A
CLASS ACT – AFYP
2008 Summer
Arts Camp
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Program Details
Important Information and Policies
Daily Schedule
New This Year
Quotes
Registration
Form
Registration
deadline:
June 2, 2008
This program is an excellent opportunity
for students with any level of acting experience. In a fun, high-energy
environment, we help students build self confidence while learning from working
professionals in the theater industry and making new friends. Each session is
similar in format and schedule, but differs enough in content to give
multiple-week and returning campers a creative challenge. All activities are
designed to provide an excellent overview of a wide variety of theater
disciplines and skills. Sign up for just one session or take advantage of
the multiple week discount.
All of our young actors will participate in a performance piece for
families and friends on the final day of each camp session in George Mason
University’s
professional TheaterSpace!
Each one-week session runs
Monday through Friday
from
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dates:
Session I: June
30 – July 3
There is no
camp on July 4; Session I will be four days only; session I fee is $180.
Session II: July
7 – 11
Session III: July
14 – 18
Session IV: July
21 – 25
Session V: July
28 – August 1
Location:
George
Mason
University
4400 University Drive
,
Fairfax
, VA 22030
Performing
Arts
Building
Program Cost:
$225.00 per child per session
SIBLING DISCOUNT and/or MULTIPLE WEEK DISCOUNT:
Take $5 off for each enrolled family member!
Registration
deadline:
June 2, 2008
Registration
Form
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION & POLICIES
Location:
George
Mason
University
4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Performing Arts
Building
www.gmu.edu/cfa/directions
GMU_Fairfax_Campus_Map_07.pdf
REGISTRATION:
Please complete a registration form for each camper. For safety and
identification purposes, we ask that you attach a recent photo of your child(ren).
HEALTH
INSURANCE VERIFICATION: Please attach a photocopy of health insurance card for
each camper to registration form. In order to comply with Mason’s safety
regulations, health insurance information for each participant must be on file
with AFYP, prior to the start of camp. All personal information is securely
disposed of at the end of the camp season.
METHOD
OF PAYMENT: Camp fees may be paid by check or credit card (VISA,
MasterCard,
American Express and Discover accepted). If paying by credit card, forms may be
faxed to 703-250-0705. You will receive an additional email from our merchant
account vendor, Paypal, upon processing of your transaction.
CONFIRMATION:
You will receive an
email confirmation upon receipt of your registration form(s) and payment in
full, and instructions to see our website after June 1, 2008 for links that will
provide you with additional information prior to the start of your camp
session(s), including what to bring on the first day of camp and additional
program and staff information, along with any updates to the logistical
information included here. If you have sent in a registration form and have not
received confirmation within ten business days, the form may not have arrived.
Please call us to ensure your materials were received.
CLASS/GROUP SIZE:
Campers are divided into age appropriate groups in each session (ages 5-6; 7-8;
9-10; 11-12; 13+) with further subdivisions as necessary. Group size is
approximately 10 - 20, with adequate faculty coverage for larger groups to
ensure that all students receive individual attention. If
a camp session does not meet minimum enrollment it may be cancelled and you will
be notified by email/telephone. We will make every effort to find camp placement
for all students. Younger students admitted by permission of instructors.
DIRECTIONS/DROP
OFF & PICK UP: Detailed
directions and drop off/pick up information will be posted on our website after
June 1. You are welcome to visit www.gmu.edu/cfa/directions
for additional details. Students should plan to arrive by
8:45 a.m.
each
morning and may be dropped off as early as
8:30 a.m.
Students MUST be picked
up at
2:00 p.m.
Parents will be assessed a late fee if students are picked up more than 15
minutes after a camp day ends. Before/after care not available.
LUNCH/SNACKS:
Two snack breaks are scheduled each day. Please send
two hearty snacks or a light lunch and one snack and drinks for your child each
day. As we often have several students with severe food allergies, we ask that
snacks not be shared. Siblings’ snacks should be packed separately. AFYP does
not provide food or drink.
CURRICULUM/ACTIVITIES:
See “Sample Weekly Schedule”. Additional program
specifics will be included in the information posted on our website after June
1. Please note that substitutions in programming/faculty may be made if
necessary. At the end of each session, each age group presents their work for an
audience. This is not a full production, but a sharing of skills learned ,
making for an exciting finish to the week for all of our students.
FINANCIAL AID:
Payment plans will be considered, and a limited number of full and partial
need-based scholarships are available. Please call (703) 307-5332 to request an
application. Applications must be received by
May 23, 2008.
REFUNDS: Cancellations
made prior to the registration deadline will be refunded less a $15 processing
fee. Cancellations made after the start of a program will be refunded less $15
processing fee and the prorated amount of each camp day attended. All
cancellations must be made in writing.
RETURNED CHECK
FEE:
Checks returned by bank subject to $25 fee.
WAITLIST:
If preferred session is full,
you are welcome to be included on a waitlist. We will keep you updated on your
status on the list and notify you immediately if a space becomes available.
