Camp Sitar 2024: Registration Guide

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REGISTRATION GUIDE

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GENERAL CAMP INFO Camp Location 1700 Kalorama Road, NW Suite 101 Washington, DC 20009 202-797-2145

For general camp questions, please email us at camp@sitarartscenter.org.

Camp Hours 8:30 am: Camp Drop Off Begins 9:00 am: Camp Day Begins 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch & Rest Programs 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Camp Pick Up 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Aftercare

Camp Sitar Contacts

Contactos de Camp Sitar- Se habla español

Liz Meredith Program Coordinator Student Behavior liz@sitarartscenter.org

Gisselle Cardona Program Coordinator Program Management gisselle@sitarartscenter.org

Nickole Best Senior Coordinator of Artistic Advancement SEAL Intern Management nickole@sitarartscenter.org

Maria del Mar Rodriguez Community Programs Manager Program Management maria@sitarartscenter.org Hailey Aardema Registration Coordinator Camp Registration Management hailey@sitarartscenter.org

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STUDENT VALUES Sitar Artists are:

Compassionate for each other and our community Responsible for their actions and reactions Eager to listen, learn and be active Aspiring to become the best person and artist Team Player in the classroom and with their friends Engaged in class and in their art MORNING MEETING & SHOUT-OUTS Sitar students gather each morning before attending classes. Morning meetings are an opportunity for students to prepare for their day through short exercises, giving shout-outs and receiving announcements. All students should be present for Morning Meeting. Shout-outs are given to students who are exhibiting the Student Values. Students and teachers can give and receive shout-outs.

CAMP ORIENTATION Camp Sitar will hold Camp Orientation for students and families! New and current families are encouraged to attend.

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Learn about the camp day, field trips, activities, and art classes Meet camp staff and teachers Ask questions

Orientation dates will be sent via email. Orientations will be held in English and Spanish. For more information about orientation, please email camp@sitarartscenter.org.

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CAMP OVERVIEW PAGE 6

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: PAID INTERNSHIP FOR RISING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS PAGE 26

KID CRAFTERS

YOUNG EXPRESSIONISTS

CURRENT K TO 3RD

CURRENT 4TH TO 8TH

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MUSICAL CURRENT 4TH TO 12TH

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2024 CAMP PROGRAMS

AFTERCARE CURRENT K TO 8TH

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

CAMP REGISTRATION

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CAMP OVERVIEW

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Camp Location 1700 Kalorama Road, NW Suite 101 Washington, DC 20009 www.sitarartscenter.org 202-797-2145 Camp Hours 8:30 am: Camp Drop Off Begins 9:00 am: Camp Day Begins 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch & Rest Programs 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Camp Pick Up 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Aftercare

CAMP DATES

Camp & Aftercare Session Dates Session 1: June 24 - July 5* *(Closed July 4)

Safety Protocols Below are some of the steps we are taking to create a safe learning environment this summer: •

Masking is optional for students, faculty and staff.

Session 2: July 8 - July 19

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Consuming lunch in their respective classrooms.

Session 3: July 22 - August 2

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Cleaning and disinfecting classrooms and hightraffic areas throughout and at the end of each day.

Sitar Arts Center will continue to monitor guidelines and safety protocol as mandated by the District of Columbia.

Health Protocols There is not a nurse on staff. Sitar staff are certified to administer First Aid/ CPR during camp hours.

All students attending Camp Sitar will be required to submit a VALID DC HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION FORM by no later than May 24.

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CAMP OVERVIEW

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Camp Sitar

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Camp Sitar will enable students to focus deeply on their chosen disciplines each session.

There are four different periods of class time throughout the day, where students will explore techniques within their chosen art class. Additionally, teachers will add literacy and other activities integrated into the arts discipline to add variety and keep their class engaged and excited to be at Camp Sitar!

Meals Our meal program is sponsored by DC Free Summer Meals Program via DC Central Kitchen. Families must sign up during registration to receive breakfast and/or lunch. If you do not wish to receive meals, you may send your student(s) with a packed lunch. Certain items are not permitted due to allergies and Camp Sitar’s healthy food policy. Those items are listed below. Menus for the free meals will be provided during camp.

