arts-X-press
Experience the Magic of Summer Arts Camp!
Dive into music, theater, dance, visual art, and self-expression at Pacific Symphony's residential summer arts camp this July. Get ready for five unforgettable days of creativity, new friendships, and nonstop summer fun in a supportive, inspiring community!
At arts-X-press, middle school arts-lovers don't just improve their arts skills–they grow socially and emotionally through:
- Practicing independence in a safe and secure environment during their stay at Concordia University Irvine
- Exercising creativity through artmaking and performance
- Enhancing social skills and making lasting friendships with fellow artists, free from screens
- Building confidence and expressing themselves like never before
"At arts-X-press I made new friends, had new experiences, and felt like there were people like me here. I had so much fun." –arts-X-press student
About arts-X-press
Hosted by Pacific Symphony at Concordia University Irvine, arts-X-press is an overnight summer arts camp where young artists take bold creative risks, discover new passions, and experience the magic of the arts like never before!
At arts-X-press, you'll spend five days immersed in the arts. You'll sleep in the dorms and eat meals in the cafeteria at Concordia University Irvine. You'll spend your days exploring different art forms in professional art spaces with some of the best arts professionals in the region. You'll be challenged to express yourself creatively and collaborate with your fellow arts-X-pressers who come from all over Southern California.
Self-Expression - Confidence - Community
Arts-X-press is a safe haven for self-expression. We create an environment that values each student's individuality and appreciation of the magic in life. By the end of arts-X-press, students feel more confident in themselves and leave with a renewed passion for the arts and the courage to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
Experience the magic of arts-X-press!
Applications for arts-X-press 2025 are now available! Click here to learn more about the application process.
If you’d like to learn more about arts-X-press, our next virtual information session is on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Information sessions are open to parents, prospective campers, and nominators who want to learn more about the program. Please register here to receive the connection information.
“My daughter loved every second. Arts-X-press let her be herself and in doing so she found new friends to express herself with. She loved every day, did not want to come home and cannot wait until next year… She came back a more confident person and I am so happy she was able to experience it. They had full days of taking in so much creativity, meeting artists in their profession and learning... opening their eyes to perhaps something they would not have normally gotten to do.” –arts-X-press parent
Questions? Email us at arts-X-press@pacificsymphony.org.