SAY Sí continues its summer camp programs into the 2026 year! Middle school students entering grades 6, 7 and 8 and high school students entering grades 9-12 during the Fall can enroll for various camps this summer at SAY Sí!
Students will spend the day in our spacious studios developing hands-on projects in visual, media and theatre arts. Click the option below that best suits your student’s needs to learn more.
Registration now open! For more information, contact programs@saysi.org or call us at (210) 201-4950.
- Middle School Programs
- High School Programs
Middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in a camp-style program. Camps last a full week, and occupy half the day. Students may participate in up to two camps a week. All camps will take place at our west side Brazos campus.
Camp Dates and Daily Schedule:
Week 1: July 13-17
Week 2: July 20 – 24
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Early Drop-off (extra fee required) |
| 9:00am – 9:30am | Drop-off |
| 9:30am – 12:30pm | Morning Studio |
| 12:30pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 4:00pm | Afternoon Studio |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Pick-up |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Late Pick-up (extra fee required) |
Week 1 Class Schedule
Morning Classes (9:30am – 12:30pm)
Theatre Arts: Audition Basics
Auditioning – Learn how to prepare for an audition. This class will help you pick, memorize and rehearse a monologue and an audition song. We will also take headshots and practice cold readings, discussing what a director is looking for in an audition, and how you can put your best foot forward. Other audition basics will be reviewed.
New Media Arts: The Art of Comic Design
Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life! In our Comic Design class, students will make their own comics from start to finish. We will look at various styles and techniques, & students will explore character design, storytelling, panel layout, and inking techniques. Whether you love drawing superheroes, manga, or original stories, this class will help you turn your ideas into fun exciting visual stories.
Afternoon Classes (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
Media Arts: 3D Silent Shorts
Step into the world of movie magic and learn how filmmakers create amazing 3D movies. In this hands-on class, students will explore 3D movies, watch a 3D movie together, and learn how to shoot their own using two cameras at the same time. Because the films are silent, students will focus on creative visual storytelling, using camera angles, acting, and editing to tell a story without dialogue. It’s a fun mix of filmmaking, movie history, and creative experimentation.
Visual Arts: Look of Stained Glass
In this class you will learn to design and paint faux stained glass using transparent surfaces, pattern templates and your imagination! No experience required!
Week 2 Class Schedule
Morning Classes (9:30am – 12:30pm)
Theatre Arts: Theatre Sewing Basics
Sewing – Learn how to make a simple garment and mend your favorite cloth items that have ripped or come unsewn. Students will learn basic clothing repairs, hand stitches and how to use a sewing machine. Students will complete a basic garment, skirt or shirt, from a pattern by the end of the week. More advanced students can learn to make a pattern of their own design.
Media Arts: Photography Zines
Create your own photo comic mystery this summer. In this class, you’ll use photography, comic techniques, and visual storytelling to design a strange and funny story. You’ll learn how to frame photos, stage scenes, and turn your images into a graphic-novel style story. By the end, you’ll have your own short photo comic packed with dramatic shots, weird clues, and clever twists. Perfect for anyone who likes photography, comics, or telling creative stories!
Afternoon Classes (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
New Media Arts: The Art of Comic Design
Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life! In our Comic Design class, students will make their own comics from start to finish. We will look at various styles and techniques, & students will explore character design, storytelling, panel layout, and inking techniques. Whether you love drawing superheroes, manga, or original stories, this class will help you turn your ideas into fun exciting visual stories.
Visual Arts: Mixed Media Fabric Collage
In this class we will be using a variety of media, ink, marker, paint and fabric on a 9×12 surface! Come with little or no experience, we will work together to bring your idea to life!
Tuition
Tuition is charged on a weekly basis, with special discounts for current SAY Sí students and attending multiple studio sessions a week. Students registering before May 1st can access the early rate.
| Half Day (1x Session) | Full Day (2x Sessions) | |
| SAY Sí Students | $65 / wk | $100 / wk |
| Camp Participants (Early Rate) | $165 / wk | $300 / wk |
| Camp Participants (Standard Rate) | $180 / wk | $350 / wk |
Early drop-off and late pick-up is available for an additional $50 per week.
Refunds and Cancellations
$25 registration fee per week is non-refundable.
Full refunds available up to ten (10) business days prior to the start of your session, or if SAY Si cancels camp. No refunds available past the ten day mark, or for missing class.
Meals and Snacks
Caregivers are responsible for providing lunch. Snacks will be provided.
High school students will hone their skills and build their portfolios in 3-week long intensive camps.
Class Options
MEDIA ARTS: Genre Based Short Film
In this fast-paced intensive, students will create their own short films inspired by a film genre, anything from horror and sci-fi to comedy, fantasy, or thriller. Working in small crews, students will write, direct, shoot, and edit original films and scenes while learning techniques that make each genre unique. Along the way, they’ll experiment with cinematic camera/editing work and storytelling tricks used in real movies, learning how to take an idea and bring it to life practically. If you love movies and want to make your own, this class is your chance to jump into the director’s chair.
VISUAL ARTS: Beyond Self Portratis
A three week class where you will go beyond a simple self portrait. These drawings and or paintings will be large scale. You will curate your own photo to work from (how you see yourself) We will pay attention to light sources, color, symbols, thematic focus, props, and emotional depth. These do not have to stay within realism, the goal is to connect you to your work.
The goal is to learn how to put “you” into your work AND to have a great portfolio piece!
Students interested in the Theatre Arts program will have the opportunity to participate in a tuition-free, external collaboration with Grupo Animo. Details here and registration here!
Intensive Dates and Daily Schedule
Both the Visual Arts and Media Arts intensives will take place from June 8th to June 26th, Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuition
Tuition will be charged as a single fee for the entire intensive, with special discounts for current SAY Sí students and early registration. All registrations will require a $25 initial payment as a registration fee to reserve your spot. Camp participants registering before May 1st can pay the early rate.
| SAY Sí Students | $100 |
| Camp Participants (Early Rate) | $400 |
| Camp Participants (Standard Rate) | $450 |
Refunds and Cancellations
$25 registration fee is non-refundable.
Full refunds available up to ten (10) business days prior to the start of your session, or if SAY Si cancels camp. No refunds available past the ten day mark, or for missing class.
Meals & Snacks
Parents/Caregivers are responsible for providing lunch. Snacks will be provided.