Youth Camps & Classes
Theater Dance Camp
“Best of Broadway” Theater Dance Camps at the Temple (sponsored by The Educational Bureau)
July 8-12
9:00 – 9:45 am: Theater Dance Camp registration and warm-up for all enrolled campers. Contact Sandra Kurkjy at (207) 899-5139.
9:45 – 11:00 am: “Best of Broadway” Theater Dance Camp (ages 6-12). Cost: $75/week.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: “Best of Broadway” Theater Dance Camp (ages 12-18). The focus is on the musical numbers of Broadway’s Bob Fosse. Registration is at 10:30 am. Cost: $75/week. Cost to participate in both the 9:45 and 11:00am sessions is $100/week. A mini-production is on Friday at 11:30 am.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Friday, July 12: Finale – a lively and entertaining performance by all children who have participated in the theater dance camps during the week. The Temple. All welcome.
Art Explorers Camp
Art Explorers Camp (ages 7-12) at Jordan Hall (sponsored by The Educational Bureau
July 15-19
9:00-11:00 am: Explore different art mediums & projects with art teacher Kim Moore. Cost: pre-registration for the week is $100 per child. Contact Beth Keene at keene1512@aol.com to pre-register. Max 12 participants. Projects displayed Friday at 11:00 am.
Ecology Adventure Camp
Ecology Adventure Camp (ages 6-12) based at Porter Hall (sponsored by The Educational Bureau)
July 22-24
9:00 – 11:30 am: This 3-day field trip based camp offers the opportunity to explore the ecology of the pine forest, salt marsh & the beach. Cost: $20/day. Pre-register with Jane Goldstein at janelgoldstein@gmail.com. Same day registration – 8:45, Porter Hall.
Beach Olympics Camp
Beach Olympics Camp (ages 6-13) at Jordan Hall (sponsored by The Educational Bureau)
August 5-9
9:00-11:30 am: Games/relays/races on the beach, emphasis on fun & friendly team competition. Awards ceremony Friday at 11:00. Pre-registration is $80/week. Same day registration is $20/day. Contact Beth Keene at keene1512@aol.com to pre-register. Group meets daily at Jordan Hall (side entrance, Temple side) before heading to the beach. (Teens 14-18 needing volunteer certification welcome).
Improv/Comedy Classes
Improv/Comedy Classes return!
Children and teens can find their funny bone in these fun improvisational classes and showcases led by Tyler Paterson.
Six 2-hour sessions will be offered this summer: The first hour of each session is for ages 6-12, followed by ages 13-18.
The first class is building characters; second class is building scenes; and the final showcase (family, friends and community welcome) puts it all together.
The first 2 classes are held at the Rec Hall, 7-9 pm, and the final showcase will be at Jordan Hall at 7:00 pm.
No cost thanks to the generous support of the William & Elsie Hurter Education Fund.
June 26, 27, 28
July 10, 11, 12
July 17, 18, 19
July 31, August 1, 2
August 7, 8, 9
August 14, 15, 16
Ocean Park Kidz Got Talent Camp
Brush up on your music, dance, comedy, juggling, or other performance-related talents, so that you can perform live on the Temple Stage this summer. The camp, led by Debra Lombard, founder of the Dance Company of Saco, will run Monday through Friday mornings July 29 through August 2 and culminate in an Ocean Park’s Kidz Got Talent Show on August 2 at 11:00 am. In addition to having practice and rehearsal time, all participants will perform in one or two fun dance numbers learned at the camp. $100 camp fee. Ages 6-18 and all levels of experience are welcome. Preregister by July 15 with Beth Keene, keene1512@aol.com.
July 29 – August 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Show on August 2, at 11:00 am