Join us this summer as we travel back to ancient times and explore the origins of theatre and the old ways of life. Travel to ancient Greece to rule the Cosmos with Zeus or take part in a Roman battle, or perhaps learn how to be a Queen like Cleopatra. This summer we are kicking it old school. Youth will explore the ancient ways of theatre while learning valuable theatrical skills including voice, movement, improv, storytelling and maybe even a song or two.
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for PRE-SCHOOL EXPLORERS Half Day Camp Ages 4-6CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
for ANCIENT SUMMER One Week Camps Ages 6-12CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
for TEEN TWO WEEK CAMPS Ages 10-17CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
for THE TEEN IMPROV INTENSIVE Ages 13-17Please scroll down for more information on our exciting Summer Camps!
Referral Program and Other Special Offers
Lunch Program
Pre and Post Care
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer Opportunities
Meet CYPT's Summer Instructor Team!
CALGARY NORTH CALGARY SOUTH July 9-August 3, 2012 August 13-31, 2012** Unitarian Church of Calgary * The Riverbend Community Association 1703-1st Street NW 19 Rivervalley Drive SE (corner of 16th Ave and 1st Street NW) (Southeast of Glenmore and Deerfoot) *CYPT has no religious affiliations with any church
**Please note there is no camp August 6-10, 2012
½ day camps: Ages 4-6
Time: 9:00am -12:00pm
Fee: $125.00
Capacity: 8 students per session
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for PRE-SCHOOL EXPLORERS Half Day Camps
If you know a young budding thespian who is always performing, than this is the perfect camp for them. Our youngsters will explore drama, music and movement through various games, exercises and crafts focusing on building confidence, creativity and social skills.
NORTH CAMPS SOUTH CAMPS July 9-13, 2012 Aug 13-17, 2012 July 16-20, 2012 Aug 20-24, 2012 July 23-27, 2012 Aug 27-31, 2012 July 30-Aug 3, 2012
one week camps
Ages 6-12
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $245.00
Capacity: 12 students per class x 3 classes
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for ANCIENT SUMMER One Week CampsJoin us for a week of fun filled drama games and exercises where your young performer will get the chance to explore an ancient civilization through play creation and performance.
NORTH CAMPS SOUTH CAMPS July 9-13, 2012 Aug 13-17, 2012 July 16-20, 2012 Aug 20-24, 2012 July 23-27, 2012 Aug 27-31, 2012 July 30-Aug 3, 2012
Full day, 2 week camps
Ages: 10-17
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $405.00
Capacity: 12 students per class x 2 classes
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for TEEN TWO WEEK CAMPS
In these two week camps, students will have the option to explore and adapt either Ancient Greek Theatre or the ever popular Shakespeare plays. Students will learn about some of the greatest stories ever written, all while learning dramatic skills through games, exercises and fun.
July 9-20, 2012 NORTH July 23-Aug 3, 2012 NORTH Aug 20-31, 2012 SOUTH
Calgary Young People’s Theatre and the Improv Guild are proud to present:
NEW THIS YEAR!
Full Day, 2 week camp
Date: August 13-24, 2012
Ages: 13-17
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Impro Depot: 2405 Macleod Trail South
Fee: $405.00
Capacity: 16 students
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for THE TEEN IMPROV INTENSIVEJoin Mat Mailandt and Ann McMaster, professional Improvisers with the Improv Guild, for a two week intensive camp just for teens. Improvisation is a fun, dynamic form of theatre where everything is invented on the spot. No scripts allowed! Explore the philosophy of saying YES, making your partner look good, and living completely in the moment with instructors who have performed and taught improv all over the world.
*Please note that Pre/Post Care and the Lunch Program are NOT available for the Teen Improv Intensive
PLEASE NOTE: Registration in a camp is guaranteed ONLY when payment is received in FULL. CYPT reserves the right to cancel camps due to insufficient enrolment. In event of cancellation by CYPT, full refunds will be provided.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refunds (less a $30.00 administration fee) are available if registration needs to be cancelled prior to your camp starting. No refunds are available if the camp has already started, unless a doctor’s note is provided.
Please call the office before registering to take advantage of any special offers that apply to you. CYPT will issue ONE offer per family.
Referral Program
CYPT is pleased to offer our referral discount program. CYPT relies heavily on word of mouth to help spread the news about our programs. If you refer someone to our camps, they will need to put your name in the HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US section of the application and you will receive 10% off your next registration, whether it be for fall or winter classes or our productions, or summer programs. You will have one year to take advantage of 10% off.Registering more than one child in your family?
