Fun and growth at HACC summer camps

March 5, 2010

HARRISBURG –  This summer, the campuses at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, offer school-age youth a number of camps where they can explore new subjects and have fun. The schedule includes:

Theatre for Young People was created to offer an affordable venue for area young people to celebrate and gain exposure to every aspect of theatre including acting, dance, makeup, puppetry, playwrighting and designing sets, costumes and light. Youth ranging in age from 7 to 17 can find their creative potential in a series of week-long camps offered from June 14 through Aug.6.

Theatre camp times, cost and descriptions can be found on HACC’s Web site at www.hacc.edu/typ. For further assistance, contact Theatre for Young People at HACC, 780-2521, ext. 4. Theatre for Young People is also on Facebook.

 

(Theatre camps are also offered at Camp Hill Borough Building. Registration for these camps can be completed at www.camphillborough.com or call 737-4548.)

Camps featured at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on the Harrisburg Campus of HACC, One HACC Drive:

-          Musical Theatre

Noon-2 p.m., June 14-18, for ages 13-17 ($75)

Noon-2 p.m., June 21-25, for ages 9-12 ($70) (combines with Theatre Experience for a full day experience)

 

-          Theatre Experience

9-11:30 a.m. June 21-25, for ages 9-12 ($95)

 

-          Total Improvisation

Noon-2 p.m. June 21-25, for ages 13-17 ($75)

Noon-2 p.m. July 19-23, for ages 9-12 ($75)

 

-          Broadway Cabaret

Noon-2 p.m. June 28-July 2, for ages 13-17 ($75)

 

-          How to Get the Role YOU WANT!

Noon-2 p.m. July 5-9, for ages 13-17 ($75)

 

-          Theatre Explorers

9-10:15 a.m. July 12-16, for ages 7-9 ($50)

9-10:15 a.m. Aug. 2-6, for ages 7-9 ($50)

 

-          Magical, Mythical Story Theatre

10:45 a.m.-noon July 12-16, for ages 7-9 ($50)

10:45-noon Aug. 2-6, for ages 7-9 ($50)

 

-          Jazz Dance Styles

12:30-2 p.m. July 12-16, for ages 9-12 ($50)

 

-          Acting for the Camera

10 a.m.-noon July 19-23, for ages 13-17 ($85)

 

-          Stage Combat

12:30-2 p.m. July 19-23, for ages 13-17 ($65)

 

-          Original Performance Piece

12:30-2 p.m. Aug. 2-6, for ages 9-12 ($75)

 

-          One-day Specialty Workshop: Theatre Game Day

9-10:15 a.m. May 8, for ages 5-7 ($15)

10:30-11:45 a.m. May 8, for ages 8-10 ($15)

 

-          Specialty class: Act It! Design It! See It! Two-Day Theatre Performance Event

1.      “Sleeping Beauty” at the Fulton ($95)

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 25, for ages 9-12

9 a.m.-approx. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, for ages 9-12

First day  – Work on your acting skills as you perform scenes from “Sleeping Beauty,” design costumes, learn about props, applying makeup and take backstage tours.

Second day  – Travel with Theatre for Young People to see “Sleeping Beauty” at the Fulton Opera House. Stop for ice cream afterward and discuss the performance.

 

2.      “The King and I” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ($95)

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, for ages 13-17

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28

 

 

Theatre for Young People at the Camp Hill Borough Building, all sessions are $50 for Camp Hill residents, $60 for all others:

-          Theatre Alive!

9:30-11 a.m. June 14-18 and June 21-25

 

-          Dance, Play and MOVE!

9:30 -11 a.m. June 28-July 2 and July 5-9

 

-          Play It! Perform It!

9:30-11 a.m. July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6

 

Choose from four camps, for ages 14 and above. Camps are $85 and include professional instruction and materials.

 

-          Home and Recording Studio Level 1

Emphasis on creating a usable original recording including acoustics, microphones, mixers, recorders, gain structure and dynamic range.

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 14-17.

 

-          Home and Recording Studio Level 2

Emphasis on level balancing and frequency distribution. Topics include equalizers, compressors, effects, digital audio and CD authoring.

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 21-24.

