THE GUIDE SUMMER ARTS CAMPS 2O18 JUNE 4–AUGUST 17 | AGES 3–18

TWO LOCATIONS: UNIVERSITY CITY TOWN & COUNTRY—NEW LOCATION! COCA WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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SUPPORTING SPONSOR SUPPORTING LEAD SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSOR WELCOME CAMP BASICS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COCA offers financial BUILD YOUR COCA CAMP DAY assistance for Summer Arts Camps. COCA accepts applications for assistance beginning March 1, 2018. WHY COCA? Apply early; limited funds available. OUR AMAZING FACULTY COCA provides stimulating arts camps plus Applications available online or in the Registration Office. Letters notifying applicants of their status will be emailed Our campers enjoy a unique and fun- supervised care from 7:30AM to 6:00PM, all and registration will be available at that time. filled summer experience taught by professional artists and teachers! COCA’s talented teaching artists also work summer long. Find the right combination to solve ORIENTATION COCA offers evening orientation for families to tour the camp facility, meet the camp manager professionally as exhibiting artists or your family’s summer puzzle! and learn and ask questions about camp policies and performers throughout the region. procedures.

WED, MAY 23, 2018 | 6:00PM (June camps) WED, JUN 20, 2018 | 6:00PM (July/August camps) OUR PERSONALIZED APPROACH We provide a safe, comfortable, arts- learning environment where our campers WHAT TO WEAR Campers should wear comfortable clothing in which they can paint, move and play, and can truly enjoy art and the art-making BEFORE & AFTER closed-toe shoes. Special dancewear requirements, when process. Many of our camps are needed, will be included in the confirmation letter. multidisciplinary by design and feature CARE AVAILABLE multiple teaching artists. BEFORE CARE LUNCH/SNACK Full-day campers and campers staying 7:30–9:00AM AM CAMP for back-to-back half-day camps have a supervised lunch period. Full-day campers should bring a lunch, drink PRESENTATIONS & PERFORMANCES AFTER CARE 9:00–11:45AM and two snacks. Half-day campers should bring one Campers learn in a FUN, RELAXED 3:00–6:00PM Combine with a PM snack (soda and juice machines available). There is no environment where they can express refrigerator or microwave available. A nut-free table is camp for a full day available. their creativity and gain self-confidence. camp experience! Each Friday, family and friends are invited to performances and exhibitions BEFORE & AFTER CARE COCA offers supervised Before (as noted) spotlighting the work created Care (7:30–9:00AM; $40 per week) and After Care (3:00– 6:00PM; $75 per week) at both its COCA and Westminster throughout the week. camp locations. Register at the same time you register for camps. FULL DAY NO EXTRA FEES Some exclusions apply for off-site camps—see specific All art supplies, groceries, technology camp descriptions for details. CAMP supplies and equipment, as well as field 9:00AM–3:00PM trips, are included (when applicable) in PM CAMP DROP OFF & PICK UP ***PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES*** the camp price. 7:30AM Before Care drop-off begins 12:15–3:00PM 8:50–9:00AM Morning/full-day camp drop-off 11:45AM Morning camp pick-up Combine with a AM 12:05–12:15PM Afternoon camp drop-off camp for a full day 3:00PM Afternoon/full-day camp pick-up JOIN US THIS SUMMER & camp experience! 6:00PM After Care pick-up ends FIND YOUR PASSION! PLEASE NOTE: Children waiting in hallways and lobbies before and after camps are NOT supervised by staff or faculty. Unattended children will be placed in Before or After Care and parents will be charged.

4TH OF JULY COCA is closed July 4 in observance of the holiday. Camps are pro-rated accordingly.

4 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 5 U. CITY CAMPS PLANNING GRID MAY 28–JUNE 8 JUNE 18–22 JULY 2–6 (CLOSED JULY 4) JULY 16–20 (CONTINUED) ages time code title p ages time code title p ages time code title p ages time code title p

INTENSIVE Full Day 11347 Ballet & Contemporary Intensive 46 3–5 AM 11466 Kidzrock: Rock Tots 11 3–5 AM 11564 Fairyland 10 4–5 PM 11648 Sensational Seuss 15 4–5 PM 11501 Under the Big Top 15 3–5 AM 11563 Globetrotters 10 6–7 AM 11636 Sew Made Over 22 JUNE 4–8 6–7 Full Day 11480 Broadway Magic 17 4–5 PM 11587 Ballet Stories 13 6–7 AM 11635 The Sorting Hat 23 ages time code title p 6–7 AM 11464 Broadway Blockbusters 16 4–5 PM 11585 Hard Hat Hero 13 6–7 AM 11637 Star Singer 23 6–7 AM 11463 Class Clown 17 6–7 AM 11560 Calder Creations 17 6–7 PM 11646 Circus Circus 17 3–5 AM 11351 Supersonic Superheroes 12 6–7 PM 11494 Cartooning Character Creations 17 6–7 AM 11562 One Minute Movie 21 6–7 PM 11645 Move It 20 3–5 AM 11352 Unicorn Adventures 12 6–7 PM 11489 Kidzrock: Rock Band 20 6–7 AM 11559 Pop Nation 22 8–10 AM 11642 Dierberg’s Market Cooking Adventure 27 4–5 PM 11361 Space Odessey 15 6–7 PM 11493 Spoonful of Sugar 22 6–7 PM 11595 Colorful World 18 8–10 AM 11640 Circus COCA 26 4–5 PM 11362 Under the Sea 15 8–10 Full Day 11472 Girl’s Rock 29 6–7 PM 11597 Shake & Bake 22 8–10 AM 11641 Intro to Make, Hack, Play 31 6–7 AM 11350 Architecture Basics 16 8–10 AM 11469 Comic Books & Graphic Novels 27 6–7 PM 11593 Spies & Secret Agents 22 8–10 AM 11639 Kitchen Wizard 31 6–7 AM 11348 Move It 20 8–10 AM 11468 Pizza Toss Up 33 8–10 AM 11569 Cheesehead 26 8–10 PM 11651 Demo Creation 27 6–7 AM 11349 Play With Your Food 21 8–10 AM 11471 Viral Video 35 8–10 AM 11568 Claymation 26 8–10 PM 11649 Hogwarts Journey Continues 30 6–7 PM 11358 Batman & Beyond 16 8–10 PM 11486 Art Attack 25 8–10 AM 11567 Fundamentals of Hip-Hop 29 8–10 PM 11650 One Yard Creation 33 6–7 PM 11357 Broadway Blockbusters 16 8–10 PM 11485 Street Dance 34 8–10 PM 11583 Art of Stage Makeup 25 11–13 Full Day 11644 Mean Musicals 39 6–7 PM 11360 iPad Movie Basics 19 11–13 AM 11467 Fashion for Decades 38 8–10 PM 11584 Podcast 33 11–13 AM 11638 Artist’s Toolbox 36 6–7 PM 11359 Young Artist Studio 24 11–13 PM 11499 Indie Music Production 38 9–10 Full Day 11580 First Musical: Willy Wonka Kids* (JUL 2–13) 29 11–13 PM 11653 Intermediate Make, Hack, Play 39 8–10 AM 11354 Art of Stage Makeup 25 12–18 AM 11465 Classic Combat Scenes 42 11–13 AM 11565 Cosplay Costumes 1 37 12–18 AM 11632 Green Screen Film Effects 43 8–10 AM 11353 DC vs Marvel 27 12–18 PM 11500 Whiteboard Animation 44 11–13 PM 11605 Creating Manga 37 12–18 PM 11842 Mixed Media Studio 43 8–10 AM 11355 iPad Movie Making 31 INTENSIVE Full Day 11477 Tap Intensive I 47 12–18 Full Day 11572 Digital Video Series 43 INTENSIVE Full Day 11643 Voice Intensive 1: Acting the Song 47 8–10 PM 11363 Fashion Design 28 INTENSIVE Full Day 11474 Tap Intensive II 47 14–18 AM 11566 Manga for Teens 45 8–10 PM 11364 Legomation 32 14–18 PM 11607 Cosplay Costumes 2 45 9–13 Full Day 11366 Hip-Hop Speaks to Kids* 30 JULY 23–27 ages time code title p 11–13 Full Day 11367 Inventor’s Workshop 39 JUNE 25–29 ages time code title p 12–18 AM 11356 Upcycle Design Studio 44 JULY 9–13 3–5 AM 11659 Dragon’s Lair 10 ages time code title p 12–18 PM 11365 COCA To Go 42 3–5 AM 11527 Let It Go, Let It Snow 11 3–5 AM 11658 Ponyville Adventure 12 3–5 AM 11526 Madcap Minions 11 3–5 AM 11619 Bedtime Stories 10 4–5 PM 11677 Magic Carpet 14 JUNE 11–15 4–5 PM 11557 Cookie Monster 13 3–5 AM 11620 Kidzrock: Rock Tots 11 4–5 PM 11676 Popstar Superstar 14 ages time code title p 4–5 PM 11558 Jurassic Art 14 4–5 PM 11626 More Than A Box 14 6–7 Full Day 11665 Lullaby of Broadway 20 Full Day 11541 Best of Broadway 16 PM 11627 Under the Big Top 15 AM 11655 Legomation Basics 20 3–5 AM 11412 Bad Bunny 10 6–7 4–5 6–7 U. CITY CAMPS PLANNING GRID AM 11524 Clones, Aliens and Jedi 17 AM 11622 COCA Comedy Club 18 AM 11654 Perfect Pitch 21 4–5 PM 11431 Candyland 13 6–7 6–7 6–7 AM 11523 Hip-Hop Basics 19 PM 11630 First Photo 18 AM 11656 Where’s My Super Suit? 24 6–7 AM 11410 Fashion First 18 6–7 6–7 6–7 AM 11525 Young Illustrator 24 PM 11628 Kidzrock: Rock Band 20 PM 11671 Animation 16 6–7 AM 11409 Galactic Rebel 18 6–7 6–7 6–7 PM 11556 Go Van Gogh 19 PM 11629 Things That Go Zoom 23 PM 11670 Draw, Paint, Print 18 6–7 AM 11411 Summer Chef 23 6–7 6–7 6–7 PM 11555 The Art of Ta Da 23 AM 11615 Broadway Blockbusters 26 PM 11668 Hip-Hop Basics 19 6–7 PM 11435 African Beats 16 6–7 8–10 6–7 PM 11554 Music Makers 32 AM 11618 Intro to Digital Playground 31 PM 11669 Jewelry Jazz 19 6–7 PM 11437 Ice Cream Camp 19 6–8 8–10 6–7 AM 11522 Circus COCA 26 AM 11617 Photography 33 Full Day 11666 Musical Theatre: Double Play 32 6–7 PM 11436 Third Dimension 24 8–10 8–10 8–10 AM 11520 Dance, Dance, Dance 27 AM 11616 Simply Silly Inventions 34 AM 11663 Dierberg’s Market Cooking Adventure 27 8–10 Full Day 11419 Haunted Video Production 29 8–10 8–10 8–10 AM 11521 Kitchen Creative 31 PM 11625 Sketch Comedy 34 AM 11662 Drawing Manga 28 8–10 AM 11416 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 35 8–10 8–10 8–10 PM 11553 Dierberg’s Market Cooking Adventure 27 Full Day 11843 Ballet Studio* (JUL 9–20) 25 AM 11660 Impressionist Inspiration 31 8–10 AM 11413 Camp Africa 26 8–10 9–13 8–10 PM 11552 Illustration 30 AM 11621 Tesseract Travels 41 AM 11661 Whiteboard Animation 35 8–10 AM 11415 Demo Creation 27 8–10 11–13 8–10 PM 11549 Newsies Numbers 33 PM 11631 Intermediate Digital Playground 38 PM 11675 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 35 8–10 AM 11414 Drawing & Painting Technique 28 8–10 11–13 8–10 PM 11550 Rogue & Rebels 33 Full Day 11418 Youth Musical: Mary Poppins** 41 PM 11672 Actor’s Workshop 25 8–10 PM 11424 Fashion Makeover 28 8–10 11–15 8–10 PM 11551 Sew Made Over 34 Full Day 11623 Culinary Network 43 PM 11673 Ice Cream Camp 30 8–10 PM 11422 Fundamentals of Stage Combat 29 8–10 12–18 8–10 AM 11536 String-a-Palooza 35 INTENSIVE Full Day 11624 Voice Intensive 2: The Singing Artist 47 Full Day 11667 Action Movie 36 8–10 PM 11428 Stop Motion Video 34 9–12 11–13 AM 11528 Thrift Store Fashion 41 Full Day 11664 Passport Asia 40 11–13 Full Day 11420 Dumbledore’s Army 37 11–13 11–13 PM 11548 Actor’s Toolbox 36 PM 11674 Selfie 40 11–13 AM 11417 Stop Motion Video 40 11–13 JULY 16–20 11–13 INTENSIVE Full Day 11546 On Camera Intensive 46 ages time code title p AM 11657 Fundamentals of Hip-Hop 43 11–13 PM 11440 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 41 12–18 INTENSIVE Full Day 11909 Fashion Intensive 46 12–18 PM 11678 Creative Problem Solvers 43 11–13 PM 11438 iPad Music Making 39 3–5 AM 11634 Pet Parade 11 INTENSIVE Full Day 11910 Fashion Intensive 46 INTENSIVE Full Day 11421 Musical Theatre Audition Intensive 46 3–5 AM 11633 Spellbound 12 4–5 PM 11647 Cooking Up a Tale 13

6 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide *This is a 2-week camp running July 9–20. **This is a 3-week camp running June 11–29. cocastl.org | 7 JULY 30–AUGUST 3 AUGUST 13–17 JULY 9–13 JULY 23–27 WESTMINSTER CAMPS PLANNING GRID ages time code title p ages time code title p ages time code title p ages time code title p

3–5 AM 11683 Unicorn Adventures 12 3–5 AM 11727 Cookie Monster 10 6–7 Full Day 11746 Broadway Magic 17 6–7 AM 11822 Hip-Hop Basics 19 3–5 AM 11684 Wild Things at COCA 12 3–5 AM 11728 Jungle Jammin’ 10 6–7 AM 11750 Circus Circus 17 6–7 AM 11821 The Sorting Hat 23 4–5 PM 11700 Artist Within 13 4–5 PM 11738 It’s Showtime 13 6–7 PM 11751 Third Dimesion 24 6–7 PM 11831 First Photo 18 4–5 PM 11699 Ninja Moves 14 4–5 PM 11737 Magical Music Makers 14 8–10 Full Day 11745 Hogwarts Journey Continues 30 6–7 PM 11830 Legomation Basics 20 6–7 Full Day 11681 Pop Divas 21 6–7 Full Day 11731 Sing, Dance, Act 22 8–10 AM 11748 Art of Stage Makeup 25 8–10 Full Day 11834 New York Minute 32 6–7 AM 11688 Circus Circus 17 6–7 AM 11726 Draw, Paint, Print 18 8–10 AM 11747 Stop Motion Video 34 8–10 AM 11825 Digital Photography 28 6–7 AM 11680 Little Dancers 20 6–7 AM 11725 First Act 18 8–10 PM 11753 Circus COCA 26 8–10 AM 11827 Drawing & Painting Technique 28 6–7 AM 11682 Paintball Pollock 21 6–7 PM 11739 Legomation Basics 20 8–10 PM 11752 Drawing Manga 28 8–10 AM 11826 Sew Made Over 34 6–7 PM 11693 Give Me Goosebumps 19 8–10 Full Day 11732 Sci-Fi Movie 34 11–13 Full Day 11744 Fashion Challenge 37 8–10 PM 11828 Pottery Wheel Intro 33 6–7 PM 11692 Move It 20 8–10 AM 11729 Legomation 32 11–13 AM 11749 Creating Manga 37 8–10 PM 11829 Snickety Scenes 34 8–10 AM 11686 Legomation Music Video 32 8–10 AM 11724 Musical Theatre Moves 32 11–13 PM 11754 Stop Motion Video 40 11–13 Full Day 11835 Dumbledore’s Army 37 8–10 AM 11685 Villainous Versions 35 8–10 PM 11736 Art Studio 25 11–13 PM 11755 Upcycled Jewelry 41 11–13 AM 11823 Legomation Movie Trailers 39 8–10 AM 11687 Zombie Crawl 35 8–10 PM 11734 Broadway Blockbusters 26 12–18 Full Day 11742 Actor’s Studio 42 11–13 AM 11824 Rock & Roll Printmaking 40 8–10 PM 11698 Camera Acting 26 8–10 PM 11735 Snickety Scenes 34 12–18 Full Day 11743 Clay Studio: Wheel & Handbuilding 42 11–13 PM 11832 Fashion for Decades 38 8–10 PM 11694 Chocolate Factory 26 11–13 Full Day 11733 Fashion Challenge 37 11–13 PM 11833 Hip-Hop 38 8–10 PM 11696 Discover Da Vinci 28 11–13 AM 11730 Acting for the Camera 36 JULY 16–20 14–18 Full Day 11836 Painting Studio 45 8–10 PM 11695 Fundamentals of Stage Combat 29 11–13 PM 11740 Cupcakes & Trifles 37 ages time code title p 8–10 PM 11697 Hello Dali 30 6–7 AM 11811 iPad Movie Basics 19 11–13 Full Day 11690 Open Musical: The Little Mermaid 40 6–7 AM 11812 Move It 20 11–13 AM 11689 Decked Out Donuts 37 6–7 PM 11815 Cartooning Character Creations 17 11–13 PM 11701 Circus Explorer 36 6–7 PM 11814 First Act 18 12–18 Full Day 11691 Songwriting & Recording 44 8–10 Full Day 11806 Fashion Design 28 12–18 AM 11679 Screenwriting 44 8–10 AM 11808 Actor’s Workshop 25 12–18 PM 11702 Cinematography 42 8–10 AM 11809 Harry Pottery 29 8–10 PM 11818 Dance, Dance, Dance 27 AUGUST 6–10 8–10 PM 11817 iPad Movie Making 31 ages time code title p 8–10 PM 11816 Tesseract Travels 35 3–5 AM 11709 May the Force Be With You 11 11–13 Full Day 11807 Artist’s Toolbox 36 U. CITY CAMPS PLANNING GRID 3–5 AM 11708 Perfectly Powerful Princesses 11 11–13 AM 11810 Tesseract Travels 41 4–5 PM 11720 Vamanos 15 11–13 AM 11820 Harry Pottery 38 4–5 PM 11719 Zip, Chug, Zoom 16 12–18 AM 11813 Manga for Teens 43 6–7 Full Day 11711 Passport Latin America 21 12–18 PM 11819 About Face: Prosthetics & Latex 42 6–7 AM 11706 Perfect Pitch 21 14–18 Full Day 11805 Hogwarts Worldwide Wizard Tourn. 45 6–7 AM 11707 Where in the World 24 6–7 PM 11718 Balloons, Bubbles and Juggling 16 6–7 PM 11717 iPad Movie Basics 19 6–7 PM 11716 Pop Nation 22 8–10 Full Day 11713 New York Minute 32 8–10 AM 11704 Health Moves 30 8–10 AM 11705 iPad Movie Making 31 8–10 AM 11703 Rock the House 33 8–10 PM 11722 Architect Explorer 25 8–10 PM 11721 DC vs Marvel 27 8–10 PM 11723 Upcycled Jewelry 35 12–18 Full Day 11714 The Upside Down 44 12–18 AM 11710 About Face: Prosthetics & Latex 42 12–18 PM 11715 Scene Study 44 INTENSIVE Full Day 11712 Studio Art Intensive: Zines 46