BREAKFAST Served from 8:30 am - 8:50 am each morning.

LUNCH Served from 12:00 - 12:30 pm. Lunch is 30 minutes.

All students must bring a reusable water bottle each day to camp. Please be sure to label ALL lunch boxes, containers and water bottles with your student’s name.

NOTE: Sitar Arts Center and its partnering organizations are not responsible for lost or damaged items or storing personal food items.

LUNCH RULES • All food allergies must be reported at registration • Candy, gum, soda, fast food, any nut products are NOT allowed • Label any containers, including lunch box and water bottle • Students will not be able to heat food • Students cannot pick up food from an outside vendor or send siblings, staff or interns to pick up food

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CAMP ACTIVITIES FIELD TRIPS & CAMP ACTIVITIES Camp Sitar always has great trips and community activities, as well as activities to build Camp spirit.

We will continue with most of our traditional days including, Field Day, S’mores as well as a few other special activities to engage students in our camp activities and field trips.

Camp Sitar also has Wacky Wednesdays and Spirit Week when students can get creative with silly hats, celebrate their cultural heritage, or show off their team spirit. Students will receive a calendar of these wonderful activities after registration!

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SUMMER SHOWCASES KIDS CRAFTERS & YOUNG EXPRESSIONISTS At the end of each session, students will have the opportunity to exhibit or perform what they have learned on the last Friday afternoon during our Open House. Parents are invited to come to the Open House.

Additionally, at the end of the summer, we will hang artwork from throughout the six weeks in our gallery. This exhibit will stay up through October, and we welcome all to stop in and see the amazing art produced throughout the summer!

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KID CRAFTERS SESSION ART TRACKS For more details on the specific classes, see the class descriptions section on page 14.

CURRENT K TO 3RD Session 1: June 24 - July 5 (Closed July 4) Session 2: July 8 - July 19 Session 3: July 22 - August 2

Students will choose an art track for each session.

The art tracks will rotate each session, allowing the opportunity for students to experience different art forms.

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PURPLE (K-1st)

RED (K-1st)

GREEN (1st-3rd)

YELLOW (1st-3rd)

BLUE (2nd-3rd)

Class 1

Arts Explorations

Musical Theater

Musical Theater

Digital Art

Studio Art

Class 2

Creative Drama

Art Explorations

Digital Art

Studio Art

Musical Theater

Class 3

Musical Theater

Digital Art

Creative Drama

Creative Drama

Art Explorations

Class 4

Studio Art

Creative Drama

Art Explorations

Art Explorations

Digital Art

PURPLE (K-1st)

RED (K-1st)

GREEN (1st-3rd)

YELLOW (1st-3rd)

BLUE (2nd-3rd)

Class 1

Adventures in Music

Community Creators Art Explorations

Musical Theater

Creative Drama

Class 2

Musical Theater

Creative Drama

Adventures in Music

Community Creators Art Explorations Adventures in Music

S2

Class 3

Community Creators Art Explorations

Creative Drama

Class 4

Creative Drama

Musical Theater

Community Creators Art Explorations

Adventures in Music

S3

PURPLE (K-1st)

RED (K-1st)

GREEN (1st-3rd)

YELLOW (1st-3rd)

BLUE (2nd-3rd)

Class 1

Art Explorations

Studio Art

Musical Theater

Creative Drama

Digital Art

Class 2

Creative Drama

Musical Theater

Digital Art

Studio Art

Art Explorations

Class 3

Digital Art

Adventures in Music

Creative Drama

Art Explorations

Musical Theater

Class 4

Musical Theater

Creative Drama

Art Explorations

Digital Art

Adventures in Music

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Musical Theater

DAILY SCHEDULE Kid Crafters offers full day options from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Students will select one art track for each session enrolled. If students are enrolled in multiple sessions, they will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences.

9:00 – 9:15 AM

MORNING MEETING Morning welcome activities, team and community building, restorative exercises and community meetings to start the day.

