SVA’s Pre-College Program offers courses taught by the same faculty of leading art professionals who teach in the College’s undergraduate degree programs. Students will explore the fundamentals of art and design at a level not readily available in high school.

Unique and fun-filled summer arts camp taught by COCA's professional artists and teachers.

Pre-college programs provide unique opportunities for motivated students to experience life and learning in a college environment. Our program is modeled after the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts. Now in its 25th year, the Wagner Plan puts equal emphasis on classroom learning and experiential opportunities.

This ballet production intensive is a classic story of love, joy, betrayal, and the ghostly wilis.

In the Animation Summer Intensive, run by the UNCSA School of Filmmaking, you will immerse yourself in a demanding and stimulating program designed to unlock your artistic abilities and provide you with the skills and tools needed to become an animator.

In the Animation Summer Intensive, run by the UNCSA School of Filmmaking, you will immerse yourself in a demanding and stimulating program designed to unlock your artistic abilities and provide you with the skills and tools needed to become an animator.

In this camp for 12-15 yr olds we will provide a space for teens to be present with themselves and eachother, allowing them to show up in ways that feel authentic to them.

In this camp for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 9-14 we will explore ideas of friendship, community, and identity, through art, music, mindfulness, yoga, and games!

Join us to register for volunteer opportunities at The United Way Volunteer Center.

Unleashing Potential's Summer Enrichment Program is a unique program that focuses on socio-emotional success, STEAM, and cultural diversity.

This high-adventure, 6-day, 5-night expedition will have campers paddling two National Scenic Rivers: the Buffalo river, located in Northern Arkansas, and the Eleven Point river, located in southern Missouri. Campers will utilize National Park Service campgrounds while floating the Buffalo river and gravel bar camp while on the Eleven Point river. Both rivers are truly stunning in terms of natural beauty, featuring pristine springs, caves, and waterfalls. This expedition is only offered to our older, more experienced campers with previous paddling experience as the upper section of the Buffalo is one of the most technical sections that can be floated in the entire Midwest.

We are excited to bring back Babysitter’s Training Camp. TCS nurse, Jen Martin, will teach the skills necessary to be a successful and safe babysitter. This course offers hands-on training in skills needed to babysit such as: developmentally appropriate play, safe handling of infants and toddlers, feeding, diapering, and much more.  This course will also include the opportunity to earn American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Certification and infant CPR and first aid certification.  

Unleashing Potential's Summer Enrichment Program is a unique program that focuses on socio-emotional success, STEAM, and cultural diversity.

Unleashing Potential's Summer Enrichment Program is a unique program that focuses on socio-emotional success, STEAM, and cultural diversity.

Unleashing Potential's Summer Enrichment Program is a unique program that focuses on socio-emotional success, STEAM, and cultural diversity.