Hip Hop Summer Camps and Programs

Peace and love everyone. As I prepare to attend the 2026 Hip Hop Ed Conference in NYC this week, I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of Hip Hop-centered/related summer camp programs that I was seeing across my multiple feeds. There are so many great programs out there which focus on Hip Hop culture — not just Hip Hop entertainment — that we can put our young people on to.

Now, I probably thought of doing this a little late in the season, so some of these programs might already be filled up, but a) it doesn’t hurt to reach out and ask and b) at least they’ll be on your radar for the future. Plus, many of these organizations have year-round programming.

This is not an exhaustive list (though a bit exhausting to put together 😏), so if there’s nothing near your neck of the woods, a couple suggestions:

1. Do a Google / Facebook / IG search for “Hip Hop summer camp [your area]” — Never know what might come up.

2. Reach out to me directly and I can ask the network if anyone knows of anything.

IF YOU KNOW OF A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST, REPLY TO THIS NEWSLETTER OR LEAVE ME A MESSAGE SO I CAN ADD THEM!

[ALAMEDA] Youth Artist in Residency Program for ages 14-17. DJing, Breaking, MCing, Beatmaking, Graffiti, Environmentalism. Starts in July. Registration closed 5/15, but might still have openings. Contact unlearn@hiphopforchange.org.

[CARLSBAD & LA MESA] The Origin Summer Hip Hop Intensive. Hip Hop Dance Training Camp. Beginner, Intermediate, and expert tracks. 6-week Structure Progression, Technical Skill Development, Conditioning & Stamina Training, Freestyle Growth, Performance Preparation, Daily Hip Hop Culture & History Education. Pricing varies, limited spots available. Visit www.originhhpaa.com/camps/ for more info.

[FRESNO] McCoy Hip Hop Extreme 2 week summer camp (Dance). June 15-26. $175. Ages unclear. For info, deborahlmcoy on IG.

[LOS ANGELES] Scratch DJ Academy Summer Camp For Kids. “Our interactive 5 day camps will have your kids beat-matching, mixing, scratching and more in no time!” Multiple week-long sessions. $1050. Also in Brooklyn. For more info, visit. www.academy.scratch.com/courses/kids-dj-summer-camp

[SAN JOSE] Latizmo Summer Classes. Inclusive Rap Classes. Dance Classes. Theater Production. Ages unclear. Pricing varies. Visit www.latizmohiphop.com for more info.

[STOCKTON] Rhymosaurs Hip Hop Summer Camp, ages 8-16. Creative writing with rhymes, positive graffiti, beatmaking. $150 per participant, daily lunch provided. Runs June 15-19. Email info@thewellstockton.com for more info.

[AURORA] School of Breaking Hip Hop Summer Camp. Campers will learn all about the elements of Hip Hop: Breaking, MCing, Graffiti, and DJing. July 13-17. Ages 7-12. Pricing varies. For more info, visit www.schoolofbreaking.com/hip-hop-summer-camp-2026/

[DENVER] BBoy Factory Summer Camp. Breaking, DJ, Graffiti, and MC with Colorado’s Best. June 22-26. Pricing varies. For more info, visit www.bboyfactory.com/summer-camp

[ACWORTH] Rockwell Dance Academy Summer Breaking Camp. Learn real breaking choreography, Train battle strategies & mindset, work with special guest instructors, build confidence, discipline & style, battle, train, and have FUN. June 1-5. Ages 7-17. Pricing varies. www.rockwelldanceacademy.com or call 678-360-8809

[KAMUELA] Prince Dance Institute Hip Hop & Breakin’ Camp. Campers will learn fresh hip hop choreography, explore breakin’ & freestyle, build confidence & teamwork, connect with Hip Hop culture. June 22-26. Ages 7 and up, all levels welcome. www.princedanceinstitute.com for more info.

[BALTIMORE] Peabody Hip Hop Summer Intensive 2026: Conservatory Training for the Next Generation of Artists. A high-level hip hop summer intensive at Peabody Preparatory for artists ages 13-18 — masterclasses, tech labs and mentorship in rap, beatbox, DJ and music production with world-class hip hop artists. Pricing varies. Runs July 6-10. For more info, visit: www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/ways-to-study/departments/summer-session/hip-hop-intensive/

[LANSING] AOTA Summer Camp. June 22-26. Highlighting the 5 elements creating an explorative Hip Hop experience for middle school students, grades 6-8. Visit www.alloftheabovehiphop.org/summercamp for more info.

[OMAHA] Hip Hop Lab Summer Camp. DJing, MCing, graffiti, dance — led by industry pros. July 13-17. Ages 11-17. $249. For more info, visit www.o-pa.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=65350

[ASTORIA] Dynasty Breaking Summer Camp. Breaking, tumbling, DJing, Games, park time and more. Multiple sessions. Pricing varies. DM dynastybreakingnyc on IG or email Dynastybreakingnyc@gmail.com.

[BROOKLYN] Rise Studios BK Summer Camp. Breakin • DJing • Drumming • Boxing • Graffiti • Flips + more. June 29-July 3. Ages 5-15. For info, www.risestudiosbk.com.

[BROOKLYN] Scratch DJ Academy Summer Camp For Kids. “Our interactive 5 day camps will have your kids beat-matching, mixing, scratching and more in no time!” Multiple week-long sessions. $1050. Also in Los Angeles. For more info, visit. www.academy.scratch.com/courses/kids-dj-summer-camp

[PORTLAND] Hip Hop Summer Camp exploring MCing, DJing, Breaking, and Graffiti. Youth will write and record original hip-hop songs, while building skills in: Rhythm & Flow, Songwriting, Collaboration, Studio Recording, Hip-Hop Culture. For ages 10-15. Pricing varies. Runs July 20-24. For more info, visit: www.hisawyer.com/my-voice-music/schedules/activity-set/1857544

[PITTSBURGH] August Wilson African American Cultural Center Hip Hop Music Camp. Songwriting, beat-making, proper recording technique, audio engineering-mixing and mastering. Students will have access to an array of instruments, DJ equipment, and microphones. June 22-26. Ages 10-16. For more info, visit https://awaacc.org/event/music-camp-2026/

Once again, if you know of a program that should be included, please let me know and I’ll highlight it in a following newsletter drop.

Thanks as always for your support.

—Manny Faces