What: A Free Program for Rural Youth With support from the Emergency Community Support Fund and the Government of Canada, Ship’s Company Theatre presents: Play-Building. A free theatre program that introduces young people to theatre and the art of playwriting.
This program consists of ten sessions with three theatre instructors plus a week intensive where the participants, with the help and guidance of theatre professionals, write their very own short original plays that get professionally produced and acted out live on stage by professional actors for the community!
When: Program runs intermittently from July 13 through August 29th
What: Summer Dance Intensives August 17-21 & August 22-23
"In 2020, we are delighted that we are able to welcome some of our fabulous Dance Summer Dance Faculty to join us and they are taking a thoughtful approach to keeping dancers safe while getting them back into shape and even working towards great new skills in time for fall studio classes.
Small class sizes ensure individual coaching and help to create attentive and supportive rehearsal environments. The program combines education in modern and ballet technique and choreography in a non-competitive setting with live accompaniment. After class, we encourage recreation and relaxation on our 178-acre property, with rustic cabins, walking trails, freshly made food- grown on site and beach trips supported by our highly trained camp staff.
Dance at Ross Creek augments a dancer’s ongoing training, giving him or her an intense program in ballet and modern dance along with body conditioning and stretch and strength conditioning, while also encouraging a creative approach to the world through other arts workshops throughout the program to give their bodies a chance to rest and to encourage bonding. This intense and inspiring mix of dance and camp creates life-changing experiences for young dancers. We are committed to the study of dance as part of a healthy, full life for all. We are equally committed to the development of dance professionals, and our Dance programs serve both kinds of students well.
Former Ross Creek Dance program students have gone on to study in all fields, including professional dance training schools such as Toronto Dance Theatre and Juilliard, and to have careers with Parsons Dance, Bern Ballet, MOCEAN Dance, and many other professional companies."
"At Ross Creek we provide an amazing art day taught by professional artists and a great camp experience for kids on our 178 acres of field and forest, led by our fabulous counsellors. Whether exploring the world of making, or make-believe, drumming or dancing, making movies, or making monsters on paper, our camps have something for every kid! Kids get outside each day, and explore our gorgeous landscape as part of their program. Our Senior campers start to explore art forms in more depth, learning from our professional artists and gaining new skills while still focused on the creative exploration of the world, through the arts. "
"At Ross Creek we provide an amazing art day taught by professional artists and a great camp experience for kids on our 178 acres of field and forest, led by our fabulous counsellors. Whether exploring the world of making, or make-believe, drumming or dancing, making movies, or making monsters on paper, our camps have something for every kid! Kids get outside each day, and explore our gorgeous landscape as part of their program. Our Intermediate campers have a choice of continuing with thematic weeks or beginning to explore a particular art form in more depth, learning from our professional artists and gaining new skills while still focused on the creative exploration of the world, through the arts. "
What: Full Week Programs of art & exploration for ages 5-7
"At Ross Creek we provide an amazing art day taught by professional artists and a great camp experience for kids on our 178 acres of field and forest, led by our fabulous counsellors. Whether searching for the Creekster, creating a masterpiece or making new friends, our camps have something for every kid! We offer programs in dance, theatre, music and art. Our youngest campers explore the theme of the week through a variety of arts, outdoor adventures, and skill development. Play and creative exploration are the hallmarks of our junior program, setting them up for a lifetime of magic and wonder."
Camps are being offered through July and August in ten-person groups based on age, experience level, and duration. Participants can choose between one or two week camps at beginner or advanced levels for ages 10 to 18. Some camps are already close to filling up.
New this year, the HAT is also offering an Online version of the camp featuring the same roster of professional instructors. This sub-group of the camp with be delivered through Zoom and is designed for anyone who wants to participate but may be wearier about attending in person, or who reside with family members who are at greater risk. It will also serve as a quarantine option for any students who become sick during the timeline of the camps.
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