8 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 9 AGES 3 TO 5 COOKIE MONSTER FAIRYLAND KIDZROCK: ROCK TOTS PERFECTLY POWERFUL 3 TO 5 Inspired by popular children’s 3 TO 5 Sprinkle yourself with pixie 3 TO 5 Young rockers sing, dance, PRINCESSES books such as If You Give a Mouse dust and come along as we create From Mulan to Merida, explore visual art and play real 3 TO 5 a Cookie, Maisy Makes Gingerbread our own magical fairy land. We read princesses these days are anything instruments in this camp provided and Fortune Cookie Fortunes, we about and get to know familiar fairy but delicate flowers. Today’s in partnership with Dave Simon’s read, create art projects and bake characters such as Tinker Bell, the princesses are strong and smart. In Rock School. We touch on basic different kinds of cookies each Fairy Godmother and the Blue Fairy. this camp, we explore these and musical concepts such as rhythm, day. Lessons include simple food Then, we invent brand new fairy other brave princess stories through harmony and tempo as campers preparation with an emphasis on creatures and build wings, wands and drama, movement and art. Camp have the opportunity to play skills such as measuring, mixing and flower necklaces to bring them to life ends with storytelling for family and miniature instruments, learn decorating. *Please list any food in our own fairy dance. friends. “back up” dance steps and create restrictions or food allergies under Features multiple professional invitations and T-shirts. Camp Features multiple professional “special needs” on the registration teaching artists to present a variety of ends with a concert for family and teaching artists to present a variety of form or call COCA. All culinary arts disciplines. friends. All instruments provided arts disciplines.

AGES 3 TO 5 supplies and groceries included. by Dave Simon’s Rock School. COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City MORNING BAD BUNNY Features multiple professional MADCAP MINIONS 11564 Features multiple professional 11708 3 TO 5 Hop into Mr. McGregor’s teaching artists to present a variety of 3 TO 5 Pwede na? (Can we start JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM teaching artists to present a variety AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM garden with your favorite arts disciplines. now?) High-energy campers misbehaving bunny to explore the $124.00 of arts disciplines. enjoy making mischief, going on $155.00 COCA-U. City MORNING favorite tales of Peter Rabbit. We COCA-U. City MORNING adventures and dancing to playful 11727 read and act out stories; create both GLOBETROTTERS 11466 tunes. We create goggles and PET PARADE AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM original and imagined characters; 3 TO 5 Send your child on a trip JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM gadgets and come up with our very 3 TO 5 Is your child a pet lover or $165.00 make watercolor art inspired by our around the world! We “travel” to a $175.00 own distinct characters to embark future veterinarian? Through stories, stories and even plant vegetables to variety of countries in Africa, Asia, upon adventures big and small. books, songs, movement and art, we enjoy a future garden of our own. Europe and South America where explore traditional, non-traditional DRAGON’S LAIR COCA-U. City MORNING Features multiple professional Return to “Once Upon a we create artwork, drama and dance and even make-believe pets. We look Features multiple professional 3 TO 5 11620 teaching artists to present a variety of Time,” a time of castles, knights inspired by the cultures we visit. No at famous pets throughout history teaching artists to present a variety of JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM arts disciplines. and most importantly, dragons. need to bring a passport—we create and in our favorite movies to inspire arts disciplines. $175.00 We create our own shining armor, our own! COCA-U. City MORNING our own pet “characters,” making MORNING princess hats and dragon masks. We 11526 masks, “self” pet-portraits, habitats COCA–U. City Features multiple professional 11412 read about favorite dragons in books JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM and toys for them. teaching artists to present a variety of JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM such as, Me and My Dragon, Waking $155.00 arts disciplines. Features multiple professional $155.00 Dragons and Dragons Love Tacos teaching artists to present a variety of as we imagine and put together our COCA-U. City MORNING LET IT GO, LET IT SNOW MAY THE FORCE BE WITH arts disciplines. own legends and train for imaginary 11563 3 TO 5 Cool off from the heat with BEDTIME STORIES some frozen winter fun. Campers are YOU We celebrate some of our dragon battles. JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM Young space travelers explore COCA-U. City MORNING 3 TO 5 inspired by their favorite movies as 3 TO 5 favorite children’s authors including $124.00 elements of the Star Wars legends 11634 Features multiple professional they sing and dance, create “snow” Eric Carle and Maurice Sendak, through children’s books like Good JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM teaching artists to present a variety of sculptures and decorate winter then ask our young bookworms to Night Darth Vader, A Pop-Up Guide $155.00 arts disciplines. JUNGLE JAMMIN’ capes. Through storytelling, creative suggest some books of their own. Join us on a musical to the Galaxy and Star Wars: Heroes, 3 TO 5 play and visual art activities, campers Each day campers read a book (or COCA-U. City MORNING jungle journey! We make our own then create their own Jedi, aliens, explore and inhabit characters like two) together, then explore the story 11659 percussion instruments and create clones, creatures and stories through Elsa and Olaf and create our own through creative drama, movement JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM a drum circle; dance like lions, art, movement and drama. Expand characters to add to the fun! and visual art. Camp ends with a $155.00 birds, gorillas and hippopotamuses; your imagination into a galaxy far, far pajama party with treats, lots of read and tell lively jungle stories Features multiple professional away! stories and the opportunity to share and use items we gather outdoors teaching artists to present a variety of Features multiple professional our favorite explorations with family (even raindrops) for our creative art arts disciplines. teaching artists to present a variety of and friends. projects! COCA-U. City MORNING arts disciplines. Features multiple professional Features multiple professional 11527 COCA-U. City MORNING teaching artists to present a variety of teaching artists to present a variety of JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM 11709 arts disciplines. arts disciplines. $155.00 AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City MORNING $155.00 11619 11728 JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM $155.00 $155.00

PLEASE NOTE: 10 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide All children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA. cocastl.org | 11

AGES 4 TO 5 PONYVILLE ADVENTURE SUPERSONIC ARTIST WITHIN COOKIE MONSTER 3 TO 5 Explore your favorite little SUPERHEROES 4 TO 5 Get inspired by books that 4 TO 5 Inspired by popular children’s ponies such as Twilight Sparkle, 3 TO 5 Campers use the exciting celebrate creativity like Ish, The Dot books like If You Give a Mouse a Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie or adventures of Superman, Batman, and Giraffes Can’t Dance. Then, Cookie, Maisy Makes Gingerbread create your own pony identity Mr. Incredible and Spider-Man to discover the artist that lives inside and Fortune Cookie Fortunes, we through visual art projects and inspire their own superhero identities. all of us! Using dance, vocal music read, create art projects and bake creative drama. We draw, paint with We create capes, masks and special and drama, we unleash our creative different kinds of cookies each watercolors and sculpt. Then, we use superhero gadgets, move like powers and express big ideas for a day. Lessons include simple food our original and familiar characters to superheroes that fly through the air, brighter tomorrow. preparation with an emphasis on create an exciting adventure focusing stick to the ceiling, walk through skills such as measuring, mixing and Features multiple professional on the magic of friendship. walls and imagine stories about the decorating. *Please list any food teaching artists to present a variety of heroes’ everyday lives. Camp ends restrictions or food allergies under Features multiple professional arts disciplines. with a performance for family and “special needs” on the registration teaching artists to present a variety of

AGES 3 TO 5 friends. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON form or call COCA. arts disciplines. All culinary 11700 Features multiple professional supplies and groceries included. COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM teaching artists to present a variety of WILD THINGS AT COCA Features multiple professional HARD HAT HERO 11658 $155.00 arts disciplines. 3 TO 5 Ready for a wildly creative teaching artists to present a variety of 4 TO 5 Let’s build! Campers enjoy JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM adventure? Using the classic Maurice arts disciplines. building and demolishing in this $155.00 COCA-U. City MORNING Sendak story as a jumping off point, BALLET STORIES construction camp. We read and 11351 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON we explore both real and imaginary 4 TO 5 Explore some of the world’s respond to books like A Year at a SPELLBOUND JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM creatures and places through best-loved ballets using movement, 11557 Construction Site and Building a $155.00 JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM 3 TO 5 Cast a spell for summer fun storytelling, visual art and creative art, books and stories. We learn House, sing “Johnny Pounds with with this camp designed for kids who drama. Our imaginations are free to simple ballet steps to classic ballet $165.00 One Hammer,” chant “Cement dream of an enchanted world. We UNICORN ADVENTURES roam to distant lands where we paint music such as Coppelia, Swan Mixer” and explore many arts read and create stories of magical 3 TO 5 Campers go on a sparkly, wild thing masks, build a boat and Lake and Sleeping Beauty and get COOKING UP A TALE activities such as paper bag houses adventures and creatures, write magical adventure in this camp for take a journey. Let the wild rumpus inspired to make simple costumes, 4 TO 5 In this camp, we read favorite and sandpaper rubbings. Along messages in invisible ink and make children who dream of unicorns. We begin! art projects and props related to our stories like If You Give a Mouse a the way, we look at and sort tools, magic wands. We even learn some create unicorn characters, “self- favorite ballet stories. Muffin, Stone Soup or Cloudy with a practice measuring and learn about Features multiple professional spellbinding songs to share with portraits” and masks. Inspired by a Chance of Meatballs. Then we create the shapes in buildings all around us! teaching artists to present a variety of Features multiple professional family and friends. range of unicorn books, we create artwork, drama and food related arts disciplines. teaching artists to present a variety of Features multiple professional our own collective story. Camp to each story. Each day includes Features multiple professional arts disciplines. teaching artists to present a variety of ends with storytelling for family and COCA-U. City MORNING simple food preparation with an teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. friends. 11684 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON emphasis on basic kitchen skills such arts disciplines. JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM 11587 as measuring, mixing, baking and, AFTERNOON Features multiple professional COCA-U. City COCA-U. City MORNING $155.00 JUL 2-6 | 12:15-3:00PM of course, helping clean up. *Please 11585 teaching artists to present a variety of 11633 $124.00 list any food restrictions or food JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM arts disciplines. JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM allergies under “special needs” on $124.00 $155.00 COCA-U. City MORNING CANDYLAND the registration form or call COCA. 11352 4 TO 5 Join us on an adventure All culinary supplies and groceries IT’S SHOWTIME JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM through Molasses Swamp and the included. 4 TO 5 Is your child a budding $155.00 Gumdrop Mountains to Candy Features multiple professional Broadway star? We take music and Castle in this camp inspired by the teaching artists to present a variety of songs from some of Broadway’s most COCA-U. City MORNING beloved game. Campers create their arts disciplines. beloved musicals such as Peter Pan, 11683 own characters, stories and lands Annie and The Little Mermaid, then JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM to explore while we make mosaics, COCA-U. City AFTERNOON add dance, movement and our own 11647 $155.00 gingerbread houses and masks visual art creations. Camp ends with a decorated with candy. JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM performance for family and friends. $165.00 Features multiple professional Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. arts disciplines.

COCA-U. City AFTERNOON COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11431 11738 JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM AUG 13–17 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00 $155.00

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AGES 4 TO 5 MAGICAL MUSIC MAKERS NINJA MOVES UNDER THE BIG TOP VAMANOS 4 TO 5 Campers enter the magical 4 TO 5 High-energy campers get a 4 TO 5 Calling all tightrope walkers, 4 TO 5 Campers become explorers world of music listening, singing kick out of exploring all things ninja. lion tamers and acrobats! Campers like Dora and Boots and create songs and moving to the beat. Each We read books like The Boy Who enjoy tumbling, balancing, swinging their own backyard adventure! We day we listen to a short classical Cried Ninja, Ninja, Ninja Never Stop and learning circus skills like ring decorate backpacks, create maps, piece by composers like Strauss, and Three Ninja Pigs, then create juggling and feather balancing. solve mazes and go on a scavenger Tchaikovsky or Saint Saens. We play our own versions through dramatic This circus-themed camp combines hunt. Along the way, we learn some rhythm instruments like the West play. Campers decipher codes and movement with fun visual arts Spanish phrases and sing “We Did African Djembe or shekere and the create ninja stars and masks. We activities. We create circus art and It.” Camp ends by going on a final Mexican guiro. In the art room, we even practice ninja moves and “train” masks using paint, sculpture, clay adventure with family and friends. craft our own unique drums, rain on our obstacle course to ready and collage. Camp ends with a circus Features multiple professional sticks and other instruments using ourselves for battles yet to come. extravaganza for family and friends. teaching artists to present a variety of everyday items. Through song, sound Features multiple professional Features multiple professional arts disciplines.

