FINE ARTS CAMPS

ALASKA CITY FOLK ARTS YOUTH CAMP

• Sponsor: Schallert Folk Music
• Ages: 8-17
• Goals and activities: Five days of workshops involving a variety of traditional folk music, dance and performance for young people. Classes are taught by local folk musicians and special guest artists. Instruments include fiddle, banjo, guitar, piano and more. The camp offers four daily classes plus other events and activities throughout the week.
• When: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19-23
• Where: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Tudor Road and Lake Otis Parkway
• How much: $200 (Discount for early registration before May 7)
• Contact: 345-4385 or schallertflkmus@webtv.net

ALASKA DANCE THEATRE

• Sponsor: Alaska Dance Theatre
• Licensed or accredited: Staff is accredited in their fields of instruction
• Where: 2602 Gambell St.
• Contact: 277-9591

Summer Session

• Ages: Pre-school to adult
• Goals and activities: This is a six-week dance workshop offering a full curriculum of classes including ballet, creative dance, modern jazz and pre-school classes.
• When: Monday-Thursday, June 5-July 13
• How much: Based on a six-week session, one class per week is $78; two classes are $132; three classes are $180; and four classes are $222. There is also a $20 registration fee.

Dance Lab

• Ages: 8-18
• Goals and activities: One week of intensive dance training for three levels: Level 1 is for ages 8-12 with two to four years formal training; Level 2 is for ages 11-16 with three to seven years formal training; Level 3 is for ages 14-18 with five to 10 years formal training. Placement is based on years of formal training, and assessments are done the first day of class for placement.
• When: July 17-21; Level 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Levels 2-3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• How much: Level 1, $120; Level 2-3, $200

ALASKA MIDNIGHT SUN SONGWRITERS CAMP

• Sponsor: Rick Miller
• Ages: 15 and up
• Goals and activities: A four-day songwriting camp offers national recording artists as instructors, the organizer wrote. Limited enrollment allows close interaction with instructors. Evening concerts and ‘‘song shares,'' along with opportunities for writing, networking and song arrangement, are planned.
• When: 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. June 12-15
• Where: Palmer Depot
• How much: $300; meals not included
• Contact: Rick Miller, 243-5758; or visit his Web site at www.songcamp.com

ALASKA STRING CAMPS

• Sponsor: Alaska String Camps Inc.
• Location: Birchwood Camp, Chugiak
• Notes: In addition to music, campers enjoy traditional activities like hiking, volleyball, soccer, campfires and social time. A concert is held the last evening of each camp.
• Contact: Tammy Wintrode, 696-2267, or e-mail: akstringcamp@juno.com

Elementary and Junior High Camps

• Goals and Activities: Two large-group rehearsals are held daily, plus music ensembles, theory class, reading sectionals and fiddle class.
• When: July 17-19 for grades 4-6; July 20-23 for grades 7-8
• How much: $170 for grades 4-6; $230 for grades 7-8

High School Camp

• Goals and activities: Two large rehearsals daily and a creative musicianship
• class are part of this camp. Elective classes include fiddling, chamber
• ensembles, technique, music of different cultures and more.
• When: July 25-28
• How much: $230

A.C.T. THEATRE SCHOOL CAMP

• Sponsor: Anchorage Community Theatre
• Ages: 8-17
• Goals and activities: Each two-week day camp session produces a play; the campers then put on two public performances at Alaska Pacific University's Grant Hall. Morning classes focus on acting techniques. Afternoon sessions include rehearsals for the full-length play production. Organizers call this camp ‘‘fulfilling and fun.''
• When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19-July 1, July 10-22 and Aug. 14-26
• Where: 1133 E. 70th Ave.
• How much: $175
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Patty Starratt, 344-4713 or e-mail acthome@alaska.net

CORDOVA 4-H BLUEGRASS MUSIC AND DANCE CAMP

• Sponsor: Cordova 4-H Club
• Ages: 9-18
• Goals and activities: This six-day camp includes instruction for all levels in guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, bass, piano, singing, songwriting and bluegrass band. Square and round dances are held each evening. Other activities include hikes and afternoon music jams. Housing available with Cordova 4-H families.
• When: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 10-15; student concert is July 14, and community square dance is July 15
• Where: Cordova
• How much: $180 for the camp; $75 for room and board
• Licensed or accredited: 4-H
• Contact: 907-424-3943 or e-mail cordovabluegrass@hotmail.com

