encore camp
Summer Performance Camp
July 20-25, 2009 (Mon-Sat)
For 2009, Encore Summer Performance Camp is for students entering grades 3-8:
Snow White and the 7 Songs: A Fractured Fairy Tale
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.
In 2009, campers will perform a fun musical loosely based on the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The music will include beloved songs from several different musicals and the story line will be brought up to date with a possible surprise ending. Young children, older children and adults are all likely to enjoy the performances.
In 2008, 30 children in two separate casts prepared and performed a special age-appropriate adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Campers did an incredible job of learning and rehearsing the show, helping make simple scenery, and deciding 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!
Here is the Summer 2009 schedule. Please click on links below for registration forms.
July 20-25, 2009
- MORNING SESSION 9:00 – noon, Mon thru Fri
Performance Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. in the Meeting House (campers arrive 9:30 a.m. Saturday unless otherwise instructed) - AFTERNOON SESSION 1:00 - 4:00 p.m, Mon thru Fri
Performance Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Meeting House (campers arrive 12:30 p.m. Saturday unless otherwise instructed)
Registration:
- Now open
- Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and can fill very quickly.
- As of June 29, there were 2 remaining slots in the morning session and only 1 in the afternoon session. If you plan to register your child, please do not delay!
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 Thursday or Friday are urged to wear the t-shirt then, too.
Tuition:
Must be received by June 29 (3 weeks before the start of camp) to guarantee your child's place except for late sign-ups. Prepaid tuition is fully refundable until June 29. Tuition is $185.
Personnel:
Carol teaches both camp sessions. She is aided by two assistants.
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 registration is open to all. The performances also are 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.