Glen Ridge Summer Arts 2026
July 6-24
Programs and Tuition

Explorers Program – Ages 6 to 8
Emerging Artists – Ages 9 to 11
Advanced Concepts – Ages 12 and up

Morning session: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Afternoon session: 12 to 3 p.m.
Full day session: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Students choosing the full day option will stay at a camp for a supervised lunch break.
Activities will be varied for students attending multiple weeks of camp.

Visual Arts – Explorers (ages 6-8) & Emerging Artists (ages 9-11)

Would you like to create something beautiful? Students will experience many different forms of visual art, including drawing, painting, collage, puppet-making and clay sculpting in preparation for an end-of-camp art show.

Nature Study – Explorers (ages 6-8) & Emerging Artists (ages 9-11)

Calling all young explorers and budding naturalists! Join us on a journey to discover the natural world. Students will have the opportunity to observe and explore their local environment and gain a sense of connection to the world that surrounds them.

Theatre – Explorers (ages 6-8) & Emerging Artists (ages 9-11)

Do you like playing games and using your imagination? Students will explore different aspects of the world of theatre, including improvisation, theatre games, puppetry and script-writing!  

Music – Explorers (ages 6-8) & Emerging Artists (ages 9-11)

Let’s make some music! Age appropriate instruction in a variety of instruments including voice, piano, guitar, woodwind, brass and percussion – all in a small group setting. Over the course of the week, students get hands-on experience with each instrument family, then leave inspired to continue making music.

Advanced Concepts – Ages 12 and up

Advanced Visual Art

Students will explore Colors in the Environment, Explorations on Paper, Drawing Foundations, Outdoor Sculpture, Mixed Media and more! The three-hour session will be broken up into multiple parts, exploring different art media throughout the day and culminating in an end-of-camp Art Gallery Show.

Advanced Music Instruction

Instruction in voice and a variety of instruments – all in a small group setting. Students can learn a new instrument or receive advanced instruction on an instrument they’ve been playing for years. 

Concert Piano
Woodwinds – flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone
Brass – trumpet, F horn, trombone, baritone and tuba
Percussion – concert percussion, drumset and hand drumming
Rock Band – guitar, bass, keyboards and drums
Voice – choral studies, song interpretation and songwriting

In addition, all music students will receive instruction in Music Theory.

Theatre

Interested in Theatre? At GR Summer Arts, you can study voice and learn your favorite musical theatre songs, as well as Improvisation and Theatre games!

Looking for a full-scale production?   See below.

Tuition

Half day (either 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 3 p.m.)
$500      1 week
$900      2 weeks ($100 discount for adding a second week)
$1250    3 weeks ($250 discount for attending all 3 weeks)

Full day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) includes a supervised lunch.
$950     1 week
$1700    2 weeks ($200 discount for adding a second week)
$2350    3 weeks ($500 discount* for attending all 3 weeks)

* Additional discounts available (see below).

All supplies are included with tuition

All supplies, include art supplies, notebooks, scripts, etc. are included in tuition. We will provide students with everything they need for a full program experience.  Students are encouraged to wear clothing that they can get dirty, or bring a paint smock. 

Other recommended supplies
Students should bring a snack and drink that they will keep with them.  PLEASE WRITE YOUR CHILD’S NAME on their belongings.

*Camp Tuition discounts include:
SNOWDAY (25% – one day only – Monday, Feb. 23); EARLYBIRD (20%, start Tues, Feb. 24) discount if registration and full camp tuition payment occurs before March 1.
SIBLING (5%) – If you’re registering multiple children, receive a 5% discount on the second (or third) child, after paying a full tuition for your first child.

*Tuition can be paid by cash, check or through our online payment options.
Pay by Zelle (3%) discount.
Pay by Check, Cash or Bank transfer (2%) discount.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE – For more information, go to CONTACT US in the menu.

MENTORSHIP and INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE to current high school and college students. CLICK HERE to visit our ABOUT US page for more information. If students are interested in applying, please visit our CONTACT US page to send an introductory email to get the process started.

Private lessons

Want to add Private lessons to your camp experience? Can’t attend camp but want to learn or improve your skills on a musical instrument?

Instrumental and Vocal Music

Students can take a private lesson once a week, either for 45 or 60 minutes. Lesson times are flexible and can take place during the day, evening or weekends, at a time convenient for both teacher and student. Lessons are intended to be completed in consecutive weeks during the months of summer vacation.

Lessons are available in:
All woodwind (flute, oboe/bassoon, clarinet and saxophone)
All brass (trumpet, F horn, trombone, baritone horn/euphonium and tuba)
Percussion (snare drum and drum set)
Guitar & bass guitar
Piano
Voice

Younger Students (suggested ages 8 to 10)
45-minute lessons 

$240      4 weeks
$345      6 weeks
$440      8 weeks

Students will meet for one 45-minute lesson per week. This lesson structure is intended for students who are able to practice independently between weekly lessons. Lessons will be tailored to each student’s individual interests.

Older Students (suggested ages 11 and up)
60-minute lessons

$300      4 weeks
$430      6 weeks
$550      8 weeks

Students will meet for one 60-minute lesson per week. This lesson structure is intended for students who are able to practice independently between weekly lessons. Lessons will be tailored to each student’s individual interests.

*Lessons Tuition discounts include:
SIBLING (5%) – If you’re registering multiple children, receive a 5% discount on the second (or third) child, after paying a full tuition for your first child.

*Tuition can be paid by cash, check or through our online payment options.
Pay by Zelle (3%) discount.
Pay by Check, Cash or Bank transfer (2%) discount.

FAQ

Q: My child is also interested in taking private lessons. Can they do that?  
A: Yes! Students may also register to take one-on-one, private music lessons. See the Music page for more information. Lessons are available all summer, including the 3 weeks of camp!

Q: What if my child just wants to focus on Music, Theatre, Nature study or Visual Art?  
A: For the Advanced Concepts Program (ages 12 and up), students can choose to focus Music or Visual Arts, combine the two and even add Theatre for a tailor-made camp experience. In the Emerging Artists Program (ages 9-11), students choose from Visual Art, Music, Theatre and Nature study! In the Explorers Program (ages 6-8), students have Visual Art, Music, Theatre and Nature study each day of camp.

Q: Is there a showcase at the end of camp?
A: Yes! All students, regardless of which week of camp they attended, will be invited to participate in the End of Camp Showcase on the last Friday of the camp session. The showcase will include an Art Gallery presenting work from all 3 weeks of camp, musicial and theatrical performances, as well as displays of Nature Study activies.