CREATIVE ART CAMP

• Sponsor: Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy
• Ages: 4-7
• Goals and activities: Students learn skills in ballet, creative movement, dance making, and arts and crafts in this one-week camp.
• When: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 10-14
• Where: 3901 Old Seward Highway, Suite 17E
• How much: $150
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Gabrielle, 569-3267 or 522-9453

DANCE MACHINE

• Sponsor: The Music Machine Inc.
• Ages: 7-18
• Goals and activities: This six-week workshop has dancers working on specialty projects featured in Music Machine shows. Auditions are May 21. Holly Merrill is director.
• When: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 10-Aug. 19; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for ages 7-10; 9-11 a.m. for ages 11-13; 1-3 p.m. for ages 14-18
• Where: Dance Spectrum Studio, 1300 E. 68th Ave.
• How much: $165 for ages 7-10; $205 for ages 11-18; $20 discount if paid by June 9
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Janet Carr-Campbell, 345-9039 or e-mail jwcampbell2@juno.com

DANCE, MUSIC AND KARATE CAMPS

• Sponsor: Alaska Fine Arts Academy
• Ages: 5-16
• Goals and activities: The academy offers one art camp each month, plus music lessons in piano, flute, guitar, drums, banjo, voice and percussion. Also, jazz and ballet dance camps are available. Karate classes are ongoing through the summer.
• When: Call for details
• Where: Eagle River
• How much: Costs vary; call for details
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: 694-8909 or e-mail akfinearts@excite.com

FIBER FUN AND SURFACE DESIGN

• Sponsor: Color Creek-Fiber Art
• Ages: 5-12
• Goals and activities: Using a combination of recycled and new materials, jump into projects that combine fabric, beads, paper and an assortment of natural objects to make books, wall hangings or kites. This year, children will also participate in soap-making and dyeing yarns with natural dyes, some felting and other surprises.
• When: 9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 14-18
• Where: Color Creek-Fiber Art, 6921 Brayton Drive, No. 210
• How much: $120 for morning session; $170 for afternoon session
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Mary Hertert, 344-7967 or e-mail maryh@alaska.net

GIRDWOOD FINE ARTS CAMP

• Sponsor: Girdwood Visual Arts Center and Alaska State Council on the Arts
• Ages: 5-18
• Goals and activities: Younger students, ages 5-8, spend two hours a day drawing and exploring a survey of art media that includes puppetry, stained glass, T-shirt design, printmaking, painting, multimedia assemblage and murals. Older kids, ages 9-18, spend four hours drawing, working with clay, printmaking, watercolor, stained glass and cloisenne (enamel on copper). All students develop a portfolio, and their work will be displayed at a public showing Aug. 11.
• When: Monday-Friday, July 31-Aug. 11; 10 a.m.-noon for ages 5-8; 1-5 p.m. for ages 9-18
• Where: Hightower Road in Girdwood
• How much: $125 for ages 5-8; $225 for ages 9-18
•  Licensed or accredited: None listed
• Contact: 783-2551, 783-2449 or 783-3287

HUFFMAN SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM

• Sponsor: Huffman Music Center
• Ages: All ages welcome
• Goals and activities: This summer band program includes regular structured jam sessions in a variety of styles (rock, jazz, folk, etc.) and weekly group lessons aimed at teaching students of all ages and abilities how to play together as a band. Students will be grouped according to interest and ability. At the end of the program, studens will put on a concert and receive a free CD recording of their performance.
• When: Several sessions available throughout the summer
• Where: 12201 Industry Way, No. D3
• How much: Call for details
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: 345-1555

MINI MUSIC MACHINE

• Sponsor: The Music Machine Inc.
• Ages: 3-6
• Goals and activities: A two-week summer workshop in creative music and movement for younger children. The final workshop day is a performance for friends and family. Workshops meet for one hour, four mornings per week. Lynette Harple and Erin Harple lead the classes. Orientation meeting is 9 a.m. May 20 at the Bonnie Cusack Ice Arena.
• When: Monday-Thursday, June 19-29 or July 17-27; 9:30-10:30 a.m. for ages 3-4; 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 5-6
• Where: Bonnie Cusack Ice Arena, 2000 E. 88th Ave.
• How much: $85
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Janet Carr-Campbell, 345-9039 or e-mail jwcampbell2@juno.com

