2023 Summer Short-term Day Camps
Short-term camps to help students keep up their skills and friendships at Rejoice while still giving them plenty of time to rest and have fun with their families
To families who did not participate in our Spring 2023 session: Please write us at [email protected] for questions about possible student involvement before registering your child.
Discounts for camps:
Sibling discounts:
FUN & FOUNDATIONS A CAMP
When Is It?
July 10, 11, 13, and 14, 1:15-2:45
Who is it for?
Dancers, ages 3-5
What will students do?
Students will learn to praise the Lord through ballet! Besides dance, students will also enjoy tumbling, crafts, and games. They will participate in a little end-of-camp studio recital in which the students will perform dance pieces for the parents.0
COST: $102
FUN & FOUNDATIONS B/C CAMP
When Is It?
July 10, 11, 13, and 14, 10:15-11:45
Who is it for?
Beginning dancers, ages 5 1/2 - 8
Dancers who have just taken Fun & Foundations B or C
What will students do?
Students learn to praise the Lord through ballet! Besides dance, students will also enjoy tumbling, crafts, and games. They will participate in a little end-of-camp studio recital in which the students will perform dance pieces for the parents.
COST: $102
SUMMER STRETCHING, TUMBLING, AND CONDITIONING
When Is It?
12 select Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00-12:55 pm
All dancers, ages 6+
What will students do?
In this course, dancers will gain strength and flexibility specifically needed to excel in ballet, as well as learn and improve acrobatic movements that are occasionally used in story ballets and contemporary choreography. Students may attend all sessions or just drop in when they don't have other plans.
How much will it cost?
$143 for the summer
OUTREACH PERFORMANCE CAMP A
This is an opportunity for students to learn and share choreography that directly shares elements of the Good News with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (NOTE: IF THE CDC COVID RATES ARE HIGH, those entering the nursing home will be required by the nursing home to wear masks both upon entry and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
JULY 25, 26, and 27 (4:10-5:45)
JULY 28 (MIXED WITH OLDER PERFORMANCE CAMP): at the studio--1:00-2:15; at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15
Who is it for?
Students who participated in these programs in Spring 2023:
Junior Musical Theater Dance
Ballet 1 All Levels
Ballet 2 Bronze
What will the students do during the camp?
Students will learn and share choreography that directly shares elements of the Good News with elderly folks at a local nursing home.
Day 1: Learn choreography for up to two dances.
(Take breaks for games)
Day 2: Perfect choreography that was learned on Day 1.
(Take breaks for games)
Day 3: Rehearse learned choreography from 1:15-2:15. At 2:15, parents drive their students to Ashley Rehabilitation Center to rehearse. Students will rehearse from 2:45-3:20 and perform and spend time with the residents until around 4:15. Parents pick up their students from the nursing home afterward.
How much will it cost?
$92
OUTREACH PERFORMANCE CAMP B
This is an opportunity for students to learn and share choreography that directly shares elements of the Good News with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (Note: If the CDC counts COVID rates high, those entering the nursing home will be required by the nursing home to wear masks upon entering and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
JULY 25, 26, 27: 1:05-3:30
JULY 28 (MIXED WITH YOUNGER PERFORMANCE CAMP): at the studio--1:00-2:15; at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15
Who is it for?
Students who were at this level in these programs in Spring 2023:
Ballet 2 Silver and Gold
Senior Musical Theater
What will the students do during the camp?
Day 1: Learn choreography for 1-2 dances. (Take breaks for games)
Days 2 and 3: Learn and perfect choreography. (Take breaks for games)
Day 4: Rehearse learned choreography from 1:30-2:15. At 2:15, parents drive their students to Ashley Rehabilitation to rehearse. Students will rehearse from 2:45-3:20 and perform and spend time with the residents until around 4:15. Parents pick up their students from the nursing home afterward.
How much will it cost?
