SUMMERSERIES DAY-CAMPS '08!

2008 Summerseries Registration Form
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LOCATIONS:

The following location codes are used in the descriptions below:

	BW:	352 So. Baywood Ave. SJ (across from Valley Fair Mall)
	SJOB:	5303 Carter Ave. SJ (Behind AVAC near 85 & Camden)
	SS	940B Willow St. SJ (near 280 & Bird) (Soaring Spirit & East-West Dance Studio)

NOW OFFERING: 6 DANCE CAMPS and Christian emphasis DANCE classes! Information coming soon!!! soaringspiritdance.com

TIME:

M-F 9:30AM-12:00PM (LONGER & EARLIER camps noted below) All camps are 5 days except #1.

TUITION & MATERIALS:

$125.00 for first 1-week camp or child
$115.00 additional 1-week camps or siblings
$250.00 first 2-week (36-40-hour) camp per family
$100.00 second sibling or sponsored child: 2-week camp (limit 3 additional)

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS:

#1	SJOB	6/23-7/3	6.5-14yrs**	"GOD USES KIDS"
In a 2-week Musical Theater Camp, campers work together to sing, act, move and make props in preparation for a humorous but inspiring Broadway-style children's musical about love, forgiveness, and what it really means to be a star. Costumed show has fun, upbeat music. Christian emphasis. 9:30A-1:30P* Must be able to read. **After-camp lessons available. Apply to be a parent helper for reduced tuition! Sponsor a friend or sibling for $100.00! (On a space available basis.)*
#2	BW	7/7-7/11	5.5-10 yrs	"GRADE SCHOOL MUSICALE"
Sing or dance your way into a performance without pressure! Kids will have fun singing and moving while learning proper performance technique. Grouped by age, kids will have opportunity to shine in the song or dance emphasis they choose while increasing skills in both. Wholesome broadway songs and simple dance moves contribute to a “Broadway Extravaganza” for the Friday mini-performance.
#3	SJOB	7/7-7/11	6-11yrs	"POWER LAB" BIBLE CAMP
Vacation Bible School (VBS), "Power Lab": Kids entering 1st through 6th grades are engaged with fun, science-themed surprises where they will see amazing things happen. Campers will delight in daily songs, crafts and Bible stories built around the "Power Lab" theme to make a life-long difference in their lives. (Christian emphasis) 9:00AM-11:30AM. FREE TUITION.
#4	BW	7/21-7/25	4-7 yrs	"PERCUSSION PARTY!
Your favorite camp held over by popular demand! DRUMS! DRUMS! DRUMS! Kids design, explore, play, decorate, build and perform using everyday objects and a huge range of creative, ethnic and traditional drums including the full trap set and a 3-foot African Kettledrum. Campers read, teach and perform musical rhythms in the tradition of “STOMP.” Final percussive performance should "ring your bells" all summer long!
#5	BW	7/28-8/1	4-7yrs	"PETER, WOLF & INSTRUMENT SURVEY"
Acting out this well-loved story of Grandfather, Peter and his animal friends also includes: recognizing musical themes for each character, related art projects and the opportunity to play and learn about each of the instruments represented by the music. This hands-on experience with the violin, French horn, oboe, flute, kettledrum, bassoon and piano helps students choose what they might play someday. Delightful costumes enhance the drama of the final pantomime performance.
#6	TBD	8/1 8/4-8/8	12-19 yrs	"TEEN LEADER WORSHIP INTERNSHIP PRE-CAMP"
Teen Interns 12 and up use and develop skills in song, dance, mime, flags, instruments and worship leading. Teens use growing skills to help lead younger children in the Worship Arts (W.A.K.E.) camp the second week. 9:00AM-4:30PM August 1st. Lunch provided on training day. ($50.00 includes training day and W.A.K.E. week)
#7	TBD	8/04-8/8	6-11 yrs	WORSHIP ARTS 4 KIDS (W.A.K.E.)
(9:00a-2:00p) NEW! Even Longer Format! (Campers bring lunch.) Children will be instructed in the biblical basis and use of various art forms as worship such as flags, banners, dance, mime, melodic instruments, percussion, solos, chorus. The week will end with an evening celebration of worship (led by kids!). Parent Coop (suggested 2 hours) helps cover $95.00 reduced tuition. Scholarships available. Apply online.
#8	BW	8/11-8/15	3.5-7yrs	"OLYMPIC FEVER"
NEW! Campers catch the 2008 Summer Olympic excitement and keep moving as they learn to work as a team, performing songs that require energy and movements that look Olympic. "Water Sports Day" and a talent show highlight the week. Olympic-themed crafts and medals promote individual and team performance success. Final "Olympic" performance showcases "athletic" songs and international costumes for a fitting end to summer camp fun.

Reach us @ (408) 445-2787 OR info@musicplace.com

Last Modified: 2008.05.09

Actual Customer Testimonials:

"I wanted to let you and everyone at the Music Place know that the recital was lovely and it was so child-oriented. It was nice to be at a recital where everyone was there to make the children feel good about themselves -- it wasn't a competition." -- Vanetia J.

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