[NEohioPAL] Great Summer Camp Opportunities for Kids Ages 3-18 in Hudson!
Dana Herro
dana at kindermusikatwesternreserve.com
Fri May 8 04:46:40 PDT 2009
*Western Reserve Center for the Arts Presents:*
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*SUMMER CAMPS 2009 *
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*Location: One East Main St.*
*Hudson, Ohio 44236*
*330-655-8499*
*www.kindermusikatwesternreserve.com *
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*Week Long Summer Camps*
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*June 8-12*
*Kindermusik Young Child: “Tell Me a Tale”*
*12:30-3pm Ages 4-7*
Through storytelling, children will develop an early awareness of rhythm,
movement, singing, and drama. Each lesson features a new tale from around
the world, explored through multi-instrument and multi-cultural elements.
All told, it’s an around-the-imagination adventure of the greatest stories
from Europe, Malaysia, South Africa, and more. *Fee: $124* *Home
Materials:* *Tell Me a Tale* book, Home CD, pair of lumi sticks instrument,
and poster. *Material Fee: $50*
*Instructor: * Anne Teare, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Master of
Music in Piano Pedagogy, licensed Kindermusik educator.
*Theater Tots*
*12:30-2pm Ages 3-4*
*Calling our littlest stars to stage! A pre-school introduction to the
world of acting. Students will have the opportunity to shine “on stage”,
exploring their imaginations and creativity while working together, sharing,
and helping each other. Must be potty trained. Fee: $75*
*Instructor: Cheryl Winslow, pursuing a Bachelor of Theater at Kent State,
professional actor and acting instructor.*
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*June 15-19*
*Kindermusik Imagine That: “On The Road”*
*12:30-3pm Ages 3-5*
Re-live your childhood, with your child. Every song is likely to revive a
memory from your summers past. Play Eye Spy and find shapes in the clouds to
pass the time. Take imaginary trips in a bus named Van Go to fun-filled
vacation destinations such as the carnival, a summer cottage, and the beach.
*Fee: $125* *Home Materials:* *Tell Me a Tale* book, Home CD, pair of lumi
sticks instrument, and poster. *Material Fee: $50* *Instructor: *Beth
Thompson, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education & Flute Performance, Masters
of Music in Flute Performance , member of Stow Symphony Orchestra, licensed
Kindermusik educator.
JAZZ JAM! **
*12:30-1:45pm Ages 5-6*
*2:00-3:15pm Ages 7-8*
Study a different jazz pioneer each day: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington,
Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Bessie Smith. We’ll be busy with many fun
activities: Singing, movement, improvisation, recorder, mallets and
un-tuned percussion instruments. Class is structured using a whole-child
format with an emphasis on the development of critical-thinking skills.*Fee:
$75*
*Instructor*: Terri Brown Lenzo, B.M., M.F.A, currently pursuing a PhD in
Music Education at Kent State University.
*June 22-26*
*Joy of Singing and Songwriting*
*1:45-3pm Ages 7-14*
Kids get their creative juices flowing and try their hand at songwriting
with Miss Maria. Singing in a group and trying solos for those who are
comfortable will give your child a chance to shine. A performance of their
original work for family and friends will be held on the last day of class.
