Summer 2022 Classes
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BASKETBALL (SKILLS AND TRAINING)
I AM SKILLED! Campers learn and practice dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding skills, speed, agility and coordination with a team of coaches and trainers.
Human Development: Patience, teamwork, attention to detail, managing disappointment, physical strength, and problem solving.
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COMEDY
I AM FUNNY! Campers explore their inner comedic brilliance and the art of stand up with emerging and local comedians. Activities include discovering personal comedy styles, creative writing, timing, delivery, hosting, and stand up.
Human development: Self confidence, public speaking skills, stimulate good inner vibrations, encouraging others and understanding body language.
Campers can expect lots of laughing and silly interactions. Parents can expect an entertaining performance at the end of the session
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BALLET (PART 1)
I AM GRACEFUL! Campers can expect a fun, interactive and diverse approach to ballet. Campers are introduced to the intricate world of ballet with the professional company members of Austin’s Ballet Afrique. Dancers learn proper alignment, positions of the body, barre technique, center work, across the floor combinations, choreography and musicality.
Human Development: Self discipline, focus, self-awareness, growth in mindset
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MUSICAL THEATER
I AM TALENTED! Campers dive into rehearsing 3 musical productions intensely learning selected scenes with guest celebrity instructors. Performers learn vocal techniques, harmonizing, solo and choral singing, movement technique, choreography, storytelling and acting the song and costuming elements.
Human Development: Ability to wear multiple hats, communication, leadership, time management and empathy.
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CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE (PRE-PROFESSIONAL & PROFESSIONAL)
Contemporary Modern Dance technique was created to help dancers develop a mindful artistry and safety awareness that promotes longevity. The class focus is on strength, exploration, momentum, and spatial awareness. This class is geared towards collaboration.
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VIDEOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY
I AM FOCUSED! Campers work hands-on with equipment covering concepts of digital photography, use of the camera and lenses, aesthetic principles of composition, space exposure, light and color.
Human Development: Appreciation, mindfulness, connection, seeing things from a different perspective, seeing the bigger picture.
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MUSIC PRODUCTION
I AM CREATIVE! Campers get an opportunity to learn the technical and creative side of creating music with accomplished music producers. Young artists will have an opportunity to explore sound engineering, music theory, composition, beat production and vocal recording.
Human Development: Problem Solving, organizational skills, self accomplishment, resourcefulness, working with others, leadership
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ART & ARCHITECTURE
I AM DESIGNED! Campers will explore the world of architecture from visualization to construction with local and emerging architects. Hands-on classes include designing, sketching, and model making.
Human Development: innovation, creativity, attention to detail, environmental awareness and problem solving
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SKATEBOARDING
I AM UNBOUNDED! Campers play with the different skateboarding styles under the mentorship of professionals in the field. Self paced from beginner to advanced level, skaters work on balance, pushing, turns, tic-tacs, stopping safely and popular tricks.
Human Development: self-control, patience, perseverance and building community
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YOGA & MINDFULNESS
I AM SELF AWARE! Campers will cultivate stronger self-awareness, focus, and ease in their bodies using simple mindfulness and breathing techniques that improve focus and attention by incorporating self-regulation strategies and breathing activities. learn and practice yoga, stretch and strengthen their bodies, build skills through Interactive games, sharing stories and explore themes such as aromatherapy and vision boarding
Human Development: self-regulation, value of inner peace, mental and physical wellbeing
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MONEY MINDSET
Money Management Mindset
I AM ABUNDANT! Campers work with financial professionals discovering ways to develop a money management mindset at an early age. This camp lets participants experience real world money making decisions, create budgets, open a checking account and understand how credit scores work. Most importantly the objective of this camp is to nurture a healthy relationship with finances and break systemic fears associated with money.
Human Development: understanding the value of the dollar, learning to save for long term goals, responsibility
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SINGING / CHOIR
I AM HARMONIOUS! Campers cover vocal basics to establish healthy singing habits and abilities, Including: vocal warm-ups, posture, diction, breathing and control. Then singers will explore understanding vocal registers such as chest voice vs. head voice/falsetto and harmonic execution.
Human Development: Sense of social inclusion, influences sense of emotional well-being