Music And Acting Camps For Kids Alleviate Summertime Boredom And Inspire Kids Artistically

For most youngsters, the school year is spent chomping at the bit

, waiting for summer break. However, when it finally does arrive, they soon start to flail about in their need for the structure that school provides. They become restless, bored, irritable and irritating. The answer? Summer music, acting or art camp.

Attending acting summer camps gives kids the chance to participate in, rather than just to observe, theater, movie and television productions. A good performing arts camp is staffed with professionals in every field, including writers, actors, performers and directors in all aspects of show business, from opera to standup comedy. Youngsters learn to act and interact with one another, leading to friendships that often last for life, while simultaneously honing their skills.

Of course, summer camp wouldn't be camp if it didn't include traditional activities such as swimming, boating, team and individual sports, hiking, horseback riding and evening campfires. The difference between regular camps and music, art and acting camps is the focus on an individual child's talents. Each camper receives one-on-one instruction from a seasoned pro in the field of his/her choice, and also has an opportunity to test the waters of various aspects of their chosen focus. It's not unusual, for example, for a youngster to discover a talent for dancing while participating as a singer or actor in one of the camp's stage productions.

These are ongoing projects, with daytimes spent in rehearsing plays, skits and musical numbers, while the completed product becomes a weekly entertainment for the entire camp, along with guests who often include agents and talent scouts. More than a few stars of movies, television and theater got their start at summer theater camp, after being discovered by casting professionals.

This is not to suggest that theater, music or art camps are all work. There is, of necessity, a certain schedule each day that includes meals, daily chores and rest periods, but there is also quite a lot of freedom during the day wherein campers are encouraged to write, read, play with their new buddies, or otherwise enjoy leisure activities.

Aside from performing, arts camps also allow less extroverted youngsters to participate in related creative pursuits, like stage and prop construction, lighting techniques, costume design and other essential parts of putting together an enjoyable production. Above all, however, the benefits of attending summer arts camp are purely personal: self-esteem, confidence, purpose and enduring friendships are permanently instilled in campers, characteristics that will stand them in good stead throughout their lives.

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by: Stephen Daniels

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