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Welcome, Artist! This summer you are invited to explore, discover and create theater, music, visual arts, dance, media, your world, your art and yourself.

Camp Arena Stage empowers young people to express themselves more fully through art by encouraging them to make art that speaks with their own voices. Campers create their own schedules, choosing from a host of classes in theater, music, dance, media and visual art. They can try unfamiliar art forms and/or pursue current artistic interests: it’s up to them.

Located in the heart of the D.C. metro area on the lovely gated campus of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Camp Arena Stage encourages the spirited pursuit of knowledge, self-discovery and joy through the arts. Professional artists and highly trained staff provide a safe, caring and fun atmosphere in which young artists can:

• Explore our world through visual art, theater, dance and music media
• Discover new interests and forms of expression
• Create art that speaks with their own voices

Hear an MP3 of Anita Maynard-Losh talking about Camp Arena Stage.

Learn more about our camp community! Read about WUSA TV's visit to Camp Arena Stage  >

Dates:
4-Week Intensive: June 29 – July 24, 2009
2-Week Session: July 27 – August 7, 2009

Sessions:
4-Week Intensive: The classic Camp Arena Stage immerses campers in the artistic process, allowing time for in-depth projects and arts exploration. Field trip, theme days and the final Arts Extravaganza make this the ultimate camp experience.

2-Week Session: A great introduction to Camp Arena Stage or a way to fit CAS into a packed summer, in this abridged session campers benefit from top-notch artistic instruction without the extras or time commitment of the 4-Week Intensive.

Campers are welcome to register for both sessions.

Ages:
The program is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 15 (as of July 1, 2009)

Location:
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
1524 Thirty-Fifth Street NW,
Washington, D.C.

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine

Early drop off/Extended day:
Now available in both sessions!
Available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and/or 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for additional fees. Drop-ins are welcome.

Lunch:
Campers bring their own well-marked lunches. Snack provided daily.

Tuition:	4-week	2-week	Both Sessions
Regular registration	$1600	$900	$2400
Early drop-off	+$140**	+$70**
Extended day	+$280**	+$140**

Tuition, including a non-refundable $300 deposit, is due in full upon registration.  After April 15, 2009, no refunds are made for dismissal, absence, withdrawal or delayed attendance unless a replacement can be found. A $300 deposit will not be refunded even if a replacement should be found.

**Rates are for the full session
Camp Arena Stage is not able to pro-rate tuition.

Registration:
2009 Registration now Open! >

Scholarships:
All scholarship funds for  2009 have been awarded.  The deadline to apply for need-based scholarship funds is early March each year.

Important Dates:
December 15: Open registration begins
February 20: Early registration deadline
March 6: Scholarship applications deadline
April 15: Tuition balance due
Late April : Activity descriptions & request forms mailed
May 30: All paperwork due
June 29: 4-Week Intensive begins
July 23 at 7 p.m.*: Arts Extravaganza
July 24 (Camp ends at 2 p.m.): 4-Week Intensive ends & final Noontime Show
July 27: 2-Week Session begins
August 7: 2-Week Session ends & final Noontime Show

*Family and friends are welcome.

Contact:
E-mail camp@arenastage.org or call (202) 554-9066 ext. 808.