Stories of the Land: Outdoor Theatre Camp

Description

Stories of the Land: Outdoor Theatre Camp A theatre camp experience inspired by the land! Students will learn skills from experienced theatre professionals with the goal of creating and performing a short play together inspired by the beautiful landscape and stories of the North Okanagan. Youth will develop their imaginations and skills in storytelling, practice using their voices and physicality to create original characters as well as design and create masks they can use in performance.  They’ll also build their confidence and collaborative skills as they work as a team to create a performance attended by their friends and family. Whether their interest is being on stage or behind the scenes, kids will get a chance to explore theatre through this unique experience. When? Week one – March 16- 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  for youth ages 10-13 Week two – March 23 – 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for youth ages 10-17 On Friday March 20 and Friday March 27, at the end of each week, students will present a short performance for their parents and families at 4:30 p.m. Where? Caravan Farm Theatre – 4886 Salmon River Road, Armstrong, BC Activities will take place in the shops of our Designery, our Rehearsal Hall, our Cookshack and on the land How does it work? Each day up to 15 youth will spend part of the day learning from three instructors with special skills and experience in mask making, storytelling and performance. This learning time will include theatre games, improvisation and writing time as well as hands on learning about mask making techniques. The other part of the day students will be guided by the instructors as they collaborate to create a short play to present at an end of week performance. Each day will include several breaks and one hour for lunch. How much does it cost? $300 + GST per student for the week. How do I register? Please fill out this form and our Environmental and Education Programs Manager, Vicki Stroich, will contact you to confirm registration and provide you with a link to pay for the registration. Payment is due upon registration. Once we reach 15 students in each cohort, we will start a waiting list should new spots become available. Is there a cancellation policy? If you need to cancel for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellations made before March 9, 2026 will be refunded the amount of the registration fee minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations made after March 9, 2026 are non-refundable. What do parents and guardians need to know? Parents and guardians will be responsible for dropping off and picking up students at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at Caravan Farm Theatre daily during the program. Parents and guardians will need to provide lunch and snacks for youth for each day of the program. Caravan Farm Theatre has washroom facilities and a lunch room with access to drinking water and a microwave for students to heat their lunch up. Parents and guardians will be asked to fill out a release form in advance of the program.