And now, the moment you've all been waiting for:
Camp information for 2012!
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T&K Summer Performing Arts Camps
Beginning at the Liegel’s Kaleidoscope Dinner Theatre and then held at a local church facility, North Penn Community Education offered the most wonderful of opportunities – to hold summer camps at various of the district’s elementary schools. Only 40 students and 3 teachers began the music, drama, and dance morning classes that made up the early years, but from the start it was all about creativity, discipline, focus, and fun.
From the start, the over-arching three T&K rules set the stage for success: Work hard, Respect Others, Have Fun.
Now at our fourth elementary / middle school, there are two exciting-three week camps with 25+ staff from some of the country's best drama schools and upwards of 200 students, grades 1- 12, at each. Divided by their grades, they explore every facet of the performing arts. Mornings continue to accent the basics, along with wild opening exercises, morning snacks and intermissions, special guests and bring-in days, and lots of team building and sharing. Most campers also stay for the afternoon. After lunch there is all-camp recreation and three sessions of elective classes, where each individual campers can choose and accent their personal skills or interests. There are now over thirty-six different special offerings in five areas: Music (Show Choir, Beatlemania, Percussion, Developing the Solo Voice, Jazz Instrumentation, Accappella…), Dance (Hip Hop, Ballroom, Tap, Production Number, Stomp, Stage Combat…), Drama (Dialects, Auditioning, Shakespeare, Theatre History, Improvisation…), Theatre Crafts (Puppetry, Mask-Making, Set Design, Stage Make-up, FX…), and Media (Music Video, Stop Action Animation, Film Critique, Acting for Film, Scriptwriting…). It’s a kaleidoscopic grab- bag of theatrical opportunity!
Our apprentice program has grown by leaps and bounds as well. Students grades 10-12 may sign on as apprentices accenting morning studies in Arts Education, Technical Theatre, or Performance and get a taste of their possible future. In recent years, our apprentice team has numbered 40-50 and has enjoyed mentoring younger campers, putting on their own Talent Showcase and Night of One Acts, and traveling for a full day of shows and sight-seeing in NYC.
Camp I 2012
June 25th - July 13th
Broadway may be in New York, but its characters and plots have taken audiences all over the world! Travel from France (Beauty and the Beast, Gigi) to Ireland (Finian's Rainbow, Man of No Importance) to Russia (Fiddler on the Roof, Silk Stockings) to all over Asia (The King and I, Miss Saigon), all without leaving Pennsylvania!
Camp II 2012
July 16th - August 3rd
One of the best-known composers of his time, George Gershwin was famous for his intricate rhythms and fun lyrics. Campers will be learning standards such as "I've Got Rhythm," "Summertime," "Someone to Watch Over Me," and "S'wonderful." Campers will tap their toes and hum along as they learn music which has stood the test of time.
Every summer for the past seven years, a group of 30-40 excited campers, grades 3-9, has gathered to produce a full Broadway-style musical in two weeks! Rehearsing at an area church for one week and "on location" in a theatre for the second week, they learn the dances, songs, lines, and blocking as well as the basics of acting, singing, and even theatre crafts! Learning the value of hard work and a team atmosphere, show camp is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn the art of putting on a show in a low-stress, high-fun environment. The adult staff and high-school aged interns bring enthusiasm and excitement and the kids bring the talent!
Show Camp 2012
by Anthony Drew and George Stiles
August 6th - 18th
This year's award-winning show is sure to please as the barnyard animals of "The Ugly Duckling" come to hilarious and musical life on our stage! From ducks, geese and swans, to frogs, cats and more, there are lots of characters of all kinds and much fun to be had by all! The music is catchy and singable and features songs like "A Poultry Tale," "Different," and "Play With Your Food." Come join us as we learn that inside of all of us is a swan, and it's ok to be different!
Camper Ages: Entering Grades 1-12 in the Fall of 2012
Location: Pennbrook Middle School
Dates:
Camp I – June 25th to July 13th
Camp II – July 16th to August 3rd
Times:
Mornings only: 9AM -12:30PM
All Day: 9AM-4PM
Cost:
3 weeks, mornings only - $430
6 weeks, mornings only - $780
3 weeks, all day - $780
6 weeks, all day, $1350
Theme:
Camp I –Around the World
Camp II – George Gershwin
Camper Ages: Entering Grades 3-9 in the Fall of 2012
Location:
Week 1 – Lansdale Presbyterian Church
Week 2 – Christopher Dock High School’s Longacre Center
Dates: Show Camp – August 6th to August 18th
Times: 9AM-4PM, except Saturday, Aug 18th – 12PM-10PM
Cost: $575
Show: Honk! Jr
INFORMATION
Paperwork for 2012 will be posted approximately February 1st. Thank you for your patience!
Below you will find the enrollment forms, informational fliers, and everything you ever needed to know about camp! If you have any more questions after viewing the items below, check out our FAQs. Still confused? Please feel free to email us at onstageandoff@live.com or to call us at 215-858-9528.
Letter to New Camp Families
Full-Color Camp Brochure booklet
Enrollment Form
Show Camp Brochure and Pre-registration Form
For apprentice applications and information, please email us at onstageandoff@live.com.
