SESSION 1
July 24-August 15, 2010

Ages: 11-17
Program Size: 100 Campers
Cost: $3,250, Returnee Discount: $2,850: Payment Plan Available by Request
Scholarships: Available

• FULL-SCALE PRODUCTIONS! Over the course of the three weeks, campers rehearse productions of plays or musicals that are set, light, costume and sound designed by professional artists. Theater education remains the primary focus so these designers will teach and advise, as the students build their own productions. Performances will be all day on August 15 for family and friends, who will also get to enjoy the pool and a family barbecue.  

• CLASSES! Every morning, campers participate in elective, acting or production classes with a small group of campers of the same age and experience level. In acting class, actors receive focused instruction on their individual theater skills during scene studies by playwrights such Chris Durang and Edward Albee. Elective classes give campers the opportunities to sign up for a class of their choice, including Playwriting, Directing, Musical Theater Song and Dance and Shakespeare. These electives culminate in dynamic evening presentations and the campers apply developed skills to their rehearsal process. During production classes, campers learn from our design teachers fundamentals of theatrical design such as scenic, costume and lights. 

• A Sample Day
  7:55: Flag raising
  8:00: Breakfast
  8:55: Cabin Inspection Inspection
  9:00: Warm-Up: Yoga and Theater Games
  9:30: Elective Classes: Playwriting/Directing/Shakespeare/Musical Theater Song and Dance
  12:30: Lunch
  1:00: Free Play Activity: Capture the Flag
  2:00: Rehearsal
  5:00: Pool Time
  6:00: Dinner
  6:30: Evening Activities I: performance art challenge
  8:30: Camp Dance: Luau!
  10:30: Lights Out
  
  
  *** Campers doing both sessions may stay at camp in between sessions

SESSION 2
August 18-29, 2010

Ages: 11-17
Program Size: 70 Campers
Cost: $1,800,     Returnee Discount: $1,600
Scholarships: Available

• ONE-ACT PRODUCTIONS: Our directors choose one-act plays and musicals that creatively challenge and invigorate our campers. Our culminating performance is previewed by a family barbecue, where camper's families are invited to take advantage of Camp Eastwood's beautiful facilities. After overnight stays in nearby hotels, families return to camp for a closing breakfast.

• CLASSES: Our campers participate in two different types of classes taught by our teaching artists. "Elective" classes give campers the opportunities to sign up for a class of their choice, including Playwriting, Directing, Musical Theater Song and Dance and Shakespeare. These electives culminate in dynamic evening presentations and the campers apply developed skills to their rehearsal process. "Special" classes are special interest opportunities such as songwriting, physical comedy, a cappella music, and stage combat.    

• A Sample Day
  7:55: Flag raising
  8:00: Breakfast
  8:55: Cabin Inspection Inspection
  9:00: Warm-Up: Yoga and Theater Games
  9:30: Elective Classes: Playwriting/Directing, Shakespeare or Musical Theater Song and Dance
  11:00: Rehearsal or Special
  12:30: Lunch
  1:00: Free Play Activity: Capture the Flag
  2:00: Rehearsal or Special
  5:00: Pool Time
  6:00: Dinner
  6:30: Evening Activities I: Murder Mystery Party!
  8:30: Evening Activity 2: Movie Night
  10:30: Lights Out

MORE INFORMATION ON BOTH SESSIONS...

EVENING ACTIVIES for Sessions 1 and 2

Our day doesn't end with workshops and rehearsals. In the evening, campers participate in innovative theatrical experiences including A Murder Mystery Dinner, Make Your Own Music Video, The Horror Radio Play, Student-Directed Scenes, The Seven-Minute Play and Comedy Improv at Camp Manitou.

CAMP LIFE during Sessions 1 and 2

Campers receive around the clock supervision from our counselor staff. During downtime from theater activities, campers swim in the pool, play basketball or capture the flag, or sing show tunes at the amphitheater. Each and every camper is an essential member of our ensemble and this forges powerful bonds of friendship amongst campers.