Behind the Spotlight: Creative Academy
Summer 2026
A 6-Week Creative Experience for Kids & Teens (Ages 7–17)
Behind the Spotlight: Creative Academy is a hands-on creative program designed to help young people explore fashion, media, music, and film while building confidence, creativity, and real-world skills.
This is a structured, project-based experience where participants actively learn, create, and showcase their work in a supportive environment.
Program Dates
July 6 – August 14, 2026
Final Showcase: August 15, 2026
Program Options & Investment
Families can choose the option that best fits their child’s interests and schedule:
2-Day Track (Fashion OR Media)
$400 total (6 weeks)
Includes participation in the final showcase
Must be paid in full prior to the program start
Full Creative Academy (Best Value)
$900 total (6 weeks)
Includes:
All weekday sessions (Mon–Fri)
Full access to fashion, media, music, and film programming
Weekly trips and creative experiences
Final showcase participation
Saturday Creative Academy (Optional Add-On)
$150 total (6 weeks)
Includes:
Additional training and advanced projects
Final showcase preparation
Final Saturday aligned with showcase rehearsal
Saturday programming will continue beyond the summer, resuming after Labor Day.
Payment Structure
20% deposit required to secure enrollment
50% must be paid by July 5
Full payment is expected by the first day of participation
Payment plans available for Full Academy enrollment (case-by-case)
Weekly Schedule
Monday & Wednesday
Fashion, Modeling & Clothing Design
(Runway training, styling, photoshoots, confidence building)
Tuesday & Thursday
Media & Film Production
(Photography, videography, editing, content creation, on-camera training)
Friday
Culture + Music + Creative Experiences
(Trips, studio sessions, guest creatives, music and performance)
Daily Schedule
Ages 7–12: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages 13–17: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Participants attend based on their selected track. Groups may combine for select activities such as Friday experiences and the final showcase.
What Participants Will Gain
Confidence and self-expression
Hands-on experience in fashion, media, music, and film
Exposure to creative industries
Completed projects (photos, videos, performances)
Opportunity to present work in a live showcase
Final Showcase – August 15
Participants will take part in a culminating experience featuring:
Live fashion presentations
Student performances
Film and media showcases
Enrollment
Limited to 30 participants
Registration completed online
Payment processed via invoice
Founders Offer:
A limited number of early participants will receive 10% off tuition.
Behind the Spotlight: Saturday Creative Academy is a creative enrichment program and is not a licensed childcare program or summer camp.
Participants should be able to engage independently in structured activities.