Have a Great Summer at Webster in 2024!
Our camps provide your child with a fun and educational experience every summer. There's something for everyone — from dance to chess, to sports, science and other activities. Programs are offered for young children and teens, with a few options for adults. All of the Summer at Webster camps are planned, coordinated and executed by the different schools and colleges at Webster or Webster-affiliated groups.
Check back often for additional camp offerings — more will be added throughout the spring.
Find Your Summer Experience
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- Art
- Athletics
- Dance
- Media Arts
- Music at Webster
- Music with Community Music School
- More Information
- Science and Health
Art
Illustration Design Camp: From Static to Moving Images
9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 8-12
Ages 14-18
In this intensive and hands-on program, you'll learn the art of transforming static illustrations into captivating graphic design and motion masterpieces through Adobe programs.
Illustration Design Camp Info
Portfolio Prep Program
9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 15-19 and July 22-26
Ages 14-18
Two-week college-ready intensive art and design camp.
Portfolio Prep Program Info
Athletics
Nike Volleyball All-Skills Camps
June 23-25 and/or July 14-16
Girls, Ages 12-18
Improve fundamental skills including passing, setting, serving, attacking, blocking and individual defense. Commuter and overnight camp options available.
Nike Volleyball Elite Camp
July 16-17
Girls, Ages 15-18
This intense, challenging program stresses position play, advanced team techniques, physical conditioning and a higher level of competitive play. Commuter and overnight camp options available.
Nike Volleyball Serving and Passing Clinic
9-11:30 a.m., July 26
Girls, Ages 12-18
Dance
Senior Summer Dance Intensive
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., July 22-26
Ages 14-adult
Five-day technical and artistic dance intensive in multiple styles (on-campus housing is available).
Dance Info
Junior Summer Dance Intensive
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., July 29-Aug. 1
Ages 10-14
Four-day intensive week of dance training with faculty and professional artists from the region.
Dance Info
Media Arts
Animation Camp
9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 10-14, 2024
Ages 14-18
Explore basic principles of animation through hands-on experiences using a variety of media — including pencil, paper and stop-motion materials. All skill/experience levels welcome.
Animation Camp Info
Game Design Camp
9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 10-14, 2024
Ages 14-18
Learn to design and develop video games using a variety of tools and software. All skill/experience levels welcome.
Game Design Camp Info
Film, TV and Video Production Camp
9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 24-28, 2024
Ages 14-18
Learn about the various jobs on a film set and will actively participate in creating a short film. All skill/experience levels welcome.
Production Camp Info
Sound Recording Camp
9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 24-28, 2024
Ages 14-18
Access Webster's world-class recording studio with a tour, record a live band and learn digital audio basics and multitrack mixing.
Sound recording Camp Info
Music at Webster
Clazz String Intensive
1-5 p.m., June 17-22
Ages 12-adult
The Clazz String Intensive is designed to introduce classically trained string players to the art of improvisation through the pedagogical ideals of jazz and musical languages from other cultures.
Jazz Camp
9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 8-12
Ages 14-adult
Study with well-known performers and educators in master classes, combo rehearsals and improvisation classes.
Jazz Camp Info
Classical Piano Camp
9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 15-19
Ages 11-18
Study with daily private lessons, master classes, interactive sessions and faculty recitals.
Classical Piano Camp Info
Music with Community Music School
Kindermusic® Family Camp
May 30-July 10, 2024, weekly
Ages 6 mo.-5
In Kindermusik® camp, parents and children will play, learn, sing, dance, create and share in the fun of making music together.
Community Music School Camp Info
Pop Songwriting Camp
9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 3-7, 2024
Ages 14-18
This camp includes daily songwriting technique lessons, co-writing sessions with peers coached by camp faculty, feedback sessions with camp faculty and peers, and a culminating concert.
Community Music School Camp Info
Flute Camp
2-5 p.m., June 3-7, 2024
Ages 12-18
This program includes warm-up exercises, tone, intonation and breathing techniques, and nationally-renown guest flutists.
Community Music School Camp Info
String Orchestra Camp
9 a.m.-Noon, June 10-14, 2024
Ages 7-18
Students participate daily in full string orchestra rehearsals, sectionals and master classes/special presentations.