AGES 4 TO 5 and movement, we discover music teaching artists to present a variety of teaching artists to present a variety of really is all around us. Let the music COCA-U. City AFTERNOON arts disciplines. arts disciplines. JURASSIC ART begin! SENSATIONAL SEUSS 11720 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON COCA-U. City AFTERNOON AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM 4 TO 5 Calling all preschool Features multiple professional 4 TO 5 Explore the “wiggled 11699 11501 $155.00 paleontologists! Join us for teaching artists to present a variety of roads” and “weird wildish space” JUL 30-AUG 3 | 12:15-3:00PM JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM brontosaurus building, diplodocus arts disciplines. of Dr. Seuss in this camp all about dancing, stegosaurus sculpture and $155.00 possibilities! Campers engage in $155.00 ZIP, CHUG, ZOOM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON ankylosaur acting. We create our own preposterous pretend play as we 4 TO 5 All aboard this camp fossils and dino art as well as read, 11737 POPSTAR SUPERSTAR inhabit characters like the Cat in the COCA-U. City AFTERNOON designed to constructively channel AUG 13-17 | 12:15-3:00PM 11627 tell and imagine stories about our 4 TO 5 We celebrate each child’s Hat and Horton the Elephant. Create the energy and imagination of those favorite dinosaurs. Come explore $155.00 uniqueness and superstar potential vivid visual art projects that capture JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM who love cars, trucks, trains and the Jurassic period and create some through movement, drama, vocal the spirit of Seuss’ colorful world. We $155.00 planes. Using paint, clay, boxes, tape pre-historic fun. Don’t forget to bring MORE THAN A BOX music and art and by reading books even create our own Seusserific tale! and more, we enjoy making things your imagination! Boats...cities...castles... like Incredible You! Our superstar that go! Children explore songs, 4 TO 5 Features multiple professional UNDER THE SEA spaceships...even characters! There preschoolers creatively combine Explore the marvels of the movement and drama to get those Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of 4 TO 5 is nothing we can’t make from a family-friendly pop vocals and ocean floor as we sing like Ariel. wheels spinning! teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. giant cardboard box, a lot of cool movement with fun props. Camp Using visual art activities, drama and arts disciplines. Features multiple professional art materials and our imagination. ends with a performance for family AFTERNOON movement, we create a world of COCA-U. City teaching artists to present a variety of AFTERNOON Campers build large-scale projects and friends. 11648 starfish, imaginative sea creatures, COCA-U. City arts disciplines. 11558 then animate them through JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM coral reefs and other watery wonders. Features multiple professional JUN 25-29 | 12:15-3:00PM storytelling, creative drama and $155.00 We might even meet our favorite COCA-U. City AFTERNOON teaching artists to present a variety of $155.00 movement. Discover the huge range mermaid or Bubble Guppy fish— 11719 arts disciplines. of possibilities in this imaginative anything is possible when we use AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM MAGIC CARPET camp. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON SPACE ODESSEY our imaginations! So, let’s put on our $155.00 11676 water wings and jump into fun. 4 TO 5 Hop on the magic carpet Features multiple professional 4 TO 5 Come explore the galaxy JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM and fly with COCA to explore our teaching artists to present a variety of as we read, imagine and tell stories Features multiple professional $155.00 whole new world! Be sure and pack arts disciplines. about faraway places. We create teaching artists to present a variety of your imagination as we use creative alien and astronaut characters and arts disciplines. drama, visual art and movement to COCA-U. City AFTERNOON a spaceship to take us on journeys explore clouds, weather and bird 11626 through the universe. We even build COCA-U. City AFTERNOON life; look at a variety of countries and JUL 9-13 | 12:15-3:00PM reflective space hats to communicate 11362 cultures and even “swim” through $155.00 with friends in faraway places. JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM oceans and coral reefs to explore the $155.00 Features multiple professional sea. teaching artists to present a variety of Features multiple professional arts disciplines. teaching artists to present a variety of COCA-U. City AFTERNOON arts disciplines. 11361 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM 11677 $155.00 JUL 23-27 | 12:15-3:00PM $155.00

PLEASE NOTE: 14 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide All children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA. cocastl.org | 15 AGES 6 TO 7 AFRICAN BEATS BEST OF BROADWAY BROADWAY MAGIC CARTOONING CHARACTER 6 TO 7 Young campers are engaged 6 TO 7 Does your child dream of 6 TO 7 There’s always magic on CREATIONS in a high-energy, fun-filled week in being on stage in their favorite Broadway-literally! Campers learn 6 TO 7 Campers uncover the range which we learn the about the cultures Broadway musical? Campers work songs and dances from a selection of comic book genres as we design of West Africa through traditional on songs and dances from family- of family-friendly musicals with original cartoon characters and place West African dance, Djembe friendly Broadway musicals such as magical themes such as Cinderella, them in our own comic strips. Learn drumming, storytelling, African mask The Lion King and Honk. Campers Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz and how to strengthen your drawing skills making and other arts activities. create a storyline linking the selected Aladdin, then imaginatively put them as we work on facial expressions and Camp ends with a performance for songs and work on their acting together in a magical musical revue. poses. Develop crazy critters and family and friends. skills as we rehearse the show we We create scenery and props. Camp magnificent monsters, super-villains have created. Camp ends with a ends with a performance for family and heroes. Then, we pull them COCA-U. City AFTERNOON performance for family and friends. and friends. together in stories to create our own 11435 comic strips and books. JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM Features multiple professional Features multiple professional AGES 6 TO 7 $175.00 teaching artists to present a variety of teaching artists to present a variety of COCA-U. City AFTERNOON arts disciplines. arts disciplines. 11494 BALLOONS, BUBBLES & JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM CLASS CLOWN ANIMATION JUGGLING COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City FULL DAY $155.00 6 TO 7 The lessons of this camp span 6 TO 7 Campers collaborate in 6 TO 7 Campers learn to “twist” 11541 11480 the worlds of magic, circus, comedy, small groups to write a short scene, balloon animals and engineer JUN 25–29 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUN 18–22 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Westminster AFTERNOON science and gags. Campers learn create original hand-drawn cells, complex balloon sculptures. We $280.00 $280.00 11815 many impromptu skills such as how photograph the images, and edit create unbelievably giant bubbles JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM to make a catapult out of a spoon, them together with a soundtrack and design beautiful bubble art. BROADWAY Westminster FULL DAY $155.00 how to balance a sheet of newspaper to create a short, straightforward Campers learn the principals of BLOCKBUSTERS 11746 on your nose, make a paperclip float, JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM animation. Campers receive a copy juggling two, three or even four 6 TO 7 Learn familiar songs from a Mentos geyser and much more. of the animated shorts. Art and objects. We even create our own some of Broadway’s biggest hits! $280.00 This is the perfect camp for the future technology supplies and equipment juggling balls to practice with in the Develop vocal technique and gain CIRCUS CIRCUS class clown or anyone who loves to Circus professionals lead use included. future! confidence as a performer while 6 TO 7 be just a little bit silly. CALDER CREATIONS athletic campers as we practice AFTERNOON AFTERNOON staging songs through simple Campers explore the world COCA-U. City COCA-U. City 6 TO 7 tumbling and trampoline; work on COCA-U. City MORNING movement and the use of props. 11671 11718 of balance, shape, color and design stilt walking, rola bola and rolling 11463 Campers explore material from JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM as we construct moving sculptures. globe; and explore tightrope walking, JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM shows such as The Wiz and The Lion $175.00 $155.00 Inspired by the work of Alexander juggling, spinning plates, balancing $155.00 King. Camp ends with a performance Calder, these young artists use paper, peacock feathers, diablo, flower for family and friends. wire, beads and cardboard to create sticks and clowning skills. Camp ends ARCHITECTURE BASICS BATMAN & BEYOND unique suspended mobiles and CLONES, ALIENS & JEDI If your child is curious about Can’t wait for the next Features multiple professional with a circus extravaganza for family 6 TO 7 6 TO 7 balanced standing sculptures. These 6 TO 7 Engage the hyperdrive and buildings and loves to try to figure superhero movie to come out? Let’s teaching artists to present a variety of and friends. unique art pieces “dance” in air make the creative jump! Campers things out, working with an architect create it ourselves! Campers explore arts disciplines. currents and wind. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON explore the elements of the Star on the basics of design might be just the exciting stories and powers of COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11646 Wars universe. We create our own the thing! We identify the materials superheroes like Batman, Spider- 11357 COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM characters—be they clones, aliens 11560 and geometry found in architecture, Man, Wonder Woman, Flash and JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00 or Jedi—to create a collective story and we discover how big buildings Superman to create sets, costumes $155.00 JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM from our own imaginations. Campers are really made up of smaller parts. and visual art pieces. We use these $124.00 COCA-U. City MORNING create backdrops and props to Then, we explore how it all comes famous characters as inspiration to COCA-U. City MORNING 11688 support our story. May the force be together through drawings and create superhero (or supervillain) 11464 JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM with us! model making. identities of our own. Then, we JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM $155.00 Features multiple professional weave our characters together $155.00 COCA-U. City MORNING to bring to life a new superhero teaching artists to present a variety of 11350 Westminster MORNING universe. Camp ends with a arts disciplines. JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM 11750 performance for family and friends. $155.00 JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City MORNING Features multiple professional $155.00 11524 teaching artists to present a variety of JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM arts disciplines. $155.00

COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11358 JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00

16 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 17 AGES 6 TO 7 COCA COMEDY CLUB FIRST PHOTO HIP-HOP BASICS IPAD MOVIE BASICS 6 TO 7 Through improvisation and 6 TO 7 Campers learn photography 6 TO 7 Aspiring dancers learn high- 6 TO 7 Aspiring young filmmakers theatre games, campers develop basics as we experiment with energy group choreography using explore the world of iPad movie original, funny characters and scenes. photographing nature, architecture, hip-hop dance elements such as making as we collaboratively plan, We explore a variety of conventions still life creations and people. We breakdancing and pop locking. We direct, perform in, shoot and edit a used to spark ideas and create learn how to use composition, light also explore the element of freestyle, simple, short digital video using only popular comic skits, scenes and bits. and shadow and point of view to create a hip-hop “crew” name and the video capacity, tools and apps Camp ends with a “cabaret-style” communicate ideas. We have lots design a T-shirt. Camp ends with a on an iPad. Campers receive access performance for family and friends. of fun learning how to photograph performance for family and friends. to the video shorts developed in the family, friends and the world around camp. iPads are provided by COCA. COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City MORNING us! 11622 Art and technology supplies and 11523 Art and technology supplies and JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM equipment use included. JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM equipment use included. $155.00 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON $155.00 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON AGES 6 TO 7 11630 11360 JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM COLORFUL WORLD FASHION FIRST $175.00 GIVE ME GOOSEBUMPS 11668 $175.00 We discover the world of 6 TO 7 6 TO 7 Campers create or embellish 6 TO 7 If your child loves haunted JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM visual art through an exploration of fashion and accessories in this Westminster AFTERNOON houses, sticky swamps and $155.00 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON color. Campers use observed and fashion camp. Campers learn fabric 11831 werewolves, then they will howl with 11717 imaginative palettes as we draw painting, cutting, tying and beading JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM delight at this camp, where we use Westminster MORNING AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM and paint, create prints and build techniques, then use these skills to $175.00 R. L. Stine’s books as a jumping off 11822 $175.00 sculpture with a focus on dazzling make and decorate items such as point for drama. Campers create JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM hues. We encounter great artists headbands, T-shirts and bags. Some a spooky script, build scenery and $155.00 Westminster MORNING throughout history who used color basic sewing and no-sew techniques GALACTIC REBEL props and polish their acting skills 11811 in surprising and amazing ways while Climb aboard the freighter are explored. 6 TO 7 for a creepy play that’s sure to give JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM creating works in all the colors of the starship Ghost and travel to the goosebumps! ICE CREAM CAMP $175.00 rainbow. COCA-U. City MORNING planet Lothel to take on the Galactic 6 TO 7 What is better on a hot 11410 Forces. Along the way, you decide: Features multiple professional summer day than your favorite ice COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM Are you a Freedom Fighter or part of teaching artists to present a variety of cream treat? How about learning 11595 JEWELRY JAZZ $175.00 the Imperial Force? Explore classic arts disciplines. to make your own? Campers spend In this camp, we jazz up our JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM 6 TO 7 characters or create your own as we each day with COCA’s culinary summer and back-to-school looks $124.00 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON FIRST ACT plan an epic operation to restore the 11693 instructor learning how to make some with jewelry designed and created by Jedi Forces! We create backdrops of the most popular summer treats, us! We create brightly colored clay 6 TO 7 Campers work on the basics JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM DRAW, PAINT, PRINT of plot and characterization as we and props to help us tell our tales. $155.00 from their favorite flavor of ice cream beads to use in necklaces, bracelets, 6 TO 7 Campers draw, paint and improvise short scenes based on Camp ends with a performance for to warm brownie sundaes with hot rings and earrings. We also learn to print using diverse materials and classic stories, fairy tales and current family and friends. fudge. Along the way we learn about work with jewelry wire, beads and techniques. We explore each of these GO VAN GOGH kitchen safety and practice basic even incorporate fabric and found pop culture. We formalize some Features multiple professional disciplines while looking to master 6 TO 7 From Van Gogh to cooking skills. *Please list any food materials into our creations. of our best ideas into short written teaching artists to present a variety of artists as inspiration for their work. Miro, master artists can provide restrictions or food allergies under scenes to refine, revise and rehearse. arts disciplines. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON We create several pieces of art in tremendous inspiration to help “special needs” on the registration Camp ends with a performance for 11669 each area—drawing, painting and COCA-U. City MORNING young artists explore new mediums, form or call COCA. family and friends. All culinary JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM printmaking—adding imagination 11409 styles and subject matter for their supplies and groceries included. $155.00 and creativity to make our own COCA-U. City MORNING JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM own work. Each day, campers learn COCA-U. City AFTERNOON personal masterpieces. 11725 $155.00 about a different artist as we look at AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM our own artwork, then create work 11437 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON $155.00 inspired by the artist’s life, artistic JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM 11670 technique, medium or subject matter. $185.00 JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM Westminster AFTERNOON COCA-U. City AFTERNOON $155.00 11814 11556 JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA-U. City MORNING $155.00 11726 $155.00 AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM $155.00

18 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 19 AGES 6 TO 7

LEGOMATION BASICS LULLABY OF BROADWAY MUSIC MAKERS PASSPORT LATIN AMERICA PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD 6 TO 7 If your child loves Legos, this 6 TO 7 Young performers explore 6 TO 7 Join us for a sampling of 6 TO 7 Join us for the most creative, 6 TO 8 This camp is designed camp is their chance to bring Legos the world of musical theatre while art and food from Latin America. playful experience to be had in any to explore instrumental music to life! We work in groups to develop working on vocal technique, choral Campers enjoy spending time in kitchen! Create favorites like pasta through fun, interactive activities simple storyboards, stage the singing, dance, character creation the kitchen creating dishes from and the world’s best homemade while introducing string building blocks and learn how to use and stage presence. We explore Mexico as well as Central and South brownies. Then, campers get their instruments to early learners. The stop motion animation techniques some of the most popular production American countries. We also explore hands dirty as we create food session includes guitar, fiddle as we shoot footage to develop into numbers from family favorite musicals the rich fine arts traditions of the sculptures and food art! Campers fun and rhythm work with “boom a short film. Campers receive access such as Aladdin, Seussical and The region and create artwork inspired personalize aprons, create recipe whackers.” All instruments to all films produced in the camp. Little Mermaid. Campers weave by Frieda Kahlo, Diego Rivera and cards, learn about kitchen safety and are provided. Presented in Art and technology supplies and these fun songs into a story that is contemporary muralists. *Please practice basic kitchen skills. *Please collaboration with Gateway Music equipment use included. uniquely theirs. Camp ends with a list any food restrictions or food list any food restrictions or food Outreach. musical revue for family and friends. allergies under “special needs” on allergies under “special needs” on COCA-U. City MORNING AGES 6 TO 7 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON the registration form or call COCA. the registration form or call COCA. 11655 Features multiple professional 11554 JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM teaching artists to present a variety of All culinary supplies and groceries All culinary supplies and groceries JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM $175.00 arts disciplines. included. included. KIDZROCK: ROCK BAND $175.00 Campers will sing, dance, Features multiple professional COCA-U. City MORNING 6 TO 7 COCA-U. City FULL DAY AFTERNOON teaching artists to present a variety of 11349 explore visual art and play COCA-U. City 11665 11739 arts disciplines. JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM instruments in this camp provided JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM in partnership with Dave Simon’s AUG 13–17 | 12:15–3:00PM $185.00 $280.00 COCA-U. City FULL DAY $175.00 Rock School. This camp touches 11711 on musical concepts such as ONE MINUTE MOVIE AUG 6–10 | 9:00AM–3:00PM POP DIVAS rhythm, harmony, tempo, bass Westminster AFTERNOON MOVE IT 6 TO 7 Love the super short films $290.00 6 TO 7 Singers work on vocal 11830 6 TO 7 Designed for kids who like to line and dynamics as campers made popular by YouTube? Campers technique and performance skills in JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM move but haven’t had much dance have the opportunity to play cooperatively plan, direct, stage, this pop music camp. We learn to $175.00 experience, this camp introduces child-sized instruments (drums, shoot and edit a very short digital PERFECT PITCH sing with expression and confidence basic jazz and hip-hop moves, rhythm 6 TO 7 Young singers practice keyboard and electric guitars). We video film using other campers as while working on posture, vocal and musicality, plus creates fun and vocal music techniques such as also learn some back up dance performers. We may choose to create production and breathing. Then, we LITTLE DANCERS lively choreography to popular music. breath control, posture and vocal routines and create a band name, Explore some of the world’s parodies, commercials or mini- create fashion accessories to wear 6 TO 7 Camp ends with a performance for expression. Each camper sings his or poster and T-shirts for our final best-loved ballets using movement, documentaries. Campers receive when we perform. Whether your family and friends. her choice of family-friendly music performance. Dave Simon’s Rock art and stories. Learn ballet steps to a copy of the films created in the camper is a fan of Selena Gomez, School developed Kidzrock as an into a microphone. Campers sing classic ballet music such as Coppelia, COCA-U. City MORNING camp. Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus or Lady Art and technology supplies featured solos and blend their voices opportunity for young children Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. 11348 Gaga—their favorite pop diva knows and equipment use included. in energetic group numbers. Camp to learn the basics of music and Get inspired and create art projects JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM how to accessorize and so will we! COCA-U. City MORNING ends with a performance for family experience the thrill of playing in a and props related to favorite story $155.00 Camp ends with a performance for 11562 and friends. real rock band. Camp ends with a ballets. By the end of the week, family and friends. performance for family and friends. JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM every camper will be a little dancer. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON COCA-U. City MORNING $140.00 Features multiple professional All instruments provided by Dave 11645 11654 Campers should attend with ballet teaching artists to present a variety of Simon’s Rock School. JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM shoes. No additional dress code and arts disciplines. Features multiple professional no previous experience required. $155.00 PAINTBALL POLLOCK $155.00 teaching artists to present a variety 6 TO 7 Adventurous artists practice COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City AFTERNOON splatter techniques, paint tinted COCA-U. City MORNING 11681 of arts disciplines. 11680 11692 bubbles and even kid-friendly 11706 JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM paintball guns to create fabulous AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM $280.00 11489 $155.00 $155.00 outdoor art in the spirit of Jackson $155.00 JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM Pollock. We dress to make a mess $175.00 Westminster MORNING as we unleash creative energy to 11812 create colorful abstract art. Campers COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM wear safety goggles while using any 11628 $155.00 equipment. JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM $175.00 COCA-U. City MORNING 11682 JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM $155.00

