Puppetry & Performance (8-12)
Create fanciful creatures and expressive characters using a variety of visual arts techniques.  Then, bring them to life and tell their stories as you learn puppetry performance skills.

Still-Life Drawing (8-12)
A Daily for the artist interested in improving his or her powers of observation and drawing technique.  Drawing from still life, campers will focus on composition, value, contour and texture.

Indian Classical Dance (8-12)
Explore the beautiful art of Kuchipudi, a form of Indian classical dance.  Learn its fast rhythms and intricate hand movements from a professional Kuchipudi dancer.

Brothers Grimm (8-12)
Bring your favorite fairy tales to life! Learn the basic elements of adaptation and what it takes to bring a story from the page to the stage. Critical analysis, playwriting and acting will all be brought into play in this Daily, ending with production of our favorite fairy tale!

Shakespeare (8-12)
In this Daily, we will look at the life and times of William Shakespeare, so we can better understand some of his plays. But this isn’t English class – Shakespeare is meant to be acted! Discover the wit, wisdom, comedy and tragedy of Shakespeare, and see why performers speak his words over 400 years after they were first heard. 

On Broadway (10-12)
Are you a triple threat: actor, singer, dancer?  Do you want to be? This Daily will increase your skills while focusing on scenes, songs and dances from that most American art form, the Broadway musical.

Drawing & Painting (12-15)
Use familiar materials, such as pencil, ink, charcoal and paint, in new and creative ways.  This Daily strengthens observational skills by doing a variety of activities that focus on drawing and painting from life, both inside and outside the classroom. 

Shakespearienced (12-15)
Beginning with the text, this Daily will guide actors through what they need to transform classical words on a page into vibrant, dynamic performances.

Costume Design (12-15)
Feathers, silk, sequins and velvet:  the clothes can make the character.  Learn the basics of costume design from script to stage.  Experience costume design from picking out information in the play to visualization, research, sketching and even some production.

Hip Hop Dance (12-15)
Get into the groove to all the latest hip hop music! Learn the latest moves from this cutting edge hip hop class that will work your body from head to toe. Each class consists of three sections: a warm-up, an across the floor combination and a dance routine. Feel the beat and, most importantly, have fun!

Intro to Painting (8-12)
As you might have guessed from the title, this Daily will introduce campers to, well, painting! We'll learn how to mix colors and apply paint while working from observations as well as our imaginations.

Scene Study (8-12)
Bring words to life! Campers are introduced to the basics of scene study and how an actor can use and interpret text.

Acting Time Machine (8-12)
Take a dramatic journey through time.  Beginning with the classics and finishing in the modern world, experience theater in different times in the best possible way – by acting!

Costume Design (8-12)
Feathers, silk, sequins and velvet:  the clothes can make the character.  Learn the basics of costume design from script to stage.  Experience costume design from picking out information in the play to visualization, research, sketching and even some production.

Hip Hop Dance (8-12)
Get into the groove to all the latest hip hop music! Learn the latest moves from this cutting edge hip hop class that will work your body from head to toe. Each class consists of three sections: a warm-up, an across the floor combination and a dance routine. Feel the beat and, most importantly, have fun!

Pick-Up Sports (8-12)
Who says artists don’t like sports?  Campers can run off some energy with basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, group games and more.  Let’s have fun and be active!

All Things Paper (12-15)
Fold it, bind it, stamp it, make it: paper is a versatile medium for all kinds of exciting art.  Try your hand at a range of projects, including book binding and card making.

Commedia dell’Arte (12-15)
Discover the brilliance and fun of this Italian dramatic form.  Using masks and stock characters, explore theater and the idea of character in a whole new way.

Solo Voice (12-15)
Ever want to be on Broadway?  Do you picture yourself in front of the judges on American Idol?  Well, you can make it happen!  In this Daily, campers will explore the music most suitable for his/her individual voice or singing style.  They will learn various performance techniques including, but not limited to posture, diction, and stage conduct. 

Chamber Music (12-15)
Be part of the first Camp Arena Stage orchestra!  Campers will play for one another, perform pieces of music and write original compositions that will emphasize each instrument.  This Daily is for more experienced instrumentalists who own their own instrument and can read music.

Comic Creation (8-12)
Pow! Wap! Pifffff!  Be a visual arts superhero.  Explore the ultimate art of frame-by-frame storytelling from pencil to ink to color.

Collage Theater (8-12)
It’s instant theater!  You already have the tools and ideas to create astounding and insightful performance pieces.  Learn how to hone your skills and develop both collage performances and a supportive acting ensemble.

Actor’s Tools (8-12)
Begin to develop your skills as an actor. Through exercises centered on body, voice, imagination and teamwork, start to sharpen your actor’s tools and wield them with skill.

Just a Broadway Baby! (8-10)
Broadway bound?  Chorus line crazy?  Learn to perform the fundamentals of stagecraft and vocal technique with songs from traditional American musical theater.  Beginners are welcome, so come join the line!

