2)

Aug 19th-23rd, 2024

Camps for everyone

National Conservatory of the Arts offers a wide array of camp options for students ages 6 - 15 who are looking to broaden their musical talents.

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One and Two Day Camps

The National Conservatory of Arts’ No-School Camps Camp runs on various days throughout the year. The no-school days usually coincide with the DCPS schedule. This is a great way for students to play and learn about the piano and sing. Students will also have a chance to create and decorate their own musical instruments. Our camp days start at 9:30 am and it features music instruction on the piano each day, as well as voice, art, music theory, music history, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. If the weather permits, the students will be transported to Upshur Park or Rock Creek Park for free play. By the end of the camp day, which is 3:30 pm, students will have a full day of music and art.

  • Location: NW Branch

  • Times: 8 am - 5:00 pm

  • Tuition: $135 per day. (for multi-day camps, see below for tuition prices)

  • Ages: 6-13 (siblings that are under the age of 6 may be permitted but please contact us before registering)

     

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am (included)

  • After-care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm (included)

  • Lunch Included (cheese pizza)

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Piano and Strings: Spring Break Camp

April 15th-19th, 2024

Students will be introduced to the piano, violin, viola, cello, and bass. Students will learn basic string techniques as well as more advanced and challenging string exercises. They will be taught solo repertoire as well as chamber pieces. Students will have an opportunity to play in a summer orchestra. Students will have group piano lessons and classes every day and will learn beginner and intermediate music theory. Students will be introduced to the major orchestra composers of music history. String instrument rentals are available for all students of the camp.

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  April 15th - 19th, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-15 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:00 - 5:30 pm: $20

Drums & Piano Camp

July 8th - 12th, 2024

Students will be introduced to the piano, and percussion instruments and techniques as well as more advanced and challenging  exercises and activities. They will be taught solo piano repertoire as well as group percussion pieces. Students will have group piano lessons and classes every day and will learn beginner and intermediate music theory. Students will be introduced to the popular composers of music history and have an introduction to jazz percussion.

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  July 8th - 12th, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-15 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

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Build and Play Your Own Ukulele Camp

July 15th - 19th, 2024

Students will be introduced to the ukulele and build their own ukulele!  Students will be taught solo repertoire as well as group pieces.  Students will have group piano lessons and classes every day and will learn beginner and intermediate music theory.  

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  July 15th - 19th, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-15 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $525.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

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Piano & Strings Summer Camp (Week 1)

July 22nd-26th, 2024

Students will be introduced to the piano, violin, viola, cello, and bass.  Students will learn basic string techniques as well as more advanced and challenging strings exercises and solo repertoire.  

*Beginners are welcome.

*One week of attendance is permissible but two weeks of attendance is preferred.

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  July 22nd - 29th, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-14 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

Youth Orchestra and Piano Summer Camp (Week 2)

July 29th- August 2nd, 2024

Students will have an opportunity to play in a summer orchestra.  Students will also have group piano lessons and classes every day and will learn beginner and intermediate music theory.  Students will be introduced to the major orchestra composers of music history.  String instrument rentals are available for all students of the camp.
  

*Beginners are welcome.

*One week of attendance is permissible but two weeks of attendance is preferred.

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  July 29th - August 2nd, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-14 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

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Voice & Piano Summer Camp

August 5th-9th, 2024

Students will be introduced to the piano, and basic vocal techniques as well as more advanced and challenging vocal exercises and songs.  They will be taught solo repertoire as well as choir songs
 

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  August 5th-9th, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-14 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

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Piano Intensive Summer Camp (Week 1)

August 12th-16th, 2024

A 5 or 10-day intensive for beginner through advanced pianists from upper elementary to high school.  The camp will be led by NCA's distinguished piano faculty including college faculty members and visiting guest faculty. Participants will also have a chance to hear professional budding professionals perform on our very own stage and talk with them afterwards. NCA Summer Piano Intensive will expose pianists to the many skills, careers, and passions and prepare them for success in piano study during the school year as well as performing arts high school auditions and beyond. 

*Beginners welcome

*One week of attendance is permissible but two weeks of attendance is preferred.

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  August 12th-16th, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-14 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

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Piano Intensive Summer Camp (Week 2)

August 19th-23rd, 2024

a 5 or 10-day intensive for beginner through advanced pianists from upper elementary to high school.  The camp will be led by NCA's distinguished piano faculty including college faculty members and visiting guest faculty. Participants will also have a chance to hear professional budding professionals perform on our very own stage and talk with them afterwards. NCA Summer Piano Intensive will expose pianists to the many skills, careers, and passions and prepare them for success in piano study during the school year as well as performing arts high school auditions and beyond. 

*Beginners welcome

*One week of attendance is permissible but two weeks of attendance is preferred.

  • Location:  NW Campus 4808 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

  • Dates:  August 19th-23rd, 2024

  • Time:  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Before & aftercare are available)

  • Ages: 6-14 (Please call if your child has a sibling under 6 years old)

  • Tuition: $500.00

    Optional

  • Before care: 8:00 am - 9:30 am: $20

  • After care: 3:30 - 5:00 pm: $20

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