DC Youth Orchestra Program

DCYOP Summer Programs

DCYOP Summer Programs is a music camp run by DC Youth Orchestra Program in Washington, DC. runs in July, and publishes $450–$900 per session.

2026 details verified · 2026-06-29

AgesOrchestra Explorer Program is for beginners who have never played an instrument in 1st-3rd grade or current/continuing DCYOP Level A students
Price$450–$900
WhenIn July
WhereWashington, DC

The details

Activity type
Music / orchestra
Ages and grades
Orchestra Explorer Program is for beginners who have never played an instrument in 1st-3rd grade or current/continuing DCYOP Level A students; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive is for orchestral string, wind, brass, and percussion students in Young Artists Orchestra, Sinfonia, Concertino, Debut Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Premiere Winds or new intermediate students with placement video review
Who can attend
Boys and girls
Schedule
Summer 2026 programs run 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Takoma Elementary School; Orchestra Explorer one-week sessions July 20-24 and July 27-31, 2026 are marked program full; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive runs July 20-31, 2026; early drop-off at 8:00 a.m. is available
Pricing
Orchestra Explorer tuition $450/week; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive tuition $900 with early bird tuition $855 through March 1; tuition assistance may be available; early drop-off is $50/week; $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Drop-off location
Takoma Elementary School, 7010 Piney Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20012, subject to change

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Last verified
2026-06-29
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What the source mentions

  • Last verified 2026-06-29
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  • Extended care or before/after care mentioned
  • Scholarship, financial aid, or tuition assistance mentioned
  • Refund, cancellation, or deposit policy mentioned
  • Waitlist, sold-out, or availability status mentioned
  • Arts, theater, music, or performance activities mentioned
  • Forms, medical, or registration requirements mentioned

Confirm current dates, remaining places, cancellation terms, lunch and extended-care arrangements, and any medical or registration forms directly with DC Youth Orchestra Program before booking.

Logistics and daily planning

Drop-off location

Takoma Elementary School, 7010 Piney Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20012, subject to change

Official registration

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Extended day

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Lunch and snacks

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Transportation

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Forms and medical

Required forms or medical requirements should be confirmed during registration

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Availability

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Refunds and deposits

Refund, cancellation, deposit, or non-refundable policy language is mentioned

Financial aid

Scholarship, financial aid, or tuition assistance is mentioned

Safety and staff

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Verified 2026 facts

  • Official DC Youth Orchestra Program Summer Programs page says DCYOP's summer programs are back for Summer 2026, lists the Takoma Elementary School location, daily hours, Orchestra Explorer beginner program and Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive, 2026 dates, tuition, early drop-off cost, tuition assistance link, deposit language, current-student registration link, and placement-video instructions for new intermediate students.

What to verify before booking

  • Confirm that Takoma Elementary School, 7010 Piney Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20012, subject to change is the right drop-off location before registering.
  • Check whether orchestra explorer program is for beginners who have never played an instrument in 1st-3rd grade or current/continuing dcyop level a students; premiere youth ensemble intensive is for orchestral string, wind, brass, and percussion students in young artists orchestra, sinfonia, concertino, debut orchestra, wind ensemble, and premiere winds or new intermediate students with placement video review matches your child's current age or grade for the camp session.
  • Use the official source to verify current availability, refund rules, extended care, lunch or snack requirements, and forms.
  • Compare the published price, Orchestra Explorer tuition $450/week; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive tuition $900 with early bird tuition $855 through March 1; tuition assistance may be available; early drop-off is $50/week; $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, against session length and any add-on fees.

Camp questions parents ask

Where is DCYOP Summer Programs located?

DCYOP Summer Programs is listed in Takoma Elementary School, 7010 Piney Branch Road NW, Washington, DC 20012, subject to change. Families should confirm the final drop-off location with DC Youth Orchestra Program before booking.

What ages or grades is DCYOP Summer Programs for?

DCYOP Summer Programs is currently listed with this age or grade fit: Orchestra Explorer Program is for beginners who have never played an instrument in 1st-3rd grade or current/continuing DCYOP Level A students; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive is for orchestral string, wind, brass, and percussion students in Young Artists Orchestra, Sinfonia, Concertino, Debut Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Premiere Winds or new intermediate students with placement video review.

How much does DCYOP Summer Programs cost?

DCYOP Summer Programs is currently listed with this price information: Orchestra Explorer tuition $450/week; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive tuition $900 with early bird tuition $855 through March 1; tuition assistance may be available; early drop-off is $50/week; $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

How current is this Campser profile?

2026 details verified. Families should still confirm final dates, pricing, availability, and policies with DC Youth Orchestra Program before booking.

Data status

Campser detail-verified this profile on 2026-06-29 against official provider sources. Parents should still confirm final availability, registration rules, and last-minute schedule or price changes with DC Youth Orchestra Program before booking.

How Campser verifies camp listings

Official DC Youth Orchestra Program Summer Programs page says DCYOP's summer programs are back for Summer 2026, lists the Takoma Elementary School location, daily hours, Orchestra Explorer beginner program and Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive, 2026 dates, tuition, early drop-off cost, tuition assistance link, deposit language, current-student registration link, and placement-video instructions for new intermediate students.

Ages
Orchestra Explorer Program is for beginners who have never played an instrument in 1st-3rd grade or current/continuing DCYOP Level A students; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive is for orchestral string, wind, brass, and percussion students in Young Artists Orchestra, Sinfonia, Concertino, Debut Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Premiere Winds or new intermediate students with placement video review
Price
Orchestra Explorer tuition $450/week; Premiere Youth Ensemble Intensive tuition $900 with early bird tuition $855 through March 1; tuition assistance may be available; early drop-off is $50/week; $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Verification
2026 details verified