20 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 21 AGES 6 TO 7 POP NATION SPIES & SECRET AGENTS STAR SINGER THE ART OF TA DA 6 TO 7 This fun and lively 6 TO 7 In this camp, we pretend we 6 TO 7 Learn songs from some of 6 TO 7 Campers learn the principals introduction to dance is perfect are sleuths solving a COCA mystery. your favorite musicals as you develop of clowning, juggling, magic and for campers interested in sampling Then, we turn the tables as we create vocal technique and gain confidence entertainment as we discover the moves and choreography inspired and stage our own secret agent story. in group performance. Campers joy of performing. Campers learn by current and classic pop music We build spy gadgets and create explore material from shows like hilarious routines and mysterious videos. COCA’s dance faculty gets clever stories of espionage. Camp Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The sleights of hand that are sure to bring campers moving to age-appropriate ends with a COCA-wide scavenger Wizard of Oz and put it together with a standing ovation. Along the way, favorites like “Thriller” and “Shake hunt with family and friends. some simple show choir movement we practice performance techniques It Off.” to share on the final day. Camp ends such as articulation, projection and, Bring your own dance shoes Features multiple professional with a performance for family and of course, comic timing. Camp ends or clean, new sneakers. No previous teaching artists to present a variety of friends. with a performance for family and dance experience is necessary. arts disciplines. friends. COCA-U. City MORNING Features multiple professional AGES 6 TO 7 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11559 teaching artists to present a variety of AFTERNOON 11593 COCA-U. City JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM arts disciplines. 11555 JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM $124.00 SHAKE & BAKE JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM THINGS THAT GO ZOOM $124.00 COCA-U. City MORNING 6 TO 7 Campers learn to make $155.00 6 TO 7 We discover the many healthy versions of some of their 11637 varieties of 3D sculpture and motion COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM 11716 favorite snack foods in COCA’s in this camp. Campers learn about SPOONFUL OF SUGAR $155.00 AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM kitchen classroom. Then, we get 6 TO 7 If your child has a sweet THE SORTING HAT the artistry and physics of kinetic Where would the Sorting $155.00 out on the dance floor with one of tooth, then this camp is a dream 6 TO 7 sculptures by creating pieces that Hat send your camper? Campers COCA’s dance instructors to learn come true. Campers learn to create float, fly, roll or “go zoom.” We start SUMMER CHEF enter the world of Hogwarts and fitness routines based in hip-hop and and decorate cakes and cookies, as 6 TO 7 Campers learn to create with a variety of media including Harry Potter as we discover whether SEW MADE OVER jazz. *Please list any food restrictions well as make chocolate mousse and favorite summertime treats like ice cardboard, clay and wire, then power Campers learn to sew by we belong in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, 6 TO 7 or food allergies under “special popsicles, all while practicing kitchen cream, lemonade and spaghetti with our creations with motors, wind, hand and on a machine as we Ravenclaw or Slytherin. We imagine needs” on the registration form or safety and reinforcing basic cooking homemade sauce from fresh garden weight and our imaginations. work on wall hangings, pillows and our own student, professor and call COCA. All culinary supplies and skills. *Please list any food restrictions tomatoes. Campers personalize blankets. We explore elements of fantastical creature characters COCA-U. City AFTERNOON groceries included. or food allergies under “special kitchen aprons, create recipe cards, texture and color as we envision and to populate an imaginary wizard 11629 needs” on the registration form or learn about kitchen safety and design our own fabric creations to Features multiple professional school. We create wands, masks and JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM call COCA. All culinary supplies and practice basic skills like measuring decorate our rooms. Then we dye, teaching artists to present a variety of backdrops to perform their tribute to $155.00 groceries included. and following directions. *Please sew and embellish our creations to arts disciplines. the world of magic. Camp ends with list any food restrictions or food make unique items. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON a performance for family and friends. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON allergies under “special needs” on 11597 11493 MORNING the registration form or call COCA. Features multiple professional COCA-U. City JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM 11636 JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM teaching artists to present a variety of $185.00 All culinary supplies and groceries JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM $148.00 included. arts disciplines. $175.00 COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City MORNING SING, DANCE, ACT 11411 11635 6 TO 7 Energetic campers are sure JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM to have fun while enhancing their $185.00 $155.00 singing, dancing and acting skills.

Each day, we explore and practice Westminster MORNING all three arts disciplines as we work 11821 together to collaboratively create a JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM mini-production. Camp culminates in $155.00 a musical revue from popular, family- friendly musicals including You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and Annie. Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines.

COCA-U. City FULL DAY 11731 AUG 13–17 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $280.00

22 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 23 AGES 8 TO 10 THIRD DIMENSION WHERE’S MY SUPER SUIT? ACTOR’S WORKSHOP ART STUDIO 6 TO 7 Working individually and in 6 TO 7 Campers explore superheroes 8 TO 10 COCA theatre artists guide 8 TO 10 Campers discover the small groups, campers explore clay, with secret identities like ElastiGirl, performers through all the steps fundamentals of fine art—line, value, paper maché, tape, wire and even Superman, Batman and Frozone. We of acting in a theatre production. shape, color, texture, balance—as 3D knitting as a sculptural medium. then use these famous characters as Campers develop an understanding we practice drawing, painting, We imagine, design and build our inspiration to create superheroes, of the audition and casting process, printmaking and sculpture. This class own structures. We practice both supervillians and secret identities gain insight into read-throughs, focuses on individual growth as well additive and subtractive techniques of our own. We create gadgets and learn how to notate and remember as collaborative projects as campers for creating the “third dimension.” disguises, go on a secret mission/ blocking and use theatre games experiment with different media. scavenger hunt and create a final to better understand character Campers have the opportunity to COCA-U. City AFTERNOON story. Camp ends with a storytelling development and relationships. view, discuss and creatively respond 11436 for family and friends. Then, we memorize short scenes, to exhibitions in The Millstone JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM build simple props, scenery Gallery at COCA. $155.00 Features multiple professional AGES 6 TO 7 and costumes and polish our COCA-U. City AFTERNOON teaching artists to present a variety of performance. Camp ends with a 11736 Westminster AFTERNOON arts disciplines. performance for family and friends. 11751 YOUNG ILLUSTRATOR ART ATTACK AUG 13–17 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM 6 TO 7 Young illustrators explore the COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 8 TO 10 Campers take inspiration $155.00 11656 $155.00 vastly different illustration styles in 11672 from images in pop art for the JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM popular children’s books by Maurice JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM creative work in this camp. Using $155.00 Sendak, Eric Carle and Lane Smith, $155.00 artists like Warhol and Lichtenstein BALLET STUDIO WHERE IN THE WORLD using them as a jumping off point as inspiration, we design a personal 9 TO 13 Classes are divided into 6 TO 7 Campers find themselves icon and print it on a T-shirt, create two sections, based on each YOUNG ARTIST STUDIO to create illustrations of their own! Westminster MORNING in a different country each day, narrative art using comic strips and dancer’s ability. This full-day dance 6 TO 7 Drawing, painting, Campers create art in watercolor, ink, 11808 uncovering the cultural clues to printmaking and sculpture are all tempera, collage and chalk inspired JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM make unique self-portraits using non- studio includes ballet, modern and determine where in the world we included in this camp. Although the by their favorite stories. We learn $155.00 traditional materials and techniques. character technique classes as well are! We dance, draw, sculpt, sing about the role of the illustrator as we as focus classes on elements within emphasis is on enjoying the creative COCA-U. City AFTERNOON and learn some basic language skills the technique: adagio, allegro, process, we also explore the basics create artwork that tells a story. 11486 as we travel around our mysterious ARCHITECT EXPLORER turns and pointe or pre-pointe. of art structure such as line, shape, If your child has ever JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM globe and explore the arts from COCA-U. City MORNING 8 TO 10 Enrichment classes also included value, texture, pattern, space and wondered why houses are shaped $155.00 different cultures. Where will we be? 11525 on repertoire and variations, ballet color. Young artists get inspired by the way they are or how a building China? Iceland? Guatemala? Just JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM history and vocabulary, music for Michelangelo, Monet, van Gogh can lean and not fall, this is the camp wait and see! $155.00 ART OF STAGE MAKEUP dance, costuming and technical and more, then paint, sculpt and for them! Working with a professional 8 TO 10 Learn stage makeup theatre. The studio ends with Features multiple professional draw, adding imagination and a ton architect, we learn about space and techniques artists use to transform a performance for family and teaching artists to present a variety of of creativity as we make our own design as we create simple floor actors into different types of friends. For participants who arts disciplines. personal masterpieces. plans and three-dimensional models characters for film, television, stage have completed COCA levels of the perfect home or building. We COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City AFTERNOON performances and haunted houses. Beginner 3 through Intermediate gain inspiration to design “outside 11707 11359 We “age” into impossibly old 3/4 or who have 3+ years of ballet the box” by looking at some of AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM people, create monster and zombie training. $155.00 $155.00 the most outlandish buildings from characters, give ourselves animal around the world before creating our characteristics and disturb others with Features multiple professional own extreme, dream building. our faux injuries. Campers receive a teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON photo record of their transformations. 11722 COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City MORNING 11843 AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM 11354 JUL 9-20 | 9:00AM-3:00PM $155.00 JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM $515.00 $175.00

COCA–U. City AFTERNOON 11583 JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM $140.00

Westminster MORNING 11748 JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM $175.00

24 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 25 AGES 8 TO 10 BROADWAY CAMP AFRICA CIRCUS COCA DC VS MARVEL Campers are engaged in a Circus professionals lead In an epic battle between DIERBERG’S MARKET BLOCKBUSTERS 8 TO 10 8 TO 10 8 TO 10 COOKING ADVENTURE 8 TO 10 Let’s learn songs from some high-energy, fun-filled week in which athletic campers as we practice superheroes, who would be 8 TO 10 A cooking class in a of Broadway’s biggest hits! Co-taught we learn the about the cultures of tumbling and trampoline; work on victorious: a DC or Marvel character? grocery store? That’s right! by vocal music and dance instructors, West Africa through traditional West stilt walking, rola bola and rolling Select a DC character like Superman, Cooking great food that campers we focus on helping each camper African dance, Djembe drumming, globe and explore tightrope walking, Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, or love to eat starts with smart gain confidence as a performer storytelling and African mask making. juggling, spinning plates, balancing Green Lantern OR pick your favorite shopping. Countless cuts of meat, while working in musicality, rhythm, Camp ends with a performance for peacock feathers, diablo, flower Marvel character such as Iron Man, fun stuff to bake, super seasonings articulation and tone. Campers family and friends. sticks and clowning skills. Camp ends Thor, Spider-Man or the Hulk. We and more; we learn it all right in explore material from shows like The with a circus extravaganza for family collaboratively create our own epic COCA-U. City MORNING the store. Each day, we make our Addams Family, Big and Matilda. and friends. story, pitting superhero against 11413 lists, fill up our shopping carts and Camp ends with a performance for superhero, creating a background, JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City MORNING then cook something incredible; family and friends. props and costume pieces to $175.00 11522 besides, who knows food better stage our story. Camp ends with a Features multiple professional JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM than Dierberg’s? *Please list any performance for family and friends. AGES 8 TO 10 teaching artists to present a variety of CHEESEHEAD $155.00 food restrictions or food allergies arts disciplines. COMIC BOOKS & GRAPHIC Features multiple professional under “special needs” on the 8 TO 10 Cheese-lovers learn classic and unique recipes featuring our COCA-U. City MORNING NOVELS teaching artists to present a variety of registration form or call COCA. COCA-U. City MORNING Campers delve into a range of favorite food—including everything 11640 8 TO 10 arts disciplines. This camp takes place offsite 11615 comic book/graphic novel storytelling from fondue to soufflés, from cheese JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM at a Dierbergs location. Before JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM methods including autobiographical, COCA-U. City MORNING biscuits to cheese desserts. We even $155.00 and After Care not available. All $155.00 straight fiction, manga, superhero 11353 learn to make our own cheese. Then, culinary supplies and groceries and crime. From scriptwriting and JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM as part of a small team, budding Westminster AFTERNOON included. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON storyboarding to penciling and inking $155.00 chefs are challenged to utilize and 11753 11734 in every style imaginable, we explore Offsite* AFTERNOON highlight cheese in the most creative JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM AUG 13–17 | 12:15–3:00PM how artists’ creative choices affect COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11553 way. Our creations will be judged $155.00 $155.00 the way the story is understood while 11721 JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM by family and friends in a cooking working on the technical skills of AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM $185.00 competition on the final day of camp. *This camp takes place at Des Peres Dierbergs; CLAYMATION drawing comic panels. Camp ends with $155.00 CAMERA ACTING *Please list any food restrictions Want to learn how they 1080 Lindemann Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 This camp is designed 8 TO 10 an exhibition for family and friends. 8 TO 10 or food allergies under “special made The Boxtrolls or Shaun the for young performers looking for DEMO CREATION Offsite* MORNING needs” on the registration form or Sheep? We try it step by step. COCA-U. City MORNING practical instruction in acting for 8 TO 10 Campers work with a 11642 call COCA. All culinary supplies and Working in small teams, we write a 11469 the camera. A working actor guides professional songwriter to create JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM groceries included. short scene, create a corresponding JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM campers through practicing on- lyrics and melodies. Accompaniment $185.00 storyboard, build clay characters and $155.00 camera interviews and monologues, COCA-U. City MORNING on the piano and guitar is provided *This camp takes place at Des Peres Dierbergs; a set to bring it all to life through the even helping us create a mock 11569 while other campers sing back-up 1080 Lindemann Road, St. Louis, MO 63131 video art of claymation! Camp ends commercial. Throughout the camp, JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM DANCE, DANCE, DANCE vocals. We rehearse our songs and with a screening of the new work for we play back our work, gain peer and $148.00 8 TO 10 This is a great introductory record at a recording studio. We Offsite* MORNING family and friends. Campers receive instructor feedback to “try another camp for beginning dancers also work on graphics for the CDs 11663 a copy of all the created videos. take.” Campers receive access to interested in energetic movement. and a concert T-shirt for future use. JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM CHOCOLATE FACTORY Art and technology supplies and Campers learn dance steps in jazz and $185.00 videos of their best on camera work. If your child ever dreamt Camp ends with a CD release party 8 TO 10 equipment use included. hip-hop and work on spacing, rhythm *This camp takes place at West Oak Dierbergs; Art and technology supplies and of being Charlie in the Chocolate with family and friends. Field trip 11481 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 and musicality. We then use what we equipment use included. Factory, then this camp is a dream COCA-U. City MORNING included. learn in dynamic choreography. We come true. Campers learn to create 11568 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON even develop a few steps of our own COCA-U. City MORNING cake, chocolate mousse, double JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM 11698 to include in our final presented piece. 11415 chocolate ice creams, dips and $140.00 JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM Camp ends with a performance for JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM $175.00 sauces inspired by the Roald Dahl $175.00 family and friends. No special shoes story while practicing kitchen safety or dance wear required. and reinforcing basic cooking skills. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON *Please list any food restrictions COCA-U. City MORNING 11651 or food allergies under “special 11520 JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM needs” on the registration form or JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM $175.00 call COCA. All culinary supplies and $155.00 groceries included. Westminster AFTERNOON COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11818 11694 JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00 $185.00 26 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 27 AGES 8 TO 10 DRAWING & PAINTING FASHION DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE Campers learn about the FIRST MUSICAL: WILLY TECHNIQUE 8 TO 10 WONKA JR. COMBAT 8 TO 10 Campers split their week fashion design process through 8 TO 10 Campers learn about the 9 TO 10 First Musical is a between exploring technical drawing design conceptualization and theatrical art form of stage combat wonderful introductory stage and painting skills. Projects include creating specific ideas for garments. found in live theatre and film in this experience for aspiring musical portraits, self-portraits, plein-air We practice rendering and introductory camp. With “safety theatre performers. Based on work, imaginary landscapes and illustration, learn basic machine first” as the rule, we learn the basics Roald Dahl’s timeless story of a still-life exercises. Campers study and hand sewing techniques and of stage combat, from punches and world-famous candy man and composition, point of view and learn build some simple garments we sword fights to safe falls and rolls, his quest to find an heir and to use color expressively. Camp ends design ourselves. The possibilities learning how to integrate them into featuring the songs from the with an exhibition for family and are endless in this exciting fashion performances onstage. Camp ends original 1971 film, Willy Wonka Jr. friends. camp. Camp ends with a runway with a performance for family and is a scrumdiddlyuptious musical presentation for family and friends. friends. COCA-U. City MORNING guaranteed to delight everyone’s 11414 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON sweet tooth. Campers enrolled COCA-U. City AFTERNOON

