Arden Summer Camp Review: My daughter had the opportunity to go to Arden Theater’s Drama Summer camp. She loved this camp, I really can’t say enough hope much my daughter enjoyed every moment. She beyond excited to attend the 1st day, only to return at the end of the day bubbling about how awesome, amazing, and fun the day of drama was.
The campers days included a fun schedule of theater classes. The children had acting classes with included improvisation, script writing, dance, and movement. My daughter adored Sam the acting teacher. Stating unequivocally Sam was “the best teacher” she’s ever had even at school. She would chatter on about Sam for the 20+ minute drive home.
The campers learned different type of dances from the shuffle, 2 step and more. I was able to observe a dance class with the younger children(grades 1st-4th.) I love photographing the pure joy that came out of every child it the dance room. They had a real music teacher who sang the songs and played them on the piano instead of using a recorded song, it was like a rehearsal at a adult theater.
The theme of the week was Superheroes. Which we loved. The children participated in a craft class, they created their own superhero identity. My daughter designed her own superhero persona named “Luna Wolf” complete with emblem and costume design. She was so happy to show me the crafts she created at the end of the week.
Each Day a group children create a scene and preform the scene in front of their camp-mates. At the end of a groups performance the other children shared a positive comments about their peers performances. Which gave all the children to preform at a level the were comfortable with and get feedback in a safe place. By the end of the week, my daughter was gaining real drama skills. With these new found acting abilities, I could see them translates to creating a confidant public speaker. The Arden Staff does a wonderful job of nurture growth in a positive creative way. Bravo !
As a parent I think the Arden Drama camp is amazing. From the moment you walk in the building the helper escorts your child to a classroom, every member of the staff is warm and inviting. The staff shares the daily schedule with you in the form of a handout. I found the handout to be a great allowing for actually talking points with your child. My daughter could give me a full review over dinner of her action packed day of drama camp.
The Drama camp was held at the Hamilton Family Arts Center which is the Arden’s Drama School location right next store to the Theater. The building is new and spotless. Great big spaces that allow for movement.
As a parent, my biggest concern was having to park to get my child everyday (hassle of looking for a spot, parking fees.. ect). The Arden Staff turned those concerns in to a non-issue.
Drop Off: The front of the school was a loading zone, you can run in and drop your child off.
Pick up procedure for the end of the day of camp was great (I never parked.) End of the day pick up: The BEST, you assign a “password” for your child at the start of camp. Then end of each day the Arden has a “drive by pick up” at the main theater. A counselor comes out and asks the child’s name and the child’s password. Only the people on your pick up are on the list and must have the password to pick up your child. The Staff verifies password & adults name, then the Arden Staff Member walks your child outside, and puts them in your car. Simple and Efficient.. no parking needed.
My daughter was happy and giggling every day. Check out my daughters full review of the week in the video.
Arden Summer Camp Review: It was a amazing experience. Any child will be lucky to attend this camp, it is a fun learning experience that allows a child to grow and develop in a interactive way. My daughter is already asking to go back next year.