encore camp

Summer Performance Camp

A musical theater camp for kids entering grades 3-7

Since 1992, area residents have had the opportunity to send their children to Carol's one-of-a-kind summer music camp where the emphasis is on having a thoroughly enjoyable musical theater experience.

Join us in 2008 as we prepare and perform a special age-appropriate adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Campers will learn and rehearse the show, help make simple scenery, and decide upon costuming. Every summer, our audience is amazed at how much the campers can accomplish in one brief week of camp and the final performance is always a delight.

Our previous productions – adaptations of Mary Poppins, Annie, Cinderella, Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz (last performed in 2003) – were so much fun for everyone in the cast as well as for the audience. Each camper comes away from the experience with a tremendous sense of accomplishment and a desire to keep learning more.

Campers learn several songs and choreography for the performance. Their need to memorize lines is reduced by the use of narrators who act as storytellers.

All campers will be provided with a practice CD before camp begins so they can start learning the songs at home. Auditions are held on Tuesday and everyone will be cast in a role and often two.

All campers need to bring is a desire to perform. “Miss Carol” will bring the snacks!

Summer 2008 schedule:

July 28-Aug 1

• MORNING SESSION 9:00 – noon
  Performance Friday, Aug 1 at 11:15 a.m. in the Meeting House
• AFTERNOON SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 p.m
  Performance Friday, Aug 1 at 3:15 p.m. in the Meeting House

Registration:

• Opens March 1 for all previous ENCORE campers and their siblings.
• Opens April 1 for new campers.
• Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and can fill very quickly.

Here’s what you need to register…

• Encore Information Form (which remains at home)
• Registration Form which is mailed in with supply fee to hold your place
• Hospital Waiver Form which also is mailed in

Supplies:

A supply fee of $25 ($20 for campers who already have a camp t-shirt) must accompany the completed registration form and is nonrefundable.

T-shirts:

Camp t-shirts are distributed on the first day of camp and may be worn any time. They are also worn on the last camp day for a camp picture. Those attending our Family Luncheon at McDonald's on Wednesday or Thursday are urged to wear the t-shirt then, too.

Tuition:

Must be received by July 7 to guarantee your child's place. Prepaid tuition is fully refundable until July 1. Tuition is $160.

Personnel:

Carol teaches both camp sessions. She is aided by an assistant or two. A professional pianist accompanies the campers at the performances.

Location:

Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke Centre. Camp is held in a lovely double-sized classroom. The ENCORE performance is held "on stage" in the church Meeting House. The camp is not affiliated with the church and is open to the public.

Phone:

Inquiries should be directed to Carol at 703-250-0554. Cell phone number during the camp day FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY is 703-338-7631.