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All classes are week-long, Monday through Friday and includes 3 hours of instruction/classroom activities and 30 minutes of breaks during the class.

Singing Sensation and Recording Studio: Learn what it takes to be singer in this fun class. Focus is on developing vocal technique and learning how to sing like a professional. Students learn proper breathing techniques, how to stay on pitch, and to develop and strengthen their individual vocal sound. Select your favorite song from today’s top hits! Then….create your very own original Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Country, R&B, or Pop music CD in a professional studio setting. For singers as well as songwriters. Each student receives a copy of a professionally-produced and mastered vocal demo CD. Ages - 8-13
Classes offered:

Week 1 - July 2-6, 9:00-12:30
Week 2 - July 9-13, 1:30-5:00
Week 3 - July 16-20, 9:00-12:30
Week 4 - July 23-27, 1:30-5:00
Week 5 - July 30-August 3, 9:00-12:30
Week 6 - August 6-10, 1:30-5:00
Class code: A-SINGS

Student will bring home a professionally-produced CD.

Acting for Film and Television:

Students develop acting skills while learning on camera technique for film, television, and commercials. Acting techniques include scene study, sense memory, character work, theater games, and improvisation. Acting exercises develop focus and concentration skills while stimulating imagination and self-expression. On-Camera techniques focus on script work and on creating truthful performances for the camera. Class material includes monologues and scenes from film & television scripts. Ages - 8-13
Classes offered:

Week 1 - July 2-6, 1:30-5:00
Week 2 - July 9-13, 9:00-12:30
Week 3 - July 16-20, 1:30-5:00
Week 4 - July 23-27, 9:00-12:30
Week 5 - July 30-August 3, 1:30-5:00
Week 6 - August 6-10, 9:00-12:30
Class code: A-AFILM

Student will bring home a DVD of student work.

Jewelry-Making:

Students are encouraged to explore their creativity and are introduced to a fabulous world of creating their own jewelry line in a relaxed and fun environment. Students make various beaded projects such as necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, bookmarks and backpack tags. You will learn beading and wire working techniques, jewelry styles, color palettes,and beading terminology. Ages - 8-13
Classes offered:

Week 1 - July 2-6, 1:30-5:00
Week 2 - July 9-13, 1:30-5:00
Week 3 - July 16-20, 1:30-5:00
Week 4 - July 23-27, 1:30-5:00
Week 5 - July 30-August 3, 1:30-5:00
Week 6 - August 6-10, 1:30-5:00
Class code: A-JEWEL

Musical Theater:

Every week, the students will work on a different mini-production of a musical. The course is highly experiential, and students are expected to integrate the material through a series of in-class performances. Students begin to build a portfolio of songs that has range, is personal and is thus suitable for auditions. Through examples and analysis, students learn to experience singing in a discerning manner and with a critical ear. Class is focused on the key disciplines of musical theater including acting, dancing and singing, and the many facets of each.
Ages - 8-16

Week 1 - July 2-6, 1:30-5:00
Week 2 - July 9-13, 1:30-5:00
Week 3 - July 16-20, 1:30-5:00
Week 4 - July 23-27, 1:30-5:00
Week 5 - July 30-August 3, 1:30-5:00
Week 6 - August 6-10, 1:30-5:00
Class code: A-MUSIC

Movie-Making:

We start with screenwriting - the art of making up and telling a good story. Teachers help the students shape their stories into short films. Next, we move on to the equipment, where each student gets a chance to be in front of and behind the camera as they shoot short movies, documentaries, music videos, stop motion animation, and even special effects with green screen.
Finally, at the end of the last class, we encourage friends and family to come and see the films created.
Ages - see below

Week 1 - July 2-6, 9:00-12:30 (ages 13-17)
Week 2 - July 9-13, 9:00-12:30 (ages 8-12)
Week 3 - July 16-20, 9:00-12:30 (ages 13-17)
Week 4 - July 23-27, 9:00-12:30 (ages 8-12)
Week 5 - July 30-August 3, 9:00-12:30 (ages 13-17)
Week 6 - August 6-10, 9:00-12:30 (ages 8-12)
Class code: A-MOVIE

Digital Photography:

Take this class to master the digital camera and take spectacular photographs. This class covers the fundamentals of photography including aperture, shutter speed, exposure, composition, and more. Students will be challenged to see the world through a different angle. Be prepared to go outside to capture images - weather permitting. The instructor will provide one-on-one coaching on a dally basis on your images. Please note this class requires a basic point and shoot camera or digital SLR. NO cell phone cameras allowed for this class.
Ages - see below

Week 1 - July 2-6, 9:00-12:30 (ages 13-17)
Week 2 - July 9-13, 9:00-12:30 (ages 8-12)
Week 3 - July 16-20, 9:00-12:30 (ages 13-17)
Week 4 - July 23-27, 9:00-12:30 (ages 8-12)
Week 5 - July 30-August 3, 9:00-12:30 (ages 13-17)
Week 6 - August 6-10, 9:00-12:30 (ages 8-12)
Class code: A-PHOTO