VAPA Foundation

08/19/2026

🎨 SDUSD High School Seniors — Turn Your Passion for the Arts Into Your Next Step!

The Larry Baza Arts Scholarship 2026–27 is now accepting applications!

The VAPA Foundation is offering a $1,500 scholarship award to an SDUSD high school senior planning to pursue the arts in higher education.

🎭 Open to ALL arts disciplines, including:
• Visual Arts
• Music
• Theatre
• Dance
• Photography
• And more!

💰 Scholarship Award: $1,500

📅 Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

📲 Apply online:
VAPAFoundation.org/Scholarship-Program/

Know a talented SDUSD senior? Please share this post with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and arts educators who may be interested!

06/19/2026

Join us as we gather San Diego’s incredible community of artists, teaching artists, educators, schools, and arts partners to celebrate the close of the Sparx project and all that we made possible together. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992019061637?aff=oddtdtcreator

Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, community connection, and a joyful evening at Cygnet Theatre’s beautiful new theatre space at Liberty Station.

We’ll be giving away five pairs of tickets to the evening performance of SpongeBob the Musical during the happy hour! Don’t miss it!

Space is limited and registration is required.

Come celebrate the creativity, care, and collaboration that brought Sparx to life.

05/26/2026

🚨 URGENT: Mariachi Summer Camp Enrollment Is Open! 🚨

Do you know a student who just finished 7th or 8th grade at a San Diego Unified School District school?

This Mariachi Camp is open to continuing violin, guitar, trumpet, and singing/vocal students who want to grow their music skills this summer.

Students will learn and practice:

🎻 Violin, guitar, and trumpet skills
🎤 Mariachi vocals and performance
🎶 Songs, chords, scales, bass lines, and vocal exercises
✍️ Songwriting, lyrics, music theory, and notation
🤝 Collaboration, teamwork, and ensemble playing

Students should have some experience with violin, trumpet, guitar, or singing and bring their own instrument checked out from their school music department for the summer.

A valid SDUSD student ID number is required for final enrollment.

This camp is a great opportunity for students to build confidence, connect with Mariachi music, and learn from kind, experienced teachers in a fun and supportive environment.

Spots may be limited — enroll as soon as possible!

This Mariachi camp for continuing Violin, Guitar, and Trumpet Players and Singing/Vocals. It is open to all students who just finished 7th or 8th grade during the 2025-2026 school year at a San Diego Unified School District school. A valid student ID number is required for final enrollment.

05/26/2026

Chicano Lowrider Pinata Studio
Summer Camp Program

https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/register/69d6a453e3976dce4bf95ac1

05/26/2026

Creativity can make a powerful difference during challenging times.

The Home/Hospital Expressive Arts Program helps bring visual and performing arts experiences to students who are unable to attend school due to medical needs. Through creative expression, students can stay connected, engaged, and inspired while continuing their educational journey.

Learn more about this impactful program:
https://vapafoundation.org/home-hospital-expressive-arts-program/

05/20/2026

SD Youth Symphony - Mira Mesa Band and Orchestra Summer Intensive

6/8-7/2
8:30 – 9:00AM student check in, instruction runs from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Come join us for music instruction in a fun atmosphere with teaching artists from the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll go over fundamental skills and techniques, and work on a varied repertoire of music selections—all with plenty of games, activities, and sunny summer camp vibes.

Registration Links:
𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆
Pre-8thGrade: https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/event/69dc50b47e018d64b26dba21
Pre-Freshman: https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/event/69dc51237e018d64b26dd1ca
𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆
Pre-8thGrade: https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/event/69dc4fdf7e018d64b26d844a
Pre-Freshman:
https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/event/69dc50897e018d64b26db0ff

The VAPA Foundation trusts that an education filled with the arts changes the lives of young people. The VAPA Foundation provides students with Arts Funding, Theatre, Charity Collaboration etc.

05/19/2026

Rainforest Art Project- Mosaic Makers

6/22-7/2
8:30 – 9:00AM student check in, instruction runs from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Within two weeks you’ll build an extremely long-lasting mosaic artwork, that will survive any harsh weather conditions. Working alongside experienced public art professionals, students will collaborate to create a unique public mosaic art piece that will be installed on-camps at CPMA.

Register Here:

This camp is open to all enrolled students who just completed 7th or 8th grade at a San Diego Unified School District school. A valid student ID number is required for final enrollment. About this Camp:

05/19/2026

Arts Education Connection - Hip Hop and Break Dancing

Session 1: 𝘖𝘕 𝘏𝘖𝘓𝘋 6/8-6/18 - 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬
Session 2: 6/22-7/2
8:30 – 9:00AM student check in, instruction runs from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Ready to level up your moves? Learn from expert dancers as you dive into the fundamentals of Breaking Dancing and Hip Hop in this high-energy, beginner-friendly class. You’ll build skills in rhythm, balance, and control while learning fresh moves and developing your own unique style. From grooves to foundational breaking techniques, this is your chance to get creative, express yourself, and have fun with a supportive crew—no experience needed. Just bring your energy!

Register Here:
https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/event/69dc4be37e018d64b26c40cc

The VAPA Foundation trusts that an education filled with the arts changes the lives of young people. The VAPA Foundation provides students with Arts Funding, Theatre, Charity Collaboration etc.

05/19/2026

Cygnet Theatre - Exploration into Acting, Singing, and Dance

6/15-7/2
8:30 – 9:00AM student check in, instruction runs from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Love to sing, act, and dance—or want to try it for the first time? This fun and low-pressure camp is the perfect place to jump in! No experience needed! Explore acting through monologues and scenes inspired by your favorite plays/movies, and learn upbeat, fun songs and dance routines from musicals. Whether you're thinking about joining a choir class or theatre class in high school, or want to try something new, this is your chance to build confidence, be creative, and have a great time on stage with new friends.

Register Here:
https://vapafoundationsummercamp.corsizio.com/event/69dc47797e018d64b26b4fe1

The VAPA Foundation trusts that an education filled with the arts changes the lives of young people. The VAPA Foundation provides students with Arts Funding, Theatre, Charity Collaboration etc.

05/19/2026

City Heights Music School - Mariachi

6/8-7/2
8:30 – 9:00AM student check in, instruction runs from 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

If you have some experience with violin, trumpet, or guitar and a curiosity for Mariachi this camp is for you! Whether you know a little or even a lot, there’s room here for everyone. If your interest is not instrumental, we offer mariachi voice; vocal production, theory, song writing, and performance plus connections to history and art! Your kind, experienced teachers will teach songs, chords, bass lines, scales, and vocal exercises to enrich your musical abilities, and you will be able to jam, and play complementary musical parts together. We please ask that you bring your own instruments, checked out for the summer from your school's music department.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲:

This Mariachi camp for continuing Violin, Guitar, and Trumpet Players and Singing/Vocals. It is open to all students who just finished 7th or 8th grade during the 2025-2026 school year at a San Diego Unified School District school. A valid student ID number is required for final enrollment.