Youth& Precollege Programs in the Arts

Serious Foundation. Serious Fun.

June 27–August 5

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Continuing Education

S U M M E R 2 0 2 2

FULL DAY1, 2, & 4 Week

Programs

Grades4–12

• Acting• Songwriting• Creative Writing

• Digital Arts• Filmmaking• Musical Theatre

• Photography• Visual Arts• Vocal Arts

Our students dive into a rich environment of new skills and new friends, fostering growth and independence. They are immersed in a variety of exciting and enriching learning opportunities.

“The staff members were very supportive and caring. They went above and beyond what was required and their results at the final presentation represented this.” - Youth Program Parent

“I liked being surrounded by people who have the same interests as me. The instructors were awesome.” - Youth Program Student

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Welcome to our 40th year!

* No classes on Monday, July 4

Session I June 27– July 8*

Session IIJuly 11–22

Session IIIJuly 25–August 5

YouTube® Content Creators

and Battle Royale Gamers

Python Coding and Minecraft Engineers

ROBLOX® Coders & Makers

Ages 8-12

3D Game Design with

Unity and 2D Animation

Virtual Reality and

3D ModelingYouTube®

FX and JavaScript

Jam

Young Artists

Grade 4-9

Young Actors and Performers

YoungPhotographers

Grade 5-8

Young FilmmakersGrade 5-8

YoungWriters

Grade 6-8

Session I June 27– July 8*

Session IIJuly 11–22

Session IIIJuly 25–August 5

Songwriting Workshop

Photography Workshop

Acting Intensive

Visual Arts Institute Grade 10-12

Creative Writing Workshop

Vocal Intensive

Filmmaking Institute

MusicalTheatre

Boot Camp

NEW!Improv

Workshop

Acting On CameraBoot Camp

NEW!Acting

AuditionWorkshop

June 27– July 1 July 25-29July 11–15July 5–8 August 1–5July 18–22

YouTube® Content Creators

and Battle Royale Gamers

Python Coding and Minecraft Engineers

3D Game Design with

Unity and 2D Animation

Virtual Reality and

3D Modeling

YouTube® FX and

JavaScript Jam

Questions?Come to our Open HouseSaturday, April 23RSVP: purchase.edu/youth

Programs meet from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm except Boot Camps (9:30 am – 4:30 pm) Early Drop Off service begins at 8 am. Extended Day ends at 5:30 pm. Extra weekly fee applies.

Early Registration Discount Deadline: Friday, May 6Register and pay in full by May 6 for the early registration discount. Discount also available to Purchase College Alumni and employees, Pepsi employees, and when you enroll in more than one program or enroll more than one child.

Precollege Programs Grade 9–12 unless noted

Youth Programs Grade 4-8 unless noted

Youth Digital Arts Programs Age 10-14 unless noted

Precollege Digital Arts Programs Age 14-17

Visual ArtsVisual Arts programs are held in the college’s Visual Arts Building—160,000 square feet of art-making and design opportunities.

*Register and pay in full by May 6 for the Early Registration Discount

Creative Writing WorkshopCreate and share original work in a workshop-style format focusing on voice, character, tone, plot, and point of view. Produce polished pieces for college essays and/or award submissions.

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $1080* / $1200Session 2 July 11–22

Young WritersLearn essential elements of the writer’s craft—descriptive detail, poetic language, punctuation as craft, and voice—that make personal narrative and nonfiction writing come alive. Students practice close reading and engage in revising their work under the guidance of accomplished instructors. Young Writers is designed to foster creativity and imagination.

YOUTH Grades 6–8 $1080* / $1200Session 3 July 25– August 5

Creative Writing

FilmmakingFilmmaking InstituteAdvance your knowledge of visual storytelling. Write, direct, and act in original movies. Produce work that you can use in the college application process. Edit using professional software. View your film at the final screening and receive a recording of your movie! PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $1890* / $2100Four week program June 27– July 22

Young FilmmakersLearn the art of visual storytelling by writing, directing, editing, and acting in a short movie. Learn how to collaborate creatively in small groups. View your films at the final screening. Receive a recording of your movie! YOUTH Grades 5–8 $1080* / $1200Session 3 July 25–August 5

Young ArtistsExplore the visual arts! Drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, collage, crafts, and more! Foster creativity and imagination, individuality, and collaboration. Display your work in the exhibition! YOUTH Grades 4–9 $970* / $1080Session 1 June 27 – July 8

Young PhotographersBring your digital camera! Learn the art and science of photography and discover what makes a good photograph while working in a digital lab. Display your work at the final exhibition!YOUTH Grades 5–8 $1080* / $1200Session 2 July 11–22

30th Annual Visual Arts InstituteAttend master workshops in drawing & painting, sculpture, and an elective(s) of your choice. Learn how to develop your portfolio and document your work. Display your work in the exhibition! PRECOLLEGE Grades 10-12 $2070* / $2300Four week program July 11–August 5

New! Improv WorkshopExplore your creative abilities as a performer! Improve your listening skills, spontaneity, and “yes and” attitude by working without a script to create scenes with partners and in groups. Develop more self-confidence and the ability to collaborate creatively in this fun and challenging class. Valuable for those with or without prior improv or theatre training.

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $540* / $600Session 1 June 27 – July 1

Songwriting WorkshopDevelop your ability to write, record, perform, and promote your own songs! Receive instruction on piano and/or guitar, lyric writing, music theory and arranging. Learn to use Pro-Tools and Garage Band. Receive a DVD of the concert!

