Cool Cultural Camps

Here’s some fun ways to spend your summer break from school!

Art

The Wild West

Ages 6-12
Yee-haw! Come on a Wild West adventure! We will draw a variety of Western objects, people and scenes, while exploring different types of media. No experience necessary. Please wear an old shirt or smock on the last day. (3 days)
T/W/TH 1:30-3:30 p.m.
June 4-6 Code: 16511
Fee: $60 Resident/$66 Non-Resident

The Shopping Mall!

Ages 6-12
We’re off to the mall and some of our favorite stores to draw the stuff we love to buy from shoes to accessories. Our final day will result in one large store front scene, with our own clothing designs cleverly displayed. Pencil, color pencil and markers will be used. (3 days)
T/W/TH 1:30-3:30 p.m.
June 11-13 Code: 16512
Fee: $60 Resident/$66 Non-Resident

Horses

Ages 6-12
A great workshop for the horse lover. We will draw horse heads and full horse bodies in different scenes, all while using pencils, color pencils and chalk pastels to complete our drawings. Students will complete several horse and horse scenes each day. (3 days)
T/W/TH 1:30-3:30 p.m.
June 18-20 Code: 16513
Fee: $60 Resident/$66 Non-Resident

Ancient Egypt

Ages 6-12
Take a trip down the Nile! Let’s dig into how the Egyptians lived. We will investigate decorative objects in the treasured tombs including sarcophagi, hieroglyphics and more using a variety of media, including markers, color pencils, Sharpies™ and more. (4 days)
M-Th 1:30-3:30 p.m.
June 24-27 Code: 16514
Fee: $70 Resident/$77 Non-Resident

Castles

Ages 6-12
We will jump into medieval times as we explore the land of castles, knights and dragons. Boys and girls alike will enjoy this exciting workshop filled with adventure including knights in armor, jesters juggling, jousters, catapults and more. (4 days)
M-Th 1:30-3:30 p.m.
July 8-11 Code: 16515
Fee: $70 Resident/$77 Non-Resident

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Rock Out!

Ages 6-12
Rock n’ roll baby! Live the life drawing rock and roll imagery including stylized instruments, close-up portraits of rock stars, rock-inspired cartoons, musicians and the stage! (5 days)
M-F 1:30-3:30 p.m.
July 15-19 Code: 16516
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident

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Household Pets

Ages 6-12
We love our pets! Learn to draw fish, birds, cartoon animals and realistic renderings of our favorite four-legged friends. (5 days)
M-F 1:30-3:30 p.m.
July 22-26 Code: 16517
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident

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Travel the World

Ages 8-12
Explore multicultural art in this cool five-day chalk pastel drawing class! Our stops include Mexico, Africa Asia, Russia and more. These classes will be messy fun, so dress appropriately. (5 days)
M-F 1:30-3:30 p.m.
July 29-Aug 2 Code: 16518
Fee: $80 Resident/$88 Non-Resident

Drama

KITE
Kids’ Interactive Theatre Experience

Ages 5-7
Back by popular demand!
Join us for a great journey using our minds, bodies, and some costumes and props as we enjoy dramatic games and activities. Each day we’ll travel to a new world that you create–medieval times, space, deserted island, zoo–whatever you come up with! Campers will put together a story, make the characters, and act out their adventures.
(1 week)
M- F 1-4 p.m.
July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 16519
Fee: $85 Resident/$93 Non-Resident

Acting Up!

Performing Arts Drama Camp
Ages 8-15
A Favorite Summer Experience since 1996!
Taught by Rebekah Fernandez
Join us as we put together a performance from the ground up. We’ll work on auditions, create costumes, design a simple set, learn all about sound and light, and then put on two public shows on the big stage for family and friends! All levels of acting experience are welcome. (3 weeks)
M-F 1-4 p.m.
June 3-21 Code: 16509
Performances: June 21, 2 & 7 p.m. at the D.L. Parsons Theatre (free admission)
Fee: $225 Resident/ $240 Non-Resident

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Theatre Design and Technology for Youth

Ages 13-18
Taught by Christopher M. Waller
Interested in what happens behind the scenes at the theatre? Students will learn what goes into creation a fully staged theatre production. We will cover scenic, lighting, sound, props and costume design as well as building and painting techniques for the stage. As part of the class students will work on projects to be featured onstage during the summer productions and a chance to be part of the backstage crew for “Twinderella.”
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon
June 4-July 30; no class July 16 Code: 17016
Fee: $85 Resident/$93 Non-Resident

Make-Up for the Stage

Ages 8-16
Taught by Maggie Stillman
In the Intro class, we will focus on the basics of stage makeup, the application of prosthetics, bruising, scars, and contouring to change the face shape. In the following workshops, we’ll focus on specific character makeup including zombies and fantasy character effects to help students learn how to apply stage makeup for any size audience, theatre, and show. Wear an old t-shirt. Materials provided, but you can bring your own kit if you have one.
Beginning Stage Make-up
Ages 8-10 Monday, July 8 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Code: 16967 Fee: $25
Ages 11-16 Monday, July 15 6:30-8 p.m.
Code: 16968 Fee: $30
Zombie Make-Up
Ages 11-16 Monday, July 22 6:30-8 p.m.
Code: 16969 Fee: $30
Fairies/Fantasy Make-Up
Ages 8-16 Monday, July 29 6:30-8 p.m.
Code: 16970 Fee: $30

Drama and Dance Classes

Books Alive!

