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A CLASS ACT – AFYP
2008 Summer
Arts Camp 

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Registration deadline: June 2, 2008

 

Program Details

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

 

 

AFYP SUMMER ARTS CAMP

 

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.

 

 

QUOTABLE CAMPERS:

 

"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

mailto:mary@actingforyoungpeople.com