Engage young children's natural imagination and creativity early! Using familiar books and characters, kids will learn to communicate using their bodies, voices, and emotions.
PLAY MAKING CAMPS
Budding artists are allowed to let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play.
FOR: 4K-1st grades (or rising 4K-1st graders for summer camps)
EXAMPLE CAMPS: Under the Sea, Arendelle Adventure, Bluey, Spiderman & Friends
TIME OF YEAR: 1-week programs at school holidays; usually 1 week at winter break, 1 week at spring break, and throughout the summer.
BEST FOR: Kids who want to try out the stage and gain confidence.
PREREQUISITES: None
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE: Yes
Please apply for Financial Aid before registering your child for a specific Play Making Camp.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
To provide the most comprehensive educational programming, we serve youth (ages 5-18) on a broad spectrum. That spectrum explores two facets of theatre.
First, our programs focus on process-oriented drama. Through exercises like character development, improvisation and role-playing, we actively engage our students. We create an environment where students take ownership of their learning experience, becoming leaders and gaining invaluable like skills—to listen, to enunciate, and to make eye contact. Through this process, students strengthen focus, critical thinking, and self-expression.
Second, our programs explore performance-oriented theatre. We encourage “education through experience,” where students are actively engaged in staged productions. Our students hone their performative talents while participating in culminating experiences—to create theatre for kids, by kids. Through this process, students develop in creative expression, collaborative skills, and self-confidence.
OUR EDUCATORS
RMT's educators are Teaching Artists -- highly skilled instructors who have both practical theatre experience and teaching experience. It is RMT's intent that young people have a safe environment in which to learn and grow. Therefore, we employ professionals who meet all of RMT's safety and learning standards.
At RMT, no child is denied participation in our education programs based on financial limitations. Financial Aid is available for qualifying students.