MUSIC DAY CAMP

• Sponsor: Anchorage School of Music
• Ages: 6-14
• Goals and activities: Summer is an excellent time for beginning band, orchestra, keyboard and guitar students to try out instruments and find one they like. Intermediate band and orchestra students get together in small ensemble groups to improve their performance skills. Choose from five two-week sessions. Classes are taught by certified instrumental music teachers. A complete schedule is available on the Internet at www.myschoolonline.com.
• When: 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 19-Aug. 25
• Where: Four locations in East, West and South Anchorage and Eagle River; call for details
• How much: $100 per two-week session plus $25 registration fee for new students
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Lynne Laichak, 344-7004 or e-mail anchsm@gci.net

MUSIC MACHINE

• Sponsor: The Music Machine Inc.
• Ages: 6-18
• Goals and activities: This six-week workshop explores American musical theater and culminates in five performances at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts Aug. 16-19. Come and have fun singing and dancing. Audition appointments available May 19-21.
• When: 9:15-11 a.m. Monday-Thursday, July 10-Aug. 19 for ages 6-8; 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July 10-Aug. 19 for ages 9-12; 1:15-4:15 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, July 17-Aug. 19 for ages 12-18.
• Where: Dance Spectrum Studio, 1300 E. 68th Ave.
• How much: $215 for ages 6-8; $290 for ages 9-18; $20 discount if paid by June 9
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Janet Carr-Campbell, 345-9039 or e-mail jwcampbell2@juno.com

MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP

• Sponsor: Alaska Children's Choir
• Ages: 4-17
• Goals and activities: In each workshop, students learn and build skills in solo and group singing, breath management, ear training, sight-singing, stage deportment, stage speaking and movement. Each workshop focuses on a specific musical play with character songs, dialogue, staging and costumes, culminating in a final public performance. Choose a group based on your child's age. Group 1 is for ages 4-10; and Group 2 is for ages 9-17.
• When: Group 1 meets 10 a.m.-noon; Group 2 meets 1-4 p.m.; sessions are June 19-July 7 or Aug. 7-25
• Where: ACC Studio, 639 W. International Airport Road, No. 34
• How much: $150-$200
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Janet Stotts, 562-7006 or e-mail jstotts@pobox.alaska.net

ORFF PROGRAM

• Sponsor: Anchorage Festival of Music and University of Alaska Anchorage
• Ages: 6-11
• Goals and activities: This camp is for students with no prior musical experience. Organizers describe it as "a dynamic, interactive 'hands-on' system of music instruction particularly appropriate for elementary grades." Master Orff teacher Karen Medley and local certified Orff teachers will lead the class.
• When: 9 a.m.-noon June 5-9; demonstration for parents, June 11
• Where: UAA Arts Building
• How much: $90
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Steven Alvarez, 276-2465 or e-mail anchfest@alaska.net

PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

• Sponsor: Aurora Waldorf School
• Ages: 6-8 and 9-11
• Goals and activities: This arts-rich drama camp features music, movement, skits, games, improvisation and outdoor excursions. Children bring their own lunches; morning and afternoon snack provided. Each week culminates in a short performance for parents combining song, dance and drama.
• When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 10-21 for ages 6-8; July 24-Aug. 4 for ages 9-11
• Where: 3250 Baxter Road
• How much: $325
•  Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: 333-9062 or e-mail registrar@aurorawaldorf.org

SITKA FINE ARTS CAMPS

• Sponsor: Sheldon Jackson College
• Ages: Entering grades 7-12
• Goals and activities: Creative campers from all over Alaska converge on Sitka for classes in Native arts, computer applications, literary arts, performing arts and visual arts. Choices include ivory and wood carving, computer graphics, creative writing, musical theater, acting, mask theater, clay animation, ceramics, drawing, watercolor, printmaking and photography. The campus features a dormitory, a cafeteria, gym and swimming pool.
• When: June 18-July 1
• Where: Sheldon Jackson College
• How much: $825
• Licensing and accreditation: No
• Contact: Arlene Oehler, 907-747-3085 or e-mail aoehler@ptialaska.net

