LIHSA Summer Arts Academy

LIHSA Summer Arts Academy offers Summer Arts Academy courses during July with two-week and four-week sessions depending on the course. Course options include Film Techniques Concept to Creation, Musical Theatre Production, Jr. Musical Theatre Camp, Jr. Dance Academy, Animated Storytelling, The Art of the Band, Studio Recording and Production, Photography & Social Media, Scenic Construction, and Visual and Media Arts.

Programs

• Summer Arts Academy — Grades 2-12 · During July; two-week and four-week sessions depending on the course
• Film Techniques Concept to Creation — Grades 7-12 · Session 1; June 29-July 10 · Participants work as a team to create a film and attend a final screening and discussion.
• Musical Theatre Production — Grades 7-12 · Sessions 1 & 2; June 29-July 24 · A four-week musical theatre production with auditions, rehearsals, blocking, choreography, and ensemble work.
• Jr. Musical Theatre Camp — Grades 2-6 · Session 1; June 29-July 24 · Two-week course with theatre, dance, and vocal music classes, plus a culminating musical revue.
• Jr. Dance Academy — Grades 2-6 · Session 1; June 29-July 24 · Two-week course for dancers to learn more styles and choreography.
• Animated Storytelling — Grades 7-12 · Session 1; June 29-July 10 · Two-week course creating animated short films using 2D and 3D methods.
• The Art of the Band — Grades 7-12 · Session 1; June 29-July 10 · Students rehearse covers and create original songs; culminates in a live performance.
• Studio Recording and Production — Grades 7-12 · Session 2; July 13-July 24 · Hands-on music recording and production course using DAWs and audio software.
• Photography & Social Media — Grades 7-12 · Session 2; July 13-July 24 · Introduces photography skills and social media content creation.
• Scenic Construction — Grades 7-12 · Session 2; July 13-July 24 · Hands-on scenic design and construction course.
• Visual and Media Arts — All levels · Session 2; July 13-July 24 · Workshop in mixed media art making using LIHSA fine arts studios.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Offered during July; two-week and four-week sessions depending on the course.

About the provider

LIHSA has 55 years of excellence. LIHSA is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, and its mission statement is "Perform. Create. Achieve." The Summer Arts Academy 2026 session runs from June 29, 2026, to July 24, 2026, and registration is managed through Hofstra University.

Students in grades 7-12 may select from any course offering. Younger children in grades 2-6 may select from Junior Musical Theatre or Junior Dance options. Some sessions note no class on 7/3.

Last updated September 6, 2026.