Are you looking for a summer camp that offers your child a strong academics curriculum infused with the arts? f so, then the Star Center Super Smart Camp may be just the summer program to keep your child happy and engaged.
Rhonda Wilson, founder and executive director of the Star Center, said the purpose is to provide academics and arts education so campers won’t lose the gains they’ve made during the school year.
“The camp offers academics infused with the arts so they’re having fun, not realizing they’re learning,” Wilson said.
Presented by the Star Center Children’s Theatre, the award-winning Super Smart Summer Camp for boys and girls in kindergarten – 11th grades, will be offered from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 21–July 9 at the Star Center, 11 NE 23rd Ave. The $375 fee for the three-week-camp includes materials and registration. Campers bring their own lunch and snacks.
Attendance will be limited to 45 campers due to social distancing considerations.
Scholarships are available. To apply contact Angie Terrell, public relations officer for the Star Center at [email protected] or call 352-222-3699.
“It’s time again for everyone to start making plans for the summer,” Terrell said. “We hope that you will consider the STAR Center as part of your plans this year to help your kindergarten to 11th grade stars sparkle and shine.”
Terrell said the camp combines the traditional “three Rs” (Reading wRiting and aRithmetic) of education with the fun and creativity of the arts, and that campers learn to use their natural instruments of acting, singing and dancing and external instruments like computers, violin or piano, while sharpening their thinking and interpersonal skills. “Super Smart Summer Camp has something for every interest.,” Terrell said.
Wilson said campers are grouped by age to receive age-appropriate academics and arts curriculum that includes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and math). She said campers also participate in theatre productions and performances and that classes are taught by certified teachers in reading, music, drama and theater. The camp culminates with a theatre and music recital and educational fair., as well as a theatrical Broadway junior-style play.
Wilson said the camp strives to open the minds of children and families to the importance of arts education,
“We’re making sure the program continues to provide high standards for academics as well as the arts,” said Wilson. “The arts are important. We want to live in a cultural rich community, and encourage a new generation of art supporters and performers.”
The Super Smart Summer Camp received high marks from parents
Erica Jackson said her daughter Kailani, who has attended the summer camp every year for eight years, loves the program..
Jackson said when Kailani first attended camp in third grade she was shy and reserved, but very talented. Jackson said the camp brought out her daughter’s inner talents and confidence, and that Kailani continues to play piano and violin.
At the camp, Jackson said children gain self-esteem and Wilson and Terrell find a place for every child.
“I recommend this program,” Jackson said. “It’s an overall great experience for kids and they make lifelong friends.”
Lakesha Fountain said her two sons, Aaiden, 12, and Elijah, 6, both will be attending the summer camp. This will be Aaiden’s third year and Elijah’s first year.
Fountain said the camp offers academics, the arts, vocal coaching, acting, theatre, piano, violin, dancing, computer instruction and outdoor activities, without limiting campers to one area. She said the culmination of the camp features a recital and a play the children “really love.”
”It teaches them to not be afraid to try something new,” Fountain said. “I absolutely recommend this camp. I wish they offered two camp sessions.”
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