AGES 8 TO 10 JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM 11363 in this production-oriented camp 11422 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY $155.00 JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM spend two weeks of the full-day JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM HARRY POTTERY 8 TO 10 In this introduction to $175.00 camp session rehearsing this $155.00 8 TO 10 Goblets of fire, cauldrons, the basics of photography, we Westminster MORNING scripted musical. The show will be potion bottles and wands are just photograph people, architecture 11827 Westminster FULL DAY performed for family and friends at COCA-U. City AFTERNOON a few of the objects that can be and nature while learning a variety of JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM 11806 7:00 PM on July 14. 11695 created in this clay camp for lovers of techniques to heighten photo quality. $155.00 JUL 16–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM all things Hogwartian. Campers learn Features multiple professional Campers are introduced to photo $280.00 $155.00 coil, slab and other hand-building teaching artists to present a variety composition, light, shadow and techniques to fashion our magical DRAWING MANGA of arts disciplines. point of view as we explore a variety works of art. Clay, wheel and kiln 8 TO 10 Campers learn the FASHION MAKEOVER GIRL’S ROCK of photo assignments. Campers COCA-U. City FULL DAY usage included. fundamentals of drawing the popular 8 TO 10 We learn to transform plain 8 TO 10 Campers are inspired by receive prints of their favorite photos. 11580 Manga style used in Pokémon and white T-shirts, basic skirts and simple their favorite female pop and rock Westminster MORNING JUL 2–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Art and technology supplies and Astro Boy. We learn how to draw garment designs to reflect our musicians like Arianna Grande, 11809 $475.00 equipment use included. facial expressions and forms while personal style using fabric dyeing, Victoria Justice, Demi Lovato JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM Westminster MORNING developing our own characters and batik and beadwork. Add design and Taylor Swift as we select and $175.00 11825 stories. We frame them or put them elements and create accessories polish pop music numbers, create FUNDAMENTALS OF HIP- JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM together in a story to form a comic using some machine sewing, and rehearse choreography and HAUNTED VIDEO $175.00 book to take home once camp has hand sewing and other decorative HOP even design and sew our own Beginning through PRODUCTION ended. techniques. Camp ends with a 8 TO 10 costumes. Camp ends with a rockin’ intermediate level dancers learn 8 TO 10 Campers create a spooky runway show for family and friends. performance for family and friends. DISCOVER DA VINCI COCA-U. City MORNING high-energy group choreography ghost story and capture it all on 8 TO 10 Leonardo da Vinci was 11662 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON using hip-hop dance elements such Features multiple professional video! We build the costumes, sets, an artist, scientist, architect and JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM 11424 as breakdancing and pop locking. teaching artists to present a variety of props and environment to make engineer—but also one of the $155.00 JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM We also explore the element of arts disciplines. our own investigative study of the most incredible inventors in history. $175.00 freestyle, create a hip-hop “crew” paranormal happenings at COCA Through his drawings and sketches, COCA-U. City FULL DAY and discover haunted theatres and Westminster AFTERNOON name and design a T-shirt. Camp 11472 he invented weapons of war, flying 11752 dancing poltergeists to include in ends with a performance for family JUN 18–22 | 9:00AM–3:00PM machines, water systems and tools JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM our films. Special effects makeup and friends. $280.00 that were all ahead of his time. Using $155.00 artists demonstrate makeup and his drawings as inspiration, campers COCA-U. City MORNING special effects. Campers receive 11567 become artists and inventors as we access to the films created. Art and JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM design our own inventions, test our technology supplies and equipment $124.00 designs and create the innovations use included. for the future! COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11419 11696 JUN 11–15 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM $280.00 $155.00

28 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 29 AGES 8 TO 10 HIP-HOP SPEAKS TO KIDS ICE CREAM CAMP IMPRESSIONIST INTRO TO MAKE, HACK, 8 TO 10 What is better on a hot INSPIRATION 9 TO 13 Why hip-hop? Campers PLAY summer day than ice cream treats? 8 TO 10 In the 19th century, artists investigate the roots, techniques 8 TO 10 Campers Make, Hack, How about learning to make our like Monet, Degas, Cezanne and and significance of hip-hop and Play their way through a series own? Campers spend each day with Seurat began experimenting with through music, art, dance of hands-on STEAM challenges COCA’s culinary instructor learning painting styles to more accurately and literature/poetry. Using designed to spark imagination how to make some of the most depict light and movement in art. improvisation as a writing tool, we and develop creative confidence. popular summer treats, from your From plein-air painting to brushstroke create a performance piece as an Challenges incorporate both favorite flavor of ice cream to warm techniques, their work has inspired expression of the theme ”Hip-Hop low-tech and high-tech materials brownie sundaes with hot fudge. artists for generations. Each day in Speaks to Kids.” Camp ends with a and technology, ranging from Along the way, we learn about this camp, we learn about famous performance for family and friends. marshmallows and recycled kitchen safety and practice basic painters, paintings and painting materials to programmable robots, Features multiple professional cooking skills. *Please list any food techniques. Then, we create our Makey Makeys, 3D printers, and teaching artists to present a variety restrictions or food allergies under own artwork inspired by the lives both Google & Samsung VR of arts disciplines. “special needs” on the registration and techniques of the masters. We AGES 8 TO 10 headsets. Programs are responsive form or call COCA. All culinary have lots of fun exploring a variety of HEALTH MOVES COCA-U. City FULL DAY to each camper, so experienced KITCHEN CREATIVE supplies and groceries included. subject matters and paintings styles 8 TO 10 Create delicious fresh fruit 11366 campers are given more complex 8 TO 10 Imaginations soar as we smoothies and adapt favorite snack while learning new ways to see art explore the creative potential in the JUN 4–15 | 9:00AM–3:00PM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON challenges. and the world around us. recipes into healthier versions to $490.00 11673 kitchen this summer! We explore COCA-U. City MORNING promote good eating choices. Then, JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM favorite flavors and invent some new COCA-U. City MORNING 11641 get out on the dance floor with one $185.00 11660 ones as we make au gratin potatoes JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM of COCA’s dance instructors and HOGWARTS JOURNEY JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM with a hint of lavender and sage butter $175.00 burn fat while building stamina with CONTINUES $155.00 ice cream. We “play with our food” fitness routines based in hip-hop and 8 TO 10 Campers invent new tales of as we make fantastical garnishes jazz. *Please list any food restrictions the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, ILLUSTRATION and decorative plates for our dishes. Campers learn how words or food allergies under “special and the magnificent enchanted castle 8 TO 10 Along the way, we learn about kitchen and images come together in an INTRO TO DIGITAL needs” on the registration form or of Hogwarts complete with original safety and practice basic kitchen skills. illustrated book. We begin by PLAYGROUND call COCA. All culinary supplies and characters, old favorites and magical *Please list any food restrictions or writing a descriptive tale, then use 8 TO 10 Campers are guided groceries included. creatures of all types. Campers food allergies under “special needs” the process of a book illustrator through challenges as we learn IPAD MOVIE MAKING collaboratively develop and rehearse 8 TO 10 Campers collaboratively on the registration form or call COCA. COCA-U. City MORNING to decide which elements to how to go from an idea in their a short script, then craft props, plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, All culinary supplies and groceries 11704 communicate through our artwork. head to a digital creation through backdrops and costume pieces to edit and perform in a short digital included. AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM We explore and practice many styles digital design. Campers learn basic embellish the story. The magic of video using tools and apps on an $185.00 of illustration, from pencil drawings coding with Scratch, video game COCA-U. City MORNING Hogwarts never fails! Camp ends with iPad. Aspiring filmmakers explore to collage. Then, each camper design, website design (online 11521 a performance for family and friends. the world of movie making. Campers decides which to use in creating a project portfolio), 3D model JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM HELLO DALI design with Tinkercad, building receive access to the created films. From Dali to Warhol, Features multiple professional fully illustrated mini-book of his or $185.00 8 TO 10 in Minecraft, augmented reality iPads are provided by COCA. campers explore modern art masters teaching artists to present a variety of her own. apps, stop motion animation, 3D Art and technology supplies and and the painting techniques they arts disciplines. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON printing, Google & Samsung VR equipment use included. KITCHEN WIZARD used. We create masterpieces COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 8 TO 10 Campers fuel their 11552 headsets and more. Programs are as we explore a different style of 11649 COCA-U. City MORNING adventures with the wizarding sweets JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM responsive to each camper, so painting each day while making it JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM 11355 one might find at Honeydukes: treats $155.00 experienced campers are given our own. Campers are encouraged $155.00 JUN 4-8 | 9:00–11:45AM like chocoballs, butterbeer or jelly to apply paint like impressionists, more complex challenges. $175.00 slugs. We look to the Harry Potter see like cubists, create dreams like Westminster FULL DAY COCA-U. City MORNING movies for inspiration as we explore surrealists and, finally, create work 11745 11618 COCA-U. City MORNING other British-themes dishes like that expresses our own unique JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM 11705 Cornish-pastries and fish and chips. perspectives. Camp ends with an $280.00 $175.00 AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM *Please list any food restrictions exhibition for family and friends. $175.00 or food allergies under “special needs” on the registration form or COCA-U. City AFTERNOON Westminster AFTERNOON call COCA. 11697 All culinary supplies and 11817 groceries included. JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00 $175.00 COCA-U. City MORNING 11639 JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM $185.00

30 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 31 AGES 8 TO 10 LEGOMATION MUSICAL THEATRE MOVES PHOTOGRAPHY POTTERY WHEEL INTRO 8 TO 10 Campers who love to play MUSIC MAKERS 8 TO 10 Beginner level dancers learn 8 TO 10 In this introduction to 8 TO 10 Go ahead, throw it—on Lego video games are inspired by 6 TO 8 This camp is designed basic musical theatre jazz found in the basics of photography, we a pottery wheel, of course! This this opportunity to learn and apply to explore instrumental music musicals such as Mary Poppins, Annie photograph people, architecture introductory camp teaches the basics stop motion techniques to their through fun, interactive activities and The Wiz. We learn steps and and nature while learning a variety of of wheel throwing, allowing young love of Legos. We develop simple while introducing string vocabulary and work on timing and techniques to heighten photo quality. artists to become comfortable with stories in two person teams, envision instruments to early learners. The choreography. We even make and Campers are introduced to photo the technique and produce one and build a Lego cast and set, then session includes guitar, fiddle use fun props to add to the show. No composition, light, shadow and or more finished pieces. We learn learn and practice stop motion to fun and rhythm work with “boom previous experience required. Camp point of view as we explore a variety the fundamentals of the potter’s tell our stories entirely out of Legos. whackers.” All instruments ends with a performance for family of photo assignments. Campers art including centering, throwing, Campers receive a copy of the films are provided. Presented in and friends. receive prints of their favorite photos. finishing, trimming and glazing.Clay, developed in the camp. Art and collaboration with Gateway Music Art and technology supplies and wheel and kiln usage included. COCA-U. City MORNING technology supplies and equipment Outreach. equipment use included. 11724 Westminster AFTERNOON use included. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City MORNING 11828 11554 AGES 8 TO 10 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON $155.00 11617 JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM 11364 NEWSIES NUMBERS JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM $175.00 $175.00 Campers enjoy exploring JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM NEW YORK MINUTE 8 TO 10 $175.00 $175.00 the fun, high-energy musical theatre 8 TO 10 Campers explore recent numbers from productions such as ROCK THE HOUSE Broadway musicals while working PIZZA TOSS UP 8 TO 10 Campers work on vocal COCA-U. City MORNING Disney’s Newsies, “King of New York” on our singing, dancing and acting 8 TO 10 Stuffed, thin-crusted, rolled technique and song delivery in and “Seize the Day!” We work on 11729 skills. Using numbers from shows and pocketed. Learn to toss and this camp for fans of classic rock. technical vocal skills such as breath AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM like Matilda, Newsies and Bring It catch pizza like an expert! Campers We bring expression, confidence, control, articulation, tone production $175.00 MUSICAL THEATRE: On, we collaborate to write our own discover a variety of pizza styles, posture and vocal power to our and blending as we practice group DOUBLE PLAY connecting scenes, learn songs and dough and toppings. We create and singing and featured solos as we sing vocal music and feature vocal solos. 8 TO 10 If you love sports and choreography and weave it together taste test pizza styles popularized by contemporary rock songs. On the LEGOMATION MUSIC We also work on jazz steps and musical VIDEO musical theatre, this is the camp for into our own collective creation. three American cities—Chicago, New final day of camp, we’ll perform for you! Campers put together a show of theatre terminology as we learn the 8 TO 10 Campers with a basic Camp ends with a musical revue for York City and St. Louis—and decide family and friends. choreography. Camp ends with a understanding of Legomation take our own, combining sports-themed family and friends. for ourselves which is best. *Please performance for family and friends. COCA-U. City MORNING their skills to the next level as we songs from musicals such as “The list any food restrictions or food Features multiple professional 11703 work in two person teams to imagine Baseball Game” from You’re a Features multiple professional allergies under “special needs” on teaching artists to present a variety of AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM their favorite song as a Legomation Good Man, Charlie Brown and “Six teaching artists to present a variety of the registration form or call COCA. Months Out of Every Year” from arts disciplines. $155.00 music video! Filmmakers select a arts disciplines. All culinary supplies and groceries Damn Yankees. We work on singing, song and create a stop motion music COCA-U. City FULL DAY included. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON video. We storyboard, set up, light, dancing and acting—incorporating 11713 ROGUE & REBELS 11549 COCA-U. City MORNING shoot, create visual effects and edit in some competitive exercises and AUG 6–10 | 9:00AM–3:00PM 8 TO 10 Work with COCA theatre JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM 11468 sync with the music. Campers receive sports themed games, of course. We $280.00 teaching artists to explore elements $155.00 JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM a copy of the videos created in the explore and create characters based of the Star Wars universe and on our favorite MVPs. We also design $185.00 camp. Art and technology supplies Westminster FULL DAY imagine a new chapter of the story. our own team logos and silk screen and equipment use included. 11834 ONE YARD CREATION Using the popular characters, them on uniforms. Play ball! Camp JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM 8 TO 10 Budding designers create PODCAST conflicts and themes as a jumping COCA-U. City MORNING ends with a performance for family $280.00 a multitude of sewing creations that 8 TO 10 Working in small teams, off point, we create our own Jedi, 11686 and friends. each use only one yard of fabric. campers decide whether to create a aliens, rogues and rebels, and JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM From aprons to pillows, skirts, soft fictional narrative style or a talk show imagine new adventures for them to $175.00 Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of sculptures and bags, we go where style podcast. While working on undertake. We create backgrounds, arts disciplines. our creative ideas take us. We work speaking skills, such as articulation, props and costume pieces to help on generating creative ideas and diction and breath control, as well us tell our stories. Camp ends with a COCA-U. City FULL DAY developing our machine and hand as imagination and collaboration, performance for family and friends. 11666 sewing skills in addition to learning we script our ideas, tape and edit a Features multiple professional JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM a wide range of techniques to add podcast—adding sound effects and teaching artists to present a variety of $280.00 decorative embellishment to our music as needed. Campers receive a arts disciplines. creative creations. Camp ends with a link to the closed channel podcasts. runway show for family and friends. Art and technology supplies and COCA-U. City AFTERNOON equipment use included. 11550 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM 11650 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON $155.00 JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM 11584 $175.00 JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM $140.00 32 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 33 AGES 8 TO 10 SCI-FI MOVIE SIMPLY SILLY INVENTIONS STRING-A-PALOOZA TESSERACT TRAVELS VIRAL VIDEO 8 TO 10 In the spirit of books, films 8 TO 10 Turn hilarious ideas into 8 TO 10 Campers fold space and time 8 TO 10 Why do some videos go 9 TO 12 Campers experience a and stories such as Star Wars, X-Men extraordinary contraptions! Campers while working with COCA theatre and viral? In this camp, we look at viral musical environment that is creative, and Guardians of the Galaxy, create become like the artist/inventor visual arts teaching artists to write their videos to determine the elements challenging, supportive, professional, a movie narrative about a wildly Rube Goldberg and go where their own Wrinkle in Time adventure. We that popularize them. Then, we safe and fun. The camp includes imagined futuristic, high tech world. imaginations take them. We learn might visit Uriel and Camazotz or some take a shot at making a short video small group music instruction, music We explore time and space travel, about this cartoonist and the wacky, planet and time yet unimagined and we believe would go big online. theory, character education and a aliens and creatively conceived inspired machines he created in unvisited. We use familiar characters Campers work in groups to write the culminating project. Each camper is “scientific” stories. Working in small his cartoons. We draw and create and invent our own as we create a script, scout locations in and around outfitted with a violin to use for the groups, we write the script, scout inventions using simple machines. story to share. Camp ends with a COCA, direct, perform, shoot and week. Presented in collaboration locations in and around COCA, Question like a scientist, create like performance for family and friends. edit our videos. Then we share them with Gateway Music Outreach. direct, perform, shoot and edit our an artist! Wheels, gears, ramps, in a culmination and crowdsource Features multiple professional teaching movies. Campers receive a copy of marbles, blocks and other castaway COCA-U. City MORNING our viral potential. Campers receive a artists to present a variety of arts videos created. toys are provided by COCA. 11536 copy of videos created in the camp. Art and technology disciplines. supplies and equipment use JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM Art and technology supplies and AGES 8 TO 10 COCA-U. City MORNING included. $175.00 Westminster AFTERNOON equipment use included. 11616 STOP MOTION VIDEO 11816 Features multiple professional JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM 8 TO 10 Campers learn to use real MORNING JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA-U. City teaching artists to present a variety of $155.00 people in place of stop motion 11471 $155.00 arts disciplines. armatures to create magical illusions. JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM Animations include stop-motion dances $175.00 COCA-U. City FULL DAY SKETCH COMEDY with impossible leaps, magic tricks that UPCYCLED JEWELRY 11732 8 TO 10 Through improvisation and defy sleight of hand, comedic silent 8 TO 10 Create bracelets, earrings, theatre games, campers develop SWEETOLOGY: CAKE AUG 13–17 | 9:00AM–3:00PM shorts and “hovering” animations. necklaces and belts using found WHITEBOARD ANIMATION original, hilarious characters and DECORATING Campers learn to create stop $280.00 Campers receive a copy of the work objects such as electrical wire, keys, 8 TO 10 situations. We explore a variety of 8 TO 10 Campers work at a professional motion animation utilizing a popular created in the camp. Art and technology washers, circuit boards, puzzle pieces conventions and formats used to bakery to learn basic cake decorating whiteboard technique seen in many supplies and equipment use included. and more! We weave them together SEW MADE OVER write and create popular comedic techniques and tools. We work TV and internet commercials. We use 8 TO 10 Campers learn to sew with a variety of edible mediums to with classic jewelry components such material. Camp ends with a “cabaret- AFTERNOON different stop motion “tricks” with by hand and on a machine as we COCA-U. City as jewelry braid, beads and chain to style” sketch comedy for family and 11428 create fun, whimsical sweet treats. the whiteboard to tell an effective work on wall hangings, pillows and create individual pieces that express friends. JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM We make fondant cake decorations story or convey an idea in a unique blankets. We explore elements of our green side. $175.00 using basic geometric shapes, cookie way. Campers receive a copy of the texture and color as we envision and COCA-U. City AFTERNOON cutters and free sculpting, learn COCA-U. City AFTERNOON final animations.Art and technology design our own fabric creations to 11625 the basics of frosting and piping Westminster MORNING 11723 decorate our rooms. Then we dye, JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM supplies and equipment use included. 11747 with buttercream, and design and AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM sew and embellish our creations to $155.00 COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM decorate a cake from start to finish. $155.00 make unique items. 11661 $175.00 Each day includes a delicious take- home project. *Please list any food JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON SNICKETY SCENES VILLAINOUS VERSIONS $175.00 11551 8 TO 10 Lemony Snicket fans are restrictions or food allergies under STREET DANCE 8 TO 10 How does Maleficent’s JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM cordially invited to create our own “special needs” on the registration 8 TO 10 Aspiring dancers explore the version of Sleeping Beauty differ “unfortunate” story. Student actors form or call COCA. This camp takes $175.00 elements of freestyle as you learn high- from Princess Aurora’s? How would ZOMBIE CRAWL collaboratively write and act in a place at Sweetology 1232 Town Campers learn about the energy group choreography to popular Rumplestiltskin, Gaston or Scar tell 8 TO 10 short play chronicling our own dire and Country Crossing Drive, Town acting and makeup special effects Westminster MORNING contemporary music. Using hip-hop their stories? In this camp, we explore dealings with the VFD conspiracy. & Country, MO 63017. Before and involved in performing zombie 11826 dance elements such as breakdancing some of our favorite fairy tales from Camp ends with a misguided and sad After Care not available. All culinary characters. Using favorite zombie JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM and pop locking, we put together a the point of view of the evil villain. performance for family and friends. supplies and groceries included. characters as inspiration, we create our $175.00 dance that showcases our own special We weave together our versions to own zombie personae. Then, using Features multiple professional talents and creativity. Finally, we create Offsite MORNING create a tale to perform. Camp ends vocal grunts, muffled words and sounds teaching artists to present a variety of a hip-hop “crew” name and design a 11416 with a performance for family and as well as movement strategy, we bring arts disciplines. T-shirt. Camp ends with a performance JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM friends. our characters to life with some special for family and friends. $185.00 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON Features multiple professional effects makeup techniques to enhance 11735 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON teaching artists to present a variety of our performances. Camp ends with a Offsite AFTERNOON AUG 13–17 | 12:15–3:00PM 11485 arts disciplines. 11675 public zombie crawl with family and $155.00 JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM friends. JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA-U. City MORNING $155.00 $185.00 11685 COCA-U. City MORNING Westminster AFTERNOON JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM 11687 11829 $155.00 JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00 $155.00

