High-quality, professional training in all aspects of the performing arts. Summer PATA is the summer programming offered by the PATAsphere staff. The participants in Summer PATA perform an all-original, full-length musical written by the amazing scriptwriter and songwriting team from the Performing Arts Training Academy. Come celebrate the 11th year of Summer PATA.

University campus setting

A caring and supportive staff

Arts and crafts

Indoor swimming pool

Indoor full-equipped theater

Sports fields

Tennis courts

Theater in the round

Nature trails

Safe, clean dorm rooms

…and much, much more!

-Be the original cast of and perform the brand new, full-length original musical.

- High-quality, professional training in voice, acting, and dance for performers of all experience levels (beginner to advanced)

- Voice training from Cari Tellis, PhD, internationally and nationally-recognized Estill Certified Mentor and Course Instructor. Learn more at www.estillvoice.com

- PATAFit - morning workout, strength and flexibility training, and daily affirmations

- Summer camp fun - arts/crafts, swimming, outdoor activities, scavenger hunts, and much more

- Create and build sets, design costumes, learn light and sound tech, learn how to manage backstage

- Leadership program - learn interpersonal effectiveness, communication skills, public speaking skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation/intelligence from Lonnie Barone, Executive Leadership Coach at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania

- Weekend trainings and rehearsals

- Special courses and masterclasses

Sleep-Away Option (performers 12+): July 7 - July 28, 2024 (includes room and all meals)

Day Camp Option: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday, including scheduled weekend trainings/rehearsals (if casted in a lead role):

Performers 6-8 years old: 9AM - 1PM

Performers 9-11 years old: 9AM - 3PM

Performers 12+: 9AM - 6PM

- 2-Week Day Rate: $979 (only ~$57 a day!)

- 2-Week Sleep Away Rate (FOR KIDS 12+): $2190 (only ~$104 a day!)

***Discounts are available at check-out for returning Summer PATA performers (10% discount), students in classes (20% discount), Child of Misericordia employee (20% discount), etc. ***

***Payment plans are available. Up to 6 monthly payments if you register in MARCH.***

One of PATAsphere’s core beliefs is that any individual should have the privilege and access to the production and training we offer in the performing arts. We are fortunate to be awarding various scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition for individuals enrolling in PATAsphere’s 2025 Summer Camp. Student’s must submit a 2 minute talent video sample, as well as a 1-2 page essay indicating why they would like to attend Summer PATA.

Thank you to a grant from the Pennsylvania Council On The Arts, PATAsphere has scholarships available to support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative.

Performers interested in applying for a scholarship must register for Summer PATA 2025 to be considered.

Register here

Once registration is completed, a scholarship form will be emailed to the email address you provided.

Performers age 13 and older participate in the PATAsphere Leadership Training Program. This program provides training in interpersonal and communication effectiveness, team building, and personal development skills in the performing arts and beyond. Strategies implemented will combine performance and art with powerful leadership techniques. Lonnie Barone, executive leadership coach and trainer has utilized these strategies for over 30 years in Fortune 500 companies, as well as at Temple University and Ivy League universities; such as, The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University. The PATAsphere Leadership Program aims to help young adults develop and enrich their marketability and leadership presence, as well as value community involvement, public service, and mentorship. Competencies targeted in this program will also foster problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

The PATAsphere Leadership Program is proud to be able to accept one to three individuals between the ages of 17 -18 into a fellowship for the three-week Summer PATA 2025 camp. Fellows in this program will lead training in voice, acting, and/or dance, as well as train under Lonnie Barone in interpersonal and communication effectiveness, team building, and personal development.

Performers interested in applying for the Leadership Program must register for Summer PATA 2025 to be considered.

Register here

Once registration is completed, a form will be emailed to the email address you provided.

Financial aid and payment plans are available!

If you want to be at Summer PATA, we'll make sure you can be there.

Performers who need financial assistance must register for Summer PATA 2025 first.

Register here

Once registration is completed, a form will be emailed to the email address you provided.

Contact Cari Tellis (Director) at pata.ctellis@gmail.com if you have any questions.

8:30-9:00am - arrival (meet and hang out with staff and friends).

9:00-9:40am - PATAFIt - stretch, exercise, dance, and get ready for the day.

9:40 - 10:00am - morning meeting as a group (discuss the play for the day, daily affirmations, etc)

10:00-10:35am - voice class

10:35-10:45am - snack

10:45-11:20am - acting class

11:20-11:55am - dance class

***Performers 12 and under have activity breaks (arts/crafts) and shortened class instructions***

12:00-12:45pm - Lunch

12:45-1:00pm - afternoon mindfulness/relaxation

1:00-2:00pm - leadership meeting (ages 14-18), arts/crafts, outdoor activity (ages 13 and under).

2:00-2:45pm - set design, costume design or blocking

2:45-3:00pm - group recap, choreography review

3:00-5:00pm - cold read (first day), blocking, character development, individual coaching

5:00-6:00pm - mine script, memorize lines, individual coaching, small group choreography, backstage prep