Community Music School Camp Info
Chamber Music Encounter
1-5 p.m., June 10-14, 2024
Ages 12-18
Professional chamber musicians will coach trios, quartets, and quintets in this wonderful music form where compositions are performed by and written for one player for each part.
Community Music School Camp Info
Band Camp
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., June 24-38, 2024
Ages 12-18
Participate in ensembles, master classes and special events while learning important practice and audition preparation techniques.
Community Music School Camp Info
Summer Composition Intensive
9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 8-19, 2024
Ages 12-18
Work is in groups according to experience level — from those needing the basics of notation, transposition and scoring, to students with prior composing experience.
Community Music School Camp Info
Saxophone Summer Intensive
9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 15-19, 2024
Ages 12-18
Perform in a variety of saxophone-centric ensembles. Masterclasses will discuss and apply topics like technique, performance within ensembles, and other key aspects.
Community Music School Camp Info
Science and Health
Explorations in Nursing and Health Care
9 a.m.–3 p.m., July 8–12, 2024
Ages 14-18
Embark on a journey into the dynamic world of health care with our immersive camp led by doctoral-prepared faculty and experts in nursing and psychology. Nursing faculty members have worked in a variety of nursing specialties and health care settings, including emergency, critical care, maternity, mental health, geriatrics and many more.
Nursing Camp Info
Phage Camp
9 a.m.–3 p.m., July 22–26, 2024
Ages 14-18
Join us for a week of scientific research as we examine the huge world of phage viruses. Study virology and microbiology, mentored by active college professors.
Phage Camp Info
Summer at Webster Media Coverage
Webster professors Matthew Burton and Josh Johnson sat with FOX 2 St. Louis to talk about the Media Arts summer camps offered in June 2023. Learn more about the film, television and video productions camps the School of Communications offers in the summer.
List of Camp Offerings
| 2024 Dates | Category | Camp/Intensive/Institute | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30-July 10, weekly | Music (CMS) | Kindermusic® Family Camp | 6 mo.- 5 |
| June 3-7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Music (CMS) | Popular Songwriting Camp | 14-18 |
| June 3-7, 2-5 p.m. | Music (CMS) | Flute Camp | 12-18 |
| June 10-14, 9 a.m.-Noon | Music (CMS) | String Orchestra Camp | 7-18 |
| June 10-14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Media Arts | Animation Camp | 14-18 |
| June 10-14, 1-5 p.m. | Music (CMS) | Chamber Music Encounter | 12-18 |
| June 10-14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Media Arts | Game Design Camp | 14-18 |
| June 17-22, 1-5 p.m. | Music | Clazz String Intensive | 12-plus |
| June 23-25 | Athletics | Nike Volleyball All-Skills Camps | Girls, 12-18 |
| June 24-28, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Music (CMS) | Band Camp | 12-18 |
| June 24-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Media Arts | Film, TV and Video Production Camp | 14-18 |
| June 24-28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Media Arts | Sound Recording Camp | 14-18 |
| July 8-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Art | Illustration Design Camp | 14-18 |
| July 8-12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Music | Jazz Camp | 14-plus |
| July 8-12, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Science and Health | Nursing Camp | 14-18 |
| July 8-19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Music (CMS) | Summer Composition Intensive | 12-18 |
| July 14-16 | Athletics | Nike Volleyball All-Skills Camps | Girls, 12-18 |
| July 15-19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Music | Classical Piano Camp | 11-18 |
| July 15-19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Music (CMS) | Saxophone Summer Intensive | 12-18 |
| July 15-26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Art | Profile Prep Program | 14-18 |
| July 16-17 | Athletics | Nike Volleyball Elite Camp | Girls, 15-18 |
| July 22-26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Science and Health | Phage Camp | 14-18 |
| July 22-26, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Dance | Senior Dance Intensive | 14-Adult |
| July 25, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Athletics | Nike Volleyball Defense Clinic | Girls, 12-18 |
| July 25, 2-4:30 p.m. | Athletics | Nike Volleyball Setting Clinic | Girls, 12-18 |
| July 26, 9-11:30 a.m. | Athletics | Nike Volleyball Serving and Passing Clinic | Girls, 12-18 |
| July 26, 12:30-3 p.m. | Athletics | Nike Volleyball Hitting Clinic | Girls, 12-18 |
| July 29-Aug. 1, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Dance | Junior Dance Intensive | 10-14 |
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