Theater and Performing Arts
Each group's schedule is a perfect mix of swimming, sports, creative and performing arts, outdoor adventure and special events. The splishing and splashing is spectacular in our 3 heated pools. Our comprehensive sports program combines skill development and game play while teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Campers love our creative arts programs and treasure their projects! The endless fun continues at our fabulous outdoor adventure areas, including our rock wall, high and low elements, nature and explorers programs. All this combined with specialty activities such as boating, dance, archery, fishing, our spectacular playgrounds and loads of special events! Our creative and innovative programs grow with our campers and provide summers filled with awesome activities and memorable experiences!
BOLD Arts invites children to join in a week of dance and the arts which culminates in a high-energy, original performance. We build our show together using a thought-provoking theme, live music, and student-made scenery, costumes, and choreography. Expect to have fun, be challenged, and exposed to various styles of dance, storytelling, and incredible music.
Participants pack their lunches.
Daily swimming lessons and free swim, crafts (arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, lanyard), sports (baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, archery, volleyball, gaga), challenge course with climbing tower and zip line, cooking, canoeing, plus special days, carnivals, cookouts and lots more!
601 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ
This camp combines two of our most popular programs: Debate and Mock Trial.
Speech and Debate
The objective of this program is to prepare participants for the myriad situations that require formal and informal presentations. Participants will learn how to craft and present arguments, opinions and ideas. They will learn the fundamentals of rhetoric and will practice informing, persuading and motivating an audience in a variety of ways. The grading rubric was adapted with the permission of Neil Mercer, the Director of research and Head of Faculty at The University of Cambridge.
Parliamentary Debate
Students will learn to effectively present and defend a persuasive argument using the ARESR method developed by the English Speaking Union. Students will learn to outline, draft, develop and deliver effective arguments and counter arguments. They will learn to refute using the four steps of effective refutation. They will explore what is efficient-and inefficient-in arguments (and counter arguments) and the different methods that popular orators have used throughout the years to sway opinion. We will also address political framing techniques, speaker-audience and speaker-topic commonality, persuasive rhetoric, fallacies in reasoning, persuasive use of evidence and stylistic devices.
Mock Trial
Mock trial is a hands on simulation of the American judicial system. The goal is to help participants acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, display leadership in a court of law, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Materials for this course are provided by The American Bar Association and The Constitutional Rights Foundation.
Exploration and explanation of basic legal concepts, court etiquette and vocabulary
-Criminal vs. civil trial
-Bench vs jury trial
-Prosecution vs defense
-Lay witness vs expert witness
-Presumption of innocence
-Burden of proof
-Reasonable doubt
-Rules of Evidence
-Use of exhibits
-Direct vs circumstantial evidence
-Objections and objectionable material
-Witness impeachment
Case Analysis
-Analysis of statement of charges
-Breakdown of the elements of each charge
-Analyzing the burden of proof
-Outlining the evidence for and against each charge, including: Forensic evidence, eyewitness testimony and statements
-Determining motive or lack of motive
-Determining the opportunity or lack of opportunity to commit the crime
-Analysis of corroboration and/or inconsistencies between witnesses
-Analysis of exhibits
Assignment and analysis of roles in the mock trial
-Pairing witnesses with testimony
-Preparing students for the duties of each role
-Explanation and exploration of the trial process as it relates to each role
Writing and practicing Direct examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectations for each role
-Analysis of proper examination
-Further analysis of witness statements
-Outline of direct examination
-Draft of direct examination
-Analysis and removal of objectionable or extraneous material
-Witness preparation
-Adjustment based on witness preparation
-Timing of direct examinations and further editing if needed
-Responding to objections
Writing and practicing cross examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectation for each role
-Analysis of proper cross examination
-Analysis of anticipated direct examination
-Further analysis of witness statements
-Outline of cross examination
-Draft of cross examination
-Analysis and removal of objectionable, leading or extraneous material
-Witness preparation
-Adjustment based on witness preparation
-Timing of cross examinations and further editing if needed
-Responding to objections
Writing and practicing re-direct examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectation for each role
-Analysis of proper re-direct examination
-Analysis of cross examination as it pertains to re-direct examination
-Determining what needs clarification and/or dismissal
-Analysis of objectionable and/or extraneous material
-Timing of re-direct examination and further editing if necessary
Writing and practicing openings (Prosecution/Plaintiff and Defense)
-Purpose, scope, structure and expectations for openings
-Persuasive rhetoric and opening arguments
-Analysis of jury instructions and jury
-Developing and delivering the 'theme' of a case
-Analysis of extraneous or unhelpful information
-Further contemplation of burden of proof and how it pertains to the openings
-Contrasting analysis of defense's opening to the prosecution's opening
-Outline of the opening
-Draft of the opening
-Timing of openings and further editing if necessary
Writing and practicing closings (Prosecution/Plaintiff and defense)
-Purpose, scope, structure and expectations for closings
-Analysis of the charges, evidence, testimony and adjustments that the case may have brought
-Analysis of reasonable doubt
-Persuasive weighing of each argument
-Analysis of what may and may not be referenced in the closing
-Discussion of adaptability and last moment adjustments
-Outline of closings
-Draft of closings
-Timing of closings and additional editing if necessary
Mock trial performance
Notes:
• Students must bring their own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Parents must email camp director with any allergies in advance. This class requires a minimum of five students to run.
