NEW: Production Camp
Unleash your creativity at IFTA’s exciting new production camp! Students collaborate with talented peers and experienced instructors to design, rehearse, and perform a musical for the community.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA)
A summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6 - 11.
Registration
Registration begins Monday, March 10 and ends Friday, June 6.
The Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a dynamic summer enrichment program that offers hands-on classes in visual arts, music, theater, and dance, culminating in an exciting showcase performance. Here, aspiring artists can explore their creativity and develop their unique voices in a supportive and inspiring environment!
Eligibility
Open to students in grades 6-11 who will enter grades 7-12 during the 2025-26 school year.
Is your student currently in grades 2-5? Elementary Institute for the Arts
All students are welcome:
- FCPS students.
- Students enrolled in private schools.
- Students who are home schooled.
- Non-Fairfax County residents.
Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.
Three Week Program
- Cost: $820
- Dates: July 7 - July 25
- Host School: Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Program Times: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Two Week Program
- Cost: $545
- Dates: July 7 - July 18
- Host School: Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Program Times: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Classes and Daily Schedule
Students have four classes every day. Students choose their classes during the registration process and are encouraged to try classes in artistic disciplines they may not be familiar with.
This page will be updated with this year’s course offerings in early 2025.
Attendance and Conduct Requirements
Students are expected to follow the rules outlined in the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Regulation. To complete IFTA coursework, students must:
- Be able to work independently and in large groups.
- Follow teacher directions.
- Maintain positive relationships with peers and adults.
Lunch
Students have 30 minutes for lunch. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Transportation
There is bus transportation from select FCPS high schools and middle schools outside of the host school pyramid. Transportation to and from these schools is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Transportation information will be communicated to families before the start of the program.
Registration
Dates
Monday, March 10 - Friday, June 6
How to Register
- Students register on the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Registration website.
- Instructions for how to use the ACE website can be found on their FAQ webpage.
Transportation Information
During registration, students will also choose a mode of transportation. Students may choose either
- Parent Pickup
- an FCPS school location for bus pick up and drop off.
Confirmation Email
After the registration process is complete, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address associated with the parent account. The confirmation email will have a copy of the preferred and alternate class schedule and the transportation choice.
Required Forms
Students without the appropriate forms will not be able to participate until the forms are submitted.
All students must deliver the following forms(s) if they apply to your student by the first day of the camp. Forms can be printed and brought on the first day of camp.
Used to give school the authorization to dispense medication to a student.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Guidelines to assist schools with caring for students with life-threatening allergic conditions and to provide parents and/or guardians guidance about how allergies are addressed in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Used to authorize school employees to follow a student's Virginia Asthma Action Plan.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
FCPS Forms
Non-FCPS students must deliver the following forms before the first day of the camp. Forms can be emailed to IFTA.
Emergency Care Form
Used by schools to gather emergency contact information for a student.
Health Information
Used to collect health information yearly on a student.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Other Documents
Non-FCPS students must also provide a copy of these documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Medical evidence of immunization
- The most recent 2024-25 school report card
Documents can be
- emailed to [email protected]
- mailed to:
FCPS-ACE, Department C
6815 Edsall Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151
Refund Information
Refund requests must be submitted online.
Contact
Email [email protected] with questions or to request a course catalog.