Michigan Charter School Fine Arts Camp Information
June 21- 24, 2010

 How are you spending your summer? We invite you to be a part of the11th Annual Michigan Charter Schools Fine Arts Camp at Saginaw Valley State University.

Online Registration Begins March 15, 2010

Camp Fee (includes all meals, nightly accommodations, supplies and instruction from some of the best instructors in the state): $295 total for students from charter schools NOT authorized by the listed sponsors and for all others when scholarships have been utilized. The cost for students from charter schools authorized by one of the listed sponsors is $30. There are a limited number of scholarships and they are available on a first come first serve basis. All campers must register online with a credit card. No refunds.

2010 Michigan Charter School Fine Arts Camp Sponsoring Authorizers

Grand Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University

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Spend four high-energy, rewarding days with 300 charter public school students immersing themselves in the excitement of the arts. Experience the world of music, drama, dance, visual arts and public speaking. There are nightly concerts presented by renowned performance groups and involving selected campers performing as well. The last evening of the camp features a “Grand Finale” presentation with all campers performing (including a 100 piece orchestra, 150 member choir, dynamic dance and drama teams and a spectacular visual arts display).

This camp is perfect for students who’ve never acted, never shown their drawings to anyone outside the family, nor heard first-hand the soft music of a flute.

It’s also perfect for more experienced students honing their styles and technique, hungering for more instruction and realizing their own talents.

Vocal Music
Choir-Students of all experience levels learn the fundamentals of vocal music and a variety of songs. More advanced students have the potential to perform solos

Vocal Techniques
Students study musical styles, ways of using their voices, vocal exercises and the basics of musical arrangements

Drama
Beginning Drama-Students launch into the dynamics of acting, stage presence, personality, vocal projection and set design

Masters Drama
Students with previous experience will be coached in more advanced theatrical roles, honing their skills and stage presence

Dance
Beginning Dance-Students are introduced to the energy, beauty and form of ballet and jazz

Masters Dance
Students participate in higher level ballet and jazz routines, stretching their individual skills and performing as a group

Visual Arts
Beginning Art-Students are introduced to the wonders of art, including watercolors, clay and pencil drawing

Masters Art
Students with previous art experience are immersed in advanced projects involving paint, clay and pencil drawings

Instrumental Music
Beginning Band-Students build on their awareness of the fundamentals

Instrument Ensemble-String
Students practice and perform together, advancing their understanding of how all the instruments work together

Masters Band Ensemble
Students with two or more years of experience tackle more complex pieces

Public Speaking
Speech-Students are introduced to the nationally renowned Dale Carnegie Method of public speaking, learning to communicate a clear message and have a strong, credible presence