9:15 – 10:15 AM

CLASS 1

10:15 – 11:00 AM

MORNING ACTIVITY BREAK* Students participate in outdoor activities.

11:00 – 12:00 PM

CLASS 2

12:00 – 1:00 PM

LUNCH / MEDITATION / QUIET LITERACY TIME

1:00 – 2:00 PM

CLASS 3

2:00 – 2:45 PM AFTERNOON ACTIVITY BREAK* Students participate in indoor and/or outdoor activities.

2:45 – 3:45 PM

CLASS 4

3:45 PM

DISMISSAL

*Outdoor activities are weather permitting.

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KID CRAFTERS

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

ADVENTURES IN MUSIC — Crafter musicians will experience many different instruments from drums to keyboards to guitar and learn to work together as a team and may form a band!

ART EXPLORATIONS — Our young artists will explore the world of creating, using a variety of materials. Students will cut, glue, build, sprinkle, construct, experiment and design new projects each session.

COMMUNITY CREATORS — This class will build teamwork and social emotional learning skills using art and project building skills based on ideas from the students to empower and beautify their communities and neighborhoods.

CREATIVE DRAMA — All the World’s A Stage! Kids Crafters will discover the art of acting through play, storytelling, learning theater games, creating short skits, acting out lines, and having fun with characters.

DIGITAL ARTS — Push the boundaries of traditional art in a class that teaches computer and arts integration! From Photoshop to game design, the possibilities are endless.

MUSICAL THEATER — In this active class, students will sing, dance, develop characters and learn about stage performance.

STUDIO ART — In Studio Art, artists will learn about 2-D and 3-D art styles, from painting with acrylic and watercolor to recycled and found art and pottery.

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KID CRAFTERS SESSION THEMES Session 1 – Spies and Sleuths Do you have what it takes to be an undercover agent? Time to put on your spy goggles and find the answers!

Session 2 – Cruising Around the World There are so many places to discover! Hop aboard as we discover what makes every country special!

Session 3 – Magicians Pull a rabbit out of a hat, learn card tricks, and master the element of surprise! There is magic in all of us!

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YOUNG EXPRESSIONISTS

CURRENT 4TH TO 8TH

SESSION ROTATIONS

Session 1: June 24 - July 5 (Closed July 4) Session 2: July 8 - July 19 Session 3: July 22 - August 2

For more details on the specific classes, see the class descriptions section on page 18.

STUDENTS WILL SELECT TWO MORNING CLASSES AND TWO AFTERNOON CLASSES

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Acting

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Photography

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Acting

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Photography

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Acting

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Photography

Photography

Music

Dance

Community Creators

S1 Music

Photography

Community Creators

Digital Art

Dance

Studio Art

S2 Digital Art

Photography

Studio Art

Music

Dance

Community Creators

S3

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Studio Art

Community Creators

DAILY SCHEDULE Young Expressionists offers full day options from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Students will select two morning as well as two afternoon classes and will transition individually between classes, based on their schedule. If students are enrolled in multiple sessions, they will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences. Students in Young Expressionists experience art classes on a deeper level.

9:00 – 9:15 AM

MORNING MEETING Morning welcome activities, team and community building, restorative exercises and community meetings to start the day.

9:15 – 10:35 AM

CLASS 1

10:40 - 12:00 PM

CLASS 2

12:00 - 1:00 PM

LUNCH & HANGOUTS*

1:00 - 2:20 PM

CLASS 3

2:25 - 3:45 PM

CLASS 4

3:45 PM

DISMISSAL

*Students will have the opportunity to sign-up for different hangout/recess activites each day when they arrive to camp in the morning.

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS YOUNG EXPRESSIONISTS ACTING — Become a character and immerse yourself in another world in this class which teaches the fundamentals of acting through improvisation, theatre games, and script work!

DARK ROOM PHOTOGRAPHY — This class will cover the manual processing of black & white negative film and the printing of the images onto light sensitive paper. The hands-on classes will also cover manual camera operations of exposure, composition and handling.

