Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp - 2008

 
This  program is designed for those children with an expressed

interest in the performing arts. Children, ages 6 to 10 will have the

opportunity to take classes in singing, acting and creative movement.

The campers will also perform in a presentation at the end of the six

week camp.

July 7 to August 15, 2008 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Ages 6 to 10
• Fee: $180 for a six-week encampment.

Four Locations:
Hawthorne Cultural Center
12th & Carpenter Streets
in South Philadelphia

Holmesburg Recreation Center
Rhawn and Ditman
in Northeast Philadelphia

Waterview Recreation Center
Rittenhouse and McMahon Streets
in the Germantown Section

We are proud to open a new location for the Introduction to the

Performing Arts Camp!

Laura Sims Skate House
Cobbs Creek Park
63rd & Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139

in West Philadelphia

Bus service will not be provided. 

      Camp Fees for Laura Sims
The cost of the Laura Sims camp is only $90.00 for six weeks

(this price is for the Laura Sims Skate House location only)!

A money order, payable to C.A.S.E. Advisory Council, is due at the

parents' orientation in June of 2008. (exact date TBA)

Extended After-Hours Care

Extended after hours care will be provided at all four sites from

2:00-5:00PM daily. 

This will require an additional fee for the entire six weeks. 

Please indicate on the application if you are interested.

Interviews
All campers who apply to the Introduction to the Performing Arts Camp must

meet and talk with our staff on the night of the orientation. There will not be

a formal audition. After we receive your completed application, letter of

recommendation and copy of birth certificate, you will receive written 

information in the mail with the location, date and time of the orientation.

Who Should Apply
This camp is for children who have a real interest in performing arts. If your

child does not want to be in this camp, it will apparent in the first few days

by his/her behavior. If a child becomes a problem  or disrupts the camp,

we reserve the right to remove that child from camp with no refund.

This is the policy of the Department of Recreation, so please make

should sure your child wants to be in camp.

Lunches
Lunches are provided by the State of Pennsylvania. If your child is a

picky eater or is allergic to certain foods, you may send a brown bag

lunch that will be refrigerated at camp.

Orientation
There will be a parent orientation night in June, 2008, so that campers

and parents can meet the staff, ask questions about camp, pay fees,

and pick up materials needed for the Introduction to the Performing

Arts Camp. At least one parent or guardian must attend this meeting. 

The date of this meeting will be announced at a later date.

Click here for a printable Application Form for Hawthorne, Holmesburg and Waterview

Click here for a printable Application Form for Laura Sims Recreation Center

New Campers need a Recommendation from a teacher, counselor or

religious leader. Click here for a printable Recommendation Form

Contact: Tom Dignam at 215-685-2217 or write to him at Waterview

Recreation Center, 5826 McMahon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144,

Attn: Performing Arts Office.

The DEADLINE for applications is Friday, May 9th, 2008.

Please note: This camp fills up quickly.