OVERVIEW 

Theatre Arts Camp Junior, NIU Jazz Camp, Visual Arts Camp, and Theatre Arts Camp Senior offer thespians, jazz musicians, and visual artists a dazzling week on a college campus.  Campers are engaged in non-stop arts activities, working with the best instructors in the region.

                      

These intensive camps are for students who take their art seriously, and who like to have fun.  Campers stay in newly renovated, lovely residence halls on campus, eat in university dining halls, and enjoy recreational activities. Camp staff are highly respected faculty, alumni, and students from the NIU College of Visual and Performing Arts.  These popular camps attract a loyal following, with about one-third of campers returning the following year.

 

NIU JAZZ CAMP (grades * 8 - 12)

* Note: All grade references refer to grade completion.

Jazz campers audition on the first day and are seated in a combo, big band, or the Latin Jazz Combo. Campers spend the week in rehearsals, concerts, master classes, sectionals, group lessons, and optional private lessons, working to develop and improve skills in jazz performance and improvisation. Camp includes daily concerts by faculty and counselors and a popular talent show. Camp director Ron Carter is head of the NIU jazz studies area. Final day camper performance!

 

VISUAL ARTS CAMP (grades * 8 - 12) * Note: All grade references refer to grade completion.

Art campers enjoy two daily in-depth studio sessions in drawing, painting, and 3-D art, choosing from a wide array of options. Campers work on innovative projects with new materials, techniques, and ideas. Camp includes daily presentations by nationally known artists, as well as advice on careers and portfolios. NIU art alumna and award-winning art teacher Lynn Stockton directs the camp. Final day camper art exhibition!

 

THEATRE ARTS CAMP SENIOR (grades * 9 - 12)

THEATRE ARTS CAMP JUNIOR (grades * 6 - 8) * Note: All grade references refer to grade completion.

Theatre campers perform or crew in the all-camp production and develop specialized skills though individual coaching, group activities, and small classes and labs. Campers enjoy a daily acting and improve class and choose a different workshop each day. Camp includes a camp talent show. NIU theatre faculty Melanie Parks is camp director. Final day camper performances!

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: 1980 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 11 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Deborah Booth Camp Director(s): R. Carter (Jazz), L. Stockton (Art), M. Parks (Theatre) Nearest Large City: Chicago, IL Off Season Rental: No

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Academic Credit Academic and Pre-College Camps: General Academics Arts Camps: Acting Arts Camps: Music Arts Camps: Performing Arts Arts Camps: Theater Arts Camps: Visual Arts Special Accommodations: Food Allergies,

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Additional Activities:
performances, bowling, talent shows, dances, film night, pizza parties

July 8 - 13, 2012:  Theatre Arts Camp Junior

July 15 - 20, 2012:  Theatre Arts Camp Senior, Visual Arts Camp, and NIU Jazz Camp

Register by June 1 (postmark deadline) and save!  A $100.00 deposit must accompany all registrations.  Financial aid (forms due May 1) is available for all camps.