DIGITAL ARTS — Push the boundaries of traditional art in a class that teaches computer and arts integration! From Photoshop to game design, the possibilities are endless.

DANCE — Have fun and let yourself go in a class designed to teach you how to move your body artistically! Explore movement and dance through different lenses in this class where you can find your own personal movement style.

COMMUNITY CREATORS - This class will build teamwork and social emotional learning skills using art and project building skills based on ideas from the students to empower and beautify their communities and neighborhoods.

STUDIO ART — In studio art, artists will learn about 2-D and 3-D art styles, from painting with acrylic and watercolor to recycled and found art and pottery.

MUSIC — Expressionists students will be introduced to various instruments, such as drums, keyboard, conga, and guitar. As a group in band style, they will learn about song writing, musicians, current and previously made music and how to perform these pieces or create their own.

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SESSION THEMES Session 1 – Mission Impossible Secrets and mysteries are all around us. Discover what it takes to be a spy and uncover the truth!

Session 2 – Globetrotters Traveling around the world teaches us about different cultures and traditions! Join us in expanding our horizons as we trot around the globe!

Session 3 – Masters of Illusion Sleight of hand and illusion takes focus and practice. Hone your skills to become a pro magician!

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CURRENT 4TH 16TH ANNUAL SUMMER MUSICAL TO 12TH THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

SUMMER SESSION 6 WEEK PROGRAM JUNE 24 - AUGUST 2* MONDAY - FRIDAY *Closed July 4

PERFORMANCE DATES Thursday, August 1 at 7:30 pm Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 3 at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 4 at 2:30 pm

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 1. All students who register for the musical MUST audition 2. Students must be able to attend the entire six weeks of the program 3. Students must be able to attend all performances 4. Students cannot miss dress rehearsals – Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1.

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AUDITION INFORMATION All registered Musical students will receive a part in the show.

Students who have not completed their auditions by April 27 will be withdrawn from the program.

Audition Workshops (Practice for auditions, choose song etc.)

• Saturday, April 6 - 11:00 am – 1:00 pm • Monday, April 8 - 5:00 – 7:00 pm Auditions • Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm • Saturday, April 27 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Rain Date/Callbacks • May 4 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

DAILY SCHEDULE For students who like to sing, dance, and act, Sitar’s summer musical provides the opportunity to participate in an exciting, Broadway style musical under professional direction and design.

Students experience all aspects of mounting a musical from auditioning to rehearsal to final performance. Every student will be a star this summer as they embrace their parts in the performance from playing show-stopping chorus members to outstanding lead characters. The Musical Theater Program is six weeks and will run from 1:00 – 4:00 pm daily.

Students in 4th - 8th grade have the option of registering for a limited number of morning only Young Expressionists spaces from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. They will need to register for each session to have morning programming for all six weeks. Morning spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

1:00 – 4:00 pm

REHEARSAL

ALL MUSICAL STUDENTS WILL HAVE A DAILY ROTATION, MONDAYS – FRIDAYS, OF THREE APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR TIME BLOCKS OF: VOCAL MUSIC, CHOREOGRAPHY, STAGING, OR ACTING SKILLS. 21

AFTERCARE CURRENT K TO 8TH

SUMMER SESSION SESSION 1 — JUNE 24 - JULY 5* SESSION 2 — JULY 8 - JULY 19 SESSION 3 — JULY 22 - AUGUST 2 *Closed July 4 in observance of the holiday

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DAILY SCHEDULE Aftercare is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Families may sign up for Aftercare when they reserve their camp spaces. An additional fee will apply and is based on a sliding fee scale.

Students in Aftercare have free play in addition to arts and crafts activities, outside play, sports and other active games, indoor play and literacy time.

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Students registered for Aftercare will be directed to the Aftercare location after their summer program ends each day

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Parents are required to sign out their student from Aftercare each day

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Students are given a snack each day

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There is a grace period of 15 minutes at pick up time. After 6:00 pm, parents must pay $1.00 per minute, equal to their late time, to the staff upon arrival.

