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<DIV><FONT size=5><STRONG>IT IS OFFICIAL.....</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=5>CAPS KIDS CAMP WILL BE HELD: <STRONG><U>August 15th-
19th</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=5>at First Lutheran Church. 181 Western Ave,
Albany.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>This is a great location offering us a large Hall, small
stage, classrooms, outside space in a fenced in yard, private parking and
more!</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN><FONT size=3><FONT
color=#ff0000>Description</FONT>: </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Children will work in small groups daily
rotating from area to area based on their age (as of 6/1/11).<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There will be a morning snack break
provided and a half an hour lunch break daily.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Weather pending some activities and
workshops will be taught outside.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(Participants should bring a beach towel daily in their bag for outdoor
events along with a notebook and pencils for classes).<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black">CAPS Kids Camp is </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">an
excellent way for kids to have fun in a safe environment. Children get a chance
to learn more about theater and make friends in a fun and positive atmosphere.
Children start out the day at 9:00 all together and from there the fun begins!
They move from workshops to rehearsals to games and back again in the 7-hour
day. On Friday campers get the opportunity to present their camp showcase for
friends and family. All children receive a t-shirt and must bring pencils, a
notebook and a bagged lunch and snack from home.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Sneakers or dance shoes are required
daily. </SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN><FONT size=3><STRONG><FONT
color=#ff0000>COSTS</FONT>:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>$180
for Monday-Friday from 9am – 4pm at First Lutheran Church.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Price includes materials, and CAPS Kids
Camp T-shirt.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><STRONG>Late Pick up until
5pm is available for $35 per child for the
week.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black"><FONT
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoBodyText><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>Children are required to bring
daily:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Snack, Bagged Lunch,
Sneakers, Dance Shoes (not required-only if they have them), comfortable clothes
they can dance in- no dresses or skirts or tight short shorts, Pencils,
Notebook, Beach Towel for outdoor activities, Water bottle that can be refilled
(fountain onsite).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We will arrange
for the ice cream truck to come 1x per each session at lunch- we will announce
this date at the start of camp so parents can send $
in.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN><FONT size=3><FONT
color=#ff0000>CAPS Kids ASSISTANT POSITIONS</FONT>:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are a limited number of positions
available for children aged 13-17 years old who are interested is assisting
while attending and participating in the program.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These children must have some prior
theater experience and be willing to assist with the workshops and classes as
needed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These children will also be
participating and working on scenes, dances and music to perform in the Friday
showcase along with the rest of the children.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a unique opportunity to gain
experience behind the scenes while still learning and performing.
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black"><FONT
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><STRONG>The cost for this
is $125 per child for the week. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This includes a CAPS Kids
shirt.<o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3>REGISTRATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED BY EMAILING:
</FONT><A href="mailto:caps@nycap.rr.com"><FONT color=#000000
size=3>caps@nycap.rr.com</FONT></A><FONT size=3> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>PROGRAM DESCRIPTION</STRONG>.... (daily sample
schedule can be found at <A
href="http://www.capitalareaproductions.com">www.capitalareaproductions.com</A>)
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN class=subhead21><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
color=#ff0000>Acting</FONT>: </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=content1><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; LETTER-SPACING: 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt">This
class focuses on establishing the "building blocks" of acting with which the
students can begin analyzing text and creating characters. Students may write or
create their own scenes or perform monologues or scenes from popular shows for
their end of the week performance.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN class=subhead21><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
color=#ff0000>Singing</FONT>:</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"> <SPAN
class=content1><SPAN
style="LETTER-SPACING: 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt">Using a
variety of exercises, students will begin exploring their own musicality and
rhythm. Emphasis will be placed on ear training and breath support. Musical
instruments may be used to teach rhythm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Students will work with musical tracks from popular musicals to learn a
song for their performance at the end of the week.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN class=subhead21><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
color=#ff0000>Theater Dance/Movement</FONT>:</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"> <SPAN
class=content1><SPAN
style="LETTER-SPACING: 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt">Younger
students will be taught to utilize their bodies while developing their
imagination and focus. Older students will be provided with a working knowledge
of the essential elements involved in dance for the theater. Styles may include
jazz, ballet and hip-hop.</SPAN></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN class=subhead21><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
color=#ff0000>Production Class</FONT>: </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=content1><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; LETTER-SPACING: 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt">Students
will rehearse scenes and musical numbers to be performed on Friday as part of a
showcase. Elements from all other classes will be incorporated into each
production.</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN class=subhead21><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
color=#ff0000>Special Seminars & Theatre Skills:</FONT></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"> <SPAN
class=content1><SPAN
style="LETTER-SPACING: 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt">Students
will spend time each day with instructors and speakers, performers and/or
designers who will demonstrate and/or teach their specialty. Topics may include
audition techniques, resume creation, stage combat and "behind-the-scenes"
elements such as set, costume, makeup, sound/light design, and more. This time
may be used to create crafts or projects that are theater related; this may
include masks, props and more.</SPAN></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt"><SPAN class=subhead21><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT
color=#ff0000>Showcase:</FONT> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN class=content1><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; LETTER-SPACING: 0pt; COLOR: black; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt">The
last Friday of each session, students will participate in a performance. In
order to give all students a chance to perform, the showcase will be composed of
a series of scenes and musical numbers. In lieu of costumes, students will wear
CAPS Kids T-shirts with black shorts, or pants they can move and dance in (yoga
style, leggings for girls work well) boys may wear black or blue jeans or
shorts. Showcase is Friday afternoon at 2pm!</SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Kristina Kennedy-Babcock<BR>Capital Area
Productions<BR>"Voted one of the Best Children’s Arts Programming Groups in the
Region" in the Metroland 2010 & 2011 Readers Poll.<BR>"Voted one of the Top
2 Children's Theater Companies in the Times Union Best of 2008, 2009, 2010
Readers Poll"<BR><A
href="http://www.capitalareaproductions.com">www.capitalareaproductions.com</A><BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>