San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I
San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I offers intensive ballet training for serious students aged 11-18, focusing on classical technique and performance.
▌ Editor's read The San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I website loads successfully, detailing an intensive ballet program for students aged 11-18. The program is offered in two sessions, with Session I running from June 17 to July 19, 2024, and Session II from July 22 to August 2, 2024. It is an overnight program, with housing provided at the University of San Francisco. The school is a nonprofit organization. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it does list faculty members including Patrick Armand (Director of SF Ballet School) and other distinguished instructors. The San Francisco Ballet has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many praising the high quality of performances and instruction. The program is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number is provided on the site. Social media handles for the broader San Francisco Ballet organization are @sfballet on Instagram and 'sfballet' on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given dance program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 12–15
- Hours: Day program
- Address: 455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
- Cost notes: Cost for 2026 to be determined. Based on 2025 information.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I
- What ages does San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I accept?
- San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I is open to children ages 12–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I cost?
- San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost for 2026 to be determined. Based on 2025 information. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I's hours?
- San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I runs Day program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I?
- San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I provide lunch?
- San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
- San Francisco Ballet School Summer Session I is one of 32 dance camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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