Seasonal camps at Oklahoma Children's Theatre always promise lots of fun and excitement!
Whether your child is a first time camper or a veteran, seasonal camps offer new and entertaining experiences in drama education, including theatre games and activities that are sure to become favorites. Seasonal camps are the perfect-sized sampler for first time campers, and kids who love camp already always love coming back to see friends and favorite teachers. Come along with us this year as we have some "Funky October Fun," and stop by the “Gingerbread Jam,”
Fall Break + Winter Break + Spring Break Camps: $350
Fall Break Camp ** Now Enrolling
Funky October Fun!
October 21-22
9:00am-4:00pm
Theatre I 5-7 years
Theatre II 8-12 years
Campers can enroll in one or both days of "Funky October Fun" Fall Break Camp. Each day will be different and loaded with lots of theatre games, drama activities, dancing, laughter and fun! Campers will need to bring a sack lunch, two snacks and a drink each day. Before and aftercare is available 8am-6pm—see below for more details.
Fall Break Camp tuition: $45 per day or $80 for both days
Winter Break Camp ** Now Enrolling
Gingerbread Jam!
December 28-31
9:00am-4:00pm
Theatre I 5-7 years
Theatre II 8-12 years
Run, run, run, as fast as you can—join the gingerbread men at the gingerbread jam! Along with their teacher, campers will focus on a different theatre skill each day, such as improvisation, pantomime, roles of the theatre, and more, all delivered by way of theatre games and activities sure to entertain any gingerbread kid. On Friday, join us for our end-of-camp performances! Campers will need to bring a sack lunch, two snacks, and a drink each day. Before and aftercare is available 8am-6pm--see below for more details.
Winter Break Camp tuition: $150
Spring Break Camp ** Now Enrolling
Dragon Country!
March 14-18
9:00am-4:00pm
Theatre IA “Dragons and Fairies” 5-7 years
Theatre IB “Save the Princess!” 5-7 years
Theatre II “Ogres, Trolls, and Giants” 8-12 years
Dance I “Dance of the Dwarves” 5-7 years
Dance II “Puff the Magic Dragon” 8-12 years
Magic I “Magical Unicorns” 5-7 years
Magic II “Medieval Magic” 8-12 years
Campers will need to bring a sack lunch, two snacks, and a drink each day. All Spring Break camps will have a performance on Friday the 18th. Before and Aftercare is available 8am-6pm--see below for details.
Spring Break Camp tuition: $150
Spring Break Camp Descriptions
Theatre IA & IB (5-7 years) and Theatre II (8-12 years)
Theatre campers will be transported to Dragon Country as they develop a story and create a script, but watch out for the Ogres and Trolls! These campers will learn theatre basics through hands-on games and activities in a fun environment of imagination. Lots of laughs and creativity are the key for campers to prepare for an exciting Friday performance for family and friends.
Dance I (5-7 years) and Dance II (8-12 years)
Dance campers will move and groove their way through Dragon Country! Dancers will play fun movement games, learn combos, and create original dance performances. No experience or special shoes are required, and dance styles will be jazz and hip hop. All dancers will get to take their show on stage when they give their performance on Friday.
Magic I (5-7 years) and Magic II (8-12 years)
Wow and dazzle all of your friends by learning tricks from the professionals! Practice sneaky sleight of hand, captivating card tricks, mystical mind reading, and much more, including showmanship and performance skills. At the end of the week campers can call themselves true magicians and show off their tricks in a one of a kind magical performance.
Camp hours are 9am-4pm. Before/Aftercare is available from 8-9am and 4-6pm for an additional $10 per day. 5-day camps (Winter and Spring Break Camps) also have a weekly rate option of $45/wk. 5-day camps will not have Aftercare on Fridays due to end-of-camp performances. Before and/or Aftercare can both be used for the same price per day. Before/Aftercare payments are not discounted or prorated and are non-refundable. You can prepay at the time of enrollment, or pay per daily use. If paying per day, charges are due upon drop off for Beforecare and upon pickup for Aftercare. Campers arriving before 8:45am and staying past 4:15pm will be charged for Before/Aftercare.
