Each day is a chance for campers to exercise their
creativity, stretch their limits and enjoy the arts at Camp Arena Stage. Our
schedule provides a perfect mix of stability and variety.
Every day
campers attend their five pre-selected activities, called Dailies. These are
chosen from a host of classes in areas oft heater, dance, music, visual arts
and media. Activity lists and request forms will be mailed to registered campers in
April. In Dailies, campers focus their energies on and explore five particular
activities for the full camp session. Additionally, each day features one Choice period.
During Choice, campers select from a changing list of arts and recreational
activities. Guest artists and theater professionals from Arena Stage’s staff
make special appearances at Camp Arena Stage to share their knowledge with the
campers. The Noontime Show and a few surprises make every day its own at Camp
Arena Stage.
8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Early Drop-Off Period (added fee)
available in 4-week session only
Early arrivals get a jump on the day with morning activities. Drop-ins welcome.
8:45 – 9:00 a.m.
Campers Arrive
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
All Camp Meeting
Check in with your group leader, listen to camp announcements and get energized
for the new day.
9:15 – 10:05 a.m.
First Daily
Your first daily activity, chosen by you from a long list prior to camp. From
among many choices, maybe you’ll compile an acting for the camera demo or belt
tunes – Broadway style.
10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
Second Daily
Proceed to the next activity you’ve chosen. Perhaps you will discover your own
response to rhythm in jazz dance or drop everything and draw. These are just a
few of the exciting things you could do.
11:05 – 11:55 a.m.
Third Daily
Switch! Next you could be an independent film maker in video production or a
beat reporter for the camp newspaper.
12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Relax and enjoy your lunch from home on the lawns and patios of Georgetown
Visitation. Don’t worry: we eat inside when it rains.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Noontime Show
Be amazed by special guest artists; marvel at the talents of counselors and
campers. Some day you might even take the stage!
1 – 1:50 p.m.
Choice
Yoga, soccer, puppetry, poetry, French braiding, juggling, journaling, balloon
animals, theater games, wacky relays: choices change every day and what you do
is up to you.
1:55 – 2:45 p.m.
Fourth Daily
We now return you to your regularly scheduled activities, in which you might
groove to the latest hip hop music or create crazy papier-mâché creatures.
2:50 – 3:40 p.m.
Fifth Daily
Hone your acting skills in advanced acting or stretch your limits in modern
dance: it’s time for your last activity of the day.
3:45 – 3:55 p.m.
Group Meeting and Farewell
Share your day with your group leader, watch the day’s pageant of lost and
found, and say goodbye.
4:00 p.m.
Campers Depart
Happy trails & safe travels!
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Extended Day (added fee)
available in 4-week session only
The fun continues until the last camper leaves. Drop-ins welcome.
Also in the 4-Week Intensive
In 2008, campers in the 4-Week Intensive will take a field trip to Arena
Stage to attend a matinee of The Mystery of Irma Vep.
Campers will share their work from four weeks at camp at the Arts
Extravaganza on July 24, 2007 during an evening of arts exhibitions and
performances.
