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| Phone | (800) 718-2787 |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003, USA |
| Website | http://www.socapa.org/ |
| Location | 40.7294595, -73.9921459 |
Opening Hours
| Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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SOCAPA was recommended to us by the college counselor at our daughter's prep school. We were searching for dance programs that would be good for her and helpful with the college application process. SOCAPA exceeded our expectations. The dance program is rigorous and joyful. There are opportunities explore different dance styles with various coaches/instructors. Being in a school with various art disciplines gave our daughter the opportunity to work with photography students to build both her and their portfolios. Several of the original dance pieces the group created were video taped. This can all be used for college applications. We live right near the NYC campus, so our daughter did not stay in a dorm. The students in the dorm have a greater opportunity to form deeper bonds since they have a lot of activities together - both during the day and after hours. I only wish the day students were invited to join the residential students for after class activities - even if we had to pay for the special events separately. That being said, this summer will be our third summer at SOCAPA. The training is good. The staff is supportive and the program reliably attracts nice and talented students.
Writing this review because when research SOCAPA last year it felt difficult to find recent reviews and/or reviews that answered questions that I was most concerned about. We selected the VT dance program and due to lower enrollments Summer 2025, that program was unable to run and were offered the NYC program. My only concern with the NYC program was safety with a participant on the younger side. It was extremely well-organized, and kids were always required to be in groups. It is also very rigorous with dance all day and activities every night. The staff was great, and the collaboration across disciplines (for example, pairing photo students with dancers for photo shoot) was really cool. The teachers were supportive and highly skilled. The final output in the last day performance was impressive. Not every aspect of the program was a solid fit for our dancer; however, they were important information points for her as she thinks about future camp and college opportunities. She would also say it was a great experience, and plans to reapply to camp this summer.
When we reached out with requests or modifications with the camp, communication was excellent and adjustments were made as feasible within the bounds of the program. Heading in, my biggest concerns were how the camp was administered and safety, especially in NYC with a younger camper-- and finished out the program with no concerns in that regard. There were video samples of performance work; and the instruction and guidance to the dancers met and exceeded expectations in that aspect of the program.
My daughter attended summer camp for the first time at SOCAPA NYC last summer and she had the time of her life. At first, she lacked some confidence, but the instructors were energetic and so passionate about teaching that she immediately felt supported and started loving the experience. She was so excited about everything she learned and she made new friends. Her passion for dance is stronger than ever and she will be back next summer for sure! We highly recommend this amazing experience!
Last year my son attended SOCAPA for the first time. He was a senior in high school and had not ever done anything like this before. He has a love for photography and film and so he was brave and signed up for the two-week photography program.
When I picked him up at the airport, I could see right away in his eyes that he was changed. Changed in an amazing way. He had one of the most profound experiences of his life! For days and weeks he would talk about it. The friends he made, the places he got to see, and the life lessons he learned. It was one of the best decisions he had ever made for himself.
I am proud of him and thankful for SOCAPA. He will be returning again this year!
I didn't take this process lightly when seeking a great opportunity for my child summer of 2024. I came across Socapa during a search and it was possibly one of the best decisions we made! My child attended the acting camp in NYC and it was pretty life changing. The camp location was incredible and her experiences were fantastic! The staff were communicative and wonderful at creating a safe and fun space. My child is headed back summer 2025 to explore more creative fun and we would recommend this experience for anyone looking for ways to explore their creative side - great group of kids and staff alike!