Free weeklong theater camp open to North Country kids ages 10-17 – Applications due July 15

Lake Placid, NY – Applications are now open for North Country School’s Impact Theater Camp 2024, August 5-9, 2024, at the School’s Lake Placid campus. This transformative weeklong theater camp is available to all interested North Country children ages 10-17 and offers area youth an opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence, and use their voices through the performing arts.

The camp is free of charge and lunch will be provided for all participants. Those interested should submit an application by July 15 online at https://forms.gle/tqxeDGtsJiDy8iw5A.

The camp is made possible with support from the Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant. This support ensures the program is accessible to all interested students from the region who have a passion for theater and storytelling. The camp aims to empower youth participants by providing a platform to create their own unique performance piece over the course of the week.

Empowering Youth Theater

“Our Impact Theater Camp focuses on the power of theater and its ability to give a voice to young people,” said Courtney Allen, Theater Teacher at North Country School. “Campers will be actively involved in all aspects of creating an original theater production. They will be the playwrights, the set designers and builders, the costumers, and the actors.”

At the camp’s conclusion, participants will debut their performance for friends, family, and the public on Friday, August 9 at 7 pm in the WallyPAC’s Don Rand Theater. A reception will be held after the performance with an actor talkback.

“This is a really fantastic opportunity for local youth who have a passion for the performing arts,” Allen emphasized. “It is incredible to see how those who participate grow in ability and confidence. We encourage anyone interested to apply or to share the opportunity with someone who would benefit from this experience.”

For more information and to apply, please contact callen@northcountryschool.org. Again, interested participants should apply by July 15 online at https://forms.gle/tqxeDGtsJiDy8iw5A.

About North Country School & Camp Treetops:

Located on the outskirts of Lake Placid, NY, Camp Treetops and North Country School sit on a 220-acre campus amid majestic mountain peaks in New York State’s Adirondack Park. Since 1921 and 1938 respectively, they have been nationally renowned for pioneering educational programs rooted in progressive practices and experiential learning. Both Camp and School guide children to engage the natural world, take on intellectual and physical challenges in a nurturing community, and cultivate independence and creativity. For more information about North Country School & Camp Treetops visit northcountryschool.org and camptreetops.org.

About the Essex County Arts Council:

Essex County Arts Council (ECAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining the cultural life of Essex County, NY communities. Through initiatives like the Cultural Assistance Program grant, ECAC supports artists and arts organizations within the Adirondack Park region. For more information about the Essex County Arts Council, visit essexcountyarts.org.