CAPA College Summer School 2026 for 8-16's

CAPA College



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What is Summer school?
CAPA College is proud to announce our next 5-day Summer Take-Over, offering young people, aged 8-16, the opportunity to gain experience and training in all aspects of the theatre and performance.
Dance Workshops – Commercial/Break Dance, Contemporary and Musical Theatre – Creative lessons where students can explore choreography ideas through modern day themes.
Drama Workshops – Working on confidence building using drama activities, including devising, directing, script work and ensemble theatre.
Singing Workshops – Expressing yourself through the power of song working on new and existing repertoire.
Masterclasses- With a variety of artists and professional companies across the three main disciplines.
Parent Feedback:
"Just incredible how much they learned in such a short space of time!"
"My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the week and the performance at the end was incredible. The teachers have done an amazing job and my daughter can’t wait for next year"
"Thoroughly enjoyed the classes alongside meeting the teachers and making new friends."
"Her confidence has skyrocketed! The final performance sharing was incredible and shows the dedication of the staff and students to put that together in a week."
What to expect?
During the week participants will take part in singing, dancing and drama masterclasses, with professional artists who have performed in the West End, World renowned cruises and international acclaimed TV and film productions. Students will work towards a performance sharing at the end of the week.
Previously, we have included lunch in our Summer School offer but based on feedback we will not be including this in 2026. We will provide juice, cereal bars and fruit during morning and afternoon breaks.
The days will run 9am-3.30pm in response to feedback gathered in 2024 when parents requested longer days to help with working pick-up/drop-off's being more in line with school).
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1:1 care
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Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
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Accessible toilet
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Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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CAPA College
CAPA College
CAPA College is a trailblazing Creative and Performing Arts College for 16-19 year olds located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have five specialist pathways offering professional training and education in Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Film & TV and Production over two years of full-time study. We are proud to be the highest performing DfE-funded Free School in the country with 100% A*-C results and ranked in the top 1% for student progress. Our graduates have secured places at prestigious universities and Arts conservatoires including RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall and Rambert School as well as forging spectacular careers in the Arts as West End performers, Hollywood actors, leading choreographers, international designers and award-winning film producers. CHARGE-CAPA College's Youth Provision for 8-16's: https://www.capa.college/charge-companies/ https://www.capa.college/charge-classes-2/
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
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