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Summer Camps: 
Calgary - CBE Gifted Summer program at Henry Wise Wood

Calgary - Mount Royal University - MRU Kids Summer Camps

Calgary - University of Calgary - U of C Summer Camp

Calgary Northwest - Superhero Camp in West Hillhurst - July 11 to 15
In these sessions, children create their own unique superheroes, with powers, extended families and one or more archenemies. They will create a detailed biography of the character, complete with an origin story, facts about their superpowers and weaknesses, their secret identity, headquarters, arch enemy and more. Learn more about Superhero Camp and how to register at www.westhillhurst.com

Calgary Central - PlayWriting Camp July 18 to 22 
Held in partnership with the Calgary Arts Summer School Association, this  half-day camp, either morning or afternoon, for students ages seven to twelve allows children to create, rehearse and perform their own unique play in five days in a dramatic and fun-filled week. 
Learn more about PlayWriting Camp and how to register at http://www.calgaryartssummer.com.
PlayActing Camp July 25 to 29 
Join me and the Calgary Arts Summer School Association for this camp in which participants will create their very own unique characters and write dialogue for them in a series of highly original, lively and fun-filled skits. The half day program is for all students aged seven to eleven (mornings) and twelve to sixteen (afternoons). Learn more about PlayActing Camp and how to register at http://www.calgaryartssummer.com.

Calgary Southeast - PlayWriting Camp in Parkland August 15 - 19 
This half-day camp in Parkland runs from 9.30 am to noon from Monday August 15 and an afternoon session will also be available, if the numbers of participants warrant that. The camp is open to children who are in grades three to six or ages eight to twelve. They will discover how to craft the plot, script and dialogue, plus perfect their acting skills while rehearsing their own play, before a performance at the end of the week. Visit the website at http://www.park96.com, or call (403) 271-7516 for further information.

 

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