Summer Music and Theatre Camp
Summer Instrumental Music Camp
Schedule
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Monday-Thursday, July 10-20, 2023
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No camp on Fridays
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2 weeks total
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- Learning Hours: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
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Location: Alexandria City High School (King Street)
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3330 King St. Alexandria, VA 22302
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Eligible Students: CURRENT 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grader
Point of Contact:
- Veronica Jackson, veronica.jackson@acps.k12.va.us
Overview:
This program is for current fourth-eighth grade students who participate in instrumental music (band or orchestra) during the school year. It will be offered July 10–20, 2023, Monday-Thursday. Students will meet each day at Alexandria City High School for level-appropriate instrumental music instruction. Camp will conclude with a final performance on Thursday, July 20.
Students who rent a school-provided instrument will coordinate with their current music teacher to keep their instrument over the summer.
It is preferred that students register for both weeks.
Summer Theatre Camp
Schedule
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Monday-Thursday, June 26-July 13, 2023
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No camp on Fridays
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No camp on Tuesday, July 4
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3 weeks total
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- Learning Hours: 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
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Location: George Washington Middle School
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1005 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
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Eligible Students: CURRENT 6th, 7th, or 8th graders
Point of Contact:
- Robert McDonough robert.mcdonough@acps.k12.va.us
Overview:
This program is for current sixth-eighth grade students and is offered June 26–July 13, 2023, Monday-Thursday (no camp Monday, July 4). Students will meet each day at George Washington Middle School to put together a theater production. Camp will include auditions Week 1 and a performance Week 3.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about stage-acting, as well as many technical theater elements such as set design and build, lighting, sound, costumes and make-up. Students will work collaboratively to rehearse, prepare, and perform a production on the George Washington Middle School stage.
Students must register for all three weeks.