Theater Jay's Mission
The Theatre Jays are dedicated to bringing the magic of performance to the youth of Merrill. Our summer camp aims to inspire a lifelong passion for the arts while fostering enduring friendships that extend well beyond the stage. Through engaging, hands-on activities, students will develop essential life skills, including:
- Articulate Communication: Learning to speak with clarity and confidence.
- Creative Expression: Exploring emotions through vocal and physical storytelling.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with peers to bring a production to life.
- Confidence: Gaining self-assurance through movement and performance.
Camp Outline
Campers will explore the multifaceted world of theater through interactive games and live performance. Students will collaborate in small teams—each with their own unique group identity—to create and produce a custom commercial for an original object they’ve designed. The week concludes with a showcase featuring these creative commercials and a captivating performance of a fairy tale.
Schedules
Grades k-2
August 17-21, 8:00 am-11:00 am. Drop off and pick up at Merrill High school at door 16.
Grades 3-5
August 17-21, 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm. Drop off and pick up at Merrill High school at door 16.
Pricing and Eligibility
This program is designed for campers entering grades K-5. A $40 registration fee is due upon arrival on the first day of camp. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE August 12
Camp Rules
Camp Rules will ensure that everyone has an enjoyable experience at camp. Please click on the button to see all of the camp's rules.
What Your Child Should Bring
Your child should bring: a water bottle, a snack, closed toed shoes, money to pay for the camp, and a good attitude!
Mini-show At The End Of The Week
We cordially invite parents to a special showcase on the 21st to witness the campers' hard work in action. The performance will feature original commercials for their invented objects, followed by a creative theatrical adaptation of a beloved children’s story.
Times
Grades k-2: It will start at 11:30 am and end at 12:00 pm. Grades 3-5: It will start at 3:30 pm and end at 4:00 pm.
How To Sign Up
To sign up your child fill out the application below and email it to Kim Stutting at kimberly.stutting@mapsedu.org
If you have any questions: Please email Kim Stutting at kimberly.stutting@mapsedu.org
Little Jays 2025
If you have any questions: Please email Kim Stutting at kimberly.stutting@mapsedu.org