ZACH Summer Classes and Camps 2012

NEW! Class for Ages 3-5

STORY DRAMA  - CLASS IS FULL!
June 18 – 22 | 9:30-10:30am OR 11:00am-12:00pm | $90
Students jump into the story and work together to share ideas and practice creative problem solving while activating the characters, themes and environments of great children’s books.

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HALF DAY CAMPS | Ages 4-5

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LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS - CAMP IS FULL!
June 18 – 22 | 1:00-4:00pm | $200
Campers follow Dorothy over the rainbow to meet fantastic friends, epic enemies and discover that there truly is no place like home. Using the original story as a base, students work as an ensemble to create an original Oz adventure.

UNDER THE BIG TOP   - CAMP IS FULL!
July 30 - August 3 | 1:00-4:00pm | $200
Welcome to the greatest show in Austin!  Campers join the circus and use their imaginations, movement, art and drama to help the Ring Master find the brightest new stars for his show.

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FULL DAY CAMPS | Ages 5-18

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Students are  divided into age appropriate groups. Camp hours 9:00am-5:00pm.  Extended Care available.

CAPED CRUSADERS (Registration) - WITH A NEW SECTION FOR AGES 5-6!
June 4-8 | Ages 5-11 | $305
The world is in danger and needs to be saved! Students dust off their capes and get ready to fight crime to make the world a better place by creating superheroes with unique powers in this action packed camp.

 GREASED LIGHTNING (Registration) -FULL FOR AGE 5-10!
June 11 – 15 | Ages 5-13 | $305
Campers, get out the hair gel and poodle skirts and jump back to the 50’s to learn some boss dance moves and killer tunes for the Friday sock hop.  Be there or be square.

LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS - CAMP IS FULL!
June 18 – 22 | Ages 6-7 | $305
Campers follow Dorothy over the rainbow to meet fantastic friends, epic enemies and discover that there truly is no place like home. Using the original story as a base, students work as an ensemble to create an original Oz adventure.

MUSICAL REVUE (Registration)
The Wizard of Oz | June 18-22 | Ages 8-18 | $325
Wicked | June 25-29 | Ages 8-18 |$325 - CAMP IS FULL!
It’s a musical theatre boot camp! Students rotate though warm-ups, voice, movement, choreography and scene study in preparation  for a final revue featuring polished numbers from two bewitching musicals: The Wizard of Oz and Wicked.  Sign up for both Wizard of Oz and Wicked for $600!  

SEUSS STORIES  - CAMP IS FULL!
June 25 – 29 | Ages 5-7 | $305
“Oh the places you will go when you let your imagination flow!”  Campers eat green eggs with a goat on a boat and hangout with the Lorax or watch an Elephant hatch a bird as they unravel the stories of Dr. Seuss through movement, visual art and creative drama.

 MIDDLE EARTH ADVENTURE (Registration) - FULL FOR AGES 5-7!
July 2 – 6 (no class Wednesday, July 4) | Ages 5-11 | $250
Campers explore an original tale and gain skills in acting and adaptation as they journey through the magical land of hobbits, mysterious elf queens and extraordinary wizards to uncover hidden treasure!

ROCKSTAR IX  - CAMP IS FULL!
July 9-13 | Ages 5-13 | $305 
Students rock out at ZACH’s most popular and longest running camp as they crank up the guitar, greet screaming fans bring down the house in this singing and dancing music festival.

SWASHBUCKLING SEA STORIES (Registration) - FULL FOR AGES 5-6!
July 16 – 20 | Ages 5-11 | $305
Yo ho Yo ho! Scallywags beware, campers will set sail as rib-tickling Pirates and navigate secret maps, battle sea serpents, and swim with mermaids as they create an epic adventure in search of treasure.

FOOTLOOSE (Registration) -  WE EXPANDED - AVAILABLE FOR AGES 9-13! 
July 23-27 | Ages 5-13 | $305
Kick cut footloose!  Students will work on some serious dance moves and learn the acclaimed music from the Tony nominated Broadway hit, Footloose.

UNDER THE BIG TOP - CAMP IS FULL!
July 30 – August 3 | Ages 6-7 | $305
Welcome to the greatest show in Austin!  Campers join the circus and use their imaginations, movement, art and drama to help the Ring Master find the brightest new stars for his show.

THEATRE ACADEMY (Registration) - FULL FOR AGES 8-11 & 15-18
July 30 – August 3 | Ages 8-18 | $325 
Campers learn what it takes to be an actor in a fun and focused week-long intensive as they experience specialized training in improv, scene study, Shakespeare, voice, movement, and musical theatre. 

HALF BLOOD HEROES - CAMP IS FULL!
August 6-10 | Ages 5-11 | $305 
Students spend a week on Mt. Olympus and fly on Pegasus, battle the hydra and consult a centaur. Based on myths - from original Greek stories to Percy Jackson - students create their own Olympic adventure! 

 STEP UP! (Registration) -FULL FOR AGES 5-7!
August 13 – 17 | Ages 5-11 | $305
Calling all DJs, B-Boys and B-Girls to Step Up before it’s back to school! During this week of vinyl and rhythm, dance crews hit the floor ready to school others on how to Dougie and Jerk as they learn about hip-hop music, dance and culture.

HOGWARTS (Registration)  - WE EXPANDED - AVAILABLE FOR AGES 5-11!
August 20-24 | Ages 5-10 | $305
Students will train at the famous school for wizards as they  make sorting hats, practice spells, care for magical creatures and create their own original Hogwarts adventure.  

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SUMMER PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACK | Ages 9-18

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The Summer Pre-Professional Track is designed for students ages 9-18 seeking a more intense program with a focus on  performance skills and technique.
 

ACTING INTENSIVES (Registration)
Ages 12-18
Each Acting Intensive combines a half-day acting class with a half-day specialty class.  Acting classes push students to pursue their objectives, explore subtext and tactics, and create dynamic characters.  Specialty classes strengthen students’ training – they learn to think on their feet with improvisation; beef up a resume with Shakespeare; get a leg up on the competition with Audition; or become a triple threat with Musical Theatre.  Each week ends with a sharing of skills, exercises and scenes for family and friends.