34 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 35 AGES 11 TO 13 ACTOR’S TOOLBOX BALLET STUDIO COSPLAY COSTUMES 1 DUMBLEDORE’S ARMY 11 TO 13 Campers explore a 11 TO 13 Cosplay is the creation of 11 TO 13 Enter the magical world 9 TO 13 Classes are divided into range of acting approaches and costumes and accessories to reflect of Hogwarts and join Dumbledore’s two sections, based on each techniques designed to enhance a manga or anime character in fully Army! Campers explore Defense dancer’s ability. This full-day dance their “toolkit” when approaching a realized form. Campers design their Against the Dark Arts as we work studio includes ballet, modern and character. We work on strategies to character then learn basic machine with a theatre artist to devise plot character technique classes as well approach acting text; movement and and hand sewing techniques to build and characters. Campers then learn as focus classes on elements within physicality; and voice/speech. We one of the costumes they designed. stage combat techniques to perfect the technique: adagio, allegro, try different methods for creating Camp ends with an exhibition of their Expelliarmus and Stupefy spells turns and pointe or pre-pointe. characters that captivate audiences created work for family and friends. and create exciting wizarding duels. Enrichment classes also included and draw them into the world of the Enemies of Hogwarts, beware! on repertoire and variations, ballet COCA-U. City MORNING play. Camp ends with a showcase of history and vocabulary, music for 11565 Features multiple professional monologues and scenes for family dance, costuming and technical JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM teaching artists to present a variety of and friends. theatre. The studio ends with $140.00 arts disciplines. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON a performance for family and COCA-U. City FULL DAY ACTING FOR THE CAMERA 11548 friends. For participants who have CUPCAKES & TRIFLES AGES 11 TO 13 This camp is designed CREATING MANGA Campers impress their 11420 11 TO 13 JUN 25–29 | 12:15–3:00PM completed COCA levels Beginner Designed for campers 11 TO 13 for actors of all skill levels who 11 TO 13 families after we learn to create JUN 11–15 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $155.00 3 through Intermediate 3/4 or who want to learn how to draw want on-camera experience. Learn impressive, artful and delicious $280.00 who have had more than three the popular Manga style Japanese the skills needed to professionally desserts. From molten chocolate years of ballet training. animation, Anime. Campers learn audition and perform for the camera. ARTIST’S TOOLBOX cakes to fruited tarts, we focus Westminster FULL DAY Campers deepen their this technique of drawing facial Campers learn basic terminology 11 TO 13 Features multiple professional creating and plating pastries. *Please 11835 drawing, painting and sculpture skills expressions, hands, hair, clothing and technique, as well as gain teaching artists to present a variety list any food restrictions or food JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM as we develop images and ideas in folds and objects. Then, we use new practical experience by performing of arts disciplines. allergies under “special needs” on $280.00 each art form. We learn key formal skills to develop our own characters commercials and simple scenes the registration form or call COCA. skills such as composition, scale, COCA-U. City FULL DAY and stories. Japanese Manga is under the guidance of a professional 11843 All culinary supplies and groceries value, color mixing and color theory utilized in a broad range of genres: FASHION CHALLENGE actor-instructor. Campers receive JUL 9–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM included. 11 TO 13 Aspiring fashion designers as we work with a multitude of media action-adventure, romance, sports, access to the best camera work $515.00 complete different fashion challenge such as watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, comedy, science fiction or mystery. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON studied in the camp. Art and each day and help decide who pastel, plaster and wire. We also How will campers use it to create 11740 technology supplies and equipment solved it most successfully. We learn how various artistic mediums work that reflects their point of view AUG 13–17 | 12:15–3:00PM use included. CIRCUS EXPLORER practice rendering and illustration, relate to one another and the and personal style? $185.00 11 TO 13 Athletic campers practice machine and hand sewing and COCA-U. City MORNING importance of a well-rounded studio skills such as tumbling and mini- COCA-U. City AFTERNOON embellishment techniques to 11730 practice. trampoline; try stilt walking, rola bola 11605 DECKED OUT DONUTS complete the garments and AUG 13–17 | 9:00–11:45AM and rolling globe; work on balancing COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM 11 TO 13 Campers create, fill, glaze, accessories we design. Creativity is $175.00 11638 on the low wire and ground work $124.00 frost and decorate a wide range of the key. The possibilities are endless! JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM with juggling, spinning plates, diablo, deep fried and baked donuts as Camp ends with a runway flower sticks and more. Camp ends ACTION MOVIE $155.00 Westminster MORNING well as churros and funnel cakes. presentation of the creations. 11 TO 13 Campers learn the art of with a final performance for family 11749 As a special treat, we sample treats Campers should have a basic and friends. extreme camera angles, the stories Westminster FULL DAY JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM from some of St. Louis’s best-known understanding of machine and hand that drive action movies and how to 11807 $155.00 donut shops! Along the way, campers COCA-U. City AFTERNOON sewing prior to camp. perform daring feats. We write our JUL 16–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM 11701 learn about kitchen safety and COCA-U. City FULL DAY own action sequences, learn to safely $260.00 practice basic kitchen skills. *Please JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM 11733 execute falls and stunts, and stage $155.00 list any food restrictions or food our own chase scenes. We also get allergies under “special needs” on AUG 13–17 | 9:00AM–3:00PM behind the camera to make a movie, the registration form or call COCA. $280.00 adding special effects to enhance All culinary supplies and groceries our film. Campers receive a DVD of included. Westminster FULL DAY 11744 the film. Art and technology supplies COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM and equipment use included. 11689 $280.00 COCA-U. City FULL DAY JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM 11667 $185.00 JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $280.00

36 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 37 AGES 11 TO 13 FASHION FOR DECADES HIP-HOP SPEAKS TO KIDS INTERMEDIATE MAKE, LEGOMATION MOVIE 11 TO 13 Aspiring designers learn TRAILERS 9 TO 13 Why hip-hop? Campers HACK, PLAY about fashion trends through the 11 TO 13 Lights, camera, investigate the roots, techniques 11 TO 13 Campers Make, Hack, decades, starting with the 1950s, Legomation! Campers select a well- and significance of hip-hop and Play their way through a series including necklines, silhouettes, known film and then collaboratively through music, art, dance of hands-on STEAM challenges fabrics and decorative elements. We write, storyboard, animate and edit and literature/poetry. Using designed to spark imagination use these elements to inspire our their own animated movie trailer improvisation as a writing tool, we and develop creative confidence. own contemporary garments. We using only Legos. Then we complete create a performance piece as an Challenges incorporate both create fashion illustrations, wearable their trailers using visual effects, expression of the theme ”Hip-Hop low-tech and high-tech materials garments and accessories using voice overs and music. Each camper Speaks to Kids.” Camp ends with a and technology ranging from machine sewing, hand sewing and receives access to the films created performance for family and friends. marshmallows and recycled other decorative techniques. Camp in the camp. materials to programmable robots, Art and technology ends with a runway show for family Features multiple professional Makey Makeys, 3D printers and supplies and equipment use and friends. teaching artists to present a variety both Google & Samsung VR included. of arts disciplines. COCA-U. City MORNING headsets. Programs are responsive Westminster MORNING 11467 COCA-U. City FULL DAY to each camper, so experienced IPAD MUSIC MAKING 11823 AGES 11 TO 13 INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL In this camp we learn how JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM 11366 PLAYGROUND campers are given more complex 11 TO 13 JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM $175.00 JUN 4–15 | 9:00AM–3:00PM to create rhythms and melodies in a $175.00 11 TO 13 Campers are guided challenges. Art and technology variety of styles from rock and pop to $490.00 through challenges as we learn supplies and equipment use jazz, classical and hip-hop. Campers Westminster AFTERNOON how to go from idea to digital included. MEAN MUSICALS 11832 explore a combination of software creation through digital design. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11 TO 13 This camp uses numbers JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM instruments, pre-programmed loops INDIE MUSIC PRODUCTION Campers learn basic coding 11653 from current, popular musicals about $175.00 11 TO 13 Campers define their style and even use their own voices to with Scratch, video game JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM the conflict between teenage girls, by creating their own song! We produce songs! We also have the design, website design (online $175.00 such as Heathers, Legally Blonde, work with a professional songwriter opportunity to use iPads as live project portfolio), 3D model Bring It On and the upcoming HARRY POTTERY to create lyrics and melodies. We instruments, as we participate in Goblets of fire, cauldrons, design w/ Tinkercad, building Mean Girls, to hone acting, singing 11 TO 13 also provide piano and guitar jam sessions with other campers. potion bottles and wands are just in Minecraft, augmented reality and dancing skills. Campers weave accompaniment while other Through this musical journey, we a few of the objects that can be apps, stop motion animation, songs together to create their own campers provide back-up vocals explore the fundamentals of musical created in this clay camp for lovers of 3D modeling with Tinkercad, 3D “mean musical” about the perils of and, if possible, instrumental tracks. composition, improvisation and how all things Hogwartian. Campers learn printing, Google & Samsung VR popularity. Campers then rehearse their songs to have fun using technology to coil, slab and other hand-building headsets and more. Programs INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP and record Clayton Studios to create Creativity, art and make music! Campers receive a CD Features multiple professional techniques to fashion our magical are responsive to each camper, 11 TO 13 a CD. Camp ends with a CD release technology collide in this of all the songs they create during teaching artists to present a variety of works of art. Clay, wheel and kiln so experienced campers are party for family and friends. *Please collaborative camp for young camp. iPads provided by COCA. arts disciplines. usage included. given more complex challenges. indicate if you play an instrument innovators. Tinker with the inner Please bring your own set of earbud Art and technology supplies and COCA-U. City FULL DAY Westminster AFTERNOON under “special needs” on the workings of everyday gadgets headphones. equipment use included. 11644 11820 registration form or call COCA. Field and use them to engineer new COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUL 16–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON trip included. creations and solve challenges. 11438 $280.00 $175.00 11631 Instructors from the Challenger COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM Learning Center St. Louis provide 11499 $175.00 $175.00 engineering expertise while HIP-HOP JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM instructors from COCA bring 11 TO 13 Campers learn high- $175.00 energy group choreography using design thinking to the arts-led hip-hop dance elements such as process of creating inventions. break dancing and pop locking. We Art and technology supplies and also explore elements of freestyle, equipment use included.

create a hip-hop “crew” name and COCA-U. City FULL DAY design T-shirts. Camp ends with a 11367 performance for family and friends. JUN 4–8 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $280.00 Westminster AFTERNOON 11833 JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM $155.00

