Boy Scout To Run Kids Theater Camp
Aden "AJ" Jackson, a rising senior at Solanco High School, is a man of many talents. He has performed in several shows with Servant Stage Company, including "Don't Rock the Jukebox," "Bye, Bye, Birdie Jr.," "Godspell Jr.," and "High School Musical Jr." As a student at Solanco High School, Jackson played the role of Donkey in "Shrek the Musical," Willard in "Footloose," and the Pirate King in "The Pirates of Penzance." Jackson plays violin for the Solanco High School orchestra and sings in chorus and Solanco's Chorale, an elite ensemble. He is active in Boy Scout Troop 58 and is currently working on the requirements for the Eagle Scout Award.
For his Eagle Scout project, Jackson will host a free "Theatre Rocks!" kids' camp for children ages 8 to 12. The camp will run from Monday, Aug. 9, to Thursday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Huffnagle Park, 20 Oak Lane, Quarryville. Jackson suggests that kids bring water and a sheet for their toga costume. Camp will culminate in a performance of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" at the park on Friday, Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m. The community is invited to attend the free performance. Those who attend should be chairs or a blanket for seating.
"Theater is so important because it brings people together," said Jackson. "It will be a really good time for kids to make friends, and hopefully they will remember this experience for a while."
Jackson noted that he is most looking forward to directing. "If it goes well, I might do this as a yearly thing!" he stated.
Registration for camp will close on Sunday, Aug. 8. To register or for more information, email theaterisfun2021@yahoo.com.
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