Students will be in classes Monday - Saturday. Classes typically begin at 8:30 AM and end around 5 PM. All schedules are subject to change. There are no classes on Sunday, and students may attend organized activities for an additional fee per activity.
Students ages 12 - 17 (must still be 17 by conclusion of the summer program) have the option of living at the University of St. Thomas (UST) dormitory. Breakfast and dinner are provided daily for this housing option. The UST dorm is chaperoned 24/7, and students are transported to class in vans and buses. Lunch is not provided as part of the UST housing option, but catered lunches are available at the Center for Dance on class days for an additional fee.
Dorm check-in for the 2027 intensive is Saturday, June 19, 2027. Dorm check-out is Friday, July 23rd, and Saturday, July 24th, 2027.
EXAMPLES OF PAST SUNDAY ACTIVITIES:
Shopping at the Houston Galleria
Take a drive through River Oaks and see the Transco Fountains on the way to one of the best shopping spots in town, (with over 300 stores to choose from) the Houston Galleria!
Typhoon Texas Waterpark
Spread over 25 acres in the heart of Katy, come in and cool off from the Texas heat here with us at Typhoon Texas. Stroll along the family friendly water park, laze in Lazy T River, slide down one of the 33 slides, taste the wonderful food and enjoy some first-class entertainment throughout the summer.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy
Enjoy an afternoon at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games! Includes 1 go-kart race, a game of laser tag, a VR game, pizza, and unlimited arcade game play.
VISITING HOUSTON
Did you know Houston is only second to New York City in having the greatest number of theater seats in a concentrated area? It also has 9 performing arts organizations; one of the few cities in America with an in-house Opera, Theater Company and Ballet!