This summer, don't send your kids to an ordinary day camp. Instead, set their imagination free through one of four music or drama camps hosted by St. Edward's University. Covering a range of ages and offered throughout the summer, the camps offer college-level instructors in concert with local working musicians and actors.

Music

Music Camp for Youth: Offerings include piano, choral singing, recorder, music appreciation and create-a-musical for ages 6-12.

• Length: Two one-week sessions

• Session I: June 6-10 & Session II: June 13-17

• Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

• Cost: $230.00

Orchestra Camp: For students entering grades 3-6 who play violin, viola or piano. Auditions required.

• Length: One one-week session, June 27-July 1

• Time: 9 a.m.– Noon

• Cost: $125.00

Drama

Shakespeare on the Hill: Mornings will be spent in acting workshops followed by afternoon rehearsals, culminating in a Shakespearean play to be performed by 7th-12th graders at the camp's conclusion.

• Length: Two-week session June 20-24 and June 27-July 1

• Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Cost: $250 Two-week morning workshop (9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

$450 Two-week full day workshop (9 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

Some scholarships available.

Summerstock Austin: High school and college students work together with professional actors to mount two productions –a musical and a Shakespearean play.

• Length: Six weeks, July 9-August 14

• Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.* (*Some evening and weekend rehearsals required.)

• Fee: $75 Registration & costume deposit fee

For more information, contact Michael McKelvey, assistant professor of music, 512-428-1297.