News & Notes (8-15)
Extra! Extra!  Grab your pens and notebooks, and let’s write!  We’ll tackle reporting and newswriting, publishing the camp newspaper.  Mix in some creative writing and poetry, and it’s a writer’s paradise!

Ceramics (12-15)
She slips; she scores! Get goopy and creative in this Daily!  Learn to make functional and beautiful clay vessels using hand-building techniques.

Slam-Dunk Audition (12-15)
Ever wonder what it takes to nail an audition? We all do. Campers will learn the tools they'll need to dunk it every time. They will work through the process of selection, preparation and presentation. 

Adv. Musical Theater (12-15)
Are you a triple threat: actor, singer, dancer?  Do you want to be? This Daily will increase your skills while focusing on scenes, songs and dances from that most American art form, the Broadway musical.

Rock Band (12-15)
Experience the creative rush when musicians get together to play.  Campers will jam, learn new songs and rock out as a band.  This Daily is for more experienced instrumentalists who own their own instrument and can read music.    

Mini Masterpieces (8-12)
Learn how to knit a scarf, hand sew a bag, start a patchwork quilt (or blanket or skirt or…) and embroider on just about anything.  When someone asks you where you got that unique piece, you’ll proudly say, “Oh, I made that myself.”

Physical Theater (8-12)
It takes more than words to tell a story onstage.  Learn aspects of mime and movement as you explore the physical side of theater.

Beginning Modern Dance (8-12)
Discover your own response to rhythm, and surprise yourself with all the ways your body can move! Wear bare feet and comfortable clothing.

Show Choir (8-12)
Sing! Sing! Sing!  In this course, campers will develop their choral skills while working with various styles of music such as musical theater, pop and show music tunes. 

Fantasy Writing (8-12)
Do you have ideas for magical or strange worlds in your head?  Put them on paper in this Daily designed with creative writers in mind.

Junk Percussion (8-15)
Create and play your own percussion instruments, made from everything from tin to trash cans.  Develop a performance that is as much fun to watch as to hear!  No prior experience required.

Stylo (12-15)
Some of the most unique style trends are not at the mall - they're right under your nose! In this Daily, learn how to take old clothes, creativity and lots of fun to make a style of your own! Campers will also create jewelry, hairstyles and more! Who knows? Maybe you'll create the next hottest trend!

Playwriting (12-15)
Plays don't just materialize out of nowhere.  They happen when somebody has an idea or a story to tell.  In this Daily, campers find their stories and transform them into plays with plots, characters and dialogue. 

Comedy Styles (12-15)
Ha, ha, ha…that’s very funny.  But why? Explore different comedy styles from vaudeville to commedia to contemporary, and, in the process, discover your specific comic abilities.

CAS Best Dance Crew (12-15)
Calling all b-boys and b-girls: time to take your hip hop to the next level.  Advanced hip hop students will try their hand at hip hop fusion! Just like on the famed MTV series, dancers will incorporate different styles, genres and music into their hip hop routines.

Seed Bead Jewelry (8-12)
Express yourself with beaded jewelry. Make wearable works of art with string and beads, starting with simple bracelets and advancing to more complex jewelry.

Acting (8-12)
Begin to develop your skills as an actor. Through exercises, activities, discussions, theater games and scene work, campers will discover what works best for them as actors. 

Disney Duets (8-12)
Come explore “A Whole New World” of vocal music through favorite Disney songs.  If you love to sing and love Disney, this Daily is a “Bear Necessity!”

Cumbia, Calypso and Other Caribbean Beats (8-12)
Feel the beat! Learn basic hand drumming techniques then move on to specific, island-inspired patterns. No prior experience required.

Public Art (8-15)
Buildings wrapped in fabric, a field full of light poles, an interactive fountain: learn about various kinds of public art, from the sculptures of Christo to the murals and street art of Keith Haring.  We’ll take that knowledge and create our own public art right at Camp Arena Stage!

World Dance (8-15)
Learn dance routines and trends from all over the world in this exciting class. From Latin America to Israel, Africa, India and other places in between, learn what it takes to be "in the know" when it comes to the dance floor of your favorite country.

Scenic Design (12-15)
There is more to theater than acting!  Explore the technical side of theater as you design the sets and make the models that create a new world on stage.

Visual Poetry (12-15)
Integrate poetry with visual art, and develop a poetry portfolio that combines the visual aspect of a scrapbooking with the text of your writing.  We’ll also explore yoga and breathing to awaken the writer’s mind/body connection.

Adv. Acting (12-15)
Campers will hone their performance skills through the exploration of acting methods, improvisation, character development and scene study.  This Daily is intended for students with prior acting experience.

Long-Form Improvisation (12-15)
Work through and then beyond theater games in this more advanced version of improvisation, where one suggestion from the audience can become a series of unscripted scenes.