Camp of the Arts

The Community Performing Arts Center Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 Summer Camp of the Arts (COTA) program for area elementary and middle school aged students in the upper Santa Cruz Valley.

This camp is the brainchild of board members Sarae Gold and Nancy Karsh, both of whom have experience running similar programs in the past. The camp with be held in two sessions which will include instruction in visual arts, vocals, drama and dance all culminating in a student performance. All programming will be taught by art teachers that have been recruited from the local school districts. CPAC wants to present a focused and comprehensive program to our inaugural students and with that in mind, all camp activities will be related to and in preparation for the camp-end performance. This year, the theme for COTA will be the Wizard of Oz, which was chosen because it lends itself to a multidisciplinary approach to arts education with opportunities to match almost any interest. COTAs first session will run from June 14-25, with a performance on June 26 and the second session July 12-23 with a performance on July 24. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM.

Many residents have expressed excitement and support regarding this program and have offered to fund scholarships, which are available for qualified students. CPAC hopes to make COTA a permanent part of its programming during future summers as arts education results in self-motivation, self-confidence and socially adaptable kids. Furthermore, arts education promotes self-esteem and improved reasoning skills, which translate into better academic performance. At COTA, we help students realize their incredible potential by arming them with powerful learning and motivational skills and inspiring them to see how great they are.

JUNE SESSION
Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 25
Performance ~ Saturday, June 26

JULY SESSION
Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 23
Performance ~ Saturday, July 24

LET’S GET STARTED