Performing Arts Camp Ages 5-18
Session 1: July 28 -August 1, 2008
(5-8 year old class is full, a waiting list has been created)
Session 2: August 4 - 8, 2008 (NEW SESSION ADDED!)
(5-8 year old class is full-- a waiting list has been created)At The University of Utah Department of Modern Dance, located in the Marriott Center for Dance (third floor) directly southwest from the Marriott Library.
330 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City Utah, 84112 (directions) for a map you can download, click here (192KB)
Classes will be offered in Hip-Hop, Steppin’,
Ceramics, Samba Drum and Dance, African Dance,
Salsa, Musical Theatre/Drama, Art and Creative DanceCamp Director: Kaye Richards – Professor of Modern Dance, University of Utah
Camp Coordinator: Danell Hathaway – Dept. of Modern Dance, BFA; Marketing Director
Cost: $125 per session, per student (non-refundable)**
Mission Statement
The Performing Arts Camp is committed to providing a diverse community where children and youth can develop an increased understanding of themselves and others. Activities associated with the arts, are designed to encourage creativity, cooperation, risk-taking, self-confidence, responsibility, and a great sense of fun.
Description
Students may attend one session, Monday through Friday and depending on their age, participate in four to five classes a day. In the evening of the last day of camp, students perform for their family and friends in a culminating showcase. This year, the performance will be held in the Hayes Christensen Theatre (located in the Marriott Center for Dance, main floor).
Classes are divided by age and include one 5-8 year-old class, two 9-12 year-old classes and one 13-18 year-old class. For the 5-8 year-olds, classes begin at 9:30 am and end at 1:50 pm. Both 9-12 year-old classes and 13-18 year-old classes begin at 9:30 am and end at 3:45 pm. Each class usually has a 3:1 ratio of girls to boys and ranges from 15-25 students in one class. There is a mandatory orientation meeting scheduled the Sunday before each session. Please see below for more details about this and other topics.How to Register for Camp
PLEASE NOTE: Registration/reservations for camp opens on April 28th, 2008 and closes on July 11th, 2008. We will not accept registration or reservations before April 28th.
1. On or after April 28th, reserve a spot for your child/children by contacting Danell Hathaway at danell.hathaway@utah.edu or Kaye Richards at 587-9810. Since there are two 9-12 classes, we ask that if you want your child/children to be in a class a with a specific student (ie: cousins, best friends, step-brother, etc.) please notify us in your e-mail or phone message. After registration closes, students will not be able to change classes!
* Due to limited space and demand, we encourage you to reserve your spot (within the registration/reservation dates). When a session/age group becomes full, a waiting list will be added and updates will be addressed as they arise.
*To accommodate as many children as possible, we ask that you sign your child/children up for only one of the sessions of camp. If both sessions are desired, you may be registered for one and will be put on the waiting list for the other, provided space is available.
*If you reserve a spot for your child and find they cannot attend, as a courtesy, please notify Danell Hathaway at danell.hathaway@utah.edu or Kaye Richards at 587-9810 as soon as possible.
2. Download the required registration form (click here) and permission form (click here), follow the directions and fill out the form. Each child will need to have a signed permission form from their parent/guardian to participate in camp.
3. Send both registration and permission forms and payment (cash, check,or money order) to:
Kaye Richards
The University of Utah, Department of Modern Dance
330 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112Please make checks payable to: The University of Utah Dept. of Modern Dance
Payment for reserved space must be received by Friday July 11th or reservation will be forfeited.**If payment and registration/permission forms will be hand delivered, please bring them to Kaye Richard's office, room 204 (located on the second floor of the Marriott Center for Dance).
If she is not there, please slide all forms and payment under her door.
4. Once payment, permission and registration forms are received, your child will be officially registered for camp. Please note that payment is non-refundable.Mandatory Orientation Meeting
There is mandatory orientation for each session. If your child/children is participating in both sessions, you are only required to attend the first orientation.
Orientation meeting for session 1: Sunday, July 27, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Orientation meeting for session 2: Sunday, August 3, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Both meetings will take place in studio 240 (upstairs in the same building as the camp). All participants and their parents must attend. Please arrive between 3:15-3:45pm to check and finalize registration information. The orientation meeting will include important information about the camp, an introduction of the instructors, a tour of the building and classrooms, and will address any questions parents, guardians or students may have. This meeting usually lasts around an hour. Parking for this meeting is free.Pick-up and Drop Off Schedule
5-8 year olds: Classes will begin at 9:30 and end at 1:50pm.*For 5-8 year olds pick-up: Parents must pick up their child/children no later than 2:05pm. There is a $5.00 fee for every 1/2 hour after 2:05pm. For example, if a child is picked up between 2:05pm and 2:30pm, a $5.00 fee will incur. If a child is picked up between 2:30pm and 3:00pm, a $10.00 fee will incur.
9-18 year olds: Classes will begin at 9:30 and end at 3:45pm.*
For 9-18 year olds pick-up: Parents must pick up their child/children no later than 4:05pm. There is a $5.00 fee for every 1/2 hour after 4:05pm. For example, if a child is picked up between 4:05pm and 4:30pm, a $5.00 fee will incur. If a child is picked up between 4:30pm and 5:00pm, a $10.00 fee will incur.
More about parking, where to meet your children and other issues will be addressed at the Orientation meeting.Lunch and Snacks
All students must bring a packed lunch, and a snack for later in the day.
Pizza Party
There is a free pizza party planned for all students.
Session 1: Friday, August 1st at 4:00 pm
Session 2: Friday, August 8th at 4:00 pmPerformance
Both sessions will end with a culminating performance for family and friends at the Hayes Christensen Theatre (first floor, same building as camp). The duration of the concert will be approximately 1 hour 30 minutes in length.
Session 1: Friday, August 1st at 6:30 pm
Session 2: Friday, August 8th at 6:30 pm
Entrance fee for this performance is $3.00 per person (4 and under free) and is free to all students who attended camp within that session. A DVD sign-up table will be set up in the Theatre's lobby and will feature the full performance as well as highlights of each age group/class. The cost for the DVD is $15.00 and is only available by pre-paying at the sign-up table. Parking is available in the lower level parking lot (South of the building) and at the stadium for free after 6:00 pm. Parking in the visitor pay lot is $2.00 for the first hour and $1.00 for each additional hour.Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers. If you are available and have a good rapport with children, please call Kaye Richards at 597-9810.
Please remember:
Wear clothes that are not precious to you. Sweats/athletic shorts,T-shirts and sneakers are good. NO JEANS. You should be able to move, roll on the floor, and jump around in your clothes. Be prepared to get your clothes dirty in the Ceramics class! Creative Dance, African Dance and Salsa Dance require no shoes.
Bring water bottle and lunch. Please keep all valuables at home. Bring money for vending machines if you desire.
Please be aware of the weather conditions for the day and dress accordingly.Directions to the Department of Modern Dance, University of Utah from State Street (downtown)
Turn east on 400 S (which later turns into 500 S) and drive up to 1580 E (Guardsman Way).Turn left on 1580 East and left again on South Campus Dr.At the stop light turn right on 1500 East.As the road curves, the visitors pay parking lot entrance is on the right.
Marriott Center for Dance building is on the south-west side of the parking lot. Directly across from the Marriott Library. (MAP)
**work-study/scholarships available. (Responsibilities vary based on age and may include class leaderships, set-up/strike jobs for party and performance, orientation help, etc.)
Please contact Kaye Richards at 587-9810 for further inquiry.If you're child/children have attended camp before and would like to post a comment or rate their experience, please visit this link:
http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/attraction.jsp?id=189098&area=189