“This amazing space has provided a place of joy for our daughter. We have seen how your work has given her something to look forward to during the pandemic. She was excited everyday of Summer ‘Cool, which ignited a passion that continues to grow. Through After ‘Cool, we have watched her become a part of a community where she belongs and is accepted. She enjoys the adults, the activities and the other actors. We’ve heard thoughtful, mindful, and engaging conversations that have taught her and promoted creativity. We consider 24th STreet Theatre a blessing to our family.”
Summer 'Cool Program
A two-week-long summer drama camp for rising 5-8th graders
July 13-24, 2026
Mondays-Fridays 1-5pm
For any questions and to register, Email outreach@24thstreet.org or call us at (213)-745-6516. Se habla español.
What is Summer ‘Cool?
Summer ‘Cool ignites students' creative minds, helps them make human connections and imparts lifelong skills such as public speaking and critical thinking through the artforms of theatre and storytelling.
A two-weeklong afternoon arts education and enrichment program offered for local students grades 5-8, Summer ‘Cool is generously supported by foundations* to serve 20 students every school year at no cost to families (value is $1500 per student). Taught by highly experienced teaching artists, the curriculum is aligned with the California Content Standards for the Visual and Performing Arts to help students develop the arts education skills expected for each grade level, while having fun and making friends at the same time!
A Look Back at Summer ‘Cool 2025…
This year, our Summer ‘Cool students had a blast they even enjoyed a field trip to go whale watching. As always, our amazing teaching artists and talented high school teaching assistants put together a jam-packed session of writing, dancing, movement, photography, filmmaking and acting! You can also check out the work of past years (such as the music video below) which explore the theme of identity through dance and spoken word, starring the company of Summer 'Cool 2020.
Watch this music video made and performed by the Summer ‘Cool 2020 cohort!
*This $1500 scholarship is made possible through generous donations by The USC Good Neighbors Campaign, The Green Foundation, The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund, The Carl and Roberta Deutsch Foundation, The Rosenthal Family Foundation, The California Arts Council, and The Artistic Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Youth.