Camp Info
| Ages: | 4–18 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Performing Arts, Musical Theater, Dance, Ballet, Choreography, Hip-Hop Dance, Modern Dance, Music, Jazz |
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San Diego, CA, USA
San Diego Danceworks Summer Camp is an in-studio day program featuring themed dance weeks for children and preteens, plus an additional summer intensive for older dancers. The themed camps are designed for ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 12, while the separate intensive is open to ages 8 to 18. Across the summer lineup, the studio combines dance training with creative extras like crafts, games, friendship, and team-building, giving the program a lighter, more playful feel than a strict conservatory-style camp.
The main camp experience appears especially appealing for children who enjoy music, movement, costumes, and themed storytelling. Younger campers are introduced to a range of styles in an engaging way, while older campers take part in themed “dance experience” weeks that include ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, acro, and hip-hop. The official site describes these camps as welcoming to dancers of all levels, making them accessible to beginners as well as to kids who already take classes during the year.
What makes the program stand out is the mix of technique and performance with a friendly studio atmosphere. San Diego Danceworks says its teachers are compassionate and knowledgeable, and the studio emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and respect for different developmental needs. Each camp ends with an in-studio showcase for families, giving children a clear goal and a fun way to share what they learned. For dancers who want more training, the summer intensive adds a stronger focus on technique, with work in ballet, tap technique, dance technique, turns and leaps, and stretching and strengthening.
| Ages: | 4–18 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Performing Arts, Musical Theater, Dance, Ballet, Choreography, Hip-Hop Dance, Modern Dance, Music, Jazz |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026 | 5 | $350 | |
| Jul 27 - Jul 30, 2026 | 4 | $350 |
This appears to be a day camp program held at the studio rather than an overnight camp. The official summer camp page lists daytime schedules for the themed camps and the summer intensive, but it does not mention dorms, cabins, or any other lodging options. Based on the information provided, families should expect drop-off and pick-up at the studio each day.
Because the program is studio-based, the “accommodation” experience is more about the camp environment than the sleeping arrangements. The studio says it has two dance studios with sprung floors, which is an important detail for movement-based programs. It also describes itself as a family-friendly space with a viewing area for children’s classes where siblings are welcome to play. That gives the overall setup a more community-oriented feel than a large anonymous camp operation.
The activities program is built around dance first, but it does not stop there. For the themed summer camps, San Diego Danceworks combines movement classes with crafts, games, team-building, and friendship-focused activities. That mix makes the days feel varied, which is especially useful for younger campers who may not want six straight hours of technique work. It also helps the program appeal to both returning dancers and children who are trying out dance for the first time.
For younger children, the camp serves as a broad introduction to dance. The official site says the ages 4 to 6 combination camp includes ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop. For ages 7 to 12, the themed dance experience expands the lineup to include ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, acro, and hip-hop. The tone is clearly fun and character-driven, with themed weeks that let kids connect dance to familiar stories and pop culture.
Older dancers, or students who want more challenge, can join the Summer Dance Intensive. This is a separate studio program for ages 8 to 18 that focuses more directly on skill-building. The official page lists turns and leaps, stretch and strengthen, tap technique, dance technique, and ballet, with instruction from company coaches. The intensive also includes master classes, which the studio describes as opportunities to collaborate and learn choreography on the spot.
Across the camp lineup, the showcase remains a big part of the week. Campers are not just practicing in class. They are learning toward a final performance moment, which can give even shy dancers a confidence boost.
Bring your siblings for a discounted rate of $325.00 each!
