Arts organizations across Shelby County are gearing up for summer programming. For Memphis youth looking to create and connect this summer, there's no shortage of arts engagement opportunities.
Scroll on for our roundup of youth arts camps, workshops, and more. If you know of an arts organization offering summer opportunities, send us an email at info@memphisismusic.org and let us know the details!
Music
Harmonic South String Orchestra summer program
About: Violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, guitar, recorder, drums; STEAM, literacy, Spanish
Ages: 5-18
Dates: June 6-July 1 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church 767 Walker Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126
Organization website: https://harmonicsouth.org/
More info: cjohnson@harmonicsouth.com
Sign up here.
Memphis jazz workshop summer Camp
Dates: June 20-July 9th
Location: Memphis Music School, 5770 Shelby Oaks Dr., Memphis, TN, 38134
Organization website: https://memphisjazzworkshop.org/
Sign up here.
Additional notes: Tuition - $600 early bird tuition Special if registered by May 21st! $675 regular tuition. Need-based and talent scholarships available.
Sticks and Grooves summer program, presented by Raising the B.A.R. Community Development (Boys Only)
About: Instrumental, music production/beatmaking; 0utdoor activities (fishing/hunting), community services
Ages: 7-17
Dates: June 6-July 15 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Location: TBD
Organization website: https://www.raisingthebarmemphis.com/
More info: Mikemosby@rtbmemphis.com
How to Audition in 30 Seconds, presented by the Mosaic
Institute of Performing Arts
About: Vocal, musical theatre/production, choir, songwriting, music production/beatmaking; photography, choreography, fashion and makeup
Ages: 10-25
Dates: July
Location: YAG Memphis 2788 Lamar Ave.
Organization website: https://www.mosaicinstitute.llc/
More info: LilRounds84@gmail.com
Vocal Boot Camp, Hosted by AngelStreet Memphis (girls only)
About: Vocal, choir, songwriting
Ages: 8-18
Dates: July 11-July 15 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 232 Bickford Avenue, Memphis, TN 38107
Organization website: https://www.angelstreetmemphis.com/
More info: joy@angelstreetmemphis.com
Best Buy Teen Tech Center, hosted by Knowledge Quest
About: Vocal, instrumental, songwriting, music production/beatmaking; book club, photography, film
Ages: 12-19
Dates: June 6-July 15 (Monday-Saturday)
Location: 990 College Park
Organization website: https://www.knowledgequest.org/
More info: Jcarter@knowledgequest.org
Summer Music Experience, Presented by Stax Music Academy 
About: Instrumental, vocal, songwriting, audio engineering and production, film and videography
Ages: Rising 6th graders-graduated 12th graders
Dates: May 31st-June 24th, final show on June 25th
Location: Stax Music Academy, 910 E. McLemore Avenue, Memphis, TN 38106
Organization website: https://staxmusicacademy.org/
More info: smaprogramming@staxmusicacademy.org
Additional notes: Audition required- Our next audition date is after school Fri., May 13th
Prizm summer camp and international music festival
About: Chamber music engagement (strings, woodwind, brass)
Ages: 11-18
Dates: June 6-June 17 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN 38120
Organization website: https://prizmensemble.org/
More info: lauren@prizmensemble.org
Sign up here.
Heal the Hood foundation summer camp
About: Vocals, music production, beatmaking, piano, drums, reading, photography
Ages: 7-16
Dates: June 13-June 22 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Heal the Hood Foundation 3725 S. Hickory Ridge ML
Organization website: https://hthmemphis.org/healthehood/
More info: info@hthmemphis.org
Acting/Theatre/Visual Arts
¡Unidad! Bilingual Arts Camp!, Hosted by Cazateatro
Bilingual Theatre Group
About: ¡Unidad! Bilingual Arts Camp offers campers one week of dual language enrichment designed to immerse students in arts and culture. Campers in 9th through 12th grade will learn and practice Spanish vocabulary, creative writing, theatre, and dance grounded in Latino/Afro-Latino culture and heritage. This camp is sponsored by Rust College and CazaTeatro Bilingual Theatre Group.
Ages: grades 6-8; grades 9-12
Dates: June 6-June 17 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Rust College, 150 Rust Ave, Holly Springs, MS 38635
Organization website: https://cazateatro.org/
More info: dorimar@cazateatro.org
From the Page to the Stage, presented by the Blues City Cultural Center
About: Theatre, set design, costume design
Ages: 15-21
Dates: June 1-August 31 (Tuesday-Thursdays)
Location: 1254 Shelby Drive, Suite 1227, Memphis, TN 38116, Zoom, and other various locations to be announce prior to date of meeting
Organization website: https://www.bluescitycc.org/
More info: Ayana@bluescitycc.org
So You Think You Can Act drama camp, presented by Memphis Youth Arts Initiative
About: Instrumental, vocal, musical theatre/production, scriptwriting, music production/beatmaking
Ages: 8-18
Dates: June 13-June 24 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 3003 Airways Blvd.
Organization website: https://www.memphisyoutharts.org/
More info: info@memphisyoutharts.org
Youth Artist Development Academy Summer Musical Theatre Camp
About: Musical theatre/production, choir
Ages: 7-17
Dates: June 6-August 5 (Monday-Friday)
Location: TBD
Organization website: https://www.yadamemphis.org/
More info: 901-267-4202
The Kooler Kids Performing Arts Enrichment Camp, Hosted by the Princeton James Project
About: Vocals. music theatre/production, film, photography, acting, screenwriting, choir, songwriting, scriptwriting
Ages: 7-18
Dates: July 11-July 22 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 120 St. Paul Ave. Memphis, TN
Organization website: http://www.princetonjames.net/
More info: pj@princetonjamesproject.com
Young Actors Guild Summer Performing Arts Camp
About: Vocal, instrumental, musical theatre/production, choir, songwriting, scriptwriting, music production/beatmaking
Ages: 8-17
Dates: May 31-July 22 (Monday-Friday)
Location: Harriet Performing Arts Center, 2788 Lamar Ave., Memphis, TN
Organization website: https://www.yagmemphis.com/
More info: Sabrinanorwood@yagmemphis.com
Soar future filmmakers summer camp, presented by
memphis black arts alliance
Ages: 13-17
Dates: June (Fridays, 5:30-8:30)
Location: MBAA Firehouse, 985 South Bellevue, Memphis, TN, 38106
Organization website: https://memphisblackarts.org/
Perfecting Gifts, Inc. Summer Camp
About: A musical theatre, vocal, dance, and songwriting camp geared towards teaching professional skills and building confidence through the arts. Students will be challenged to use their creative skills to build components of an original production in 3 weeks together. Parents can expect to see their children on the BIG stage as professional performers to culminate one month of skill development, exposure, and growth among other like-minded, talented youth.
Who we seek: Kids who have a LOVE for the performing arts, (i.e. singers, dancers, musicians, actors). No prior stage experiences are necessary. We will meet you where you are.
Ages: 7-17
Dates: June 1-June 30 (Monday-Friday)
Location: 3180 Old Getwell Rd. Memphis, TN 38118
Cost: $335 (limited scholarshipts available) — payments or arrangements should be made by May, 30th
Organization website: https://www.perfectinggifts.org/
Social media: IG: @perfecting_gifts, FB: @Perfecting Gifts, Inc.
More info: sharonda@perfectinggifts.org or singcity17@gmail.com
Contact Number: 901-410-1080