GETTY IMAGES (4) ORLANDO ARTS MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2018 22 P. 22-39 Summer Cultural Camps_678.indd 22 2/9/18 3:32 PM he time to pull out the beach umbrel- ing and acting to science experiments and nature las and plan summer getaways is right explorations. Our community has some of the around the corner. It’s also that time best summer camps that will keep your child of year to explore what to do with the entertained while at the same time learning a new kiddos while parents are busy work- talent or simply refining one already held dearly. ing to pay for those vacations. There are hundreds Put on a costume, look in a microscope or create of opportunities within Central Florida’s cultural a masterpiece. The stage is set for a summer of community to do just that. From singing, danc- excitement. While this guide is extensive and based on information provided by the organizations, please visit OrlandoAtPlay.com or visit the individual websites to confirm the information listed as well as for any additional information or camp offerings that might not be included herein. Teen/Adult be able to observe their child’s ballet class. CREATIVE WRITING Summer Session Following class, students will participate in a PAGE 15 Open adult and teen classes are offered at showcase. TUITION: TBD 407.422.8755, page15.org/ywc/ Orlando Ballet School Central, South and Seminole campuses. Classes accommodate June 11-23 June 4-July 27 beginner- through advanced-level students wishing to study dance. Classes focus on a Levels 3 and Up Grades 2-12 fun, challenging way to exercise while Jacksonville 2-Week Senior Summer Young Writers Summer Camps learning ballet technique and experiencing Intensive Page 15’s summer camp is back. At each the joy of dancing to music. TUITION: 1 Hour By audition only. The program in Jacksonville one-week camp, students will write a book Class, $15; 1.5 Hour Class, $18 in partnership with Florida Ballet offers with help from published authors, editors students small class sizes and an opportu- and illustrators. Young authors will fall in love July 9-27 with reading and writing through the camp’s nity to intensely focus on their technique Ages 8+, Levels 1-3 fun (and sometimes irreverent) writing training. Classes will be held at downtown’s Junior 3-Week Summer Intensive activities, field trips and book signings. And, Florida Ballet Training Center as well as (Seminole Only) LaVilla School of the Arts. Families are at the end of the week, every child will By Audition Only. This workshop is designed publish their very own book to share with invited to observe classes on the final day of to continue building technical as well as the program. Boarding students are housed friends and family. Grade 2-3: June 4-8 & July performance dance skills emphasizing ballet at the University of North Florida. Optional 9-13; Grades 4-5: June 11-15 & July 16-20; repertoire, offering a variety of dance genres Grades 6-8: June 18-22 & July 23-27; Grades throughout the day ending with a hands-on outings will be offered on June 16 and 17 for 9-12: June 25-29. TUITION: $180 per student, workshop in theater production; including an additional fee. Boarding students will $30 lunch (optional) costume, prop and set construction. check in on Sunday, June 10, and check out Students will present an in-studio showcase Saturday, June 23. TUITION: $1,100 HOUSING: at the end of the workshop. Space permit- $1,500 DANCE ting, auditions can be scheduled by calling Seminole campus at 407.834.8895. June 12-23 ORLANDO BALLET TUITION: TBD 407.418.9824, orlandoballet.org Levels 3 and Up Orlando Senior 2-Week Summer June 11-22 June 4-July 28 Intensive Ages 8+, Levels 1-3 Ages 2-7 By audition only. This non-residential Junior 2-Week Summer Intensive (All Summer Session program has the intensity of the five-week Campuses) intensive in a two-week period. Orlando Orlando Ballet School offers exciting classes The Junior Intensive is designed to give two-week Intensive is the perfect prepara- throughout the summer designed so your students continued intense ballet training as child can discover and develop a love for well as expose them to other forms of dance tion for students attending any five-week dance. New students are encouraged to join such as jazz, character and musical theater. summer intensive program following our existing OBS students in summer classes Level 2 students will also participate in two-week. Orlando Ballet School provides a exploring dance enrichment. With classes for pre-pointe and intro-to-pointe classes technique-focused curriculum with a series ages 2-7 we have something for everyone. (available for qualified students with of diverse class offerings and an exceptional TUITION: Call or Visit Website principal approval). On June 23, parents will