Wild Swan Theater Announces 2019 Summer Camp Offerings

Wild Swan Theater is offering a lineup of drama camps once again this summer. Camps begin June 17th and run through August 2nd, with sessions available for children ages 4-12. Wild Swan Theater drama camps are fun experiences where kids can feel safe and comfortable exploring the imaginative world of theater. Our main goal is that every camper has a great time cultivating their creativity and leaves camp feeling successful. Activities include warm-ups, theater games, and improvisations that bring people together in a nurturing, memorable way. Some weeks also include craft activities such as making props and costume pieces.

Class registration is available through our website at www.wildswantheater.org or by calling our office at 734-995-0530 now. All classes are held at Wild Swan Theater's office and studio space at 6175 Jackson Road, between Zeeb and Baker Roads. Camp DoYaWanna sessions for the 2019 Summer are:

Pal Around Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21 Session 1

Teachers: LeAnn Bjornrud Brunner & Sandy Ryder

10am - 12pm (for children ages 4 - 6)

Frog and Toad, George and Martha, Toot and Puddle, Henry and Mudge... these friends go together like peanut butter and jelly! We are sure to make new friends this week as we share these stories of friendship, play theater games, and explore creative movement together!

Let's Laugh! Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28 Session 2

Teachers: Sandy Ryder & Christina Pinciotti

9:30am - 12:30pm (for students ages 6 - 10)

Who doesn't love to be silly? This week we will work on the basics of comedy by playing improvisational games, writing jokes and crafting a comedic play to perform. We will read classic funny stories and discuss what makes them funny. We will also play an abundance of energetic theater games. Having the giggles here will never be a problem!

Stories from the Amazon Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 Session 3

Teachers: Rachel Costantino & Sandy Ryder

9:30am - 12:30pm (for students ages 6 - 10)

Join us as we enter the world of the Brazilian Rainforest. Together we will make masks and instruments, create soundscapes, explore stories and movement of the rainforest, and bring this magical part of the world to life!

Glug! Glug! Adventures Under the Sea! Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19 Session 4

Teachers: LeAnn Bjornrud Brunner & Christina Pinciotti

10am - 12pm (for children ages 4 - 6)

Explore the world of what lives under the sea in this exciting camp where whales, sharks, eels, and mermaids come to life. Perhaps a sunken ship will be found with mysterious treasure or never-seen-before creatures will take us on a journey under the sea. Such amazing adventures await us!

Globetrotters: Explore Arts of the World Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26 Session 5

Teacher: Jaclyn Morrow

9:30am - 12:30pm (for students ages 6 - 10)

Come globe-trot with us as we travel the world! Each day we will explore a new country-we'll hear stories from a different culture, dance to its music, do art, and celebrate the specialness of each land! From Brazil to Japan to India to Mexico-it is a "small world" after all!!

Magical Shakespeare Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2 Session 6

Teachers: Meghan VanArsdalen & TBD

9:30am - 12:30pm (for students ages 8 - 12)

Double, double toil and trouble-join us for a week of Shakespeare! Meet the Bard's magical characters and stories through games, improvisations, ensemble building activities, and art projects. Using inspiration from the cunning, crafty fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as the prophesizing witches of MacBeth, we will create our own enchanting creatures that the Shakespeare himself would love to meet!

Wild Swan Theater is dedicated to producing professional theater of the highest artistic quality for young people and families that is accessible, diverse and inclusive, through affordable ticket prices and innovative outreach programs.

For more information and interviews, contact Company Manager, Michelle Trame Lanzi at michelle@wildswantheater.org. To learn more about the company and purchase tickets for upcoming productions, visit the Wild Swan Theater website at www.wildswantheater.org.