601 Park Ave
Hoboken NY 07030
Leadership:
Students will learn and practice essential Leadership skills such as Negotiation, Delegation, Initiative, Conflict Resolution and more. This class includes:
Improvisation and other Theatre games, building with Kinex, Legos and other materials, balloon relay races, sack races and obstacle courses, STEM activities with gumdrops, marshmallows and spaghetti, making DIY catapults, fencing (with inflatable lightsabers), dodgeball (foam balls), volleyball and other physical activities, building a life-sized house out of recyclable materials, and more
Debate/Public Speaking:
The objective of this program is to prepare participants for the myriad situations that require formal and informal presentations. Participants will learn how to craft and present arguments, opinions, and ideas. They will learn the fundamentals of rhetoric and will practice informing, persuading and motivating an audience in a variety of ways. The grading rubric was adapted with the permission of Neil Mercer, the Director of research and Head of Faculty at The University of Cambridge. This class will include:
-Debate (Instructor is trained by the English Speaking Union and a coach for the New York Debate League)
-Impromptu speeches
-Informative speeches
-Persuasive speeches
-Creating a commercial and learning how to market a product
-Improvisation/theater games
-Creative Writing
-Pitches (Make and pitch your own movie, book, legislation or product)
-Cold Calls
Mock Trial:
Mock trial is a hands-on simulation of the American judicial system. The goal is to help participants acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Materials for this course are provided by The American Bar Association and The Constitutional Rights Foundation.
With 25 acres, a lake, 6 pools, 7 tennis courts, a 7,000 square foot dining hall, a 1,000 square foot performing arts center, courts, fields and cabins for sports and fine arts, Deer Mountain offers a setting both well-appointed and beautifully transformative. Activities include: Sports (baseball, soccer, etc.), Arts and Crafts, Swimming, Lakes (fishing, canoeing, etc.) and Outdoor Adventures (rock climbing, zip lining, etc.). Smart, authentic leadership and experienced staff create an environment where Kids ages 3-15 years feel comfortable to be who they are. Expert instructors create engaging, high quality programs so kids develop real skills. Parents choose Deer Mountain because of our experience; Kids love us because of theirs.
Professional swim instruction in large, heated pools, an array of athletic fields sized for younger and older children, creative and performing arts such as: arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, dance, theater, digital photography and movie making, and specialties such as: archery, music, gymnastics, nature, edible gardening and yoga, among other activities. The camp also has a 38 foot climbing tower, tandem 250 foot zip lines and spider web net climber. Ample indoor space for rainy days.
Broad varied program of Athletics, creative and performing arts, adventure activities and swimming. All activities at our private 33 acre site are lead in purpose built facilities by our team of over 50 specialists. Our proven instructional swim program is a highlight with class sizes as low as 3 campers per instructor. Separate teams and age appropriate facilities for Early Childhood Campers. Also offer program variations for STEM and Teen travel options.
Swim, sports, tennis, bicycle riding/instruction, gymnastics, karate, arts and crafts, performing arts, cooking, nature/science, photography, computers, yoga, facilitated play, trips, special events and entertainment, as well as academic reinforcement, Social Skills Groups, Speech and Occupational Therapy.
