A Summer of Joy - A LIFETIME of memories!
We are thrilled to announce Summer Camp 2022!
Session One:
June 13th - July 8th
Shows: July 8th, 9th, & 10th
Register for Session One:
https://www.hisawyer.com/the-actors-garden-1/schedules/activity-set/296491
Session Two:
July 18th - August 12th
Shows: August 12th, 13th, & 14th
Register for Session Two:
https://www.hisawyer.com/the-actors-garden-1/schedules/activity-set/296492
Our show will be The Flowering Tree with book and lyrics by Dave Hudson, music by Jennifer Truman.
The Flowering Tree is a magical retelling of the timeless folktale from India by the same name. Complete with wondrous transformations, hilarious characters, and of course, lots of fun songs - this is a classic Actors Garden show.
What makes our camp different?
The truth is, you have choices when it comes to performing arts camps in Western Suburbs. There are big ones, small ones, and then there's us.
As you are deciding where to send your child this summer, let us tell you what we have to offer:
Cost of Camp
This year, the cost of camp is $900. You can also add on a production video ($25), Camp T-Shirt ($13), and Pizza Fridays ($28)!
After a $300 nonrefundable deposit, payment options include Camp in Full, One Installment, or Two Installments. We recognize that several families have been hit adversely by the pandemic. If you are looking for additional payment options, please reach out to Gigi Hudson at gigi@theactorsgarden.com with additional payment questions.
We Hope to see your kids in Camp this Summer!
The truth is, you have choices when it comes to performing arts camps in Western Suburbs. There are big ones, small ones, and then there's us.
As you are deciding where to send your child this summer, let us tell you what we have to offer:
- Custom-made musicals just for our campers. Our resident writer, Dave Hudson, is an award-winning playwright and lyricist who has over 25 musicals to his credit on professional stages around the country and around the world. He has written our shows specifically with this age-group in mind.
- Activities. Our goal is not just to put on a musical, but to give your child an enriching summer experience. The Actors Garden Summer Camp is designed so that the campers have as little down-time as possible. When they aren't rehearsing their scene, they are working on music, dance, or enrichment exercises tied into the show's subject-matter.
- Lines: Because we create our own shows, we make sure that every camper has at least one line, generally more. Yes, the campers need to audition the first day, but that is just to make sure they get the right role for them, not whether they get a role or are simply in the chorus. Beyond each specific role, our shows have joyous production numbers where everyone gets in on the fun.
- Great Music: We partner with some of the most talented composers in the business for our camp shows. Note: Don't let music scare you off. The songs are fun and easy, and there are lots of group numbers where our campers sing together.
- Process vs Product: This has always been the mantra of camp director, Gigi Hudson. Her goal is to assure that your children have a joyous 4-week experience where they come home every day and tell you they had a great time. Our goal is not to build the next Broadway star (though we have had alums on Broadway), but to teach your children the joy and wonder of theatre, while giving them a healthy dose of self-esteem and confidence.
- A Great Teacher-to-Student Ratio - We have 30 Professionals, Guest Artists, and Counselors on staff for no more than 75 campers. Broken up that way, our ratio is great. On even the lowest staffing day, we usually have at most a 5-to-1 ratio. That's 5 kids per 1 professional or counselor!
Cost of Camp
This year, the cost of camp is $900. You can also add on a production video ($25), Camp T-Shirt ($13), and Pizza Fridays ($28)!
After a $300 nonrefundable deposit, payment options include Camp in Full, One Installment, or Two Installments. We recognize that several families have been hit adversely by the pandemic. If you are looking for additional payment options, please reach out to Gigi Hudson at gigi@theactorsgarden.com with additional payment questions.
We Hope to see your kids in Camp this Summer!