"There's a lot happening at Cavod this summer," said Connie Dienner, director at Cavod Academy of the Arts. Dienner went on to describe four different camp experiences - Stars in Space Camp, a production of "Seussical Jr.," Summer Dance Intensive, and Camp Create - that will be held at Cavod Academy and Cavod Theatre in the summer of 2022.
Stars in Space Camp will be offered for two different age groups. Children ages 3 to 6 will meet at Cavod Academy, 665 W. Main St., New Holland, from 9 a.m. to noon from Monday, July 11, to Friday, July 15. Youth ages 7 to 12 will meet on the same days at the same location from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. "(Stars in Space Camp) is really a great way for a student to explore the arts," said Dienner, who noted that the program will include tumbling, music, crafts, and dance, along with devotions and worship.
Musical theater camp will give students ages 10 to 18 a chance to take part in the production "Seussical Jr." directed by Stephanie Morales. The camp will run on weekdays from July 11 to Friday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cavod Theatre, 641 W. Main St., New Holland. Students will audition for the show, but each camper will be guaranteed a part. "(This camp) has been such a valuable experience for kids," said Dienner. "It gives them a chance to perform on a full stage with costumes and lighting in a real theater." The camp will include devotions, small group time, and opportunities to chat and pray. Performance of the show, which will be open to the public, will be held on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, at 2 and 7 p.m. each day. Tickets will be necessary to attend.
A Summer Dance Intensive program for intermediate and advanced dancers will be held from Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the academy. The program, which is for students age 12 and up, will bring in guest artists to instruct the students.
Camp Create is specifically designed for those age 13 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Trained teachers work with the students in dance, movement, and artwork. The camp will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. from Monday, Aug. 1, through Friday, Aug. 5, and a performance will be given at 6 p.m. on Aug. 5. "This has been a tremendous program," said Dienner of Camp Create.
According to Dienner, each camp includes activities designed to help students find their own identity. "The strength of Cavod is believing in each person and pulling out their God-given gifts and talents," she noted.
Individuals who wish to register for the camps may do so by visiting https://cavod.org. Readers who have questions may call 717-354-3355.
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