For more than 45 years,Up With People has provided young adults an international, educational and intercultural experience that teaches service leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace. For more information visit www.upwithpeople.org

And now, there is a summer camp designed for High school age students. We are located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia USA, just 2 hours west of Washington, DC and just a few miles outside the city of Harrisonburg, VA. These three-week long camps will be focused on four main areas, which mirror those of Up with People: Performing Arts – Leadership – Service – Culture

The first camps will take place this summer:
July 3 - July 23
July 24 - August 13

There will be typical camp activities, including swimming, horseback riding, campfires and MORE! Also, some “X-TREME” activities like, zip-line, rock climbing and high/low ropes courses (these are optional). They will visit Washington, DC and be involved with community service projects in the Harrisonburg area. At the end of the three weeks, the campers will put on a performance, showcasing your talents, cultures and hopes for the world that reflects the Up with People spirit.

By visiting the website www.CampUpwithPeople.org, you can inquire about additional information such as dates, location, cost, and more. Also, as an extra incentive, for any Camp UWP attendee who later applies and is accepted to travel in the Up with People program, UWP will award a $1,000US Camp UWP Participant Scholarship toward their UWP program fee! This would be in addition to other scholarships the participant may be eligible for.

SPORTS CAMP - A unique experience! We give our campers (ages 6-10) a wide-range exposure to various sports whether learning the game for the first time, or an experienced player, our campers enjoy a mix of sports each week in a fun environment including soccer, lacrosse, tennis and basketball. Our core sports include skills session and game-play. We also play a variety of team-based games such as kickball, capture the flag, flag football, and more. Our camp program balances indoor and outdoor activities including daily free swim to break up the summer heat. Afternoon ice cream/popsicle snack, camp T-shirt, and weekly pro-appearance also included.

SPORT-TREK CHALLENGE CAMP - Welcome to Sport-Trek Challenge, exclusively for our senior campers (rising 6th graders and above). Our new camp program merges the best of our sports and eco camps and provides a challenging camp experience for our teens and pre-teens. Join us for traditional sports like basketball & beach volleyball, as well as team challenges, archery, geocaching and orienteering! This camp program balances indoor and outdoor activities and includes daily free swim to break up the summer heat. Sport-Trek Challenge includes all gear including GPS and compass, a daily afternoon treat, camp T-shirt, and joining our sports camp for our weekly pro athlete appearance.

ECO QUEST CAMP - Welcome to the outdoors! Our Eco Quest Camp helps our campers (ages 6-10) develop an appreciation and respect for the outdoors and nature. Campers participate in wildlife observation, nature walks, arts and crafts, exploring challenges, and a variety of indoor and outdoor sports. Each week will host a different theme/area of interest as well as include a great animal show! Our camp program also includes a daily free swim as well as afternoon ice cream/popsicle snack, Eco Quest Camp T-shirt, and an Eco Quest adventure kit.

CHEER CAMP – An awesome experience! Our Introduction to Cheerleading camp is fun for all ages (6-10). Campers learn basic motion technique, cheers, and chants both with and without music. Routines are learned in preparation for a final performance. Parents and our multi-sport campers are also invited to the final afternoon performance on Friday, August 1, as our cheerleaders show us all the new skills they will have learned. Our camp program includes a daily free swim as well as afternoon ice cream/popsicle snack, Cheer Camp T-shirt, and a set of pom poms.

ART CAMP - Explore your creative side! Learn to use a variety of media while working on a collection of projects. Our new artists (ages 6-10) will display their works of art for our entire camp on Friday, July 11. Our camp program includes a daily free swim and outdoor excursions and activities as well as afternoon ice cream/popsicle snack and Art Camp T-shirt.

Jazzerkamp is all about fitness and fun! The girls will dance and exercise to Jazzercise routines and learn two performance routines choreographed to music they love! Every day, campers will learn dance technique, proper nutrition, and stretching tips. Campers will also learn the basics of hip hop, team dance, and cheerleading teamwork. Between the dancing, arts & crafts (e.g. creating their costumes!), and games, there is never a dull moment.

Please email us below for more info!

Session 1: June 29th-July 3rd
Session 2: July 6th - July 10th

Price: $149 per session

Where: 1524 Spring Hill Road - KK2
McLean, VA 22102
When: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm

With over 1,800 career victories and numerous national awards and championships, our coaching staff has achieved the highest forms of success. Recently, we cheered on our 13 olympians at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Come learn the game from your favorite coaches as they pass along their secrets that have made their teams so successful. Our coaching staff is energetic and anxious to pass along their love for the game.

We offer a wide variety of cheer and tumble camps! Most of our camps do not require any experience! Come join the fun....

We have programs in orchestra, wind ensemble, voice, dance, piano and creative writing. To balance the artistic experience, students participate in a wide range of supervised recreational activities that include ice cream socials, sports, dances, swimming pool parties, talent/skit nights and cookouts.

As our society of youngsters grow into young adults what they perceive as “normal” is unclear. Living in such a commercial conscious world blinds everyone against themselves. So how can we change that? What can we do to help nourish self-appreciation back into the lives of our youth? The answer is simple; we need to culturally enhance our youth’s lives. Therefore I present to you: Centerstage Inc. Children’s Theater.
Centerstage Inc. Children’s Theater is a program for youth, grades K to 10th, designed to raise an individual’s awareness towards strengthening their self-esteem by using the methods of Performance Arts. So why the Arts? The Arts allows the ability to transform and create worlds of imagination thru speech, movement, and presentation. Be implementing Performing Arts into the youth population, it will drive them to motivate themselves and each other; ultimately resulting in reaching their full potential.
Our mission at Centerstage Inc. is to set stage for success in the development, the achievement, and the leadership ability of our youth. To this end, Centerstage Inc. gives time and place to high level artistic, cultural, social, intellectual, moral, and emotional advancement of our students.
Our program focuses on the following Performing Arts genres:
• Drama/Acting
• Dance (Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop, and Tap)
• Speech and Diction
• Modeling
• Private Voice and Piano Lessons

See the world while improving on your visual or performing art! ArtsAbroad is an organization based in Viginia that takes high school arts students on a summer adventure to Europe or the Caribbean. Programs focus on music, dance, acting/theatre, or art and design.

Summer 2011 Programs include:

Acting Master Class- Meisner Technique + Brussels, London and Paris
Open to any high school student or recent graduate with a serious interest in acting. Includes a workshop at London's Globe Theatre, and city tours, activities and theatre and opera in Brussels, London and Paris.

Prague Conservatory Workshop + Central Europe
Open to high school seniors and recent graduates, with a focus on preparing for university music studies. Instrumental or voice lessons at the renowned Prague Conservatory followed by a tour of important musical sights in Central Europe and attendance at the Munich Opera Festival.

International Band and Orchestra Camp + Prague, Salzburg and Vienna
Open to any high school band or orchestra student. Tour important music sights in Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna. End with Fine Arts Camp Europe in the Czech Republic and play in musical ensembles with students from around the world.

Flamenco Dance or Guitar + Spanish language in Spain
Summer in Granada! For dance and guitar students; no flamenco experience necessary. Daily Flamenco and Spanish language lessons plus attendance at the International Festival of Music & Dance. Includes a trip to Nerja, a nearby beach town.

Altos de Chavón School of Design in the Dominican Republic
Spend the summer at a medieval village in the Caribbean! Open to any high school student or recent graduate with a serious interest in drawing, graphic design, fashion design, or interior design. A weekend at a luxury beach resort is included.