Regarding Vacations

We've had a lot of questions about whether kids can still come to camp, even if they cannot be in the final show, so I thought I would address this. This camp is an educational experience, it's not just about the show. We're here to teach skills and help foster young performers. Yes, we do focus a lot on the show because it's important for us to give our parents the best show possible at the end of camp, but this camp is about helping our performers grow and learn in a safe and friendly atmosphere.

If you will be on vacation the week of the shows, your child is still welcome to attend camp. We have a performance July 4th that they can still be a part of and we have some other opportunities in the works that they could still take advantage of. So please do not keep your child from camp just because they can't be in the show in July. We can work around that and still give them the full camp experience. 

Let me also add that all of our teachers and high school helpers do this completely voluntarily. The money goes to the program, not to our paychecks. We simply love helping young performers and sharing our love of the arts. That's the thing about us artists/performers: we'd do it for free and very often do. 

To this end, we're not about exclusivity or having the kids meet certain requirements. We're about sharing and creating together, which can happen without a show. We do the show at the end of camp so that our parents have a way to see how their children have grown and learned over the summer. But the camp is not about the show. The camp is about the kids. So we welcome anyone and everyone, regardless of talent level, demographic, vacation schedule, or other issues. The only thing we care about is that the kids are as enthusiastic about the arts as we are! :-) 

Where to send your registration form and payment

My apologies to many of you. Some of the forms that went home did not specify where you could turn in your registration form and payment. There are 2 options:

You can turn them in to the Fine Arts Office at the high school (NOT the main office, the forms and money will not make their way to Miss Haven if you turn them into the main office). The Fine Arts office is located on the Taft Place end of the parking lot. Turn into the last driveway on your left (as you face Eaton hill). The doors to the Fine Arts office are labeled "Music" and are set back further than the other doors of the building.

Or you may mail your form and check (made out to Hamilton Performing Arts Association) to:
HAMS
703 Glenway Dr.
Hamilton, OH 45013

If you have any questions, please email Miss Haven (mhaven@hamiltoncityschools.com)

Thank you! My apologies, once again, for the confusion!

For those kids that were in The Sound of Music

I just wanted to let the parents of kids who were in the high school's production of "The Sound of Music" that they are welcome to vote on awards and attend our Award Ceremony this year. Any kid who participated in  high school show this year is eligible for awards, eligible to vote on awards, and welcome to attend the Drama Awards Ceremony. The dates are below:

Drama Club meeting to vote on awards: Wednesday, May 15th @ 6pm in the high school auditorium

Awards Ceremony: Monday, May 20th @ 7pm in the high school auditorium. Please note: this is a formal Awards Ceremony (like the Oscars or Tonys or Emmys), so please dress to the nines! :-)

If you have any questions, feel free to email Miss Haven at mhaven@hamiltoncityschools.com

Thanks! Hope to see you all there!

HAMS 2013

H.A.M.S. (Hamilton Acting and Music School) Camp

Eligibility: Any Hamilton City School student who was in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade during the ‘12-’13 school year

Times/Places:

-Camp/Rehearsals: 9:00am – 11:30am every weekday June 12 through July 12th. 

-At Bridgeport Elementary during June & the first week of July (June 12th-July 3rd)                                                                                                                                                              -At Hamilton High School during the week of the show (July 8th-12th)

-One evening rehearsal at Hamilton High School on July 2nd from 6pm-9pm.

-No camp July 4th or 5th. We will be performing at the 4th of July festival downtown (details TBA)

-Open Dress rehearsal Thursday, July 11th, 7:00, at Hamilton High School (campers must report by 5:30pm, run thru of the show will begin at 7:00pm)

-Performances “The Little Mermaid” (audience tickets will be $5.00 each) at Hamilton High Friday, July 12th @ 7:00pm & Saturday, July 13th @ 2:00pm and 7:00pm. (Performers should be prepared to stay between performances.  We will order pizza, play games, and reflect on our experience)

Cost: $50.00 per camper if you pre-register and pay in full by June 5th. $60.00 per camper if you register after June 5th. This covers a camp t-shirt, music, scripts, materials, some costumes, and props.  Payment may be made by cash or checks made out to “Hamilton Performing Arts Association”.

Attendance: Since we are working towards a final product of a finished show, regular attendance is a must. Any camper with more than 2 unexcused absences will be dismissed from the camp without a refund. We realize that families take vacations in the summer and we don’t require that you alter your vacation plans.  We do, however, require advanced notice of any absence for vacation purposes (these will be excused absences and your child will not be penalized).

All campers must be dropped off and picked up on time.
For emergency delays or absences please call Ms. Meg Haven: 513-295-8845

What to wear: comfortable clothes for sitting on the floor, moving, etc. For safety reasons, your child must wear gym shoes – absolutely no flip flops, sandals, heels, open toed shoes, etc.

What to Bring: A snack and a water bottle. We will have a 10 minute snack break each day.                       (Suggested snacks:  granola bar, snack bag of chips, cookies, crackers.  NO FRUIT, SWEET DRINKS, OR STICKY FOOD)  

What to Expect: Week 1: introductions, auditions*, and casting. Weeks 2-4: rehearsals and lessons. Week 5: run thrus and getting ready for the performances! *All campers will be in the show. Auditions are to assign specific roles.

                                 

Questions?  Email Ms. Meg Haven: mhaven@hamiltoncityschools.com