PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

Irish Dance Camps culkinschool.com

Footworks & Figures:

Beginning Irish Dance Camp (Ages 6-10)

Culkin School of Irish Dance

Class 1: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: M-F, Jul 17 - 21, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 5: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

$220

Culkin Camp: Summer Workout $220 for Levels 3&4 (Ages 6+)

Culkin School of Irish Dance

Class 1: M-F, Jul 10-14, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: M-F, Jul 17-21, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-28, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 5: M-F, Aug 7-11, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

This program is for Culkin Dancers in levels 3&4 who want to stay in dancing shape and work on new material. Time will be dedicated to both soft and hard shoe work during these classes (for those who have hard shoes). We will adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com. 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.

Have fun while learning about timing, foot placement, movement! Open to new beginners and students up through level 2. Camp can be repeated so students can refine steps and learn new ones. We will adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.

Culkin Camp: Summer Workout $300 for Levels 5-7 (Ages 10+)

Culkin School of Irish Dance

Class 1: M-F, Jul 10-14, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: M-F, Jul 17-21, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-Jul 28, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 5: M-F, Aug 7-11, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

This program is for Culkin dancers in Levels 5-7. Time will be dedicated to both hard & soft shoe work during these classes. We will adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com, 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.

Music

Washington Conservatory

301.320.2770 washingtonconservatory.org

For children’s music classes see page 30. For adult music classes see page 84.

CAMPS (sorted by start date)

Fun with Music & Movement Camp $463 (Ages 4-7)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Jun 19-23, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Exploring music is fun! Rhythm, pitch, and melody are experienced through singing, listening, moving to music, and crafts! More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Pop Songs for Young Voices Camp

(Ages 5-8)

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Jun 26-30, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

$463

At Glen Echo Park. Students experience the joy of singing songs from movies and pop charts under expert guidance. Musical crafts, games, and learning about music in general, round out a fun day at the Washington Conservatory. Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Little Star Singers Camp (Ages 4-7) $463

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Learning to use the young voice through popular songs from classic and recent children’s movies, while developing imagination and having fun with music. Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Fascinating Rhythm Camp (Ages 7-11) $463

Washington Conservatory of Music Faculty

Class: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Rhythm: the heartbeat of music! Meet the beats of rock, pop, and jazz music through hands-on experience with various percussion instruments such as sticks, cymbals, boom whackers, buckets, and drum sets, too. All instruments provided. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Sing On! Music Camp (Ages 7-12) $463

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Does your young one love to sing? Young singers need early guidance to protect their youthful voices and set good vocal habits. Campers will learn to sing a broad range of fun songs - Broadway, popular, jazz, classical - as well as learning how to move on stage, to breathe, and to sing together with confidence and joy! Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Puppetry

The Puppet Co. thepuppetco.org

Camps

Celebrate Spring with Sleeping Beauty! $125 Puppetry Camp (Age 8-12)

The Puppet Co. Staff

Class: M-F, Apr 3-7, 2-4pm, the Puppet Co. Playhouse

During this week-long camp, participants will create puppets, make sets and props, and write their own version of Sleeping Beauty. At the end of the week, the project will be filmed for campers to share with family and friends. All supplies included. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org

5 sessions.

Beauty and the Beast: Puppetry Camp $150 (Age 8-12)

The Puppet Co. Staff

Class: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 2-4pm, the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Work with professional puppeteers to create fun and unique characters and perform on the Puppet Co stage. Participants will rehearse a puppet version of Beauty and the Beast, and have a performance on the final day for their families. The performance will be about 30 minutes long and all puppets and supplies included. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 5 sessions.

Around the World Music Camp (Ages 4-7)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

At Glen Echo Park. Learn to know and respect other cultures through their music. From singing folk songs and learning rhythms from around the globe, campers will learn to see the world through the lens of music. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

String Sampler Camp (Ages 7-11)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

Hands-on chance to try violin, viola, and cello. Great for beginners and also current string players who want to try a different instrument. Learn to play tunes on each instrument, the basics of the string family, rhythm and note reading, about composers and famous performers, and more. All instruments provided. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Little Star Violin Camp (Ages 4-7)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Aug 14-18, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

At Glen Echo Park. Let your child shine through a fun experience of music and the violin. Children explore the basics of rhythm and sound through musical games, crafts, songs, and movement. Great hands-on introduction to the violin for beginners. Violins and bows provided. Siblings requesting the same camp whose ages fall outside the parameters will be accommodated to the extent possible, with the approval of the teacher. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Movie Sing Along Camp (Ages 7-12)

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Aug 21-25, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

Singing along with songs from your favorite movies is irresistible. Learn popular music vocal techniques that protect young voices, while having fun singing like a movie star. Imaginative crafts and games round out each day. Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.