38 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 39 AGES 11 TO 13 OPEN MUSICAL: THE STOP MOTION VIDEO SWEETOLOGY: CAKE TESSERACT TRAVELS 11 TO 13 Campers learn to use 11 TO 13 Campers fold space and LITTLE MERMAID real people in place of stop motion DECORATING time while working with COCA Open Musical is a 11 TO 13 Campers work at a 11 TO 13 armatures to create magical illusions. theatre and visual arts teaching artists wonderful stage experience for professional bakery to learn basic Animations include stop-motion to write their own Wrinkle in Time aspiring middle school aged cake decorating techniques and dances with impossible leaps, magic adventure. We might visit Uriel and musical theatre performers. tools. We work with a variety of tricks that defy sleight of hand, Camazotz or some planet and time Based on one of Hans Christian edible mediums to create fun, comedic silent shorts and “hovering” yet unimagined and unvisited. We Andersen’s most beloved stories, whimsical sweet treats. We make animations. Campers receive copies use familiar characters and invent our Disney’s The Little Mermaid fondant cake decorations using of the work created in the camp. own as we create a story to share. JR. is an enchanting look at the basic geometric shapes, cookie Camp ends with a performance for sacrifices we all make for love and Art and technology supplies and cutters and free sculpting, learn family and friends. acceptance. Campers enrolled equipment use included. the basics of frosting and piping in this production-oriented camp COCA-U. City MORNING with buttercream and design and Features multiple professional spend two weeks of the full-day 11417 decorate a cake from start to finish. teaching artists to present a variety of camp session rehearsing this JUN 11–15 | 9:00–11:45AM Each day includes a delicious take- arts disciplines. scripted musical. The show will be ROCK & ROLL $175.00 home project. *Please list any food UPCYCLED JEWELRY AGES 11 TO 13 COCA-U. City MORNING PRINTMAKING restrictions or food allergies under 11 TO 13 Create bracelets, earrings, performed for family and friends 11621 11 TO 13 Campers learn the art of AFTERNOON “special needs” on the registration necklaces and belts using found at 7:00PM on August 10. Westminster JUL 9–13 | 9:00–11:45AM making multiples, often applied to 11754 form or call COCA. objects such as electrical wire, keys, Features multiple professional This camp $155.00 poster, flyer, zine and T-shirt making. JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM washers, circuit boards, puzzle pieces teaching artists to present a variety takes place at Sweetology, 1232 We explore several printmaking $175.00 Town and Country Crossing and more! We weave them together of arts disciplines. techniques including stencils, relief Westminster MORNING with classic jewelry components such Drive, Town & Country, MO 11810 COCA-U. City FULL DAY cuts and intaglio. Then we create as jewelry braid, beads and chain to 63017. Before and After Care not JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM 11690 and print our own T-shirt designs STRING-A-PALOOZA create individual pieces that express available. All culinary supplies and $155.00 JUL 30–AUG 10 | 9:00AM–3:00PM with silkscreen and stencils as well as 9 TO 12 Campers experience groceries included. our green side. $490.00 design and make our own flyers and a musical environment that is Westminster AFTERNOON posters. Young artists are encouraged creative, challenging, supportive, Offsite AFTERNOON THRIFT STORE FASHION 11440 11755 to make our own unique rock & roll professional, safe and fun. The 11 TO 13 Transform thrift store JUL 9–13 | 12:15–3:00PM works of art through the printmaking camp includes small group music JUN 11–15 | 12:15–3:00PM garments into high fashion creations. PASSPORT ASIA $185.00 $155.00 11 TO 13 Join us for a sampling of process. instruction, music theory, character Go where your creative ideas take art and food from Asian countries. education and a culminating you! Turn a polyester blouse and pair Westminster MORNING Campers with adventurous taste project. Each camper is outfitted of paisley pants into a purse; a men’s 11824 YOUTH MUSICAL: MARY buds enjoy making dishes from with a violin to use for the week. shirt into a cute dress. We focus on JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM POPPINS JR. countries such as China, Japan and Presented in collaboration with generating creative ideas, as well $155.00 11 TO 15 BY AUDITION Kids and Thailand. We also explore rich fine Gateway Music Outreach. as machine and hand sewing skills, teens ages 11–15 are invited to arts traditions of the region and learning a wide range of techniques COCA-U. City MORNING audition for COCA’s Youth Musical create artwork inspired by artists SELFIE to add decorative embellishment Mary Poppins Jr. Everyone’s Explore the art of the 11536 such as Takashi Murakami and 11 TO 13 to our creations. Camp ends with a favorite practically perfect self-portrait through a variety of JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM Subodh Gupta. *Please list any food runway show for family and friends. nanny takes the stage in this contemporary and fine arts media $175.00 restrictions or food allergies under Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious including drawing, painting, mixed COCA-U. City MORNING “special needs” on the registration musical adventure. Campers media collage, photography and, of 11528 form or call COCA. All culinary cast in this production spend course, iPad cameras and fun filters. JUN 25–29 | 9:00–11:45AM supplies and groceries included. three weeks (during the COCA Campers work on observation skills $175.00 camp day) rehearsing. *Financial Features multiple professional and art techniques while creating assistance is available. The show teaching artists to present a variety of a wide range of art pieces that will be performed, complete with arts disciplines. represent and celebrate their identity. set, lights and costumes at the Camp ends with an exhibition for COCA-U. City FULL DAY Edison Theatre on June 29 and 30. family and friends. 11664 Auditions are April 6–7. JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM COCA-U. City AFTERNOON COCA-U. City FULL DAY $290.00 11674 11418 JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM JUN 11–29 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $155.00 $595.00

40 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 41 AGES 12 TO 18 ABOUT FACE: CLAY STUDIO: WHEEL & CREATIVE PROBLEM DIGITAL VIDEO SERIES HIP-HOP SPEAKS TO KIDS PROSTHETICS & LATEX HANDBUILDING 12 TO 18 We create a short digital SOLVERS 9 TO 13 Why hip-hop? Campers 12 TO 18 Learn the stage makeup 12 TO 18 Campers explore all the series using animation, live action or 12 TO 18 Campers are given both investigate the roots, techniques techniques used to transform actors elements of the potter’s art. We learn combination series. Working in teams hands-on and digital challenges for and significance of hip-hop through into different types of characters for the basics of wheel throwing, including and using a simple story idea, each the first half of the camp to learn music, art, dance and literature/ films, television, stage performances centering, throwing, finishing and small group creates a three-episode how to use Scratch, 3D modeling poetry. Using improvisation as a and haunted houses using latex and trimming; use slab and coil techniques digital series. Campers learn what it with Tinkercad, 3D printers, Makey writing tool, we create a performance prosthetic pieces to augment and to create hand built pieces; and take takes to create a video narrative that Makeys, VR headsets, and much piece as an expression of the theme change face shapes. Campers “age” inspiration from pottery of ancient unfolds in a series format. Camp ends more, learning how to use the ”Hip-Hop Speaks to Kids.” Camp into impossibly old people, create cultures to create fantastic sculptures with a screening of the new work for design thinking approach to problem ends with a performance for family monster and zombie characters, based on human, animal or imaginary family and friends. Campers receive a solving, often used when tackling and friends. animal characteristics and disturb forms. Camp ends with an exhibition copy of all the created videos. what is known as a “Big Hairy Art and others with faux injuries. Campers for family and friends. Features multiple professional Clay, wheel and Problem.” Each camper spends technology supplies and equipment receive a photo record of their teaching artists to present a variety kiln usage included. the last half of the camp identifying use included. transformations. of arts disciplines. Westminster FULL DAY a problem, challenge or obstacle, COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City MORNING CINEMATOGRAPHY 11743 utilizing the processes and tools 11572 COCA-U. City FULL DAY AGES 12 TO 18 11710 12 TO 18 Campers delve into the JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM in the makerspace to prototype JUL 2–6 | 9:00AM–3:00PM 11366 AUG 6–10 | 9:00–11:45AM art of motion picture photography $280.00 a solution. Campers receive what $224.00 JUN 4–15 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $175.00 by learning to tell stories through was built to solve the “Big Hairy $490.00 camera and lighting techniques. We Problem” that was identified.This explore the crossover points that COCA TO GO FUNDAMENTALS OF HIP-HOP Westminster AFTERNOON This camp focuses on camp is presented in collaboration Beginning through cinematography has with other artistic 12 TO 18 12 TO 18 MANGA FOR TEENS 11819 a recent trend in dining—the with The Disruption Department. intermediate level dancers learn approaches, including composition, 12 TO 18 Designed for campers who JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM adaptation of restaurant quality meals high-energy group choreography the use of color and contrast and COCA-U. City AFTERNOON want to learn to draw the popular $175.00 into meal kits that can be completed using hip-hop dance elements such the application of motion. Campers 11678 Manga style of Japanese animation, at home. Campers practice cooking as breakdancing and pop locking. engage these ideas and techniques JUL 23–27 | 12:15–3:00PM Anime. Campers learn this technique of techniques and adapt favorite recipes We also explore the element of ACTOR’S STUDIO through narrative filmmaking. Campers $175.00 drawing facial expressions, hands, hair, The focus of this studio into meal kits. We also visit the freestyle, create a hip-hop “crew” 12 TO 18 receive a copy of the videos created clothing folds and objects. Then, we camp is to deepen acting technique kitchen of Vero Pizza and Pasta, a name and design a T-shirt. Camp use our new skills to develop our own at camp. Campers should have and the character development meal kit company of award-winning ends with a performance for family characters and stories. Japanese Manga previous video experience. Art and process. Campers work with COCA chef Katie Collier of Katie’s Pizza and friends. is utilized in a broad range of genres: technology supplies and equipment theatre faculty to explore the and Pasta Osteria. At Vero, we learn action-adventure, romance, sports, use included. COCA-U. City MORNING ensemble building process and to more about the trend of purchasing, CULINARY NETWORK 11657 comedy, science fiction or mystery. How learn to make bold, personal choices COCA-U. City AFTERNOON subscribing to and gifting meal kits. 12 TO 18 Campers create their very JUL 23–27 | 9:00–11:45AM will we use it to create work that reflects in work on classic and contemporary 11702 Campers cook each day. We also own cooking show! We learn to cook $155.00 our point of view and personal style? scenes and monologues. JUL 30–AUG 3 | 12:15–3:00PM create meal kits to take home and a wide range of culinary favorites $175.00 make with our families on at least such as ice cream, homemade Westminster MORNING Westminster FULL DAY 11813 two days during camp. *Please spaghetti sauce and quiche. Then GREEN SCREEN FILM 11742 JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM list any food restrictions or food we get creative by combining skills EFFECTS JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM CLASSIC COMBAT SCENES $155.00 in the kitchen with the use of video. 12 TO 18 Curious about chroma 12 TO 18 Using classic combat scenes allergies under “special needs” on $260.00 key and compositing? Campers from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet the registration form or call COCA. Campers write, story board, shoot cooperatively plan, direct, stage, and Hamlet as well as swashbuckling All culinary supplies, groceries and a and edit a cooking show of their MIXED MEDIA STUDIO shoot and edit a digital video film scenes like those in Treasure Island field trip are included. own design. Campers receive a final 12 TO 18 Campers explore drawing, using green screen technology. and Peter Pan, campers learn copy of the created video. *Please painting, printmaking, mixed media COCA-U. City AFTERNOON We learn to use this film effect to elements of hand-to-hand combat, list any food restrictions or food assemblage and sculpture in this 11365 shift environments and add visual stage fencing, broadsword and allergies under “special needs” on studio camp. Although we emphasize JUN 4–8 | 12:15–3:00PM interest, action and fantasy elements quarterstaff choreography while the registration form or call COCA. the creative process, formal skills such $185.00 to our videos. Camp ends with a simultaneously working on scene work Features multiple professional as line, shape, value, texture, pattern, screening for family and friends. with an acting instructor. Camp ends teaching artists to present a variety of space and color are also taught. Campers receive a copy of the films with a presentation of various scenes arts disciplines. Art and technology Campers are inspired by master artists developed. for family and friends. supplies and equipment use Art and technology and contemporary innovators but included. All culinary supplies and supplies and equipment use work from their own perspective and COCA-U. City MORNING groceries included. included. sensibility to create work. 11465 JUN 18–22 | 9:00–11:45AM COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City MORNING COCA-U. City AFTERNOON 11632 $155.00 11623 11842 JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 16–20 | 9:00–11:45AM JUL 16–20 | 12:15–3:00PM $290.00 $175.00 $155.00

42 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 43 AGES 14 TO 18 SCENE STUDY WHITEBOARD ANIMATION COSPLAY COSTUMES 2 YOUTH MUSICAL: MARY 12 TO 18 Campers focus on developing 12 TO 18 Campers learn to create 14 TO 18 Cosplay is the creation of their acting technique, including voice stop motion animation utilizing a costumes and accessories to reflect POPPINS JR. 11 TO 15 BY AUDITION Kids and and speech, movement, character popular whiteboard technique seen a manga or anime character in fully teens ages 11–15 are invited to development and textual analysis. in many TV and internet commercials. realized form. Campers design their audition for COCA’s Youth Musical We work on two- to three-person We use different stop motion “tricks” character then learn basic machine Mary Poppins Jr. Everyone’s scene studies from both classic and with the whiteboard to tell an and hand sewing techniques to build favorite practically perfect contemporary plays and contrasting effective story and convey ideas in one of the costumes they designed. nanny takes the stage in this pieces to better prepare for future roles. unique ways. Campers receive copies Camp ends with an exhibition of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious of the final animations.Art and created work for family and friends. COCA-U. City AFTERNOON musical adventure. Campers technology supplies and equipment 11715 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON cast in this production spend AUG 6–10 | 12:15–3:00PM use included. 11607 three weeks (during the COCA $155.00 COCA-U. City AFTERNOON JUL 2–6 | 12:15–3:00PM camp day) rehearsing. *Financial 11500 $140.00 assistance is available. The show SCREENWRITING JUN 18–22 | 12:15–3:00PM will be performed, complete with THE UPSIDE DOWN $175.00 MANGA FOR TEENS set, lights and costumes at the AGES 12 TO 18 Campers learn to structure, 12 TO 18 Campers imagine HOGWARTS WORLDWIDE Designed for campers who craft and create a screenplay by writing 12 TO 18 14 TO 18 Edison Theatre on June 29 and 30. themselves in Hawkins, Indiana, in WIZARD TOURNAMENT want to learn to draw the popular each day in response to prompts. We Explore the advanced Auditions are April 6–7. the 1980s where we explore many 14 TO 18 Manga style of Japanese animation, explore the formal elements of a good YOUTH MUSICAL: MARY wizarding world as we work strange characters and things. We POPPINS JR. Anime. Campers learn this technique COCA-U. City FULL DAY screenplay, including what makes a with fellow campers and COCA 11418 create our own story of demagorgons 11 TO 15 BY AUDITION Kids and of drawing facial expressions, hands, good story, dialogue and characters in artists to create an original multi- and disappearances—then teens ages 11–15 are invited to hair, clothing folds and objects. Then, JUN 11–29 | 9:00AM–3:00PM both short “warm-up” exercises and school competition tale. Will the storyboard and film it. Using stop audition for COCA’s Youth Musical we use our new skills to develop our $595.00 larger written scene work. Campers champions be from the French motion effects, theatrical makeup, Mary Poppins Jr. Everyone’s own characters and stories. Japanese learn to format and structure like a Beauxbatons or the Japanese sound effects, scoring and other favorite practically perfect Manga is utilized in a broad range of professional, as well as how to pitch and Mahoutokoro? Or maybe from video strategies, we create and edit a nanny takes the stage in this genres: action-adventure, romance, position their work for producers. We North American Ilvermorny and short video. Campers receive a final Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious sports, comedy, science fiction or also learn critique strategies as we give Bulgarian Durmstrang? With 11 copy of the created video. musical adventure. Campers mystery. How will we use it to create and receive vital feedback on projects. wizarding schools to choose from, cast in this production spend work that reflects our point of view Features multiple professional the possibilities are vast. Campers COCA-U. City MORNING three weeks (during the COCA and personal style? teaching artists to present a variety of learn basic acting and stage combat 11679 camp day) rehearsing. *Financial arts disciplines. moves to sharpen our spell casting COCA-U. City MORNING JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00–11:45AM assistance is available. The show and dueling skills and help us 11566 $155.00 COCA-U. City FULL DAY will be performed, complete with through each challenge. Who has JUL 2–6 | 9:00–11:45AM 11714 set, lights and costumes at the the knowledge, bravery and stamina $124.00 AUG 6–10 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Edison Theatre on June 29 and 30. SONGWRITING & to compete? Submit your name and $280.00 Auditions are April 6–7. RECORDING find out—invisibility cloaks welcome! PAINTING STUDIO 12 TO 18 Campers work with COCA-U. City FULL DAY Features multiple professional 14 TO 18 Campers learn fundamental professional songwriters and musicians UPCYCLE DESIGN STUDIO 11418 teaching artists to present a variety of formal skills in painting while to create the lyrics and melodies. We 12 TO 18 Campers push the JUN 11–29 | 9:00AM–3:00PM experimenting with a wide range focus on technical voice skills such as boundaries of art and design as arts disciplines. $595.00 of materials and artistic genres. diction, breathing, phrasing and tone we solve creative challenges using Westminster FULL DAY The studio focuses on portraiture production, and will offer piano, guitar, re-purposed books, clothing and 11805 and still life as well as projects that vocal accompaniment as needed. other items. Utilizing both traditional JUL 16–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM cultivate individual intuition and We revise, refine and rehearse our art materials and recycled items, we $280.00 imagination. We look at master works songs and record at Clayton Studios. create a different 3D work each day by contemporary artists who use Everyone will receive a CD of all the in response to an instructor-driven painting as a main component of songs at the end of camp. *Please prompt. their practice to glean inspiration. indicate if your camper plays an COCA-U. City MORNING instrument under “special needs” on FULL DAY 11356 Westminster your registration form or call COCA 11836 JUN 4–8 | 9:00–11:45AM to provide the information. JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Field trip $155.00 included. $260.00

COCA-U. City FULL DAY 11691 JUL 30–AUG 3 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $280.00

