Muhlenberg College's Camp Imagine performing arts camp for middle schoolers nurtures a passion for the arts
Muhlenberg offers month-long program for grades 6-8, free for Allentown School District students, June 30 – July 25
Monday, April 28, 2014 04:30 PM
This summer, Muhlenberg College's Camp Imagine program celebrates its 16th year of educating and enriching the lives of the Lehigh Valley's middle school students. Founded in 1999 the program provides young people in grades 6-8 with a month-long performing arts experience, which is free for students of the Allentown School District.
The program runs June 30 through July 25, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
"Camp Imagine provides invaluable opportunities to nurture a passion for the performing arts," says the program's education manager, Lindsay Quinn. "It also builds real-life interpersonal and expressive skills, which help students in all areas of their lives."
Participants in 2013 said that the program helped them "to take risks and ask questions," "to be confident and be loud," and "to not be afraid to show my art."
Camp Imagine will culminate in a free showcase performance for family and friends at the conclusion of the four weeks, on Saturday, July 26. Participants will be guided through creative arts experiences in the performing arts by talented teams of Muhlenberg College students and alumni. These teaching artists are experienced, professionally trained and supervised.
Camp Imagine students will explore their talents in acting, music, and dance in a safe and open environment, rotating through classes in drama, movement, and vocal expression. They will also get to work with Muhlenberg alumni and students to create a dynamic ensemble environment with their peers.
Camp Imagine meets 9:30 to 12:30 a.m, Monday through Friday, June 30 through July 25. There is no session on Friday, July 4. A lunch is provided for free to all participants, and free bus transportation is provided from all four Allentown School District middle schools. The camp is free for all students who attended Allentown School District middle schools in the 2013-2014 school year. For non-ASD students, tuition is $395; however, partial and full need-based scholarships are available.
Students must register to participate. Applications are available online at www.muhlenberg.edu/camp, and by request at [email protected] or 484-664-3693. Students should enroll by June 1 to ensure availability.
The programs are made possible by underwriting support from Embassy Bank, Enterprise Car Rentals, Highmark Blue Cross, Lehigh Valley Educators Credit Union, The Foundation for Allentown City Schools, and individual donors.
