Shakespare for kids & teens Summer Camps!
Our Shakespeare Summer Camps have delighted kids and teens for over a decade. Each year, over 100 young people discover the magic of Shakespeare’s stories. They develop critical literacy skills, skills in acting and performance, and gain self-confidence. In 2010, our camps will be held at the following locations:
- Annex/Bloor (Ages 7 – 12): June 28 – July 9
Shakespeare in Action Studios, Central Commerce Collegiate Institute, 385 Roxton Rd, Toronto. - Etobicoke/Bloor West (Ages 7 – 12): July 12 - 23.
Swansea Town Hall, 91 Lavinia Ave, Toronto. - Shakespeare Teen Camp (Ages 13 – 16): July 12 - 30.
Shakespeare in Action Studios, Central Commerce Collegiate Institute, 385 Roxton Rd, Toronto.
Kids and teens learn to act, sing, improvise, construct costumes, build puppets and design sets. The program runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily, Monday to Friday for two weeks (three weeks for teens). We provide the participants with master class level instruction delivered by highly skilled professional artists, working in discrete areas of theatre disciplines.
Theatre Ritual:
Engaging young people in the art of presentation and storytelling is an invigorating exercise that fosters literacy, promotes self-confidence and engenders well-being. By linking the participatory elements of music, voice, movement, set and costume design to the process, we are taking these young children on a journey to discover the rituals of creating live theatre. Each company presents a final production of an abridged Shakespeare play. Parents, extended family, and members of the community are invited to attend. It could be the launching pad for a Canadian actor, writer, set designer or theatre impresario!
Daily schedule:
| Welcome and Warm-up | 9:00 - 9:15 |
| Music, Voice and Rhythm Work | 9:15 - 10:15 |
| Break & Snack-time | 10:15 - 11:30 |
| Theatre Games, Choral/Text and Scene Work | 10:30 - 11:30 |
| Lunch | 11:30 - 12:15 |
| Rehearsal & Play development | 12:15 - 1:45 |
| Break & Snack | 1:45 - 2:00 |
| Art, costume and set design | 2:00 - 4:00 |
| Day ends | 4:00 |
Cost:
Kids Camps (2 weeks):
$525 per child, $475 if you book before April 30, 2010.
$980 family (2 children), $900 if you book before April 30, 2010.
Teen Camp (3 weeks): $750 per child; or $675 if you book before April 30, 2010. $1400 family (2 children), $1300 if you book before April 30, 2010.
TESTIMONIALS:
Parent references available upon request.
"This camp was excellent." Otis Taylor - age 8
"I liked all the exercises and games & props we used." Max Cotter - Age 10
"I think its great fun, I’m more confident with everything" Jessie Marshall-Sheppard - age 8
"This camp was cool, it was the best." Alex Maleiner - age 7
"It was a wonderful camp and a great experience in Shakespeare." Nina Winwood - Age 11
"This camp was sweet I really enjoyed it. The costumes ruled." Matthew Benedict - Age 10
"We love Shakespeare. Thanks for the camp. It was fun. And that is the end."
Nigel & Marielle Pynn-Coztes - Age 10 & 7
For bookings, or for more information, please:
Complete the registration form
Phone: 416 703 4881
Email: shakespeareinaction@gmail.com