4 heated pools with waterslides and W.S.I. Certified swim lessons. Age-appropriate sports including: Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Hockey, Gymnastics, Golf, Archery and Tennis. Arts and Crafts: Jewelry, Lanyards, Ceramics. Hands-on Science, Cooking, Rock Walls, Ziplines, High Ropes, Trampolines, Kayaking, Fishing and Go-Karts. Weekly phone call updates, college-age counselors, Certified Teachers running the activities and Staff from around the world.
Hoboken Charter School — 713 Washington Street, Hoboken
All Saints Church — 707 Washington Street, Hoboken
St. Matthew’s Parish Hall — 57 8th Street, Hoboken
MINIS
Pre-K and Kindergarten (must be 4 years old at start of session)*
This half-day program is a great way to introduce younger children to the performing arts in a gentle and fun environment. Small classes with two instructors per class ensures a thoughtful, caring and focused experience in dance, art, voice and theater games.
THE JUNGLE BOOK
Grades 1-3*
This group will perform a fully realized production, directed by Jessica Mccuiston, at the end of the three-week session for family and friends. Each day they will have classes in Theater Games, Voice, Acting, Dance and Art with trained professionals and working artists.
FROZEN
Grades 4-6*
This group will perform a fully realized production, directed by Chase Leyner, musical direction by Aidan Davis, at the end of the three-week session for family and friends. Each day they will have classes in Voice, Acting, Dance and Art with trained professionals and working artists.
FREAKY FRIDAY
Grades 7-12*
This group will perform a fully realized production, directed by Scott Pearson, musical direction by Caleb Damschroeder, at the end of the three-week session for family and friends. Each day they will have classes in Voice and Music Theory, Acting, and Dance with trained professionals and working artists.
*Grades are as of September 2019.
Daily local trips, history, art, music, science, drama and outdoor play.
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Everyone has a fantasy story hidden away deep inside their imagination. Take this storytelling workshop and set your magical tale free!
Singing, Dancing, Acting, Arts & Crafts! New theme every week, performance every Friday!
Jeff Lake Campers have the chance to explore and grow though a strong tradition of quality programming and fun. Learn to swim in one of our 5 heated pools, paddle a canoe, catch a fish or jump on our trampolines on our 35 acre lake. Experience the fun of gymnastics, dance, music, cooking, yoga, pottery, science, nature and arts & crafts. Strengthen your sport skills with our expert coaches in soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, lacrosse and more. Shoot an arrow, challenge our ropes course and make a new friend.
Swimming, arts, sports, ropes course, lake boating and creative playgrounds, instructional and free swim daily. Arts: cooking, art, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, theater, music, dance, science. Sports: gymnastics, tennis, soccer, basketball, softball, hockey, flag football, golf. Adventure: high and low ropes course, zip line, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, nature and outdoor skills, archery, fishing, go-karts. Free Play: 4 independent, creative playgrounds
601 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ
Description
This camp includes all of our most popular programs: Leadership, Debate and Mock Trial
Leadership
Presentation - Communication (with individuals and within a group) - Negotiation (individual and multi-party, distributive and integrative) - Delegation - Adaptability - Initiative - Time management - Conflict resolution - Teamwork - Critical thinking - Emotional Intelligence (Empathy) -Mediation - Preparation - Organization
This class will include:
• -Improvisation and other Theatre games
• -Building with Kinex, Legos and other materials
• -Balloon relay races, sack races and obstacle courses
• -Engineering with gumdrops, DIY catapults
• -Fencing (with inflatable lightsabers)
• -Dodgeball (foam balls), Volleyball and other physical activities
Speech and Debate
The objective of this program is to prepare participants for the myriad situations that require formal and informal presentations. Participants will learn how to craft and present arguments, opinions and ideas. They will learn the fundamentals of rhetoric and will practice informing, persuading and motivating an audience in a variety of ways. The grading rubric was adapted with the permission of Neil Mercer, the Director of research and Head of Faculty at The University of Cambridge.
