Summer 2008 Camps
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Camps and Classes
3 Year Olds to Adults

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Early Childhood Arts Program (ECAP)

Our Early Childhood Arts Program (ECAP) provides a safe and creative learning environment for your 3-5 year old. The program includes developmentally appropriate activities that incorporate the arts - dance, music, drama and fine art - into each child’s life. ECAP is designed to develop each child’s self esteem and confidence, while giving him or her a love of learning and of the arts! We respect each child’s individual interests and developmental abilities. We look forward to welcoming your child to the inspiring world of the Arts!

Each day the students will engage in activities that promote their creative, physical and social-emotional development, as well as their cognitive language skills. We believe in hands-on learning in which the children help to create their own learning environment with the assistance of the teacher. Activities will relate to theme of the week, which are drawn from the seasons, literature, music, world cultures, theater, nature and more. Enrollment is 9:00-11:45 am on Tuesday & Thursday OR Monday & Wednesday. Friday class can be added on.

DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Dance, singing & musical instruments
Arts & crafts, dress-up & dramatic play
Literature, math & science concepts
additional classes provided on occasion by Academy staff

Program Director/Educator: Kathy Hannas
Movement & Dance Educator: Monica Ringer
Theater & Music Educator: Maria Case

We also offer a Pre-ECAP class for 2-3 year olds and their parent!

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Creative Tots - 2½-3 Year Olds (45 minutes)

This class is designed especially for the wonderfully creative and energetic children in this age group. The children are introduced to the dance and performing arts classroom through creative expression, singing, movement, dress-up, musical instruments and more!

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Creative Kids - 3-5 Year Olds (2.5 hours)

This is a unique morning program in which students enroll for one, two or three days per week. Creative Kids is designed for boys and girls and introduces the students to a wide variety of theater arts experiences…all while having a lot of fun! Each morning the children are presented with dance class…providing on a rotating basis Pre-Ballet, Pre-Jazz, Pre-Tap and Creative Movement. The morning continues with singing, story time, dramatic play and arts & crafts. Activities are presented in a positive and upbeat manner and the lessons are always age appropriate.

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Tot Ballet/Tap - 3-4 Year Olds (45 minutes)

The youngest ballet student is introduced to the joy of dance and movement through age appropriate stretching to begin class, introduction to French ballet terms and creative expression through dance/storytelling and tempo, shapes and speed of movement. Approximately a third of each class is an introduction to Tap dance.

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Creative Ballet/Tap - 4-5 Year Olds (45 minutes)

A continuation of the class content of the Tot Ballet class, with additional levels of difficulty added for the students as they get older.

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Baby ‘n Me Yoga - 3-24 Month Olds with Their Parent (1 hour)

This is a fun, free-flowing yoga class where parents can share practice time with their babies or tots. The classes are focused on the parent and emphasize breath and core work to help reduce stress and increase strength and flexibility. We offer a caring, supportive and fun environment for parents to connect with their babies or tots, and to other parents. No experience is necessary. Yoga mats and props are provided.

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Yoga for Preschoolers - 3-5 Year Olds (1 hour)

Now kids can learn yoga too! This weekly yoga class geared just for preschool kids and incorporates music, art, literature and creative play. Children will learn yoga postures and breathing techniques in a fun, positive way. Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and prepare to let loose. Yoga mats and other great props are provided. No experience is necessary.

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