Is it time for a snowball fight or a pool party? Why not both! In this whimsical "Swinter" adventure, campers will dive into the world of surrealism and creative problem-solving. We’ll play with "environmental acting"—learning how to switch from shivering in a blizzard to basking in the sun in a single scene. It’s a high-energy week of wacky costume pieces, extreme weather improv, and finding the comedy in the unexpected.
With their Teaching Artist, students bring stories to life by turning a book or weekly theme into an original play using sound, movement, dialogue, and creative staging.
Throughout the week, campers help build the world of their show and rehearse together as an ensemble. Friday concludes with a relaxed, family sharing in our main auditorium.
At this level, the Teaching Artist participates alongside students to create a safe, confident performance environment.
Students develop foundational acting skills by using the actor’s three tools — voice, body, and imagination — while strengthening collaboration and confidence.
Students practice:
Using loud, clear voices
Moving as specific characters
Following stage directions and theatre vocabulary
Improvising dialogue
Creating soundscapes and stage pictures
Understanding basic story structure
Working as an ensemble
Building focus and discipline
And having a whole lot of fun
Each week features a new theme or story, making camps repeatable and always fresh.