*Fee: $75*
*Instructor: *Maria Jacobs, Bachelor of Arts Degree Journalism, pursuing a
post-baccalaureate from Kent State in Music Education, Extensive
singer/songwriter and performance background
*Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten*
*12:30-3pm Ages 4-6 (entering Kindergarten in the Fall)*
Play, laugh, and learn! Children will participate in art, music, literacy
and mathematics games and more while learning the skills needed for success
in Kindergarten, both academic and social. The instructor will assess the
children at the beginning of the week, cater the curriculum to meet their
needs, and give a summer packet at the end of the week based on your child’s
skills to allow them to practice at home and feel confident they are ready
for their kindergarten year. *Fee: $125 Material Fee: $5* (paid to
instructor on the first day of class)
*Instructor: *Stacey Stassinis-Frank, MAT Early Childhood Education
*June 29-July 3*
*BLAST OFF to 1st Grade*
*12:30-3pm Ages 6-7 *
We’ll give your child a rocket boost to zoom into 1st grade with the
confidence and skills to put him/her ahead of the game. We’ll help make
the transition to 1st grade a smooth one by getting your child where he/she
needs to be academically and socially. The instructor will make sure your
child has the Kindergarten standards and skills as well as give him/her a
head start on the 1st grade standards. A home packet designed for your
child’s individual needs will be given at the end of the week to allow you
to work at home through out the summer to retain and build on his/her
skills. *Fee: $125 Material Fee: $*5 (paid to instructor on the first
day of class)
*Instructor: *Courtney Masternick, BA Early Childhood Education, current 1
st grade teacher
*Acting I*
*12:30-3pm Ages 5-8*
Let your light shine! This course is designed to introduce children to
acting. Children will learn basic theatre terminology, the audition
process, will memorize and perform monologues, and will rehearse and perfrom
a short play. Theatrical concepts will also be taught through the use of
several iomprovisational games. Suitable for students of all experience
levels. *Fee: $125*
*Instructor: *Cheryl Winslow, pursuing a *Bachelor of Theater at Kent State
University, professional actor and acting instructor.*
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*July 6-10*
*Kindermusik Young Child: “Around the World”*
*12:30-3pm Ages 4-7*
Take an imaginary trip—explore the exotic cultures of Germany, Japan,
Africa, England, and Mexico. Play the native instruments. Drape sheets over
cardboard boxes and sing over the German mountain tops. Toss peanuts on the
floor and bring good luck to one's home in this Japanese custom. Send
messages in Nigeria with "talking drums*." Fee: $125* *Home
Materials:*Home CD, arts and craft materials, a set of 5 picture
folders, and a travel
bag. *Material Fee: $50*
*Instructor: * Anne Teare, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Master of
Music in Piano Pedagogy, licensed Kindermusik educator.
*Musical Theatre Dance I*
*12:30-3pm Ages 7-12*
Would your child like to try out for musicals? This class will get them
ready! Students will have a blast learning various styles of dance that are
used in theatre. Practice dance warm ups, basic moves for styles including
ballet, jazz, tap and more. Students will have the opportunity to perform
for family and friends at the end of camp. Designed for students of all
experience levels. *Fee: $125*
*Instructor: *Cheryl Winslow, pursuing a *Bachelor of Theater at Kent State
University, professional actor and acting instructor.*
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*July 13-17*
*Flute Choir*
*12:30-3pm 9th grade- 12th grade*
Students entered in the High School Flute Camp will experience playing a
variety of music written for the intermediate flute choir. Besides playing
on their own instruments, students will experience performing with and on
flutes of the extended flute family. Students will learn skills and
techniques for the flute, and have the opportunity to break out in smaller
ensembles. At the end of the week, a recital will be given to the families.
Students need to provide their own flute and music stand for camp. *Fee:
$125*
*Instructor: *Beth Thompson, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education & Flute
Performance, Masters of Music in Flute Performance , member of Stow
Symphony Orchestra, licensed Kindermusik educator.
*GOING GREEN!*
*12:30-3pm Ages 6-8*
Does you child love the box, more than their shoes? Then this is the camp
for them! They will have a great time "recycling" your household items into
artful masterpieces! Your child will get a chance to use their creative
vision to transform "trash" into "treasures!" At the same time, they will
learn about how we can impact the world and their community in large and
small ways. We will incorporate art, theater, and literacy into this
fun-filled week!
Requirements:
Start collecting "safe" recyclables! Plastic containers (such as coffee, or
snacks), cereal boxes, shoe boxes, anything that is rinsed and not a danger
to small fingers! (i.e no jagged edged cans) *Fee: $125* *Material Fee:
$5* (to be paid to instructor on the first day of class)
*Instructor: *Stacey Stassinis-Frank, MAT Early Childhood Education
*July 20-24*
*Kindermusik Young Child: “Tell Me a Tale”*
*12:30-3pm Ages 4-7*
Through storytelling, children will develop an early awareness of rhythm,
movement, singing, and drama. Each lesson features a new tale from around
the world, explored through multi-instrument and multi-cultural elements.
All told, it’s an around-the-imagination adventure of the greatest stories
from Europe, Malaysia, South Africa, and more. *Fee: $125* *Home
Materials:* *Tell Me a Tale* book, Home CD, pair of lumi sticks instrument,
and poster. *Material Fee: $50*
*Instructor: * Anne Teare, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Master of
Music in Piano Pedagogy, licensed Kindermusik educator.