 

-          Songwriting and Composition

Basics of songwriting form and music theory, harmonic and melodic development for popular song composition. At the end of the course, students will present their composition in a recital. Ideal for active music students already performing in high school bands and choruses. All instrumentalists, guitarists and vocalists welcome.

9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, June 21-24.

 

To register, contact HACC’s Continuing Education at 780-2616 or 780-2414, or online at http://vc.hacc.edu.

 

Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Mr. Handles” Franklin returns this summer for boys and girls ages 9-15. Franklin and fellow pro athletes Arnold “A Train” Bernard and Luis “Trikz” DaSilva. Your child will be taught the skills and techniques of ball handling, shooting and rebounding, while promoting self-esteem, positive life choices and the value of education.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 2-6, in the James W. Evans Physical Education Center on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus.

For boys and girls ages 9-15. Space is limited to the first 100 youth who apply. Cost is $150.

For more information, contact Lynne Dillard at HACC, 221-1736.

 

(Held at HACC-Midtown, 1500 North 3^rd St., Harrisburg)

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July 12-15.

Cost is $199

 

This summer academy is for teens between the ages of 14-17. Today’s cutting edge technology evolves at the speed of light. This camp is geared toward teenagers that thrive on all things technical. Discover the worlds of mechatronics, electrical technology, architecture, engineering, Web development and geospatial technology. Lunch provided.

To register call 780-2414 or 780-2616. 

For more information call Donna Daversa at 221-1300 ext. 1421.

 

8 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, June 21-24

Cost is $119

For ages 8-13

Kids College is an exciting summer program designed to develop and expand students’ interests, spark creativity and provide a unique learning opportunity in a college setting. Kids will have wealth of brand new courses from which to choose to explore the arts, sciences, languages and culture. To enroll obtain a copy of the brochure for a registration form, class choices and more details, call Continuing Education at the Harrisburg Campus, 780-2587.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 21-23 and Thursday, 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., June 24.

Cost is $129

For ages 14-17

Interactive camp that explores the world of first responders: firefighters, EMS, 911 Dispatch and police. Final day includes question and answer session with professionals, lunch and the opportunity to obtain CPR certification.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 2-5

Cost is $99

For ages 14-17

Learn about wilderness survival, wilderness first aid basics, camping and exploring the great outdoors.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July19-22

Cost is $99

For ages 14-17

Learn all the elements of filmmaking, including brainstorming, storyboarding, auditioning, casting, screening scripts, directing, shooting film, editing film and marketing the finished product. Participants must bring a 2GB flash drive, pencils and a notebook.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 9-12

Cost is $99

For ages 12-17

For the beginner or moderate learner, explore music appreciation, learn quick and basic chords and popular riffs and the rock band life. Participants need to bring an acoustic or electric guitar, guitar picks, a tuner, drumsticks, pencils and a notebook.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

Cost is $99

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 2-5

For ages 14-17

Wonder how video games are made? There are many different ways a computer game is developed. Using a computer program, participants will explore the process of being a gamer designer, from picking the colors to setting the rules.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3-24

5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8-29

5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5-26

Cost is $75

For ages 10-16

Understand the fundamental skills of tennis: strokes, serving, volley and lob shots. Racquets and balls are provided, however students may bring their own.

For more information or to register call 780-2414 or 780-2616.

 

 

 

8 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday, June 28-July 1

Cost is $119

 

Kids College is an exciting summer program for youth ages 8-13 designed to develop and expand students’ interests, spark creativity and provide a unique learning opportunity in a college setting. Kids will have wealth of brand new courses from which to choose to explore the arts, sciences, languages and culture. To enroll obtain a copy of the brochure for a registration form, class choices and more details, call Continuing Education at the Lancaster Campus, 358-2957.

For more information or to register call 358-2901.

 

8-11a.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 2-5

Cost is $99

For ages 14-17

Learn about wilderness survival, wilderness first aid basics, camping and exploring the great outdoors.

For more information or to register call 358-2901.

 

1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July 12-15

Cost is $99

For ages 12-17

For the beginner or moderate learner, explore music appreciation, learn quick and basic chords and popular riffs and the rock band life. Participants need to bring an acoustic or electric guitar, guitar picks, a tuner, drumsticks, pencils and a notebook.

For more information or to register call 358-2901.