SOCAPA School of Creative & Performing Arts

SOCAPA School of Creative & Performing Arts offers Core Filmmaking, Advanced Film, Screenwriting, Core Acting, Advanced Acting, Musical Theater, Core Photography, Advanced Photography, Dance Fusion, Dance Conservatory, Singer-Songwriter Camp, and Advanced Music. The program schedule is summer intensives, and each New York City session includes 2-week and 3-week options. Several offerings are available for ages 14-18, including 2-week and 3-week options for Screenwriting, Core Acting, Core Photography, Dance Fusion, and Singer-Songwriter Camp.

Programs

• Core Filmmaking — 14-18
• Advanced Film — 14-18 · 3-week option
• Screenwriting — 14-18 · 2- and 3-week options
• Core Acting — 14-18 · 2- and 3-week options
• Advanced Acting — 14-18 · 3-week option
• Musical Theater — 14-18 · 3-week option
• Core Photography — 14-18 · 2- and 3-week options
• Advanced Photography — 14-18 · 3-week option
• Dance Fusion — 14-18 · 2- and 3-week intensives for intermediate to advanced dancers
• Dance Conservatory — 14-18 · 3-week advanced-to-preprofessional intensive
• Singer-Songwriter Camp — 14-18 · 2- and 3-week options
• Advanced Music — 14-18 · 3-week option

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer intensives; each New York City session includes 2-week and 3-week options.

About the provider

SOCAPA was founded in Greenwich Village in 2001. Its mission statement says it is a place where young artists come to create boldly, collaborate deeply, and grow in ways that prepare them for college, creative work, and life. SOCAPA says students travel from across the United States and around the world, and that it fosters an accepting and nurturing culture of creativity and collaboration.

SOCAPA operates under a rolling admissions policy. NYC campuses do not provide unaccompanied minor airport pick-up or drop-off. Most airlines do not require unaccompanied minor service for children 14 and up, and SOCAPA strongly encourages students over 14 not to fly as unaccompanied minors.

What families say

“The staff was absolutely amazing and they treated the kids like their own!! I can’t believe all that my daughter experienced in 3 weeks—the final showcase was incredible! I wish we would have found this place sooner!!!” — Melissa W. California

“The teachers/counselors were mature, creative and inspiring; the other students were friendly, artistic and mutually supportive; the leisure activities were exciting and well-supervised. We are thrilled, so cool!” — Molly H. New York City

“Not only are the teachers absolutely incredible, but everyone is overwhelmingly supportive. Everyone here wants the best for you, and sees potential in every last person.” — Tommy M. Florida

Last updated August 21, 2026.