2022 Summer Camp
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
Helen Hocker Theater has a long and rich tradition of providing outstanding summer camp opportunities for the youth of Shawnee County. Camps are a fun, creative and constructive way to build creativity, confidence, team building and public speaking skills.
HHT’s camp is located in beautiful Gage Park and our campers have opportunities to enjoy many of the features of the park. In case of bad weather, indoor facilities are available.
Our camps offer something for all ages and skill levels, indulging just-for-fun campers and those who want to hone their theatre skills.
At the end of each session, campers will perform their show for friends and family.
Our Goals for Youth
1. To stress the value and importance of each individual.
2. To seek the best in each individual and to guide them in their creative process.
3. To provide a quality artistic experience.
4. To provide top-notch learning in a fun environment.
Session One: Enrollment Closed
Session Two: Enrollment Closed
Session Three: July 18 – Enrollment Closed
Full day camp (ages 8 - 13) 8 am – 3 pm: $240
Half day camp (ages 5 - 7) 8 am – 11 am: $180
$50 non-refundable deposit is required at time of registration
• BROADWAY BOUND (Ages 5-7)
• STAR-STRUCK PLAYERS (Ages 8-9)
• PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (Ages 10-11)
• BREAK-A-LEG PLAYERS (Ages 12-13)
Scholarship opportunities, in accordance with Shawnee County Parks + Recreation guidelines, are available. Application and additional information
ENROLL HERE
Camp Descriptions by Age Group
BROADWAY BOUND (Ages 5-7)
Do you have a budding talent in your house? Someone who sings, dances, acts or is full of energy, imagination, and creativity? Then this is the perfect opportunity for your little artist. Broadway Bound teaches basic acting, dance, and singing skills. Campers also use their creativity to explore props and costumes. Kids will present a short theatrical performance of a script adapted from children’s literature for family and friends on the last day of camp! Each session features a different script, so enroll in more than one session for a whole summer of fun! Snacks are provided daily for this age group.
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING: A full change of clothes, including underclothes, in a plastic bag (in case of spills or accidents) and a water bottle labeled with their name. DATES DAY TIME LOCATION
All Sessions M-F 8am-11am HHT Admin Bldg.
STAR-STRUCK PLAYERS (Ages 8-9)
These campers will explore different forms of theatre performance and expression during each of the sessions. They will work as a team to create a final showcase which may incorporate a variety of skills such as improvisation, puppetry, dance, singing/rap, mime, theatrical makeup, costuming, etc. Campers will share their showcase of creations and performance pieces with family and friends at the end of the session.
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING: A sack lunch and a water bottle. Names should be clearly marked on lunches and all personal belongings. Water is available at the site. DATES DAY TIME LOCATION
All Sessions M-F 8am-3pm Westlake Shelter
PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (Ages 10-11)
Campers will experience all aspects of a production from concept to performance. Campers work in teams to create original scripts. They will act in and provide technical support like costumes, set, and props for each other’s scripts. The focus is on writing, characterization, dialogue, and performance, while also learning about technical aspects of staging a short play. Quality arts training with a chance to write, perform, and tech all rolled into one! Campers perform for family and friends the final two days of the session.
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING: A sack lunch and a water bottle. Names should be clearly marked on lunches and all personal belongings. Water is available at the site.
DATES DAY TIME LOCATION
All Sessions M-F 8am-3pm Westlake Shelter
BREAK-A-LEG PLAYERS (Ages 12-13)
The Break-A-Leg Players camp is designed for young actors to focus on their performance skills, as well as hone their technical skills. Campers will audition, rehearse, and produce published scripts. The camp offers a combination of rehearsal and instruction to build campers’ audition skills, characterization, dance, and improv abilities. Campers may also help create set, props, and costumes and learn stage management basics. This class prepares campers to enter our Bath House Players at age 14. Two days of public performances will conclude the camp session. (Campers get two complimentary tickets and additional tickets are $3 each.)
PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BRING: A sack lunch and a water bottle. Names should be clearly marked on lunches and all personal belongings. Water is available at the site.
DATES DAY TIME LOCATION
All Sessions M-F 8am-3pm Westlake Shelter
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
BATH HOUSE PLAYERS (Ages 14-18)
Come join our exciting youth production company that not only has a rich 50 year history, but annually produces two full-length summer shows. The Bath House Players need energetic and creative youth ages 14-18 with varied talents -acting, singing, dancing and all facets of technical theatre- who enjoy the arts and are dedicated to being part of a team. Both actors and technicians need to come to auditions to fill out an application. Actors will do a performance audition. Musical auditions need a prepared song with sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Technical applicants will be interviewed and are encouraged to bring portfolios. There is no fee to participate in this program.
This summer, you’re invited to be a part of two spectacular productions:
Eternity (Comedy)
Auditions: Saturday, June 4 from Noon-4 pm in the theater
Rehearses: M-F, June 6-23, usually from 9am-3pm
Show Runs: June 24 - July 3, 6 performances
Little Shop of Horrors (Musical)
Auditions: Friday, June 3 from 9am-3pm in the theater (Bring a sack lunch!)
Rehearses: M-F, June 27-July 21, usually from 9am-3pm
Show Runs: July 22-August 7, 11 performances