JAZZ JAM! **
*12:30-1:45pm Ages 5-6*
*2:00-3:15pm Ages 7-8*
Study a different jazz pioneer each day: Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington,
Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Bessie Smith. We’ll be busy with many fun
activities: Singing, movement, improvisation, recorder, mallets and
un-tuned percussion instruments. Class is structured using a whole-child
format with an emphasis on the development of critical-thinking skills.*Fee:
$75*
*Instructor*: Terri Brown Lenzo, B.M., M.F.A, currently pursuing a PhD in
Music Education at Kent State University.
*July 27-31*
*Flute Choir*
*12:30-3pm Grades 6-8 (with at least one year flute experience)*
Students entered in the Middle School Flute Camp will experience playing a
variety of music written for the Beginner flute choir. Besides playing on
their own instruments, students will experience performing with and on
flutes of the extended flute family. Students will learn skills and
techniques for the flute, and have the opportunity to break out in smaller
ensembles. At the end of the week, a recital will be given to the families.
Students need to provide their own flute and music stand for camp. *Fee:
$125*
*Instructor: *Beth Thompson, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education & Flute
Performance, Masters of Music in Flute Performance , member of Stow
Symphony Orchestra, licensed Kindermusik educator.
*Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten*
*12:30-3pm Ages 4-6 (entering Kindergarten in the Fall)*
Play, laugh, and learn! Children will participate in art, music, literacy
and mathematics games and more while learning the skills needed for success
in Kindergarten, both academic and social. The instructor will assess the
children at the beginning of the week, cater the curriculum to meet their
needs, and give a summer packet at the end of the week based on your child’s
skills to allow them to practice at home and feel confident they are ready
for their kindergarten year. *Fee: $125 Material Fee: $5* (paid to
instructor on the first day of class)
*Instructor: *Stacey Stassinis-Frank, MAT Early Childhood Education
*August 3-7*
*Kindermusik Young Child: “Around the World”*
*12:30-3pm Ages 4-7*
Take an imaginary trip—explore the exotic cultures of Germany, Japan,
Africa, England, and Mexico. Play the native instruments. Drape sheets over
cardboard boxes and sing over the German mountain tops. Toss peanuts on the
floor and bring good luck to one's home in this Japanese custom. Send
messages in Nigeria with "talking drums*." Fee: $125* *Home
Materials:*Home CD, arts and craft materials, a set of 5 picture
folders, and a travel
bag. *Material Fee: $50*
*Instructor: * Anne Teare, Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Master of
Music in Piano Pedagogy, licensed Kindermusik educator.
* *
*A Week at the Beach: Fun with Sand and Water!*
*12:30-1:45pm Ages 18 month-3 years*
Toddlers and their grown ups will enjoy this celebration of summer together!
Children will explore art, music, stories, and play while making friends and
developing social skills. This class will focus on FUN and will include a
family outing on Friday to Crystal Lake (in the Village of Silver Lake) to
enjoy swimming and a picnic at the”beach”! *Fee: $75*
*Instructor: *Kathleen Heydorn, MAT Early Childhood Education, licenced
Kindermusik Educator.
*August 10-14*
*Kindermusik Imagine That: “On The Road”*
*12:30-3pm Ages 3-5*
Re-live your childhood, with your child. Every song is likely to revive a
memory from your summers past. Play Eye Spy and find shapes in the clouds to
pass the time. Take imaginary trips in a bus named Van Go to fun-filled
vacation destinations such as the carnival, a summer cottage, and the beach.
*Fee: $125* *Home Materials:* *Tell Me a Tale* book, Home CD, pair of lumi
sticks instrument, and poster. *Material Fee: $50* *Instructor: *Beth
Thompson, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education & Flute Performance, Masters
of Music in Flute Performance , member of Stow Symphony Orchestra, licensed
Kindermusik educator.
