2023 Independence Park Theatre Camps
Use Activity Code: 236180
Musical Theatre Camp
Our cast of campers have the exciting opportunity to produce a full-scaled musical in just three weeks! In this special program, campers learn theatre skills and gain acting experience through hands-on participation in the production process. Each session will lead its participants through auditioning, choreography, staging, costuming, and vocal rehearsals all leading up to the opening night of their BIG SHOW! Parents, family, and friends are invited to come enjoy the show on the last day of camp. On with the show!
The Grunch: A Musical Theatre Camp for Kids
(This camp is full. The waiting list for this camp is also full.)
The Grunch tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school gets excited about the annual school musical, he comes up with a perfect plan to ruin it for everyone; he’ll steal the sets, costumes and lights the night before it opens. But will the spirit of theatre prevail?
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE
June 5-23 / Monday-Friday / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Performance Date: June 23 / 6 p.m.
Ages: 7-11
$375 for EBR Parish residents
$450 for Out-of-Parish residents
Matilda Jr.: A Musical Theatre Camp for Teens
(This camp is full. The waiting list for this camp is also full.)
Matilda has astonishing wit, intelligence… and special powers! She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE
June 26-July 14 / Monday-Friday (NO CAMP July 4)
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Performance Date: July 14 / 6 p.m.
Ages: 12-16
$375 for EBR Parish residents
$450 for out-of-parish residents
Acting for the Stage + Screen Camp
Every young actor’s chance to be a star! In this special program, campers learn theatre skills and gain acting experience through hands-on participation in the production process. Campers will learn the basics of acting for the stage and screen in a FUN and SAFE environment. Be ready to move! As we learn and develop scenes, discover the differences of performance for the camera, do improv and acting games, learn blocking and movement, The Meisner Technique and distinguish between different styles and genres of story and character, your child is sure to have an engaging and memorable summer.
Outcomes & Benefits
- Deep dive into scene study and learn how to interpret a character’s motivations and how to express those motivations clearly.
- Develop skills to make a character your own and build confidence in performing.
- Learn how to use movement and choreography to express character and story.
- Explore the differences in acting for a live audience and acting for the camera.
- Learn how to work with, listen to, and respond to your scene partners to create the best performance.
INDEPENDENCE EVENT CENTER
July 17-28 / Monday-Friday / 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parent Showcase: July 28 / 6 p.m.
Ages: 12-16
$250 for EBR Parish residents
$300 for out-of-parish residents
Film Camp for Kids
With smartphones, tablets, and software exposing kids to the tools of filmmaking at younger and younger ages, the Film for Kids and Youth camps are structured to help introduce kids to the essentials of filmmaking while creating a fun and supportive environment in which they can pursue their passion. Our camps challenge young people to bring a story to life with moving images.
No prior experience is required — only enthusiasm.
Tablet/Smart phone is required
Independence Event Center
Monday+Tuesday+Wednesday+Thursday+Friday
June 5 – June 16
Film presentation is June 16, 2023, at 5:30 pm
8:00 a.m. – 5p.m.
Ages 7 – 11
$250/camper In-Parish
$300/camper Out of Parish
Film Camp for Teens
With smartphones, tablets, and software exposing kids to the tools of filmmaking at younger and younger ages, the Film for Kids and Youth camps are structured to help introduce kids to the essentials of filmmaking while creating a fun and supportive environment in which they can pursue their passion. Our camps challenge young people to bring a story to life with moving images.
No prior experience is required — only enthusiasm.
Tablet/Smart phone is required
Independence Event Center
Monday+Tuesday+Wednesday+Thursday+Friday
June 19 – June 30
Film presentation is June 30, 2023, at 5:30 pm
8:00 a.m. – 5p.m.
Ages 12 – 16
$250/camper In-Parish
Film Camp for Teens
With smartphones, tablets, and software exposing kids to the tools of filmmaking at younger and younger ages, the Film for Kids and Youth camps are structured to help introduce kids to the essentials of filmmaking while creating a fun and supportive environment in which they can pursue their passion. Our camps challenge young people to bring a story to life with moving images.
No prior experience is required — only enthusiasm.
Tablet/Smart phone is required
Independence Event Center
Monday+Tuesday+Wednesday+Thursday+Friday
July 17 – July 28
Film presentation is June 28, 2023, at 5:30 pm
8:00 a.m. – 5p.m.
Ages 12 – 16
$250/camper In-Parish
$300/camper Out of Parish
Imagination Station
Let your imagination run wild! Combine the art forms of dance, visual art, poetry, acting, music, and design to make something new every day! Come ready to focus your creativity and create new art every day!
Independence Event Center
Monday+Tuesday+Wednesday+Thursday+Friday
July 3 – July 14 (No camp on July 4, 2023)
8:00a.m. – 5p.m.
Ages 7 – 11
$250/camper In-Parish
$300/camper Out of Parish