Alabama School of the Arts Announces Summer Theatre and Music Camps

Molly Grace WatkinsASOTA, News

MOBILE, Ala. – The Alabama School of the Arts at the University of Mobile is excited to bring back theatre and summer camps with options for students in 2nd through 12th grade!

Theatre Summer Camp:

If you love theatre, spend two weeks on the campus of the University of Mobile learning from world-class instructors who are committed to providing an encouraging and professional experience. In this camp, you will grow as a performer through workshops in acting, singing, and dancing.

The Theatre Summer Camp is for students ages 14-18 or who have completed 8th-12th grades. The 10-day camp will take place Mondays through Fridays, June 10-14 and June 17-21. On June 21 at 7 p.m., there will be a final showcase performance to display all that the participants learned throughout the 10-day camp. There are two different camp options to choose from. 

The first option includes intensives and the showcase rehearsals which will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Intensives will begin in the morning and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Showcase rehearsals will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. 

This option is $500 per student. A non-refundable down payment of $75 is required to secure a camp spot at registration. “Early Bird Specials” of $450 are also available for campers who pay a down payment before April 5, 2024.

The second camp option includes intensives only. These intensives will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The second option is $375 per student. “Early Bird Specials” of $325 are also available for campers who pay a down payment before April 5, 2024.

For both options, a non-refundable down payment of $75 is also required to secure a camp spot at registration. Additionally, a sibling discount of 10% for any additional child attending.

All campers will attend daily intensives which will cover the following topics through classes and workshops:

• Acting
• Dance
• Auditioning
• Combat
• Improv
• Theatrical makeup 
• Music/Voice

Campers who choose to participate in the showcase will rehearse daily in the afternoons. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt with enrollment and a daily snack.

Music Summer Camp:

Avoid an entire week of screen-time and register your rising 2nd-5th grader for the University of Mobile’s Summer Music Camp!

Each day will be full of exciting and age-appropriate learning. Students will have the opportunity to explore different kinds of instruments, learn music theory, sing, dance, perform and more! The Summer Music Camp will take place June 24-28 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m., there will be a final showcase performance to display all that the participants learned throughout the camp. 

Campers who register before April 5, 2024 will receive an “Early Bird Special” of $175.  Camp tuition will increase to $200 on April 6, 2024. A non-refundable down payment of $50 is required to secure a spot at registration.  A sibling discount of 10% is available for any additional child attending, and after-care is available for an additional $50 for the week.

All campers will attend daily classes which will cover the following topics: 

• Instrument Discovery:
– Piano
– Strings
– Woodwinds
– Brass
– Percussion
• Singing Lessons
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Outdoor Recreation & Movement

All campers will receive a camp t-shirt and a daily snack.

For more information on the ASOTA summer camps as well as where to enroll, visit asota.umobile.edu/summer-camps.

About the University of Mobile

The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in over 90 areas of study. Founded in 1961, University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres. 

For more information about University of Mobile, visit the website at www.umobile.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.