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Non-registered friends or family members may not attend Aftercare

MONDAY – FRIDAY, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 4:00 – 4:15 PM

SNACK

4:15 - 5:30 PM

STRUCTURED PLAY

5:30 – 6:00 PM

FREE PLAY/PICK UP

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SUMMER S.E.A.L. INTERNSHIP AGES 14 TO 24

SUMMER SESSION JUNE 24 - AUGUST 2 6 WEEK PROGRAM

Questions? Contact Nickole Best, Summer Intern Manager, at nickole@sitarartscenter.org.

HOW TO APPLY All interested applicants MUST sign up with DC’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), by SYEP’s deadline, in order to get paid for work. For payment through SYEP, youth must be a DC resident.

Interns can also work for a small stipend (limited availability), community service hours or as a volunteer.

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Additionally all applicants must complete a S.E.A.L. internship application by March 15, 2024, interview with a Sitar staff member, and provide other required materials to be considered.

SUMMER S.E.A.L. PROGRAM Students can earn money or community service hours by working at Sitar Arts Center.

Applicants must be 14 or older (dependent upon position) and commit to working during the entire program.

INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Mural Arts Intern Work as part of a team in the creation of two to three murals and individually on an independent project. Must provide a portfolio of recent drawings/paintings to be considered.

Camp Assistant Intern Primarily assists Camp Sitar as a teaching assistant in the classroom, supervising and supporting students in grades K-8. The intern will play an important role in daily functions and will work closely with both the teaching artists and students.

Musical Theater Intern Sitar is excited to announce that it is bringing back it’s summer musical! Musical Theater Interns will be actors in the show, support for set and costume design, coaches for the younger campers in the musical, and some may have the opportunity to help with stage management.

Intern Leadership Opportunities Interns who have worked at Sitar for more than two summers are eligible for additional hourly pay. Those selected will be given a bigger leadership role and more responsibility. Not all who are eligible will be selected.

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BLOOMBERG ARTS INTERNSHIP RISING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

SUMMER SESSION JUNE 24 - AUGUST 9 7 WEEK PROGRAM Questions? Contact Korina Isler, Senior Manager of Youth Workforce at korina@sitarartscenter.org.

HOW TO APPLY All interested applicants MUST complete an application which can be found on the Sitar website sitarartscenter.org.

Applicants must be rising seniors attending a public or public charter high school.

Applications are due March 15, 2024.

In addition to the application, you will be required to interview with a Sitar staff member, and may need to provide other required materials to be considered. *Students enrolled in a DC Private School may apply if they are receiving a needs-based scholarship for tuition.

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BLOOMBERG ARTS PROGRAM Rising high school seniors complete well paid summer internships at local arts and culture organizations three days a week and participate in workforce development and college readiness training two days a week.

Interns earn $21 an hour and may work up to 40 hours a week.

As a part of the BAI program, interns go on college visits, attend cultural field trips, and participate in creative and professional development workshops.

Bloomberg Arts Interns work on various assignments, including but not limited to: • • • •

Reviewing and posting on social media Prepping for gallery openings and events Teaching children and youth in the arts Supporting film production and planning

The Bloomberg Arts Internship is seven weeks long and participants must be able to attend the entirety of the program.

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CAMP INFORMATION

REGISTRATION INFO

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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT Space is limited in Camp Sitar. It is Sitar’s mission that 80% of our families come from households whose income falls below 60% of the median area income. All families must provide household income information and reservations will be limited based on that verification.

Additionally, all families must make a deposit in order to reserve a space. Deposits will be on a sliding fee scale and the deposit will be approximately 25% of the total tuition cost. This will reserve the student’s space until the tuition deadline.

Deposits are nonrefundable or transferrable.

WHAT YOU NEED TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE

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Pay your deposit (Nonrefundable, nontransferrable) Present your 2022 or 2023 tax return Know your choices for sessions & programs for your student Plan for vacations- students with two or more consecutive absences will lose their space for the session

WHAT YOU NEED TO CONFIRM YOUR SPACE

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Pay your tuition in full Complete your registration link and paperwork Submit a VALID DC HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION Form

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RESERVING YOUR SPACE You can reserve space on the days listed below.