CYPT is pleased to offer a discount to families who are registering two or more children in our summer camps. Buy one summer camp and receive 20% off the second camp of equal or lesser value. Please call the office for the discount code before registering. 403-230-2664For any other coupon inquiries, or to take advantage of our Holiday offer that ran from Dec 1-20, 2011, please contact the CYPT office before registering. 403-230-2664
CYPT is pleased to offer our lunch program of healthy snacks and hot lunches to keep your child energized and to stimulate their creativity. CYPT offers parents the option of paying for their child’s lunch and snacks in advance. For $40.00 a week, your child can choose a snack at morning and afternoon break, as well as at lunch they may select any menu item of their choice, a drink and a snack.
You can chose this program directly on the registration form and the cost will be added to your total. Sign up now, and never worry about packing a lunch.
*Please note the lunch program is NOT available for the Teen Improv IntensiveMenu choices: Lunches and snacks are also available on a day-to-day basis
Daily Menu Items (all items served with veggies)
Sandwiches (made to order-options: turkey, ham, cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo, mustard, butter)
Soup of the Day
Chicken Nuggets
Pasta with sauce
PizzaBeverages
Milk (white or chocolate)
Juice BoxesSnacks
Granola bars
Fruit Cups
Yogurt
Veggies and Dip
Apples and BananasCYPT offers pre-camp care from 7:30am-8:45am and post-camp care from 4:15pm-5:30pm. We do not offer post-camp care for the ½ day campers. All pre and post care is $3.00 per session per child. Registration for Pre/post Care can be made on the first day of your child’s camp. Payment can be made on a day-to-day basis OR at the end of the week. CYPT will accept cash or cheques payable to Calgary Young People’s Theatre for pre/post care. CYPT office: 403-230-2664
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Where are camps located?
Our north camps (July 9-Aug 3, 2012) are held at the Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703-1 Street NW.
Our south camps (Aug 13-31, 2012) are held at the Riverbend Community Association, 19 Rivervalley Drive SE.
The Teen Improv Intensive is being held at the Impro Depot: 2405 Macleod Trail South, across from the Erlton Train Station.2. What are camp hours?
Full Day/Teen Camps: 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch Break is 12:00pm-1:00pm
Half Day: 9:00am-12:00pm3. Will my child be put in groups of children who are much older or younger than they are?
The first day of camp, children are separated into groups according to their age or grade in school. Our student to teacher ratio is 12:1 for full day drama camp and 8:1 for half day drama camps.4. What do the children do all day?
The day starts out with an entire group warm-up led by one of our instructors. Than your children are off to various workshops in the morning covering various theatrical skills including voice and music, movement and choreography, storytelling and playwriting, improvisation and character work among other skills. In the afternoons, children will spend time with one instructor developing a play that is created by the children and performed at the end of the week for friends and family. During lunch, everyone goes outside for supervised play, relaxation, games and fresh air. At the end of the day, the entire camp comes back together for drama Olympics!Half day campers spend their morning with one instructor and a camp assistant, learning various theatrical skills that culminate in a presentation for friends and family.
5. Who are your staff members?
Summer drama camp instructors include professional actors, writers, directors, and teachers with university and college degrees and post secondary students. We also hire CYPT alumni, or high school students with backgrounds in theatre to work as camp assistants. All instructors are required to get a Police Security Clearance Check prior to the start of camp.6. Is there childcare available before or after camp?
Yes, we offer pre-camp care starting at 7:30am and post-camp care until 5:30pm. We do not offer post-camp care for half day campers. All pre and post camp care is $3.00 per session per child.Please note that there is NO pre/post care available for the Teen Improv Intensive.
7. Is lunch available at the camps?
CYPT offers parents the option for paying for their child’s lunch and snacks in advance. For just $40.00 for the week, your child can choose a snack or drink for both morning and afternoon breaks, as well as a meal, drink and snack for lunch. For more information on the lunch program, please click here.Please note that the lunch program is NOT available for the Teen Improv Intensive.
8. Can my teenager leave campus at lunch time?
Yes, if permission is granted by the parents of the student. Please click here for more information and to find the permission form. This form is applicable for ALL teen camps, including the Teen Improv Intensive.
9. Do you offer bursary programs?
Yes, CYPT has a strong bursary program that offers lower income families a chance to apply to have up to half their program fees covered. Please call the office at 403-230-2664 to request a bursary application or for more information.10. When are final presentations?
Half Day Campers: The final performance is on the Thursday of camp at 11:45am. Please join your child at 11:15am for a picnic lunch prior to the start of the performance.Full Day Campers: The final performance is on the Friday of camp at 3:00pm
Teen 2-week camps: The final performance is on the second Thurdsay of camp at 3:00pm
Teen Improv Intensive: The final performance is on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 3:00pm.SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are a student looking to get some experience in the arts, or are just looking for something to do in the summer months, you can apply to volunteer at one of our summer camp weeks. Please contact Kristin at ad@cypt.ca or call 403-230-2664 for more information.
