<p>First, I am not sure you saw the ongoing big list of summer MT programs tacked to the beginning of the list of MT threads on this page. Here it is:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/122525-summer-program-big-list-data-info-keep-adding.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/122525-summer-program-big-list-data-info-keep-adding.html</a></p>
<p>This was started in 2005 and updated over the years, though no posts reflect this year’s dates. There is a lot there for you to look into and most programs are for high school age. </p>
<p>However, pre-college programs tend to be for rising seniors and in some programs for both rising seniors and rising juniors. You mention CMU’s program but I am pretty sure it is for rising juniors and seniors and I doubt a rising freshman can go there. Such programs are worth exploring for your daughter to do in a couple of years though. </p>
<p>Interlochen is a good option. None of these overnight programs are cheap and you will soon discover that! A few others to look into…</p>
<p>Stagedoor Manor runs three distinct 3 week sessions. It is in the Catskills. Having a daughter who attended for 8 summers (16 sessions), I cannot speak highly enough of her experiences there. However, they are most likely booked already for this summer. But I have known kids to get into the program who were on a waitlist at this time of year and it would be worth trying the waitlist if you are interested. Next year if you are interested, it is best to sign up in September. </p>
<p>French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, also in the Catskills is another great option for your daughter and they have four 3 week sessions. I have another daughter who went there for 4 years if you have questions. I very much recommend this program. </p>
<p>Walnut Hill’s program near Boston is open to your daughter’s age too, I think. </p>
<p>Long Lake Camp for the Arts in the Adirondacks is another option.</p>
<p>Oklahoma City University also has MT programs open to your daughter’s age and they are a little less pricey I think.</p>
<p>Idlyllwild Arts Academy in CA also has a summer program open to your daughter’s age.</p>
<p>While not fully MT, Boston Conservatory has a Vocal Intensive for two weeks and since it is shorter, it would be cheaper than some of these other options. i have known MT kids who have done that program.</p>
<p>While I don’t know much about it, Broadway Artists Alliance runs a summer program in MT that is open to your D’s age too. These are very short intensives and would likely be cheaper due to the length. One issue is that it is not a residential program and a parent would have to pay to stay in a hotel for the duration. </p>
<p>These are just a handful of options for her age but look at the linked thread to find other resources.</p>