Parliamentary Debate
Students will learn to effectively present and defend a persuasive argument using the ARESR method developed by the English Speaking Union. Students will learn to outline, draft, develop and deliver effective arguments and counter arguments. They will learn to refute using the four steps of effective refutation. They will explore what is efficient-and inefficient-in arguments (and counter arguments) and the different methods that popular orators have used throughout the years to sway opinion. We will also address political framing techniques, speaker-audience and speaker-topic commonality, persuasive rhetoric, fallacies in reasoning, persuasive use of evidence and stylistic devices.
Mock Trial
Mock trial is a hands on simulation of the American judicial system. The goal is to help participants acquire a working knowledge of our judicial system, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, display leadership in a court of law, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. Materials for this course are provided by The American Bar Association and The Constitutional Rights Foundation.
Exploration and explanation of basic legal concepts, court etiquette and vocabulary
-Criminal vs. civil trial
-Bench vs jury trial
-Prosecution vs defense
-Lay witness vs expert witness
-Presumption of innocence
-Burden of proof
-Reasonable doubt
-Rules of Evidence
-Use of exhibits
-Direct vs circumstantial evidence
-Objections and objectionable material
-Witness impeachment
Case Analysis
-Analysis of statement of charges
-Breakdown of the elements of each charge
-Analyzing the burden of proof
-Outlining the evidence for and against each charge, including: Forensic evidence, eyewitness testimony and statements
-Determining motive or lack of motive
-Determining the opportunity or lack of opportunity to commit the crime
-Analysis of corroboration and/or inconsistencies between witnesses
-Analysis of exhibits
Assignment and analysis of roles in the mock trial
-Pairing witnesses with testimony
-Preparing students for the duties of each role
-Explanation and exploration of the trial process as it relates to each role
Writing and practicing Direct examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectations for each role
-Analysis of proper examination
-Further analysis of witness statements
-Outline of direct examination
-Draft of direct examination
-Analysis and removal of objectionable or extraneous material
-Witness preparation
-Adjustment based on witness preparation
-Timing of direct examinations and further editing if needed
-Responding to objections
Writing and practicing cross examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectation for each role
-Analysis of proper cross examination
-Analysis of anticipated direct examination
-Further analysis of witness statements
-Outline of cross examination
-Draft of cross examination
-Analysis and removal of objectionable, leading or extraneous material
-Witness preparation
-Adjustment based on witness preparation
-Timing of cross examinations and further editing if needed
-Responding to objections
Writing and practicing re-direct examinations
-Purpose, scope and expectation for each role
-Analysis of proper re-direct examination
-Analysis of cross examination as it pertains to re-direct examination
-Determining what needs clarification and/or dismissal
-Analysis of objectionable and/or extraneous material
-Timing of re-direct examination and further editing if necessary
Writing and practicing openings (Prosecution/Plaintiff and Defense)
-Purpose, scope, structure and expectations for openings
-Persuasive rhetoric and opening arguments
-Analysis of jury instructions and jury
-Developing and delivering the 'theme' of a case
-Analysis of extraneous or unhelpful information
-Further contemplation of burden of proof and how it pertains to the openings
-Contrasting analysis of defense's opening to the prosecution's opening
-Outline of the opening
-Draft of the opening
-Timing of openings and further editing if necessary
Writing and practicing closings (Prosecution/Plaintiff and defense)
-Purpose, scope, structure and expectations for closings
-Analysis of the charges, evidence, testimony and adjustments that the case may have brought
-Analysis of reasonable doubt
-Persuasive weighing of each argument
-Analysis of what may and may not be referenced in the closing
-Discussion of adaptability and last moment adjustments
-Outline of closings
-Draft of closings
-Timing of closings and additional editing if necessary
Mock trial performance
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Camp Dates
Notes
• Students will need to bring their own lunch and snacks. • Camp must have a minimum of 6 Students. If 6 Students are not enrolled, full refunds will be issued for those registered and the camp will be canceled.
Learning Mandarin can be challenging, but singing and performing make it easy. Before you realize it, you are already speaking the language!
The focus of the program is to provide students with a well-rounded experience and exposure to the arts while nurturing individual confidence and expression. The daily activities include creative movement, dance, yoga, theater, music, writing, storytelling, drawing, painting, jewelry making and sculpture. Throughout the day, we encourage creativity, exploration and individuality as well as group cooperation.
Dance, Singing and Acting, culminating in a performance for parents.