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Week-long musical theatre dance camps for boys and girls of all ages and abilities This summer the Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA), will feature a variety of themed camps for all ages and abilities. All camps include a fully costumed performance at The Vincent Paul Black Box Theatre. In a nurturing family fun environment this years themes include: GLEE Club Superstars, for ages 9-14, improve vocal skills and perform classic American cover songs; Pixar LIVE! , for ages 5-12, acting and dancing inspired by Toy Story, Wall-E, and Cars; Pop Stars ROCK, for ages 5-12, work on vocal skills and perform the music of today’s pop stars; Angelina and YOUR Ballerina, for ages 4-8 , develops a love for ballet, acting out the beloved Angelina Ballerina stories; a “Grand” Ballet Camp, for ages 7-12, improves ballet technique in preparation for The Nutcracker Holiday Tea; and, The Best of Broadway, for ages 9-14, perform popular scenes and songs from Broadway shows. Camps begin June 20 and end Aug. 19. Camps run daily from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and offer an additional three hours on “Show Day.” All costumes and materials included. Ask for your $50 SPAA dollar discount. For more information call 858- 586-7834 or visit www.scrippsperformingarts.com
AllStar Baseball and Softball Academy a hit with the pros “If you wish to have your child learn how to play the game of baseball, send them to Coach Kurtis, his instruction is superior.” — Mike Sweeney, Kansas City Royals, five-time AllStar. “Coach Kurtis teaches each student valuable fundamental work that connects them to the game and creates super confidence in all as they learn under him. They graduate from the clinics at a much higher level of ball.” — Brad Ausmus, catcher for the Padres, Astros, Dodgers. “Kurtis Swanberg’s clinics allow the kids to learn the game of baseball and softball while having a great time. They always want to come back over and over again to his program.” — Steve Finley, 19-year MLB veteran and former Padres center fielder. “Coach Kurtis Swanberg has the unique ability to adapt to each player’s skills and progress them each week to another higher level of the game. His coaching is amazing.” — Mark Loretta, Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers. “What is so important in the game of baseball and softball is learning all the fundamentals of the game. Coach Kurtis rounds out the players’ entire game beautifully. They are ready to play solid baseball or softball when they conclude the sessions.” — David Newhan, seven-year Major League Utility Star, Orioles, Mets, Padres. Camps for boys and girls 5-13 years old start June 20. Participants will work to better their pitching, pickoff, hitting, fielding, base running, bunting and bagwork skills. They’ll also play live games each day and get T-shirts and trophies at the end of camp. For details on the camps go to Allstarbaseballsoftball.com or call (858) 342-5931.
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