Youth Programs
CCM Prep provides enjoyable and accessible arts opportunities within a highly creative environment that educate and inspire the whole student. Courses are taught by CCM Prep and collegiate faculty members and guest artists.
For more information, view the complete course offerings listed by age group below. Register for courses and view CCM Prep’s summer course offerings in the links below and on our registration website.
Please contact CCM Prep at 513-556-2595 or ccmprep@uc.edu for more information.
Summer 2026 Programs
- Dates: June 1-24, 2026, Mondays & Wednesdays
- Time: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Instructor: Tricia Sundbeck, Director
- Description: Offered two days a week on Monday and Wednesday, this beginner-level class introduces and builds fundamental ballet techniques, including barre work, center work, and across-the-floor exercises. This class is designed for students aged 7-9, with prior ballet training.
- Tuition: $200
- Experience: Levels 1-2
- Dates: June 1-24, 2026, Mondays & Wednesdays
- Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
- Director: Tricia Sundbeck
- Tuition: $275
- Experience: Levels 3 - 4
Offered two days a week on Monday and Wednesdays, this class approaches more complicated ballet combinations for barre and center work. It continues the importance of proper ballet technique, alignment, body placement, body awareness, musicality and phrasing, as well as continued emphases on performance quality. Increased flexibility, endurance and body strength are also stressed to allow for the development of higher elevations and leg extensions (levels 3-4).
- Dates: June 1-5, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Theme: Mermaids & Pirates
- Ages: 3-6 years old
- Instructor: Lizzy Russell
- Tuition: $300
- Registration Requirements: All campers must be fully potty trained to participate in this program.
Ahoy, tiny dancers! Get ready to sail away on a magical adventure under the sea in our Mermaid & Pirate Storytime Camp! Each day, little campers will explore a treasure trove of activities, twirl like graceful mermaids, march like daring pirates, and get ready for a mini performance at the end of the week.
- Dates: June 1-5, 2026
- Time:9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Director: Dr. Joyce Chan Grabell
- Tuition: $350
Practice your instrument, gain new friends, and have fun learning pieces while improving your technique! CCM Prep faculty are planning a full week of classes, chamber music and orchestra rehearsals, mini-lessons, enrichment, games, and fun activities for Suzuki and Traditional string students. Students in grades K-5 are welcome to sign-up and will be placed in age-appropriate groups. Previous playing experience is required.
Sample Daily Schedule:
- 8:45-9 a.m. Daily Camp Check-in
- 9-10 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
- 10-11a.m. Mini Lessons
- 11-12 p.m. Chamber Music Rehearsal
- 12-1 p.m. Lunch and Free Time
- 1-2 p.m. Enrichment
- 2-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts
- 3-4 p.m. Practice and/or Large Group Activities
- 4 p.m. Daily Camp Check-out
- Dates: June 8-12, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Theme: Trolls in the Enchanted Forest
- Ages: 3-6 years old
- Instrutor: Lizzy Russell
- Tuition: $300
- Registration Experience: All campers must be fully potty trained to participate in this program.
Deep in the enchanted forest, where music fills the air and everything sparkles with joy, lives a world of colorful, fun-loving forest creatures who LOVE to dance! Each day brings a new adventure with forest-inspired crafts, story time magic, and dance to prepare for a mini performance at the end of the week!
- Dates: June 22-26, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
- Director: Amanda Marasch-Brinkman
- Tuition: $500
- Experience: For ages 9-12; audition not required
This fun, fast-paced camp is designed for students who are curious about musical theatre but don’t have a lot of experience – yet! Throughout the week, we'll dig into scenes, songs, choreography, and character work – with a mix of vocal warm-ups, memorization tips, improv games, and more. It’s a supportive space to build skills, try new things, and gain confidence onstage – no prior experience required.
Sample Schedule:
- 8:45-9 a.m. Daily Check-in
- 9-9:30 a.m. Informal Auditions and Warmups
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Music and Blocking
- 10:30-10:45 a.m. Snack break
- 10:45-11:30 a.m. Table Read and Discussion
- 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch
- 12-12:30 p.m. Dance, Crafts or Costumes
- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dance Review
- 1:30-3 p.m. Blocking, Choreography or Music
- Dates: July 6-10, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Theme: Beauty and the Beast
- Ages: 6-8 years old
- Instructor: Lizzy Russell
- Tuition: $300
- Experience: For ages 6-8
Step into a tale as old as time in this enchanting week of dance, imagination, and storytelling! Set in a world of enchanted castles and magical friendships, each day offers a new opportunity to explore whimsical crafts, a love of dance, and creative adventures that celebrate courage, kindness, and fun.
- Dates: July 6-10, 2026
- Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Instructor: Tricia Sundbeck, Director
- Tuition: $300
Designed for middle school aged dancers (12-14 years old), the Jr. Ballet Camp offers focused training in ballet technique, preparing students to advance with strength, precision, and artistry. This program bridges the gap between foundational training and pre-professional study, emphasizing technical development, musicality, and performance quality.
Dancers will participate in daily ballet technique classes, pre-pointe/pointe, variations, and special classes in character, street dance, and musical theatre dance. The week culminates in an observation that parents are invited to attend.
Sample Daily Schedule:
- 9:15-9:30 a.m. Daily Camp Check-in
- 9:30 – 10 a.m. Pilates/Stretch
- 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Technique
- 11:30 – 12 p.m. Lunch
- 12 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Break
- 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Pointe/Variations/Pre-pointe
- 1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Break
- 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Character, Street Dance, or Musical Theatre Dance
- 3 p.m. Daily Camp Check-out
- Dates: July 6-10, 2026
- Time:12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Instructor: Amanda Marasch-Brinkman
- Tuition: $300
- Experience: For ages 6-8
This half day Musical Theatre Camp for 6–8-year-olds will feature all elements of musical theater including singing, acting, and dancing. Students are sure to have a blast as we highlight the joy of what it takes to put on a musical! This summer camp is paired with our Storytime Ballet, which is offered in the morning from 9-12pm, for a full day of FUN!
- Dates: July 20-24, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Instructor: Dr. Joyce Chan Grabell, Director
- Tuition: $350
Practice your instrument, gain new friends, and have fun learning pieces while improving your technique! CCM Prep faculty are planning a full week of classes, orchestra rehearsals, mini-lessons, enrichment, games, and fun activities for Suzuki and Traditional string students. Students in grades K-5 are welcome to sign-up and will be placed in age-appropriate groups. Previous playing experience is required.
Sample Daily Schedule:
- 8:45-9 a.m. Daily Camp Check-in
- 9-10 a.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
- 10-11a.m. Mini Lessons
- 11-12 p.m. Chamber Music Rehearsal
- 12-1 p.m. Lunch and Free Time
- 1-2 p.m. Enrichment
- 2-3 p.m. Arts and Crafts
- 3-4 p.m. Practice and/or Large Group Activities
- 4 p.m. Daily Camp Check-out
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Registration
Register and find more details for each program in the registration links included in the listings above or by visiting the registration website.
Questions?
For more information, please contact CCM Prep at 513-556-2595 or ccmprep@uc.edu.
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