Drama and Dreams Playscape Summer Camp

Just heard about this opportunity for children ages 8-12 from an e-mail blast from Superior Aliance for Independant Living.  I called Nicky Nason from the Arts and Culture Center, and she confirmed that they have had chldren on the spectrum participate in the past who have had fun and been very successful in this program. 

This camp is being held 9am-1pm on August 22-25 (Monday-Thursday). Most camp activities will take place at the Peter White Public Library Community Room, and will culminate in a live performance for family and friends on the evening of Thursday, August 25. There will be an optional final session/award celebration for students the morning of Friday, August 26.

They are currently accepting student enrollments for Lake Superior Theatre's Drama & Dreams Playscape Summer Camp; a one-week theatre camp. Children with special needs are particularly encouraged to enroll. Space is limited! Due to the success of the camp for the past two years, people are already asking about it. Please sign up now to reserve your child's spot!
The camp is designed to help children, ages 8-14, work on socialization and communication skills as they learn about theatre, costume and set design, stage make-up, facial expression, voice projection, team building and leadership. Students will sing, tell stories, read poetry and develop a live performance in a fun, safe, creative environment.
Cost: $40/person. Each child will receive a t-shirt for the final performance that s/he can keep. Makeup, props, costuming and professional coaching will be provided. Need based scholarships are available.
Support provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the CUPPAD Regional Commission.
Note to parents: We cannot accommodate children who are not toilet-trained or who require the administration of medication during camp hours. However, parents are welcome to send an individual aid to camp with children requiring these additional services.
Do you think this is a great idea? Would you like to be involved? Here are a few ways you can help:
• Become our partner. Get your special needs community directly involved as part of the program. Talk to your group and explore ways to get them involved.
• Be a volunteer on stage and off. It truly does take a village to raise a show. And what a village we have!
• Tell everyone about this great opportunity! If you have a group that would like to learn more about this playscape and its opportunities just let us know!
Support provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the CUPPAD Regional Commission.