$121
LOWER COMPETITION CAMP
The students in this piece will prepare a piece that will be performed in a Spring 2024 competition. Students will also share this piece with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (NOTE: IF THE CDC COVID RATES ARE HIGH, those entering the nursing home will be required to wear masks both upon entry and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
June 27 (10:30-12:00; 2:20-3:50)
June 29 (10:30-12:00; 2:20-3:50)
July 28 (11:50-12:50 for a fifth practice, and also 1:30-2:15, early afternoon practice at the studio with other outreach camp dancers (exact times TBD) and rehearsal/performance at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15.
Who is it for?
Students in Ballet 1-2 who have been invited to participate.
What will the students do during the camp?
Prepare choreography for the nursing home outreach and the Spring 2024 competition.
How much will it cost? $77
HIGHER COMPETITION CAMP
The students in this piece will prepare a piece that will be performed in a Spring 2024 competition. Students will also share this piece with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (NOTE: IF THE CDC COVID RATES ARE HIGH, those entering the nursing home will be required to wear masks both upon entry and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
JUNE 20, 1:00-4:00
JUNE 23, 1:00-4:00
JULY 24, 1:00-4:00
JULY 26, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
JULY 28, early afternoon practice at the studio with other outreach camp dancers (exact times TBD) and rehearsal/performance at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15.
Who is it for?
Students who are entering this level next fall:
BALLET 4
What will the students do during the camp?
Days 1-4: Learn and perfect choreography
Day 5: Rehearse choreography at some time between 1:30-2:15. At 2:15, parents drive their students to a nursing home to rehearse. Students will rehearse from 2:45-3:20 and perform and spend time with the residents until around 4:15. Parents pick up their students from the nursing home afterward.
How much will it cost?
$110
BALLET INTENSIVE A
When is it?
July 18-20, 9:10-11:50 am
Who is it for?
Students who participated in these levels during spring 2023
Junior Musical Theater
Ballet 1
Ballet 2 Bronze
What will the students do during the intensive?
How much will it cost?
$101
BALLET INTENSIVE B
When is it?
July 18-20, 1:10-4:40 pm
Who is it for?
Students who participated in these levels during Spring 2023:
Ballet 2 Silver or Gold
Ballet 3/4
Senior Musical Theater
What will the daily schedule be during the intensive?
How much will it cost?
$137
DRAMA CAMP
Students will use their imagination to ground themselves in character, expanding their senses while using space and digging deep into the circumstances that the character encounters. Students will learn to build their work from the inside out by asking about a character's Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. They will learn to seek out their truest expression, using their sharpened tools - face, body, and voice to convey their passions, all in a God-honoring context.
When Is It?
June 26-June 30, 4:00-6:30
Who Is it for?
All company members. Musical theater dance students are especially encouraged to participate.
What will students do?
They will be taught storytelling and grow into soliloquies, duos, and small group impromptu scenes they design themselves. The camp will end with a studio performance opportunity that demonstrates the techniques they have been working on.
What will it cost?
$132
SUMMER STUDENT-LED SEMI-PRIVATES AND PRIVATES
Ballet 4 students will teach technique and a short dance 1-3 students at a time. (Students who are currently taking student-led privates may be able to continue with their current teacher).
When Is It?
Upon student's registration, the director will call the parents to set up five half-hour appointments that a student-teacher can teach. The student should also be available for July 28, afternoon time rehearsal and performance. (Students not available for the July 28 performance may still participate).
Who Is it for?
Fun & Foundations
Junior Musical Theater
Ballet 1
Ballet 2
What will students do?
Students will learn technique and also a duet that will be performed alongside their student-teacher at the studio on July 28--and then perform that same dance at Ashley Rehabilitation Center later that day.
What will it cost?
Set of privates: $99
Set of semi-privates for two: $79
REGISTER HERE for all/any summer programs!
To families who did not participate in our Spring 2023 session: Please write us at [email protected] for questions about possible student involvement before registering your child.
Discounts for camps:
Sibling discounts:
- 10% will be offered to siblings for one camp when the first child participates in one camp.
- 20% will be offered to siblings for the second camp when the first child participates in a second camp. (The same will be true of a third camp.)
