Shakespeare For Kids Summer Camps!
Our Shakespeare Summer Camps have delighted kids 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): July 5 - 16
Shakespeare in Action Studios, Central Commerce Collegiate Institute, 385 Roxton Rd, Toronto. - Etobicoke/Bloor West (Ages 7 – 12): July 19 - 30.
Swansea Town Hall, 91 Lavinia Ave, Toronto.
Kids 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. 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.
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