Ages 3 ½-5
Taught by Rachel Brazell
A fun way to introduce acting to the young mind! Each week we’ll read a new and exciting story and then act it out using simple costumes, props, our bodies and our imaginations. (3 weeks)
Tue/Thur 4-4:45 p.m.
Session One: June 4-June 20 Code: 16483
Session Two: July 9-July 25 Code: 16936
Fee: $30 Resident/$33 Non-Resident

From Page to Stage

Ages 6-7
Taught by Hillary Olson
Students will put their heads together as they take themes and characters from their favorite fairytales and twist them into a new magical story. Different authors/books will be used each session. (6 weeks)
Tue 5:30-6:30 p.m.
June 4-July 9 Code: 16484
Fee: $40 Resident/$44 Non-Resident

Introduction to Acting

Ages 8-15
Taught by Hillary Olson
This is a great class for the want-to-be actor! Students will work on a series of scenes or skits that focus on movement and character development. There’s also some great games and activities thrown into the mix. It’s a ton of fun! The final class is a short presentation for family and friends (8 weeks)
Tue June 4-July 23
Ages 8-10 6:30-7:30 p.m. Code: 16937
Ages 11-15 7:30-8:30 p.m. Code: 16938
Fee: $53 Resident/$58 Non-Resident

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Audition Training

Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Ages 9-15
Taught by Barbra Andrews
Actors will acquire a deeper understanding of the audition process through preparation of a monologue and how to attack cold-readings. This class goes beyond the usual tips so the actor will find out how to specifically prepare for an audition: from walking into the room, proper attire, outlining his/her acting resume, the ideal headshot, and their personal slate.
(3 weeks)
Tue/Thur 6-7:30 p.m.
June 4-June 20 Code: 16939
Fee: $72 Resident/$80 Non-Resident

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Music Theatre Auditions

Putting it Together
Ages 9-15
Taught by Barbra and Paula Andrews
Perfect your musical theatre audition piece! This class goes beyond the usual, you have two teachers instruct you musically, technically, and acting wise through your music. This class will guide the young actor by providing them with a set of musical theatre tools they will use every single time they audition or perform, into adulthood, and the professional acting world. (4 weeks)
Tue/Thur 7:30-8:30 p.m.
July 9-August 1 Code: 16940
Fee: $72 Resident/$80 Non-Resident

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On-Camera Acting The First Take

Ages 11-18
Taught by Barbra Andrews
This introductory on-camera acting class is for the brand new on-camera actor! Learn how to slate, proper on-camera audition attire, how to do commercial auditions, basic on-camera techniques, and take-away tools on how to land a legitimate agent.
(6 weeks)
Tue 5:45-7:15 p.m.
July 9-Aug. 13 Code: 16941
Fee: $60 Resident/$66 Non-Resident

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Dance for the Actor

Taught by Angila Waldman
A great way to help young actors brush up on the basics and get more practice learning choreography for the musical theatre stage. Divided by styles, each section will focus on the basic steps and then we’ll learn a choreographed routine to two pieces of musical theatre. Includes audition tips and tricks. Two classes for each style.

Jazz/Fosse for the Actor

Jazz and Fosse are the cornerstone for all musical theatre students. Pieces used will be from West Side Story and Fosse. Wear comfortable clothes and bring soft-soled jazz shoes.
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 8 & 15 Code: 16948
Fee*: $33 Resident/$36 Non-Resident

Tap for the Actor

Learning and understanding tap is a big plus to add to your bag of tricks! We’ll also introduce the art of dancing with a prop. Pieces used will be from The Drowsy Chaperone and Singing in the Rain. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your own tap shoes.
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 22 & 29 Code: 16949
Fee*: $33 Resident/$36 Non-Resident

Musical Theatre Dance

Adding Vocal
Can you dance AND sing at the same time? It’s a skill you must have for the stage. Pieces used will be from Hairspray and Newsies. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 13 & 20 Code: 16950
Fee*: $33 Resident/$36Non-Resident

Lyrical/Contemporary Dance for the Actor

This style is all about emotion, story-telling and mood. Learning more about this style benefits your acting skills on a deeper level. Pieces used will be from AIDA and Seussical and will use props. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 27 & Aug. 3 Code: 16951
Fee*: $33 Resident/$36 Non-Resident

*Save $$ with the “Actor’s Dance Pack” by signing up for all four styles!
$120 Resident/$132 Non-Resident