- 10% will be offered for all camps after the first one
FUN & FOUNDATIONS A CAMP
When Is It?
July 10, 11, 13, and 14, 1:15-2:45
Who is it for?
Dancers, ages 3-5
What will students do?
Students will learn to praise the Lord through ballet! Besides dance, students will also enjoy tumbling, crafts, and games. They will participate in a little end-of-camp studio recital in which the students will perform dance pieces for the parents.0
COST: $102
FUN & FOUNDATIONS B/C CAMP
When Is It?
July 10, 11, 13, and 14, 10:15-11:45
Who is it for?
Beginning dancers, ages 5 1/2 - 8
Dancers who have just taken Fun & Foundations B or C
What will students do?
Students learn to praise the Lord through ballet! Besides dance, students will also enjoy tumbling, crafts, and games. They will participate in a little end-of-camp studio recital in which the students will perform dance pieces for the parents.
COST: $102
SUMMER STRETCHING, TUMBLING, AND CONDITIONING
When Is It?
12 select Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00-12:55 pm
- June 27 and 29
- July 11 and 13
- July 18 and 20
- July 25 and 27
- August 1 and 3
- August 8 and 10
All dancers, ages 6+
What will students do?
In this course, dancers will gain strength and flexibility specifically needed to excel in ballet, as well as learn and improve acrobatic movements that are occasionally used in story ballets and contemporary choreography. Students may attend all sessions or just drop in when they don't have other plans.
How much will it cost?
$143 for the summer
OUTREACH PERFORMANCE CAMP A
This is an opportunity for students to learn and share choreography that directly shares elements of the Good News with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (NOTE: IF THE CDC COVID RATES ARE HIGH, those entering the nursing home will be required by the nursing home to wear masks both upon entry and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
JULY 25, 26, and 27 (4:10-5:45)
JULY 28 (MIXED WITH OLDER PERFORMANCE CAMP): at the studio--1:00-2:15; at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15
Who is it for?
Students who participated in these programs in Spring 2023:
Junior Musical Theater Dance
Ballet 1 All Levels
Ballet 2 Bronze
What will the students do during the camp?
Students will learn and share choreography that directly shares elements of the Good News with elderly folks at a local nursing home.
Day 1: Learn choreography for up to two dances.
(Take breaks for games)
Day 2: Perfect choreography that was learned on Day 1.
(Take breaks for games)
Day 3: Rehearse learned choreography from 1:15-2:15. At 2:15, parents drive their students to Ashley Rehabilitation Center to rehearse. Students will rehearse from 2:45-3:20 and perform and spend time with the residents until around 4:15. Parents pick up their students from the nursing home afterward.
How much will it cost?
$92
OUTREACH PERFORMANCE CAMP B
This is an opportunity for students to learn and share choreography that directly shares elements of the Good News with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (Note: If the CDC counts COVID rates high, those entering the nursing home will be required by the nursing home to wear masks upon entering and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
JULY 25, 26, 27: 1:05-3:30
JULY 28 (MIXED WITH YOUNGER PERFORMANCE CAMP): at the studio--1:00-2:15; at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15
Who is it for?
Students who were at this level in these programs in Spring 2023:
Ballet 2 Silver and Gold
Senior Musical Theater
What will the students do during the camp?
Day 1: Learn choreography for 1-2 dances. (Take breaks for games)
Days 2 and 3: Learn and perfect choreography. (Take breaks for games)
Day 4: Rehearse learned choreography from 1:30-2:15. At 2:15, parents drive their students to Ashley Rehabilitation to rehearse. Students will rehearse from 2:45-3:20 and perform and spend time with the residents until around 4:15. Parents pick up their students from the nursing home afterward.
How much will it cost?
$121
LOWER COMPETITION CAMP
The students in this piece will prepare a piece that will be performed in a Spring 2024 competition. Students will also share this piece with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (NOTE: IF THE CDC COVID RATES ARE HIGH, those entering the nursing home will be required to wear masks both upon entry and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
June 27 (10:30-12:00; 2:20-3:50)
June 29 (10:30-12:00; 2:20-3:50)
July 28 (11:50-12:50 for a fifth practice, and also 1:30-2:15, early afternoon practice at the studio with other outreach camp dancers (exact times TBD) and rehearsal/performance at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15.
