California State Summer School for the Arts
Last checked August 2026
California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) is a rigorous, pre-professional, month-long residential program for talented high-school-age artists who have completed grades 8-12. Created by the state Legislature and running since 1987, it offers training in animation, creative writing, dance, film and video, music, theatre and visual arts, with competitive admission; graduates are named California Arts Scholars. Beginning July 2026 the program is hosted at Cal Poly Pomona (previously at CalArts).
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 summer sessionRegister → | Jul 4 – Aug 1, 2026 | 13–17 | See website → | Past season |
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 13–17 · Grades 8–12
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- California State Summer School for the Arts · Private
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact California State Summer School for the Arts directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★★Johnny MThis is the HQ Office for CSSSA. The actual academic classes are held at CalArts in Valencia, California.
★★★★★Shanna JoseFantastic program for young artists!
★Victoria DaiThis isn’t CSSSA. CSSSA has always been held at Calarts and I’m not sure why this shows up on google instead. It’s really confusing so if you want to see where CSSSA actually is, it’s on Calarts Campus in LA.