Acting
Grades 3–9
(double-period class for grades 5–9)
All the world is your stage! With acting games
and movement exercises, you’ll develop your
dramatic imagination and communication skills. You’ll learn how to bring a play to life
from script to stage, by exploring characters,
blocking scenes, and acting techniques. The
last day of the session will feature a special
performance for family and friends.
Birthday Biz
Grades 5–9
Start your own birthday party entertainment
business! From balloon making and cookie
decorating, to magic tricks and teaching popular
dances, you’ll learn some tricks of the trade and
practice real-life entertaining with Kinderplace
campers. You’ll soon be on your way to entrepreneurial
fun and success!
Boomwackers, Beatboxing, and Backup Singers
New! Grades 1-4
Be part of the coolest a cappella kid band ever when you learn to play your favorite songs and write new ones using melody makers called Boomwackers. Turn yourself into an awesome rhythm section by using your body as a portable instrument and learning how to beat box with the best! Add vocals to make the band complete and rock out the camp day.
Comedy Improv
Grades 5–9
Comedy Improvisation is the hilarious type of
acting where you fly by the seat of your pants,
making up your scene as you go along. Learn
the clever tricks that make improvisation so
much fun to watch, and practice the art of
instant entertainment! On the last day, we’ll
perform our own Comedy Improv show for special guests.
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Grades 1–2
Come explore the wacky and wonderful world
of Dr. Seuss! Each day we’ll read a different
Dr. Seuss story and celebrate with art projects,
playacting, and puppets. With old favorites and
new friends, from Horton the Elephant to
Gertrude McFuzz, you’re sure to see that funny
things are everywhere!
Back by Popular Demand!
Hogwart’s Express
Grades 5–9
Step through Platform 9¾, and join us on the Hogwart’s Express. Enter the world of Harry Potter and friends where imagination is the key ingredient. Make your own wand, create imaginative spells, concoct mysterious potions, and test your knowledge with daily trivia contests. Play Quidditch like a Muggle, no flying involved, and even design your own wizard coat of arms.
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Kings, Queens, and Fairy Tales New!
Grades 1-2
Enter the fairy tale kingdom and imagine you are a king, queen, or jester. Create towering castles with secret passageways, fanciful crowns, and horses you can ride around the kingdom. Listen to exciting stories about fierce dragons, brave knights, magical wizards, and so much more! Every day a new adventure awaits you.
Magic Circus Ring
Grades 1–2
Come one, come all to the Magic Circus Ring! Making costumes and props and putting on
our own clown makeup is just the beginning.
We’ll learn fantastic magic tricks and amazing
clown stunts—from juggling and plate spinning to feather balancing. On the last
day, we’ll share a stupendously silly, magical
circus show with family and friends.
Stage Crew
Grades 3–9
Backstage is where the action really happens for
the show to go on! Join our stage crew to paint
scenery, construct props, and design costumes
for the Session III Acting class shows. You’ll
learn the behind-the-scenes secrets of the theater
and even get to take a field trip to the Hartt
Scene Shop for a preview of the set for the
musical Grease! Take this as a stand-alone class
or in conjunction with the Session III Acting
class and let your creativity take the stage!
Street Magic
Grades 3–9
Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to be a magician like David Blaine or Criss
Angel? Study card, coin, and rope tricks,
vanishing illusions, and mind reading, and learn
over 30 astonishing tricks. Welcome to the
world of illusions!
Voices Only New! Grades 5-9
If you can talk, you can sing! Learn more about good vocal technique and get solid coaching from a versatile voice instructor and performer. All styles are welcome and encouraged: musical theater, pop, country, R&B, rap, classical . . . You name it, we’ll sing it!
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