The Upper Chesapeake Summer Center for the Arts (UCSCA) is an eight-day residential program held at historic Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. UCSCA provides comprehensive curricula that go beyond the traditional academic program in two-/three-dimensional visual art, dance, digital arts, theatre, instrumental music, vocal music, and literary arts. Unique components include an intense performance program, artists in residence, creativity, interdisciplinary projects, various enrichment/field trip experiences, and a diverse residential life program.
Nestled within the historic countryside of Kent County, Washington College offers an aesthetically pleasing and enriched environment. State-of-the-art facilities for the center will include Larrabee Arts Center, the Norman James Theater, the Fine Arts Theater Stage, and Student Center. Comfortable and spacious residential facilities for 149 Participants and staff will include Harford, Wicomico, and Worcester Halls. A spectrum of "all-you-can-eat" culinary treats awaits participants at the Main Dining Room at Hodson Hall.
Location: Washington College - Chestertown, Maryland
Entering Grades: 7-12
Tuition: $475 for an Eight-Day Residential Program
Note: Applicants to the Upper Chesapeake Summer Center for the Arts must audition/interview for the program. All audition procedures must be completed in person. Auditions will be held at Elkton Middle School, Elkton, Maryland on April 19, 2008.