Welcome to our 2026 Summer Arts Academy!
- All academies are open to any students meeting grade and experience requirements. Students will get chance to meet and work with our amazing staff each week as well as student interns that are currently attending BISFA!
- Participants do not have to be WCPS Students/Residents to attend our summer academy programs. Out of state/county, homeschool and private school students are welcome to attend.
- Grades are based on what grade the student will be enrolled in for upcoming school year 2026-2027. Please read the description and the experience requirement to see if your student is eligible to participate in each academy.
- Limited scholarships will be offered again this year. Anyone wanting to apply for a scholarship must fill out the form by the deadline. Scholarships awards are limited to 1 student per family. Awards are also limited to $200 per student.
- Payment plans can be set up through the office. Please reach out to Rachel at 240-347-4934 or at rachelt@barbaraingramfoundation.org to request and set up a payment plan. All payment plans MUST be paid in full NLT June Friday June 26, 2026.
We are still planning on offering the 3 academies below but are still wrapping up final details.
Computer Game Design & Animation
Creative Writing
Visual Arts
We will be announcing these details soon!
1 Week Full Day Academies ($225 each)
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm
Computer Game Design & Animation – Coming Soon
Becoming an Actor
Creative Writing – Coming Soon
Dance
Dancing for the Camera
String Orchestra
Photography
Intermediate/Advanced Piano
Visual Arts – Coming Soon
Half Day Academies ($125 each)
Monday-Thursday 9am-Noon
Beginning Guitar
Intermediate/Advanced Guitar
2 Week Full Day Academies ($450 each)
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm
Filmmaking
Making a Rock Band
Once your registration form and payment have been received you will receive an email confirmation from the office with a link to complete insurance and waiver information.
