5 Life Skills Kids Learn in Summer Camp Drama Class

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5 Life Skills Kids Learn IN
SUMMER CAMP DRAMA CLASS
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• Aspiring actors have the unique opportunity to
  hone their skills in drama classes at summer
  camp.

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• Not only do these classes serve as a fun
  diversion from their usual school day, but they
  also provide the perfect chance to learn skills
  that will last a lifetime.

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• Preparing for a play and performing for an
  audience takes both dedication and courage, and
  your child benefits from learning these five life
  skills every time they take center stage.

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• Getting into character requires putting on
  someone elses shoes and seeing the world through
  their eyes.

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• Whether a child is portraying an optimistic
  orphan or a misunderstood ogre, they have to
  stretch their imaginations to understand how
  their character would behave.

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• The ability to empathize with others transfers to
  becoming a people person that excels in school
  and work experiences.

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Improve Poise
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• When performing, it is often necessary to think
  on ones feet since anything could happen. If a
  fellow actor forgets their lines, your child may
  have to pick up the beat.

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• In acting class, kids also learn how to control
  their body language to support the script. As
  they do, your child will know how to properly
  express their emotions.

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• From giving a bow to express gratitude for
  applause to smiling through their stage fright,
  acting lessons emphasize the effect that every
  movement makes on the audience.

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Learn to Cooperate as a Team
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• Many kids struggle with working in a group, and
  sports are not the only place to help them learn
  the value of teamwork.

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• For every play that goes on, there is a team of
  kids that all must work together to make sure the
  show runs smoothly.

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• While some kids may act, others may play
  supporting roles through designing the set or
  planning the costumes. Regardless of what role a
  child plays, communication is key to a successful
  performance.

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Develop Public Speaking Skills
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• Speaking to a large group is still a fear among
  many adults, yet it is critical to career success
  today.

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• Drama class teaches kids the fundamentals of
  speech such as how to project their voice and
  stay calm when standing before an audience. With
  public speaking, practice really does make
  perfect.

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• Performing in a play at summer camp also provides
  a supportive audience full of a kids peers and
  family which makes it a little easier to stand
  before a crowd for the first time.

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Increase Self-Confidence
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• Acting coaches at camp have the honor of watching
  as kids go from fumbling through their lines to
  playing their role like a pro in front of an
  audience.

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• With every line that is mastered and every
  successful show, kids develop self-confidence
  that they carry with them throughout their lives.

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• In time, even the shyest kid asks to take their
  chance in the spotlight, and parents always
  notice the difference by the time the final
  curtain falls.

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• The idea that art can influence life has long
  been in existence, and drama classes at camp
  allow kids to express their creativity while
  building their confidence in front of an audience.

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• While your kid may just think they are having fun
  in their drama program, you will know that they
  are learning skills that they will use throughout
  their life.

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• If you're considering sending your child to an
  overnight summer camp for a fun drama class
  experience, be sure to visit our site to learn
  about Camp Walt Whitman.

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• Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire,
• Camp Walt Whitman offers a safe, nurturing
  environment in a beautiful mountain setting.

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• Our camp is a coed sleepaway camp, with separate
  areas for boys and girls. The kids have a blast,
  and make friendships that can last a lifetime.

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Check out the sports program here http//www.camp
walt.com/camp-arts-program.html
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CAMP WALT WHITMAN 1000 Cape Moonshine
Rd Piermont, NH 03779 603-764-5521 cww_at_campwalt.co
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