Alliance for the Arts Announces Summer Arts Camp and Musical Theatre Intensive Camp

The Alliance for the Arts offers camp options including Summer Arts Camp for grades 1 – 6 and Musical Theatre Intensive Camp for grades 7-12. Alliance member registration opens February 11. Non-member registration opens February 25.

Summer Arts Camps allow children to explore art, culture and performance during eight different weekly sessions for an exciting summer experience. Weeks are packed with an eclectic mix of performing activities like storytelling, improv games and stage combat. Campers will also have the unique opportunity to follow great traditional and contemporary art masters through sketching, mixed media, collage and more.

“Kids will love creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces, making new friends, exploring our galleries, learning from special guests and so much more,” says assistant director Brandi Couse.

Camp is held at the Alliance located at 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL. There is an art exhibition and final stage performance each Friday afternoon. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended care available from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a fee. Summer Arts Camp is $160 per week for Alliance Members or $200 per week for non-members. You may become a member to receive early registration and a 20% discount. 

Themes include:

  • June 3 – June 7: Dali In Wonderland
  • June 10 – June 14: Greek Lightening and Roman Rumble
  • June 17 – June 21: Once Upon a Starry Night
  • June 24 – June 28: Glitz and Gritty in the City
  • July 8 – July 12: Knights of the Renaissance Table
  • July 15 – July 19: Enchanted Sands, Enchanted Lands
  • July 22 – July 26: Show Me the Monet
  • July 29 – August 2: ARTlantis

Musical Theatre Intensive camp is held at Broadway Palm’s rehearsal space in Royal Palm Plaza and offers students the unique opportunity to work with Broadway Palm’s resident choreographer and with actors from current Broadway Palm shows. Camp runs 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Daily arrival time 8:45 – 9 a.m. with no extended care available. There is a final performance each Friday at 3:00 p.m. Each week is $175 for Alliance Members or $220 for non-members.

Themes include:

  • July 8 – 12: Beauty and the Beast I
  • July 15 – 19: Beauty and the Beast II
  • July 22 – 26: Pop Rock
  • July 29 – Aug. 2: Let’s go to the Movies – Season Pass

Alliance member registration opens February 11. Non-member registration opens February 25.

For more information on Summer Arts Camp or Musical Theatre Intensive Camp, visit www.ArtInLee.org/SummerCamp or call 239-939-2787.

You may become a member at www.ArtInLee.org/Join to take advantage of discounts. Teen volunteer and scholarship applications are also available beginning February 26.

Summer Arts Camp is kindly sponsored by Family Thrift Center in Fort Myers.

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