44 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 45 TEEN SUMMER INTENSIVES FASHION INTENSIVE ON CAMERA INTENSIVE TAP INTENSIVE I VOICE INTENSIVE I: VOICE INTENSIVE II: THE 16 TO 18 BY REVIEW Experience the 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION Participants 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION Participants ACTING THE SONG SINGING ARTIST exciting process of fashion design learn skills needed to professionally spend the week learning technique 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION The focus of 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION This one- from start to finish in one thrilling week audition and perform for the camera and choreography in musical theatre, this vocal intensive is to highlight of-a-kind intensive is developed at the beautiful Saint Louis Fashion in commercials, television, serial tap and rhythm tap. We work on the importance of acting in vocal for vocalists who are interested Incubator! During this intensive, work and film. Participants work on tap performance skills, learn tap performance. Participants work in more advanced study. Utilizing participants learn to create an effective basic acting technique and audition history and practice rhythm and to intellectually and emotionally songs that represent a variety of mood board, design a garment, create strategies and discuss and gain technique. The intensive ends with a understand the story in the song and musical theatre styles, participants and cut paper patterns and fabrics, practical experience in adapting our performance for family and friends, connect method-acting technique integrate method acting technique and sew a basic garment prototype out stage technique to on-camera work. highlighting choreography that to vocal production. While technical into voice and scene work to better of muslin using a variety of machine Each day, we practice a selection of showcases the variety of tap styles. vocal instruction such as basic express a deeper understanding techniques. Participants also network advertising copy, monologues and sight-reading, diction, breathing of the emotional life of the song. Participants begin the week with with our Incubator designers and learn movie scenes on camera. Participants and tone production are part of the Participants also learn effective a placement and are split into valuable presentation techniques for a watch both professional footage study, the goal of the intensive is audition techniques and identify appropriate classes. portfolio. This intensive takes place at and clips from our scene work each to help participants connect with repertoire that highlights their BALLET & CONTEMPORARY the Fashion Fund at 1533 Washington day as part of critique sessions. COCA-U. City FULL DAY the audience and song in a more individual strengths as singing artists. INTENSIVE Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103. Before Participants receive a short reel of 11477 expressive way. Participants leave the Participants leave the intensive JUN 18–22 | 9:00AM–3:00PM 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION This intensive and After Care not available. their strongest on-camera work. intensive with two contrasting songs with two to three contrasting songs $330.00 prepared for their vocal portfolio. prepared for their vocal portfolio. focuses on the traditional ballet Offsite FULL DAY Students not currently studying at curriculum, including technique, 11909 COCA need to arrange an audition/ INSTRUCTORS INSTRUCTORS pointe and men’s classes, as well JUN 25–29 | 9:00AM–3:00PM TAP INTENSIVE II placement class. MICHAEL BEATTY: NYC actor, singer MICHAEL BEATTY: NYC actor, singer as contemporary modern dance. $450.00 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION Participants Additional classes will diversify the COCA-U. City FULL DAY spend the week diving into the and Broadway vocal coach and Broadway vocal coach 11546 training, with a concentration on vast world of tap dance for High PHIL WOODMORE: Musical director, PHIL WOODMORE: Musical director, Offsite FULL DAY JUN 25–29 | 9:00AM–3:00PM choreography and repertoire. This 11910 Intermediate and Advanced levels composer, singer and Broadway composer, singer and Broadway $330.00 program is designed for participants JUL 23–27 | 9:00AM–3:00PM (Intermediate 4 or above or 6+ vocal coach vocal coach who have extensive training with a $450.00 years of tap technique). Each day minimum of two years of pointe work. STUDIO ART INTENSIVE: participants train in rhythm tap Students not currently studying at Students not currently studying at technique and choreography while COCA need to arrange an audition/ COCA need to arrange an audition/ INSTRUCTORS ZINES MUSICAL THEATRE Zines are both also taking classes focused on tap placement class. placement class. TEEN SUMMER INTENSIVES 14 TO 18 BY REVIEW AUDITION INTENSIVE STEPHANE PHAVORIN: Former a focused way to explore studio history, musical theatre, audition COCA-U. City FULL DAY COCA-U. City FULL DAY This intensive First Dancer with the Paris Opera 14 TO 18 BY AUDITION art and a great outlet for personal techniques, improvisation and more. 11643 11624 is designed for triple threat actors Ballet, Current guest teacher for views to become communal Guest teaching artists bring their JUL 16–20 | 9:00AM–3:00PM JUL 9–13 | 9:00AM–3:00PM who want to refine their skills and The Royal Ballet and guest teacher, information. Using a field trip unique styles and teaching methods $330.00 $330.00 improve their audition technique. ballet master, and choreographer for to the Zine Collection at the St. to broaden exposure and knowledge Participants focus on the performance companies around the world Louis Public Library as inspiration, of tap. The intensive culminates with of songs from a range of styles, learn participants choose subject matter an informal showing highlighting the SOFIANE SYLVE: Former Principal how to manage a musical theatre as the focus for their work for the choreography learned, displaying a Dancer with Het National Ballet dance call by learning technique and week. Participants experiment with variety of tap styles and music. and New York City Ballet, Current vocabulary; and select and rehearse a variety of materials to express Principal Dancer for The San four contrasting monologues to Participants begin the week with personal views through visuals and Francisco Ballet use at future auditions. Participants a placement and are split into text. Mediums may include drawing, AUDITION/REVIEW INFORMATION polish resumes, critique head shots, appropriate classes. TOMMIE WAHEED EVANS: Former printmaking, collage, mixed media, as well as working on callback and TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION, PLACEMENT CLASS OR REVIEW, OR FOR Principal Dancer with Philadanco, photography and photomontage. COCA-U. City FULL DAY MORE INFORMATION ON SUMMER INTENSIVES AT COCA, PLEASE cold reading strategies. The intensive Current Dance Professor at The Each participant also learns saddle 11474 CONTACT: culminates with a mock audition University of the Arts book binding to complete their zine JUN 18–22 | 9:00AM–3:00PM in front of a panel of St. Louis area BALLET & CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVE: Antonio Douthit-Boyd, and will leave with a copy of their $330.00 COCA-U. City FULL DAY musical theatre professionals. [email protected] 11347 work to add to their portfolio. Field TAP INTENSIVE I & II: Kelly Ging, [email protected] MAY 28–JUN 8 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Students not currently studying at trip included. COCA need to arrange an audition/ $895.00 INSTRUCTOR FASHION INTENSIVE, MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE AUDITION, placement class. ON CAMERA INTENSIVE, STUDIO ART INTENSIVE, VOICE ACTING YVONNE OSEI: COCA Curator- INTENSIVE I & II: Shawna Flanigan, [email protected] COCA-U. City FULL DAY in-residence, exhibiting artist and 11421 Visionary Award Winner PLEASE NOTE: JUN 11–15 | 9:00AM–3:00PM Auditions, placement classes and reviews must be scheduled by COCA-U. City FULL DAY $330.00 11712 May 5, 2018. AUG 6–10 | 9:00AM–3:00PM $330.00 46 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 47 RBERG IER GS D

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50 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 51 REGISTRATION FORM COCA SUMMER ARTS CAMPS 2018 COCA SUMMER MUSICAL PLEASE PRINT. SUBMIT A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH CAMPER. COMPLETE BOTH SIDES. WEST SIDE STORY CAMPER INFORMATION PARENT/GUARDIAN IF UNDER 18. Directed by Jim Butz NAME MAIN CONTACT Choreography by Christopher Page-Sanders DATE OF BIRTH FALL’17 GRADE GENDER EMAIL ADDRESS REQUIRED. RECEIPTS SENT VIA EMAIL. Book by Arthur Laurents | Music by Leonard Bernstein | Lyrics by M F Stephen Sondheim HOME TELEPHONE PLEASE INCLUDE AREA CODE. CELL WORK West Side Story sets Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in 1950s New York City as the two star-crossed young lovers ( ) ( ) ( ) find themselves caught between warring street gangs. From HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE the first notes to the final breath, their struggle to survive AUDITIONS: AGES 14 TO 22 in a world of violence and prejudice remains one of the FRI, MAR 9 | 4:00–6:00PM | 11029/11031 most memorable and powerful musical dramas of our time. SAT, MAR 10 | 12:00–3:00PM | 11030/11032/11033 COCA uses a text messaging system to notify our patrons when we are closing the building. In order to Entire original production directed and choreographed by CELL PHONE PROVIDER receive theses texts, please supply your cell number and provider (AT&T, Verizon, etc.). Standard text Jerome Robbins. CALLBACKS messaging rates apply. COCA will not share your cellular information with any third parties, and will only Students should prepare a monologue and 32 bars of a song. They SAT, MAR 10 | 3:00–5:00PM text you when absolutely necessary. should bring a resume and head shot. Those cast will be asked to pay a $310 participation fee; financial assistance is available. EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT Performances are July 27–28, 2018 at Washington University’s PRE-AUDITION DANCE WORKSHOP Edison Theatre. FEB 17 | 12:00–3:00PM | FREE Westminster Christian Academy, no HOME TELEPHONE PLEASE INCLUDE AREA CODE. CELL WORK MUSICAL AUDITIONS PRESENTED BY MARY STRAUSS registration required ( ) ( ) ( ) PLEASE LIST MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM IS SPECIAL NEEDS REQUIRED FOR CAMPERS WHO REQUIRE MEDICATION DURING THE CAMP DAY.

COCA YOUTH MUSICAL MARY POPPINS JR. Directed by Grace Austin Music Direction by Colin Healy Choreography by Christopher Page-Sanders PICK UP PERMISSION

A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney I permit the following people (other than parents/guardians) to pick up my child. Maximum of two. film | Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert NAME TELEPHONE RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT B. Sherman | Book by Julian Fellows | New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe | Co- Created by Cameron Mackintosh | Adapted by iTheatrics under the AUDITIONS: AGES 11 TO 15 supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald FRI, APR 6 | 4:00–6:00PM | 11890/11891 I permit my child (12 or older) to sign himself/herself out at the end of the camp day. PLEASE CHECK Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage SAT, APR 7 | 12:00–3:00PM | 11892/11893/11894 in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. COCA POLICIES AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION Students should prepare 32 bars of a song and bring sheet music, a I have read and agree to ALL policies on page 55. resume and a head shot/photo. Participation is competitive and by audition only. Students cast are asked to pay a participation fee of SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN OR ADULT STUDENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED FOR ENROLLMENT DATE $570. Financial assistance is available. Campers cast in this production will spend three weeks (during the COCA camp day) rehearsing, then perform the show complete with set, lights and costumes on June 29 NOTES OFFICE USE ONLY and 30 at Washington University’s Edison Theatre.

Visit cocastl.org/register for more information and to schedule an audition time.

West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com 524 Trinity Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130 | cocastl.org Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com Questions? Please call us with any questions about placement or registration 314.561.4898

52 | 2018 Summer Camps Guide cocastl.org | 53 GUIDELINES & POLICIES PLEASE PRINT. SUBMIT A SEPARATE REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH STUDENT. COMPLETE BOTH SIDES. REGISTRATION OFFICE 314.561.4898 | [email protected] FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COCA REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE SELECT ONE. REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION REGISTRATION OFFICE HOURS: Financial assistance is available for COCA Summer Winter/Spring MON–FRI | 9:00AM–6:00PM Arts Camps. COCA accepts applications for financial $30 REGISTRATION FEE PER STUDENT Take as many classes or camps as you choose for one annual registration fee. This fee is non-refundable. Summer MON–FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM assistance beginning March 1, 2018. Current Purchase $ *The Registration Office will be open 9:00AM–3:00PM on the Applications available online or in the Registration Office. following Saturdays only: Letters notifying applicants of their status will be emailed SELECT CAMPS JAN 13 | JAN 20 | JAN 27 | FEB 3 | JUN 2 | JUN 9 | JUN 16 | JUN 23 and registration will be available at that time. IF FULL ADD ME TO WAIT LIST CAMP CODE CAMP TITLE CAMP DATE TUITION HOW TO REGISTER 10150 sample program x YES NO Jul 23–Jul 27 $155 JAN 15 *Annual Fund donor ($250 and above) registration begins JAN 27 Open registration begins RETURNED PAYMENT POLICY: It is COCA’s policy to charge a $25 YES NO processing fee for any returned payments (checks or credit cards).

YES NO Early registration is encouraged; many camps fill up quickly. Those whose payments are returned may lose the privilege to pay via check, credit card and payment plan. YES NO ONLINE: Register through COCA’s secure server at cocastl.org. If you have taken classes at COCA before, you already have an WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS: Tuition and before/after care fees will YES NO account. Click the “Classes, Camps & Auditions” button to browse be refunded, less a $25 processing fee per camp, if you submit a

YES NO and register for camps. withdrawal form by these deadlines:

YES NO BY MAIL*: Send your registration form and payment (CHECK ONLY) MAY 1 For June camps and Before/After Care to: JUN 1 For July and August camps and Before/After Care YES NO COCA, Attn: Registration | 524 Trinity Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130

YES NO COCA offers no refund or credit for missed camp days due to *Credit card registrations are not accepted by mail. illness, schedule conflicts or any other reasons. Registration fees are YES NO non-refundable. IN PERSON: Visit the Registration Office during office hours listed REGISTRATION FORM REGISTRATION YES NO $ above. MEDICAL WITHDRAWALS: COCA offers no refund or credit after the withdrawal deadline except for documented medical Faxed and phone registrations are not accepted. conditions. You must submit a withdrawal form and documentation SUPERVISED BEFORE AND AFTER CARE on physician’s letterhead. Medical withdrawals must be submitted

BUILDING CLOSED: JAN 15 | APR 1 | MAY 28 | JUL 4 before the last day of your child’s camp. Tuition will be refunded less JUN 4–8 JUN 11–15 JUN 18–22 JUN 25–29 JUL 2–6 JUL 9–13 JUL 16–20 JUL 23–27 JUL 30–AUG 3 AUG 6–10 AUG 13–17 the $25 processing fee per camp. BEFORE CARE BUILDING CLOSURES: If severe weather, a power outage or 7:30–9:00AM $40 PER WEEK unforeseen circumstances necessitate the closing of any COCA TRANSFERS: COCA offers the opportunity for students to transfer summer program, COCA is not responsible for providing a makeup to another camp if space is available. Transfer forms are available AFTER CARE 3:00–6:00PM session, credit or refund. COCA posts information about closings on in the front lobby and the Registration Office. Transfers must be $75 PER WEEK $ local media outlets as well as at www.cocastl.org and 314.725.6555. submitted before the start of your child’s camp.

CONFIRMATION: Gifts to the COCA Annual Fund helps support our programming, keep our tuition low and provide scholarships. COCA will email confirmation of your registration. CANCELLATION: In the event that enrollment does not reach If you have not received confirmation within two weeks, please the required number for a particular camp, or circumstances arise COCA ANNUAL FUND & SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT contact the Registration Office at 314.561.4898. beyond COCA’s control, COCA reserves the right to cancel. You will $50 $100 $250 $500 $1000 be notified, and we will be happy to work with you to find a suitable ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SPECIAL NEEDS: If your child has replacement. If no replacement can be settled upon, COCA will PAYMENT INFORMATION food allergies or special needs, please list them on the Registration refund your money in full, less your non-refundable registration fee. Form or contact the Registration Office. Payment plan option for early registrants ($10 service charge). Requires 20% down payment, registration fee and $10 RELEASE/WAIVER: I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless processing fee due upon registration. Your credit card will automatically be billed in equal payments according to MEDICATIONS: Medical authorization is required from a physician COCA and its employees from and against any and all claims for the schedule below. All registrations after April 30 must be paid in full at time of registration. All payment for campers who require medication during the camp day. Medical personal injuries or damages of any kind arising from participation in forms are available online and will be provided by email. plan registrations must be paid in full by June 1. the COCA program. Furthermore, I authorize COCA staff and faculty to seek emergency medical help for me and/or my child if this PAYMENT PLANS FOR EARLY REGISTRANTS: Requires 20% down becomes necessary. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless COCA DATES OF AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL payment, $30 registration fee and $10 processing fee due upon personnel in seeking medical care for me and/or my child. I realize JANUARY March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1 MARCH April 1, May 1, June 1 registration. Your credit card will automatically be billed in equal that every effort will be made by COCA staff to contact me in the FEBRUARY March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1 APRIL May 1, June 1 payments according to the schedule below. All registrations after event of a medical emergency involving my child. April 30 must be paid in full at time of registration. All payment plan registrations must be paid in full by June 1. IMAGE CONSENT: I agree that COCA may use my and/or my Only checks are accepted as payment for mailed registration forms. To pay by credit card, please child’s likeness in the routine promotion of its programs and for register online or in person in COCA’s Registration Office. To pay by cash, please register in person TOTAL Dates of Automatic Withdrawal: other non-commercial applications. in COCA’s Registration Office. PAYMENT ENCLOSED JAN/FEB MAR 1, APR 1, MAY 1, JUN 1 $ MAR APR 1, MAY 1, JUN 1 FIELD TRIP CONSENT: I give permission for my child to leave the APR MAY 1, JUN 1 premises for field trips supervised by adult staff members. I understand that I will have advance information about the date, time and location QUESTIONS? Please call us with any questions about placement or registration 314.561.4898. Thank You. of the field trip. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: COCA does offer payment plan opportunities. COCA reserves the right to suspend or terminate instruction and performance participation for students who do not meet their financial obligations. Students are liable for the full cost of FOR OFFICE USE ONLY tuition. Students with outstanding balances will NOT be allowed to Date Rec’d M P Initial Bio Process & Conf. Initial re-register until the balance is paid in full.

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2017 COCA YOUTH MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF THE LION KING JR.