faculty. TUITION: $1,10 0 CREATIVE WRITING | DANCE | FILM | HISTORY | MUSIC | SCIENCE & NATURE | THEATER | VISUAL ARTS ORLANDO ARTS MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2018 23 P. 22-39 Summer Cultural Camps_678.indd 23 2/9/18 3:32 PM students participating in the final three weeks. TUITION: $450-1,600, depending upon level and number of weeks enrolled EMOTIONS DANCE COMPANY 407.788.1659, emotionsdancestu- dio.com/summer-classes June 4-August 3 Ages 6-12; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Summer Dance Camps Our full-day, weekly camps incorporate dance, crafts, music, team building activities and more, giving students the knowledge in dance technique, musicality and creative outlets (June 4-20, June 11-14, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3). TUITION: $99 per week June 25-July 13 Ages 7-17; 12:30-5:30 p.m. 1/2 Day Summer Dance Intensives Our intensives offer training in ballet, jazz, COURTESY ORLANDO BALLET tap, contemporary, hip hop and more, including mock auditions, resume writing, June 25-July 27 Pan and the pirates, this unique, interactive dance history and master classes from top dance camp will introduce the children to guest faculty to prepare dancers for our Ages 8+, Levels 1-2 the wonderful art form of dance. We will pre-professional program or Youth Summer Session spend the week exploring theme-based Performance Company, EDC II (June 25-29, Keep your child dancing throughout the dance classes, creative expression, stories, July 9-13). TUITION: $180 per week summer. Classes are available for Orlando videos, fairy and pirate games, activities and Ballet School students to continue their crafts, where they will create their very own ballet education and for new students to August 6-10 costumes and treasures to keep. Parents are develop and discover a love for ballet. New invited to a very special performance on the Middle- & High-School; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. students are required to schedule a last day of camp. Embark on an adventure Summer Dance Intensives placement class to determine level place- with Poppy and her polar opposite Branch. In partnership with Central Florida ment. Placement classes may be scheduled Kids will enjoy exciting activities and classes Community Arts, our full-day dance by calling the OBS campus your student in ballet, tap, theater dance, and arts and intensive emerges participants in the world wishes to attend. TUITION: TBD crafts with songs and activities from the of dance. Participants will gain exposure and Trolls movie. TUITION: One Week: $125, technique in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip Orlando Senior 5-Week Summer Both Weeks: $225 hop, acro, tap and more, while also being Intensive exposed to dance history, audition prepara- tion, improvisational dance techniques and By audition only. The focus of the program is July 9-13 on ballet technique training, but all students team-building exercises. Participants will also participate in the showcase perfor- Ages 3-7; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. finish out the week with a showcase at our mance at the end of the summer, and Princess Ballerina & Prince Mini Dance in-house mini theatre. TUITION: $250 per advanced students have the opportunity to Camp week perform for the public. Classes are held at This unique, interactive dance camp will our main campus, as well as our South introduce the children to the wonderful art ME DANCE campus and the Loch Haven Neighborhood form of dance. We will spend the week 844.633.2623 exploring theme-based dance classes, Center (Orlando Ballet’s company rehearsal marshallellisdanceschool.com space). All of our studios feature Harlequin creative expression, stories, videos, prince sprung floors. Boarding students are housed and princess games, activities and crafts, June 4-August 24 in dorms on the University of Central where they will create their own costumes and royal treasures. Parents are invited to a Ages 10-21; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Florida’s campus. Optional outings to the Summer Ballet & Dance Intensives area theme parks and other destinations are “royal” performance on the last day of camp. TUITION: One Week: $125, Both Weeks: $225 These rigorous training programs are offered at an additional fee. Boarding designed for motivated dancers ages 10-14, students check in on Sunday, June 24, and and aspiring pre-professional and early-ca- check out on Saturday, July 28. July 9-August 3 reer dancers ages 15-21. Attendees will take TUITION: $2,600 HOUSING: $2,900 Ages 8-14; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily classes in ballet and other techniques, Summer Intensive Dance Program plus choreography progressively integrated CENTRAL FLORIDA BALLET Audition required.