14 Camp Guide 2020 By Melissa Hirschl or kids with a penchant for performing arts, the following summer camps might just hit the right note. Aspiring dancers, singers and actors can flex their creative muscles while growing artistically and socially. CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER (AGES 5-18) 20820 N. 25th Pl., Phoenix (480) 310-0366 CYTphoenix.org Held at North Bible Church in Scottsdale, Christian Youth Theater’s camp provides a diverse spectrum of musical theater experiences. Singing, dancing and acting classes are complemented with games and activities, all within a spiritual framework. The camp’s professional choreographers, music and dance instructors work closely with younger children and teens to prepare them for an end-of-week, high-energy showcase. This year’s production will highlight songs from the original and most recent Mary Poppins movie. The cost is $275 per week. Session One: July 15-19 Session Two: July 13-17 Session Three: July 20-24 DO RE MI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (AGES 4-18) 8050 Mountain View Road, Scottsdale (480) 616-0888 doremischool.com Musical theater majors Michael and Lindsay Calvoni created DO RE MI in 1984. DO RE MI offers a three-week program that immerses students in the world of musical theaters. Performances include The Fantasticks (high school age), Willy Wonka (3rd-7th grades), Alice in Wonderland (1st-2nd grades), and Moana (Pre-K-kindergarten). Children partake in singing, dance movement, crafts, and are visited by weekly guests such as magicians and balloon artists. Cost is $350-$750 per week and the camp is held from July 6-25. GREASEPAINT YOUTH THEATER (AGES 6-13) 7020 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale (480) 949-7529 greasepaint.org The winner of hundreds of awards from the National Youth Arts, Greasepaint Youth Theater provides classes that promise to pack a big punch with multiple genres of productions. These include The Lion King Kids (three weeks), Dancing Through the Decades (one week), Twice Upon a Time (two weeks) and a Science Fiction camp (one week), where kids write their own plays. PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS (AGES 6-14) 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix (602) 254-3100 phoenixcenterforthearts.com Located downtown, this art-epicenter provides myriad experiences for aspiring muses. There are classes in visual arts, painting, drawing, music and dance, and they culminate in end-of-week recitals. Kids get to showcase songs, dances, skits and visual arts as well. Specific themes for this Performance CAMPS Curtain up! Kids take center stage this summer

15 Camp Guide 2020 summer have not yet been released. Cost: $375 per session or $325 before May 1. Classes are also available at the Thunderbird Arts Center in North Phoenix. Session One: June 1-12 Session Two: June 15-26 Session Three: July 6-17 Session Four: July 20-31 THE PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix phoenixtheatre.com The Phoenix Theatre Company’s mission is to create an inclusive environment where campers can communicate their thoughts and feelings effectively through the arts while developing confidence and a positive sense of self. There are various camps open for specific age groups. Younger kids will learn to sing, dance and act out different productions depending on the week. There’s a musical camp, acting for television and film camp, and an audition preparedness camp for the older kids. Camps start in June through July. Sessions range from one to two weeks, half and full days and start from $169 a week. VALLEY YOUTH THEATER (AGES 7-15) 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix (602) 253-8188 vyt.com For 31 years, Valley Youth Theater has been at the forefront of providing performing arts opportunities. Kids will glean invaluable skills as they experience firsthand what it takes to create a full musical production from audition to performance. Professional teaching artists provide foundational training in acting, singing and dance to enhance their summer experience further. Theater games, audition preparation and improvisation classes round out the curriculum. The cost is $750 before May 1 and $775 after May 1. Session One: June 1-26 Session Two: July 6-31 Performance CAMPS & desi g n FEATURED HOME: Rancho Del Cielo Old Mining Meets Mexico Treasure Hunting! A look at Arcadia area resale shops Holiday Tablescapes FALL / WINTER 2012 Favorite Spaces • PAGE 4 D I S T I N C T I V E H O M E S I N A D I S T I N G U I S H E D C O M M U N I T Y COPENHAVER KEEP NATURE’S GRACE ICELANDIC PRECISION OPENHAVER OPENHAVER K K K K EEP EEP EEP K EEP K K EEP K K EEP K S S G G RACE RACE RECISION RECISION The gift of The gift of Smaller Spaces Phoenix H  50,000       . With the real estate and remodeling business going strong, it’s the ideal time to advertise your business to Arcadia homeowners. Contact Roni Mier at roni@arcadianews.com or 602-840-6379. SPRING • SUMMER • WINTER arcadiaho.me 2020 Home & Design Guide roni@arcadianews.com or 602-840-6379. SPRING • SUMMER • WINTER Call to reserve your space by Wednesday, October 16, 2020 · Special pull-out section in Arcadia News . · Featuring home-related content and advertising. · A go-to guide for Arcadia’s discriminating homeowners. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL DETAILS & REGISTRATION AT WWW.PCDS.ORG/SUMMER JUNE 8 - JUNE 19 JUNE 22 - JULY 3 JULY 6 - JULY 17 PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 3901 E. STANFORD DRIVE PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253 GRADES K-12 ART ACADEMICS TECHNOLOGY THEATRE SPORTS TENNIS COURTS AQUATIC CENTER FULL LUNCH EXTENDED DAY Arcadia News Summ 20 1_4 page ad.indd 1 2/11/20 2:10 PM