PHOTOGRAPHY: AFYP reserves
the right to use photos taken in classes for promotional purposes only.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: AFYP
strives to makes its programming available to everyone, including students with
physical, developmental or cognitive disabilities. Please contact Mary at
703-307-5332 if you have questions and/or to determine that this is the right
camp for your child(ren). If a student’s disability proves to be in any way
beyond our staff’s capabilities, we may recommend that a student discontinue
the camp program, and a pro-rated refund will be granted.
DISRUPTIVE
BEHAVIOR:
If a student displays disruptive behavior and is a hindrance to the progress of
a class, that student and his/her parents will receive one warning. If behavior
continues, student will be asked to leave camp permanently with no refund
granted.
Call (703) 307-5332 or email mary@actingforyoungpeople.com
Registration
deadline:
June 2, 2008
Registration
Form
Campers ages 5
– 17 will work with acting teachers & guest artists on
Acting
Voice for the Stage
Movement
Playwriting
Improvisation
Musical
Theater
Acting
for the Camera
Plus WEDNESDAY
WORKSHOPS
Each
Wednesday, we will offer a variety of workshops focusing on special skills, such
as physical comedy, mask making, stage combat, auditioning, Shakespeare,
technical theater and more! Students will receive further information about
these workshops at Monday check-in. Wednesday Workshops will not be available in
Session I.
All of our
young actors will participate in a performance piece for families and friends on
the final day of camp in Mason’s professional TheaterSpace!
SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday
Acting
Voice
Movement
Acting for the Camera OR Playwriting
Tuesday/Thursday
Acting
Voice
Movement
Musical Theater OR Improvisation
Wednesday
Acting
Workshops with special guest artists
Acting for the Camera OR Playwriting
Friday
Acting, Voice, Movement
Final Presentation
There are two snack breaks each day.
Please
note: Students attending
Session I
will have an augmented weekly class and
workshop schedule.
All
schedules and instructors subject to change
ELECTIVE
CLASS CHOICES:
Students will choose between two sets of
activities. Classes will be tailored to each age group. Please indicate choices
on registration form.
Monday/Wednesday:
ACTING FOR THE CAMERA: students
will learn or review basic on-camera acting skills using professional commercial
copy. Commercials will be recorded on Wednesday, and AFYP will provide students
with a copy of their work on DVD.
OR
PLAYWRITING: students will actively explore the
first steps in creating their own stage or screen play. Beginning ideas for
plot, dialogue and character development will be the focus of this session.
Tuesday/Thursday:
MUSICAL THEATER:
Students will work together on a group number from a famous musical. They will
work learn lyrics, melody and choreography. Great for musical theater fans, or
those who would like to give it a try in a comfortable group setting.
OR
IMPROV/THEATER
SPORTS: students
create short scenes, situations and characters, while focusing on listening,
teamwork, and “thinking on their feet”. Taking its inspiration from classic
improv, as seen on TV’s “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” activities will be
age-appropriate and are a ton of fun for improv veterans or those who might like
to explore this “scriptless” form of acting.
Registration
deadline:
June 2, 2008
Registration
Form
NEW
THIS YEAR!
A
SPECIAL PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE
MASON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
One-week
Intensive for Advanced Actors Grades 6 – 12
June 23 – 27, 2008
For
more information and registration materials,
please call 703-307-5332
or email
to mary@actingforyoungpeople.com
Please
note that although this program is produced by AFYP,
it is not part of the
regular camp season.
"I've
gone to AFYP for 3 years and each time I go I get another great experience.
Everything that I learn from each teacher that I have the pleasure of working
with I apply to any script that comes my way. AFYP has taught me so many things
and I CAN'T WAIT to go back!"
Emily,
age 15
"I
love AFYP summer camp because I make new friends every year and I get to spend
time with old friends while having fun and learning about acting. Its my
favorite camp of the summer."
Graciela,
age 9
"Acting
class was the greatest time ever. I had so much fun being Farmer
Brown
and chasing the dancing cows!!"
Antonio, age 7
"I
don't care whether or not I know anyone in my class, I just want to be
sure to get in a session. Acting For Young People is one of my top activities
for the summer. I want to do it again."
Jackson, age 12
"I
had a really fun time, and it was the best camp ever. So I want to keep on doing
things like that! I really liked the teachers a lot, and at circle time I like
sitting by them."
Sarah,
age 5
"Improvisation,
we call it IMPROV, was the best because we used our imaginations
so much that I wanted to do it every day."
Samantha,
age 7
"Camp was really great. I was
glad I went because I got to be on stage."
Quinn,
age 5
"A
great acting school for anybody who wants to learn to act."
T.J.,
age 11
"Aspiring
actors can develop a solid foundation in a creative atmosphere with terrific
instructors. The AFYP program keeps high school actors challenged with both
contemporary and classic material."
Richard, age 17
Registration
deadline:
June 2, 2008
Registration
Form
Washington
Family Magazine
Finalist
for “Best Day Camp”
Co-sponsored by
The
City of
Fairfax
Commission on the Arts
George Mason University’s
College
of
Visual
and Performing Arts
and
Theater
of the First Amendment
Voted
BEST Children’s Theatre or Drama Instruction in Family Magazine’s
2006 "Best for Families" Readers Poll
Finalist
for “Best Day Camp” since 2002
Questions?
Call Mary at (703)
307-5332
or
