Young Musicians and Artists Summer Camp
Summer Address:
Salem, Oregon, USAShow Phone #
Off-Season Address:
Portland, Oregon, USAShow Phone #
Young Musicians & Artists is a two-week resident visual and performing arts summer program.
Age range: Students who have finished the 4th grade through the 12th grade
YMA, now in its 43rd year, is housed on the beautiful and historic campus of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. The Mill Stream meanders through campus allowing YMA students to enjoy the surrounding beauty while focusing on artistic excellence.
The YMA faculty is selected because they are excellent instructors who are interested in the well-being of each student. Most faculty members have been with the YMA program more than five years, many more than ten years. The ten-to-one student/teacher ratio offers in-depth instruction and exploration into all facets of artistic expression.
It is the superb instruction by the faculty, the camaraderie established between counselors and their students, the creative environment, and the demanding yet fun-filled two-week period, that forms lasting friendships and brings former students back year after year to relive the magic of YMA.
See "Camp Sessions" below for the dates, artistic areas offered, and cost for the summer of 2008
The Daily Schedule includes:
- Four hours of class in the major area of study
- 45 minutes of an elective class
- Practice sessions, extra class work
- Meals
- Free time
Recreation Activities include:
- Swimming in Willamette's 25-meter indoor pool
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Softball
Most evenings include talent shows and performances.
Internationally known Guest Artists are invited in during both sessions for workshops and performances. Some of the previous guest artists include:
- The innovative theatre troupe, Imago
- Portland Oregon’s, Do Jump! Movement Theatre
- Violinist, Ani Kavafian
- Seattle's Spectrum Dance Company
- Writer, Stevan Allred
- and Violist, Paul Neubauer
Camp Type:
 Residential
Year Established: 1965 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 10 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Quinland Denney Camp Director(s): Galen Cohen Nearest Large City: Salem Off Season Rental: No |
Camp Focus:
Arts Camps: Acting Arts Camps: Dance Arts Camps: Music Arts Camps: Performing Arts |
- Visual Arts
Sports Activities:
- Tennis
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Talent Show
Session 1: June 22- July 4, 2008
Orchestra, Band, & Choir
Tuition & Registration Fee: $1,495
Session 2: July 6 - July 18, 2008
Creative Writing, Dance, Musical Theatre, Photography, Piano, Theatre & Visual Arts
Tuition & Registration Fee: $1,495