Daily Camp Activities
Each day campers will experience the magic of theatre, brush up their performance skills, and learn theatre basics in a fun environment of creativity and imagination. Seasonal camps always include lots of theatre-based games and activities--we focus on fun while developing campers' dramatic skills such as stage directions, vocal projection, and improvisation. Camp hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm; Before & Aftercare is available 8am-9am & 4pm-6pm. Campers will need a sack lunch, two snacks, and a drink each day. There will not be a Camp Store during Fall Break Camp. Camp Store will be available during Winter and Spring Break camps for campers to purchase snacks and drinks.
Camp Performances
Winter and Spring Break Camps will include an end-of-camp performance. Winter and Spring Break Camp performances will take place in the Burg Theatre in the Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center on the Oklahoma City University campus, just across the street from the Children’s Theatre building. Performances are free of charge and all friends and family are invited to watch. Since the performances are devised by the campers and teachers, camcorders and cameras are allowed and encouraged!
Enrollment Discounts
Early Bird Discount— Enroll by Early Bird deadline
Fall Break deadline: September 30, 2010
Winter Break deadline: December 6, 2010
Spring Break deadline: February 22, 2011
Family Discount*— Enroll multiple family members
OCU Discount— 20% off each enrollment for OCUfaculty, staff & students
*Discount applies after first enrollment. Discounts cannot be combined.
Our Philosophy & Approach to Education
In its 24th year of offering educational programming and theatrical performances, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre continues to build a fun and inviting atmosphere for all students to create, imagine, and experiment in the arts. There is a place for everyone in the theatre, whether you enjoy creating your own characters, designing costumes, building props, you’re a new actor or a seasoned pro, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre explores it all! Master teaching artists from around Oklahoma return each year to work with campers on their creative drama skills. Many of our instructors, assistants, and volunteers are alumni of Oklahoma Children’s Theatre programming.Our instructors are professional theatre artists or theatre students, and most importantly, all love sharing the gift of theater.In addition all employees have undergone an OSBI background check. Oklahoma Children’s Theatre arts education programs are accessible for children of every ability, ethnicity, and economic background. To promote the best in self-expression and individual positive attention, class size is limited to 15 campers. Now in its new home at Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre has access to some of the best theatre and performing arts facilities and professionals around.
Scholarships
Partial tuition scholarships are available for families who demonstrate financial need.Applications are available upon request or can be downloaded at www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.Scholarships are reviewed by a panel.You will be contacted by telephone if your application is accepted.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Enrollment is on a first come basis, pre-enrollment and full payment is required in order to ensure a spot in camp.A refund (minus a $10 processing fee per camp) will be issued if the student withdraws from a camp five working days prior to the first day of camp.A full refund will only be issued if the camp is cancelled by Oklahoma Children’s Theatre.Camps will not be prorated and no other refunds or tuition transfers will apply or be offered.No refunds are available on Before and After Care.If you are ineligible for a refund, you may obtain an acknowledgement from the Education Director, which enables you to claim unused tuition as a tax-deductible contribution.All camps have a minimum and maximum student enrollment.Oklahoma Children’s Theatre reserves the right to substitute instructors if necessary.
Sponsors
Allied Arts, AmeriCorps Oklahoma Service Program, BancFirst, Chesapeake Energy, Dillon Importing, Mercedes-Benz, Oklahoma Arts Council, Oklahoma City University, Wanda L. Bass School of Music and OCU Department of Theatre, Wilson Research Strategies,The Inasmuch Foundation, , Latchkey Child Services Oklahoma, MidFirst Bank, West Family Foundation,Mrs. J. Freede, Leslie & Stuart Milsten
Partners
Oklahoma City University, TheatreOCU, OCU Performing Arts Academy, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