CAMP SITAR RESERVATIONS DAYS TO CALL Open Call #1

Open Call #2 (For Any Remaining Spaces)

March 19

March 21

CALL TIMES FOR EACH DAY 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM:

Current Students Only- Phone Reservations accepted (Registered in Spring 2023 - Spring 2024).

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:

Open Phone Reservations accepted.

1:00 PM- 2:00 PM:

Open Phone Reservations – For any remaining available spaces.

Sitar Arts Center will be closed during the phone call period. No walk-ins will be accepted.

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RESERVATION STEPS FOR CAMP 1. CALL TO RESERVE A SPACE Families may call beginning at 10:00 am to reserve camp spaces. DO NOT LEAVE VOICEMAILS, CALL UNTIL YOU REACH A STAFF MEMBER. Sitar staff will not be able to return your call during this time. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. During your call you will select the program and sessions for each student you’d like to register.

2. PAY YOUR DEPOSIT AND TURN IN YOUR TAX FORMS Deposits, tax forms and student registration forms are due within 24 hours of the reservation. The deposit secures your students space until tuition is received. If the deposit and/or tax forms are not received, the student will lose their space in the program. Deposits are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another student or program. The deposit will be 25% of your total tuition cost.

3. PAY YOUR FULL TUITION, SUBMIT CLASS PREFERENCES AND REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS Due dates for tuition and class preferences are based on when you reserved your space. An invoice for your tuition and the class preference form will be sent via email. On the class preferences form, you can select preferences for your student for each registered session.

Students registering for camp MUST SUBMIT a VALID DC HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION Form by no later than May 24.

Additional medical paperwork may be required based on your student’s health needs.

4. ATTEND CAMP ORIENTATION! Camp Sitar will hold a Camp Orientation for students and families to learn about the camp day, meet camp staff and ask questions. T-shirts will be given out to each student on the first day of camp. Families will also learn about important health and safety protocols that all students must know before they can attend the first day of Camp!

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TUITION PAYMENTS AND DUE DATES CAMP SITAR Reservations Dates March 19 and March 21 Final Due Date for Tuition and Registration Paperwork

April 22

Students with unpaid balances or incomplete paperwork after due date will forfeit their space to students on the waitlist.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS Tuition cost is based on the number of spaces reserved. In order to drop spaces, families MUST send requests in writing to camp@sitarartscenter.org. Tuition adjustments are not guaranteed.

TUITION REFUND POLICY All cancellations of camp sessions must be completed in writing via email to camp staff.

Cancellation from one summer program does not grant enrollment into another program, unless space permits. Tuition will be adjusted for the new enrollment, if applicable.

REQUEST MADE AMOUNT REFUNDED Before April 22 75% Between April 22 and May 10

50%

After May 10 No Refunds

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Where DC Youth Belong, Aspire & Achieve

2024

Creative Writing * Dance * Digital Arts * Drama * Music * Visual Arts

SITAR ARTS CENTER 1700 Kalorama Road, NW Suite 101 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 797-2145 www.sitarartscenter.org DONATE www.sita ra rtscenter.org/d o nate United Way CFC: 79089 United Way NCA: 8684 FOLLOW US https://www.fa cebook .com /fa np a g e.s i t a ra rt s center https://www.twitter.com /si t a ra rt s center https://insta gra m .com /sit a ra rt s center

SUPPORT FOR CAMP SITAR PROVIDED BY Anonymous The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Genesis Inspiration Foundation Infant – 14 Arts and Education Learning Fund at Sitar Arts Center Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation Kathryn B. Kincaid and Michael Lainoff The George Preston Marshall Foundation David S. Shrager Foundation Programming Expansion Funds supported by generous donors to Sitar’s Building the Next Stage Campaign.

Special thanks go to the hundreds of individuals, foundations, and corporations who give so generously to support the students and programs at Sitar all year-round.