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $970* / $1080Session 1 June 27–July 8

New! Auditioning WorkshopImprove your audition skills and confidence level. Learn basic tools, techniques, and strategies that you can put into practice and prepare you for any audition or interview. Through voice/speech/movement/acting and audition exercises, you will develop your craft for auditions and beyond. Landing the role or getting the job is just the beginning!

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $430* / $480Session 1 July 5–8

Acting IntensiveRanked as a Top 15 Precollege Summer Theater Program by Backstage! Learn important acting practices of modern theater through scene work by developing the skills to build characters and express interior emotions physically and vocally. Perfect for beginners and advanced actors alike. Receive a DVD of the final performance!

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $1080* / $1200Session 2 July 11–22

Vocal IntensiveLearn to unlock the full potential of your voice through choral and solo training. Pursue an in-depth study of vocal skills and concepts as well as music theory. Receive a DVD of the final performance!

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $1080* / $1200Session 2 July 11–22

Young Actors and PerformersExplore the building blocks that performers use through daily classes in improvisation, movement and diction warm ups, and relaxation techniques. Instructors (professionals in the field) teach you acting and musical theatre skills through in-depth instruction in acting, singing, and dancing in preparation for your final showcase!

YOUTH Grades 5–8 $1080* / $1200Session 2 July 11–22

Musical Theatre Boot CampImprove your musical theatre technique and gain confidence and a stronger understanding of the audition process for musical theatre and the many paths to performance! Identify the multitude of character “types” in musical theatre, which will help you choose, prepare, and practice a variety of audition materials. Receive daily instruction in acting, voice, and dance.

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $800* / $890Session 3 July 25–July 29

Acting on Camera Boot CampThrough daily on-camera work, learn to perform for the camera and gain an awareness of how the camera affects your performance. Discover how TV and film auditions differ from stage auditions and how to prepare for them. Investigate the many pathways to performance in film/TV work. The skills you study in Acting on Camera will support your work in any theatrical medium!

PRECOLLEGE Grades 9-12 $800* / $890Session 3 August 1–5

Theatre & Music

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YouTube® Content Creators and Battle Royale Gamers Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Develop your on-camera presence, channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel! Then explore game creation with a professional 3D game development software inspired by battle royale games like Fortnite. YOUTH Age 10–14 $595* / $620PRECOLLEGE Age 14-17 Session 1 June 27–July 1

ROBLOX® Coders & MakersDiscover the Lua language while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, combining game design concepts, coding, and fun! Next, unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! YOUTH Age 8–12 $470* / $495Session 1 July 5–8

Python Coding and Minecraft EngineersCombine coding and Minecraft and engineer and design a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions. Explore the programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA. Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. YOUTH Age 10-14 $595* / $620PRECOLLEGE Age 14 -17 Session 2 July 11–15

Virtual Reality and 3D ModelingIn this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, 3D experiences, and learning basic programming concepts. Then conceptualize and design a product to solve a critical global issue. Create 3D models and develop a website to pitch your ideas to the class.YOUTH Age 10–14 $595* / $620PRECOLLEGE Age 14-17 Session 2 July 18–22

3D Game Design with Unity and 2D AnimationTake your game design skills to another level! With Unity design software, learn level editing, 3D modeling, gameplay creation, scripts and variables. Next, create and animate your own 2D character sprites, objects, and backgrounds. Finish with a fully animated 2D character and a 3D game level built in Unity. YOUTH Age 10–14 $595* / $620PRECOLLEGE Age 14-17 Session 3 July 25–29

YouTube® FX and JavaScript JamLearn programming and special effects tools so powerful they seem like magic! Learn the dynamics of camera angles, editing, graphic layering, and sound effects. Then focus on core programming concepts with JavaScript in a series of digital challenges like animated memes, interactive 3D experiences and game creation. YOUTH Age 10–14 $595* / $620PRECOLLEGE Age 14-17 Session 3 August 1–5

Digital ArtsWe partner with Black Rocket to offer cutting-edge creative technology courses. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

*Register and pay in full by May 6 for the Early Registration Discount

Questions? Contact Erin ReardonNoncredit Programs Coordinator erin.reardon@purchase.edu914.251.6511

“I really do feel that this camp is the best kept secret…The projects the kids do are unbelievable…Staff is wonderful, kind, considerate, and patient. [They take each] child and help them move forward…and have especially helped one of my kids break out of their shell. [Students are] encouraged to do more and to really reach their potential.” –Youth Program Parent

College Courses for Rising or Graduating Seniors:Take a test drive of college and get a leg-up in school!

High school students who have completed their junior year may engage in proactive education by enrolling in summer credit-bearing courses (or noncredit seats in them) to prepare for AP coursework or to earn credit before entering college.

Go to purchase.edu/summer for the summer course schedule.

Enjoy New York (in-state) or Fairfield County low tuition rates or even more reduced rates for noncredit seats in the same credit-bearing courses: $520 for a noncredit seat in a 3-credit course, or $625 for a noncredit seat in a 4-credit course (plus applicable fees and a $25 nonrefundable noncredit registration fee). Early registration discount does not apply.

Go to purchase.edu/tuition for tuition rates and to purchase.edu/hsregistration for more information.

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Information contained in this brochure is subject to change and the College assumes no liability for brochure errors or omissions. Purchase College, SUNY expressly reserves the right whenever it deems advisable to change or modify its schedule of tuition and fees; withdraw, cancel, reschedule, or modify any course, program of study, degree, or any requirement or policy.

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