Who is it for?
Students in Ballet 1-2 who have been invited to participate.
What will the students do during the camp?
Prepare choreography for the nursing home outreach and the Spring 2024 competition.
How much will it cost? $77
HIGHER COMPETITION CAMP
The students in this piece will prepare a piece that will be performed in a Spring 2024 competition. Students will also share this piece with elderly folks at a local nursing home. (NOTE: IF THE CDC COVID RATES ARE HIGH, those entering the nursing home will be required to wear masks both upon entry and when getting up close with the residents. Dancers would not be required to wear masks while dancing.)
When is it?
JUNE 20, 1:00-4:00
JUNE 23, 1:00-4:00
JULY 24, 1:00-4:00
JULY 26, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
JULY 28, early afternoon practice at the studio with other outreach camp dancers (exact times TBD) and rehearsal/performance at Ashley Rehabilitation Center in Rogers--2:30-4:15.
Who is it for?
Students who are entering this level next fall:
BALLET 4
What will the students do during the camp?
Days 1-4: Learn and perfect choreography
Day 5: Rehearse choreography at some time between 1:30-2:15. At 2:15, parents drive their students to a nursing home to rehearse. Students will rehearse from 2:45-3:20 and perform and spend time with the residents until around 4:15. Parents pick up their students from the nursing home afterward.
How much will it cost?
$110
BALLET INTENSIVE A
When is it?
July 18-20, 9:10-11:50 am
Who is it for?
Students who participated in these levels during spring 2023
Junior Musical Theater
Ballet 1
Ballet 2 Bronze
What will the students do during the intensive?
- 9:10-9:45 Contemporary
- 9:45-10:15 Improvisation
- 10:15-11:15 Ballet Technique
- 11:15-11:50 Bring your own lunch/game time
How much will it cost?
$101
BALLET INTENSIVE B
When is it?
July 18-20, 1:10-4:40 pm
Who is it for?
Students who participated in these levels during Spring 2023:
Ballet 2 Silver or Gold
Ballet 3/4
Senior Musical Theater
What will the daily schedule be during the intensive?
- 1:10-2:00 contemporary
- 2:05-2:40 contemporary variation
- 2:45-3:10 games and snack break
- 3:10-4:00 ballet technique
- 4:05-4:40 ballet variation
How much will it cost?
$137
DRAMA CAMP
Students will use their imagination to ground themselves in character, expanding their senses while using space and digging deep into the circumstances that the character encounters. Students will learn to build their work from the inside out by asking about a character's Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. They will learn to seek out their truest expression, using their sharpened tools - face, body, and voice to convey their passions, all in a God-honoring context.
When Is It?
June 26-June 30, 4:00-6:30
Who Is it for?
All company members. Musical theater dance students are especially encouraged to participate.
What will students do?
They will be taught storytelling and grow into soliloquies, duos, and small group impromptu scenes they design themselves. The camp will end with a studio performance opportunity that demonstrates the techniques they have been working on.
What will it cost?
$132
SUMMER STUDENT-LED SEMI-PRIVATES AND PRIVATES
Ballet 4 students will teach technique and a short dance 1-3 students at a time. (Students who are currently taking student-led privates may be able to continue with their current teacher).
When Is It?
Upon student's registration, the director will call the parents to set up five half-hour appointments that a student-teacher can teach. The student should also be available for July 28, afternoon time rehearsal and performance. (Students not available for the July 28 performance may still participate).
Who Is it for?
Fun & Foundations
Junior Musical Theater
Ballet 1
Ballet 2
What will students do?
Students will learn technique and also a duet that will be performed alongside their student-teacher at the studio on July 28--and then perform that same dance at Ashley Rehabilitation Center later that day.
What will it cost?
Set of privates: $99
Set of semi-privates for two: $79
REGISTER HERE for all/any summer programs!