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New York is regarded as one of the major players within the fashion industry. With names such as Diane von Furstenburg and Tim Gunn being based out of New York, the idea of having a peek into the world of fashion at a New York fashion summer camp appeals to many teens. Summer fashion camps give teens a way to do what they enjoy and make contacts within New York's fashion scene.
Fashion Camp NYC
Located in Manhattan's LIM College for the Business of Fashion, Fashion Camp NYC exposes teens to the fashion industry and gives them a hands-on experience with designing. Campers will get the chance to visit fashion showrooms throughout Manhattan, go to key fashion boutiques, and network with industry players from companies such as Coach and American Eagle. Activities during the camp include design conception, working with color palettes, and a meet and greet breakfast with fashion industry workers. Fashion Camp NYC accepts teens entering 8th through 12th grade into the camp during any of the three five-day-long sessions. Campers can choose to attend only one session, or go to all three. 2010 tuition per session is $1295. This price includes all lectures and seminars given at the camp, as well as materials for projects, snacks, and field trip transportation. Space is limited to 75 campers per session, so signing up early is encouraged.
Fashion Camp NYC
LIM -- The College for the Business of Fashion
3 West Main Street
Elmsford, NY 10523
866-909-6911
fashioncampnyc.com
Fashion Institute of Technology Summer Live
Summer Live at the Fashion Institute of Technology is a three-week-long program meeting each July from Monday to Thursday. The program is open to more than 2,000 students with a passion and drive for fashion. The program is split into middle school and high school programs, with middle school being for students entering grades 7 through 9 of the following school year, and high school for students entering grades 9 through 12. (Students entering grade 9 may choose either program.) Campers can choose their schedule, from classes like life drawing, merchandising, and styling. New campers will need to attend an orientation session and receive an ID card. 2010 tuition for one class is $308 for in-state students and $391 for out-of-state students. There is a small discount for taking more than one course.
Fashion Institute of Technology
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street
New York, New York 10001
212-217-7999
fitnyc.edu/6512.asp
Passport NYC Camp
Passport NYC Camp is a summer program held at the 92nd Street Y center for the Jewish community. The camp has a number of different specialty programs for teen campers, including fashion, film, and culinary arts. The program is open to teens entering grades 9 through 11 from all over the world who wish to hone their craft in a given area. The fashion track of the camp focuses on giving teens access to magazine editors, stylists, and designers in New York to get a foot in the door of the fashion industry. There are two sessions of Passport NYC, each lasting three weeks. Sessions cost $3,900 for 2010, which includes room and board in addition to any trips and activities that may be done. Students wishing to attend the camp can apply for a grant toward tuition.
Passport NYC Camp
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212-415-5500
92y.org/content/passport_fashion.asp
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