CREATIVE DRAMA: “COOL CAT AND FRIENDS”

Based on Pete the Cat Books

Grades: K-2nd

Dates: April 26 - May 17‍

Time: Saturdays, 2:00p - 3:00p

Showcase: Saturday, March 17th at 3:15p‍

Price: $100

Instructor: Chloe Riederich

Welcome to "Cool Cat and Friends", specially designed for our energetic Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade stars! In this exciting program, students will explore the world of performing arts through a delightful mix of singing, dancing, and acting. Each session is packed with fun and creativity as children learn to express themselves on stage, developing their confidence and teamwork skills. Through lively songs, playful dances, and imaginative skits, our young performers will embody the charming characters of a special “Cool Cat” with white shoes and his adorable friends. This class promises to be a joyful journey where kids can unleash their inner artists while making new friends and unforgettable memories. Join us for an adventure in the spotlight where every child is a star!

ELEMENTARY ENSEMBLE: “BUILDING BLOCKS” 

Devising a Theatre Piece Based on our Lego Creations.

Grades: 3rd - 4th

Dates: April 26 - May 17

Time: Saturdays, 3:30p - 4:30p

Showcase: Saturday, May 17th @5:15pm, Class will be from 4-5pm on this date.

Price: $100

Instructor: Chloe Riederich

"Building Blocks" is an innovative theatre class designed specifically for 3rd and 4th graders, merging the creative arts of theatre and construction play. In this unique program, young participants are given prompts to inspire their imaginations as they build with LEGO bricks, crafting vibrant and imaginative structures. These creations become the foundation for an original script, encouraging students to translate their three-dimensional masterpieces into stories and characters for performance. As they develop their script, children learn the basics of storytelling, character development, and dialogue creation. The process not only enhances their creativity and problem-solving skills but also builds teamwork and communication abilities. The class culminates in a showcase where students proudly perform their script, bringing their LEGO-inspired stories to life on stage. "Building Blocks" provides a dynamic and engaging environment that nurtures both the artistic and analytical minds of young learners, leaving them with a sense of accomplishment and a passion for both building and performing.

Become an Secret Agent of Kindness. Using our secret agent script and songs to develop your own code name and badges, solve puzzles, decode messages, create crafts and spread kindness to our community. We will be working with The Children's Gallery for all of our craft projects for the week. 

June 9th - 13th 

9am -4pm Monday - Friday

Showcase Friday June 13th at 4:30pm

Help analysis and modernize The Tempest by William Shakespeare. We will look at the full play as it was original written and also look at a scaled down 20 min version that will be our spring board for creating our own version to present at the end of the week. We will have The Children’s Gallery staff joining us to help us explore and create the design elements to the show. Students will be able to choose from the following crafting projects: building a model of the set, costume renderings, sound design, and lighting design. We will also be picking out songs to practice and perform that go with the show we create.

June 16th - June 20th

Monday - Friday 9am -4pm

Showcase Friday June 20th at 4:30pm

Through acting and music participants will discover their very own Kindness Machine inside them to spread kindness wherever they go! Helping them to make kind decisions for others and themselves. We are excited to be partnering with The Children's Gallery for all our craft projects for summer camps. Join VCT in our efforts to bring more kindness into the world. Extended stay ( 1pm - 4pm) available for an additional fee)

June 23rd - June 27th

9am - 1pm 

Showcase will be on June 27th at 1:15pm

extended care 1pm to 4pm for the week of June 23rd - June 27th after camp time that your child is registered for. 

Welcome to Kaleidoscope Camp 2025 “Dragon and Phoenix" where we will explore with our body and voices how to balance our bodies and our energy levels. In this exciting camp, students will then have the opportunity to help design large scale puppets of a dragon and a phoenix with our wonderful craft partner this summer - The Children's Gallery. Throughout the week campers of all abilities will develop their skills in singing, dancing, and acting. Improving their understanding of story, body awareness, and public speaking. Get ready to unleash your creative power in "Dragon and Phoenix".  IEP paperwork will be sent after registration is submitted. 

July 7th - 11th, 9:00am -12:00pm (Monday-Thursday), 9:00am - 1:30pm (Friday)

Showcase at 1pm on Friday.

(VCT has traditionally given students a one-hour lunch/recovery break between the Camp Day and Showcase. I would like to stick to this as I learned quickly with previous Special Education Camps that breaks are super helpful. We will have fidgets, legos, a movie choice, etc. during this time so students can emotionally transition in the way that is most helpful for them.)

Welcome to Kaleidoscope Camp 2025 “Dragon and Phoenix" where we will explore with our body and voices how to balance our bodies and our energy levels. In this exciting camp, students will then have the opportunity to help design large scale puppets of a dragon and a phoenix with our wonderful craft partner this summer - The Children's Gallery. Throughout the week campers of all abilities will develop their skills in singing, dancing, and acting. Improving their understanding of story, body awareness, and public speaking. Get ready to unleash your creative power in "Dragon and Phoenix".  

July 14th - 18th , 9:00am -12:00pm (Monday-Thursday), 9:00am - 1:30pm (Friday)

Showcase at 1pm on Friday.

(VCT has traditionally given students a one-hour lunch/recovery break between the Camp Day and Showcase. I would like to stick to this as I learned quickly with previous Special Education Camps that breaks are super helpful. We will have fidgets, legos, a movie choice, etc. during this time so students can emotionally transition in the way that is most helpful for them.)