*BLAST OFF to 1st Grade*
*12:30-3pm Ages 6-7 *
We’ll give your child a rocket boost to zoom into 1st grade with the
confidence and skills to put him/her ahead of the game. We’ll help make
the transition to 1st grade a smooth one by getting your child where he/she
needs to be academically and socially. The instructor will make sure your
child has the Kindergarten standards and skills as well as give him/her a
head start on the 1st grade standards. A home packet designed for your
child’s individual needs will be given at the end of the week to allow you
to work at home through out the summer to retain and build on his/her
skills. *Fee: $125 Material Fee*: $5 (paid to instructor on the first
day of class)
*Instructor: *Courntey Masternick, BA Early Childhood Education, current 1
st grade teacher
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*August 17-21*
*Acting II*
*9am-11:30am Ages 8-12*
So you want to be in movies?! This course explores theatre and acting even
further. Students will learn stage terminology and basic acting techniques
through the use of improvisational games and other exercises. Students will
also learn a monologue and go through the audition process to get them ready
for future audition opportunities. Have fun learning a short play to be
performed for family and friends at the conclusion of the camp. *Fee: $125
*
*Instructor: *Cheryl Winslow, pursuing a *Bachelor of Theater at Kent State
University, professional actor and acting instructor.*
* *
*Disney Dance Camp*
*9am-11:30am Ages 3-6*
Every day we’ll explore and celebrate a different Disney story! Children
will engage in creative movement, crafts, games, costuming and skits. The
last day will be a “show day” for the parents. *Fee:$125 Material Fee: $5
*(to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)
*Instructor: *Jennifer Black, Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance, accomplished
Broadway erformer and dance instructor of ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop.
* *
*Intro to the World of Theatre*
*12:30-3pm Ages 5-8*
This class introduces students to the works of theatre beyond just
acting. Each
day of this camp will focus on a different aspect of theatre: costumes, set
design, sound and music, puppetry, and acting. Students will thrill in the
exploration of theatre through games, crafts, and activities. *Fee: $125*
*Instructor: *Cheryl Winslow, pursuing a *Bachelor of Theater at Kent State
University, professional actor and acting instructor.*
*Hip Hop Rocks*
*12:30-3pm Ages 7-10*
No experience necessary…let’s have some fun! Kids will learn moves from
popular hip hop songs. They’ll be the envy of all their friends with the
latest and coolest hip hop moves and have a great time making new friends at
this up beat, fun filled hip hop dance camp. *Fee: $125 Material Fee:
$30* (to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)**
*Instructor: *Jennifer Black, Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance, accomplished
Broadway erformer and dance instructor of ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop.
*Art Exploration with Miss Emily*
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*Weeks of June 8th –August 14th *
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*Come join us this summer for 10 weeks of fun and learning through Art
Exploration. Set your child’s imagination free! We will have a wide
variety of mediums to enable your child to utilize his abilities to explore
color, texture and to get those creative juices flowing. Classes will be
once a week and will be divided by ages 18 month to 3 years, 3 to 5 years,
and 5 to 7 years. Each program will be appropriate to age and the
development of the participants. *
*Fee: $40 per month charged the first weeks of June, July, and
August. Material
Fee: $20 per child (to be paid to the instructor on the first day of class)
*
*Instructor: Emily Mastin, BA Interdisciplinary Studies with an Art History
emphasis*
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*18 month to 3 years Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am*
Toddlers will use textures and colors to explore art with various mediums.
Your child will make and then build with homemade (edible!) colored
playdough. Shaving cream in different shades, along with finger paints and
fabric swatches give your child a first-hand, eye-popping, hands-on (ie
messy) and FUN learning experience of the world of texture and art. We’ll
use bubbles as a way to experiment with different sizes and shapes. We can
make bubble wands using pipe cleaners, straws, and cookie cutters.
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*3 to 5 years Fridays 10:30-11:15am*
Your child will be using art exploration in ways to learn important motor
skills through the use of watercolor painting, making and building edible
playdough. We’ll make bubble solution and then experiment with different
sizes and shapes of bubble wands that your child will make using pipe
cleaners, straws, cookie cutters and his imagination to explore which ones
make the best bubbles—physics in action!
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*5 to 7 years Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 or Fridays 9:30-10:15*
We’ll use stories, music and guided imagery to inspire your child’s
imagination. We’ll have paints, edible playdough that your child will make
to sculpt, interpret and express themselves through art. We can learn to
work as a group and alone building murals using a variety of mediums. In the
end of the 10 week session all children will have put together an art book
that they can take home to remember.
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