SUMMER MUSIC CONSERVATORY

• Sponsor: Anchorage Festival of Music and University of Alaska Anchorage
• Ages: 11-18 (students younger than 11 with at least two years private lessons may be admitted)
• Goals and activities: Several musical learning opportunities include the Conservatory, which offers music instruction in large and small ensembles; the Small Jazz Combo Class for conservatory students who want to specialize in jazz performance; and the Advanced String Program, offered to advanced string players enrolled in the Conservatory and currently studying privately. Faculty includes local artists and teachers combined with the Festival's guest artists. The Mentor Program offers advanced students (by audition only) a chance to attend orchestral rehearsals and receive private lessons with Festival guest artists. Each student registered for the full Conservatory receives one ticket to each of the professional performances presented by AFM in June.
• When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 12-24
• Where: UAA Arts Building
• How much: $295, with $20 discount if enrolled by May 15; Mentor Program is $75 extra
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Steven Alvarez, 276-2465 or e-mail anchfest@alaska.net

THEATRE PROGRAMS

• Sponsor: Alaska Theatre of Youth and UAA Department of Theatre and Dance
• Where: University of Alaska Anchorage Arts Building
• Licensed or accredited: None listed
•  Contact: 338-4901 or e-mail aty@alaska.net

Summer Theatre Conservatory

• Ages: 8-18
• Goals and activities: The Theatre Conservatory offers an exciting opportunity for students to work directly with professionals as part of a working theater company. This rigorous program focuses on the disciplines and skills required to work in the theater. Students receive specialized instruction in the performing arts (acting, movement, voice, pantomime, dance, stage combat, circus skills and Shakespeare appreciation) from a staff of professionals from around the globe, followed by afternoon rehearsals and workshops culminating in a public performance.
• When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 10-Aug. 9; evening and weekend performances Aug. 3-8
• How much: $450; $475 after May 1

Production Workshop

• Ages: 8-18
• Goals and activities: This workshop is for students enrolled in either the Conservatory or the Technical Theatre Program. At the end of each day, when everyone has gone home, the staff continues working on all aspects of the summer program. This workshop allows students to work alongside staff.
• When: 3:45-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 10-Aug. 4
• How much: $110; $115 after May 1

Technical Theatre Program

• Ages: 14-18
• Goals and activities: Students are involved in all aspects of design, construction and running of plays to be performed in the 2000 Summer Theatre Festival.
• When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 3-Aug. 9
• How much: $460; $485 after May 1

Fairy Tale Theatre

• Ages: 5-7
• Goals and activities: In a fun and safe environment, theater games and dramatic exercises are used to stimulate the imagination, enhance communication skills and develop self-confidence and coordination. The class concludes with a parent presentation at noon Aug. 5.
• When: Two options: 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 10-Aug. 2; or 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 3
• How much: $60

UAF SUMMER FINE ARTS CAMP

• Sponsor: University of Alaska Fairbanks
• Ages: 12-18
• Goals and activities: The camp, now in its 37th year, offers programs in creative writing, dance, visual art, music and theater. Celebrate the arts with more than 450 students and 100 guest/artist faculty from throughout the United States. Students participate in approximately 40 concerts, readings, art shows and theatrical productions. Supervised dormitory housing is available for out-of-town students. The UAF Summer Fine Arts Camp is becoming nationally recognized as an outstanding musical and cultural experience for talented young artists.
• When: June 16-July 14
• Where: UAF
• How much: $775 tuition plus room and board for out-of-town students
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Linda Harriger, 907-474-6837 or e-mail fysfac@uaf.edu

VALLEY COMMUNITY THEATRE

• Sponsor: VCT
• Ages: 8-18
• Goals and activities: Three-week sessions involve campers learning and participating in a smorgasbord of theatrical classes, including improvisation, stage makeup and acting. They will rehearse to perform a full-length play at the end of camp. One-week intensives are geared for those seeking training in stage management, sound or lighting.
• When: Call for details
• Where: Wasilla
• How much: $50-$195; scholarships available
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: Annie Nelson, 907-357-7529 or e-mail nannie@gurlmail.com

YMCA SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE

• Ages: 7-15
• Sponsor: Anchorage Community YMCA
• Goals and activities: Farah Zoetmulder, Michaelangelo Canale and Aurelio Colon of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet offer the intense training in ballet, character pointe, Spanish, jazz and stretch/conditioning. Auditions for placement are 3 p.m. May 6 at Anchorage Ballet in the University Center.
• When: June 12-30
• Where: Anchorage Ballet, Suite 17E, University Center
• How much: Call for details
• Licensed or accredited: No
• Contact: 569-3267