Denver Teens & Older Company Summer Camps
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Program Notes
What We Do:
We offer intensive summer programs. Our 3 & 4 week sessions focus on the work shopping and rehearsal of a full-length musical production, which is then performed for the public for several consecutive days. Our 2 week sessions culminate in more casual performances of one to two days. Our 1 week sessions offer a workshop environment, where students will get to showcase the skills they have been working on in a short final presentation.
Furthermore, to ensure a well-rounded and diverse performing arts experience we offer daily “minor” classes for our Older Company 2 – 4 week camps, as well as extended arts classes for our 3 & 4 week camps which may include dance, singing, stage combat, circus skills, makeup, or improvisation
What Students Will Be Learning:
The focus of our 2 – 4 week sessions is on work-shopping and performing a production. This means the primary focus is on enhancing the performer’s creativity and skill which may include the following:
• Creating a dynamic stage presence
• Applying stage direction and blocking
• Using proper vocal and dance technique
• Establishing ensemble awareness
• Developing strong articulation and projection
• Enhancing the connection to the body
• & more!
Camp Infrastructure: (applies to Older Company 2-4 week camps)
“Ensuring Intimacy”
Students will be split into age-based peer groups. Each peer group will meet at the beginning and end of each camp day for check-in, group warm-ups, and basic drama exercises. Peer groups foster an intimacy and camaraderie between students within the larger group. Furthermore, students have a dedicated peer group teacher to whom they can communicate as needed.
Majors – “Diversifying Skills”
Majors are an important component of our program. Each student will choose two “majors” and spend one hour per day in majors during the first three weeks of camp. Choices may include: dance, stage combat, singing, scene study, speech, and improvisation.
Extended Arts Classes- “Staying Active”
Extended arts classes are part of our commitment to create an environment in which students stay active every day. We have staff to provide stimulating performing arts classes throughout the day such as creative movement, improvisation, scene study, mask work, storytelling and more.
Due to the condensed rehearsal time frame of our two week camps, extended arts classes are not offered during these sessions.
Mixed Age Groups:
Outside of peer groups, much of the camp day is spent in mixed age groups. We have found during our experience that when children are taken out of their exclusive peer group they often thrive and make huge creative leaps.
Camp Fees & Notes:
A Note on Camp Dates & Times:
For Indoor Camps, camp days are Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm.
Performances for 2-4 week camps are held on the weekend after the last day of camp.
Students must be onsite for daily camp and show call times (two hours before each show)
Fees include:
- Two Comp Tickets Per Student for the Run of the Show
- Camp t-shirt
- Script*
- Musical score* (if applicable)
- Individually fitted costume*
- Daily materials
*not applicable for one week camps
LOCATION:
All Indoor Older Company camp sessions & Performances take place at 3425 South Broadway, Englewood, CO, 80113. (just north of Hampden Ave).
Registration:
You may REGISTER ONLINE NOW. If you prefer, you may also call 303-245-8150 during regular business hours. A non-refundable deposit of 40% of session total fee is due upon registration. Any remaining balance for registrations received before April 16 will be automatically charged to the credit card on file on April 16. The balance for registrations taken after April 16 will be charged on May 24. After May 24, all registrations must be paid in full upon registering, as deposit options are no longer available.
Full Registration Convenience with Online Parent Accounts
Print invoices, make payments, complete follow up forms, manage student information, and more. To Login, visit parent accounts.
Family Friendly Payment Plans available.
For those who want it, we offer family friendly payment plans which allows you greater flexibility in breaking up your payments beyond our traditional 40% deposit and balance by April 16. To take advantage of a payment plan, just download the payment plan form and call 303-245-8150 or email us at info@theaterforkids.net if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT – Summer Registration Packet:
After registering, you will have the opportunity to download an important Registration Packet on the registration confirmation page. A link to the packet will also be sent in the registration confirmation email. Please check your spam within a day of registration or put info@theaterforkids.net is on your safe list to make sure you get the confirmation email. The Registration Packet is critical to staying well-informed about your upcoming child’s summer camp experience. We highly suggest you print packet after downloading it, so that you may review it.
Cancellation Policy:
If a cancellation is made before April 16, we will refund fees paid minus your 40% non-refundable deposit. After April 16, all fees are non-refundable. Partial credit toward future programming may be issued in the case of medical emergencies.
Discounts: (one discount per student in addition to early bird)
Register For 2 Sessions: Save $100!
Register For 3 Sessions: Save $200!
Sibling Discount: Save $50 off entire combined tuition!
Early Bird: Save $50/session before March 1 (available online only)
Discounts may differ for one week camps.
Scholarships / Work Exchange:
We have multiple RMTK sponsored scholarship and work/exchange opportunities. Scholarships are based on financial need ($75k combined family annual income or less). Please download the scholarship application and mail it to us at the address below. Work exchange opportunities are based on value of work to our camp activities. In particular, sewing and costuming skills are also of great value with our Younger Company sessions.
Internships:
We provide Older Company internships for students ages 14 & up who are interested in teaching and are dedicated to the performing arts. These are unpaid apprenticeships and require a full session commitment. Please forward a letter of interest to Michelle Romeo, our artistic director at info@theaterforkids.net. Intern focuses could include: dance, acting, music, and stage management. Interviews are required.
Questions?
Call 303-245-8150 during business hours.