(WASA)
SESSION I: June 28 - July 9, 2010
SESSION II: July 12 - July 23, 2010
Boys and Girls Ages 7 - 14
Director: Donald Irving
508-754-5302 x129
donald.irving@worcesteracademy.org
Donald Irving has taught at Worcester Acadmy since 1985. As director of the upper school choral program he guides students in chorus, advanced chorus, and our select ensemble, the Academy Singers, maintaining close contact through classes, rehearsals, and individual lessons. He is the advisor and music director of the Academy's annual musical and has a creative interest in children's theater as he has written many of the musicals performed at WASA each summer.
Senior Faculty
Silvia Irving, Instrumental Music, Music Faculty, Anna Maria College, Pakachoag Music School.
Eliza Hale, Theater Director, Middle School Drama Teacher, Worcester Academy.
Leonid Rogach, Singing, Music Teacher, Worcester Academy.
Joshua Webb, Visual and Performing Arts Chair, Worcester Academy.
Eliza Hale, Theater Director, Middle School Drama Teacher, Worcester Academy.
Leonid Rogach, Singing, Music Teacher, Worcester Academy.
Joshua Webb, Visual and Performing Arts Chair, Worcester Academy.
About the Camp
WASA (Worcester Academy Summer Arts) offers an integrated program in the arts for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Children are grouped by age and are guided by expert faculty assisted by well-qualified counselors. Each two-week session concludes with performances of original musical plays, which provide the focal point for all arts activities. With a repertoire of over 15 shows based on fairy tales and children's stories, we are able to present different plays each session.
All participate in acting, singing, instumental music and art. As the groups are small, each child is able to shine, developing old and learning new skills, under individualized guidance. The day includes recreational games and swim. Let your child join in our 24th year of fulfillment and fun in the Arts!
Snacks are provided.
Acting
Campers develop skills through participation in theater games and the rehearsal of a short musical show. Each group performs at the end of each session.
Vocal Music
Participants learn basics of singing and practice original songs for the shows.
Instrumental Music/Pit Band
Beginners: recorder or violin.
Intermediate/Advanced: may play an instrument on which they have developed skills. By audition.
Everyone plays in a band for another group's show.
Please note: Keyboard (piano) is limited to advanced students. Contact Mr. Irving with any questions about the instrument your child will play.
Visual Art
Each group creates arts and crafts projects to dress up their shows.
Swimming and Games
Recreational swim, indoor and outdoor games round out the program. Optional swim classes are offered at $60 per session.
Hours
Full-Day: 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Swim Instruction: 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Presentation: 3 p.m. on the last day of each session
Extended day offered: 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location
Walker Hall
Fees
Tuition: $525 per two-week session
$950 for full four weeks
Recorder Purchase: $10
Violin Rental: $20 per session
Instructional Swim: $60 per session
Schedule
The daily schedule and repertoire of shows can be found in the brochure.
For more detailed information and family discounts, download the 2010 WA Summer Programs brochure here. To download registration instructions and application forms only, click here.
