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St. Thomas camps loaded with fun More than the bare necessities By JENNIFER LIEBRUM Express Staff Writer
St. Thomas Church is the site of more drama than just Easter’s Passion Play each year with two camps offering kids a chance to tap into their showbiz side. Children ages of 4-13 are invited to attend Company B Performing Arts Day Camp from June 9 through June 21. There is a half day camp for ages 4-7 and full day for 8-13. Both groups will be learning all the parts and pieces going in to the production of Disney’s “Jungle Book Kids,” a musical about a young boy’s adventures with many jungle animals on his way to a “man village.” Days are spent in age-appropriate rotations of acting, singing, and dancing, all working towards a three day run of “Jungle Book Kids.” Campers help embellish their costumes for the show. The performances of Jungle Book will be June 19-21 at 2 p.m. in the Community School Theater for families, friends and the entire community. The youngest campers will attend from 9 a.m. until noon. After noon, kids can enjoy an action packed daycare until 3 p.m. Big-
ger kids will attend from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. St. Thomas Playhouse is also presenting the seventh annual Summer Performing Arts Conservatory Camp (SPACC) for youth ages 10-18 from June 23-28. This destination, immersion camp is located in the Sawtooth Mountains at Camp Perkins, nestled among soaring pines and on its own private lake. Campers immerse themselves in various genres of the performing arts attending workshops in theater/acting; singing techniques/music theory; all types of dance; film; Rock Band; and stage movement. There are no auditions or prerequisites for participants; firsttimers are welcome. The six days culminate in a Share/Showcase where campers present their talents and skills to parents, families and friends. To register for SPACC or for more information, call Sara at 726-5349 x16. Scholarships are available on a first-come, firstserved basis for youth needing tuition assistance. Inquire about Early-Bird, Sibling and “Bring A Friend” Discounts. Check their website stthomasplayhouse.org.
At this camp, kids wield pens and paper Be an author at Idaho Writing Camps By EXPRESS STAFF
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Each summer, Idaho Writing Camps offer children and teens the opportunity to explore and engage in creative writing adventures— and to become published authors. The programs are sponsored by The Cabin, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and celebrate a love of reading, writing and discourse. Camps introduce aspiring writers to professional writers who work closely with the small groups. Budding storytellers use the natural world, cultural and historic sites, local environs and unique opportunities to start on a journey of imagination, while honing writing mechanics, cultivating voice and developing individual style. Camp culminates in a public reading of student work, giving young writers a chance to share their stories with friends and family. Their work is published in a bound anthology, sure to become a keepsake. In the Wood River Valley, there are three choices for summer camps to cultivate creativity. All are held in Hailey at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, at 314 Second Ave. S. Children entering third and fourth grades in the fall are invited to the Word Play class that meets from Monday through Friday, July 28 to Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. Writers will engage in play to stimulate the five senses and encourage new paths to crafting imaginative poems and stories. For inspiration, students can write next to a river, explore nature or venture through town. Rising fifth- and sixth-graders can participate in the Cabin Writers program, which teaches students how art, music and nature inform the imagination. Emphasis is on writing prose and poems that are singular and original. Art, history and the Big Wood River will factor into the students’ work. Cabin Writers Camp meets in either morning (9 a.m.-noon) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions, from July 28 through Aug. 1. For writers in grades 7-9, Urban Ink is the theme of camp. Teens explore what makes Hailey unique, from coffee shops, to public art to the city’s vibe. There will be an emphasis on character development, stemming from interaction and rooted in observation. Urban Ink meets July 28 through Aug. 1, from 1-4 p.m. The one-week camps are $165 for non-members and $130 for members. For a full list of camps, to register, or learn about scholarships, log onto The Cabin’s website at thecabinidaho.org.