REMINDERS FOR OUR ZOO TRIP (Tuesday, July 1st. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) RAIN OR SHINE

REMINDERS FOR OUR ZOO TRIP (Tuesday, July 1st. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) RAIN OR SHINE!

- We are leaving from BRIDGEPORT  by school bus at 9:00 SHARP!! If your child is later than 9:00, you may drive them to the zoo yourself and pay their admission of $15.00 to join us if you wish.

-We plan to return to Bridgeport at 4:00 pm. Please be prompt in picking up your child!

-Children should wear only athletic shoes! No cloth shoes, no flip flops, no slip-ons, no heels, no open toes, etc. The zoo has a lot of hills and we will be doing a lot of walking.

-Camp shirts will be sent home with your children on Monday. They MUST wear their camp shirt on Tuesday so they are identifiable as part of our group!

-Children must bring their own lunch. Please pack their lunch in a plastic, disposable grocery bag labeled with their name! Please also label their disposable drink, as we will put drinks in a separate cooler. (it’ll be easier if the drink is dry and room temperature when you apply a tape label or write in Sharpie)

-Please put sunscreen on your child prior to bringing them to Bridgeport! We will be outside all day and children may sunburn! We would like to avoid this! Children may wear hats to protect them from the sun as well!

-We are not responsible for personal items brought along on the trip. We recommend money, cell phones, iPods, etc. be left at home. However, if you wish to send these items with your child, do so at your own risk! HAMS staff is not responsible for lost items!

-For safety’s sake, each child will be wearing a badge with the directors’ phone numbers on it, in the event they are separated from their groups. We also have a binder of each child’s photo and information, in addition to their emergency forms. We have 12 HAMS staff chaperones who will be supervising your children! No parent chaperones are needed, thanks.

-If you need to reach us while we’re at the zoo, in the event of an emergency, you may call one of the following people: Tari McKee (513) 265-3615, Meg Haven (513) 295-8845,  Cody Rush (513) 939-5522 or Chrissy Fox (513) 226-9049.

Thanks

      HAMS Staff

p.s. Beginning Wednesday, July 2nd (the day AFTER the zoo trip), camp will be at the High School (1165 Eaton Ave, Hamilton, OH 45013).

That's What Friends are For Choreography

Bear Necessities Choreography

Prologue Chroeography

"Bare Necessities" Complete

Thank you Ethan Steele, for reminding me that I had not yet posted this video on the blog!

This is the complete "Bare Necessities" Dance.  Remember to reverse every move - left is right, and right is left.

SAFETY NOTICE

Since Bridgeport is not fully staffed in the summer, there will be nobody here to supervise campers until the camp directors arrive.  We will post a pink sign on the glass entry doors to the school when we arrive, which is usually around 8:45.

To insure the safety of our HAMS campers, please do not allow your child to enter Bridgeport until the pink signs are posted.

June 9 "The Bare Necessities"

Great first day of work, now that auditions are over!  Campers, please practice what we have learned so far.

"The Jungle Book" cast list

"The Jungle Book" cast list:

Mowgli - Dravin Downey
Bagheera - Lexi Spurlock
Baloo - Gabby Davenport
Shere Khan - Ethan Steele
Coconut Tree/Shanti - Delaney Kirby
Queen Louie - Leanna Lyttle
Colonel Hathi - Landon Sandlin
Baby Elephant - Breanna Crooke
Old Monkey - Caleb Green

Kaa -
Lindsey Roberts

Kaa's Coils -
Macie Cunningham
Maura Cunningham
Savannah Kreuger
Sydney Moser
Morgan Taylor

Monkeys -
Elijah Allen
Ashley Anderson
Lillie Blevins
JaLeah Brackney
Abby Conover
Michael Davis
Mackenzie Miller
Taylor Otherson
Lizzy Spurlock

Vultures -
Sklyar Gabbard
Brianna Hubbard
Samantha Smith

Wolves -
Alayna Crouch
Charley Gallezzo
Robert Johnson
Rachel Liddy
Lucas Miller
Hannah Smith

Elephant Troop -
Aiden Gleason
Brianna Hubbard
Justin McCullah
Eden Norris
Samantha Smith
Maddy Withrow

Recroding Session Thursday 11:30-12:00

We are having problems hearing the chorus on "Under the Sea" and "Kiss the Girl", so we will be pre-recording the chorus parts for those songs tomorrow 11:30-12:00 to reinforce the sound. We can use any campers who know these songs-even those not in those not on stage for these songs. If your child can stay for this recording session tomorrow, please let us know by sending a note with your child tomorrow.  If we don't have your permission, your child will not stay. Thanks

HAMS NOTES: July 10

(This note should come home with your child on July 10)

If you have not brought in the following items, please do so tomorrow.  They need to be left at the school at all times.  

The shoes you will be using for performances to leave with your costumes.

Black shorts/pants for fish land animals

White pants for chefs

Wear light clothing under costumes for quick changes without privacy.

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Thanks for the great turnout and bounty of baked goods at Walt’s Monday.  We have profited $317.00 before adding the 10% of sales from Walt’s! Woohoo! Congrats to Robin Peck for winning the “split the pot” game.

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WE WILL HAVE CAMP THURSDAY MORNING 9:00-11:30 AND A DRESS REHEARSAL THURSDAY EVENING- 6:00 CALL TIME, SHOW STARTS AT 7:00.  

Parents may come and take still pictures.  No video taping is permitted.  We have paid for the rights to make an official show video of Friday’s show, which will be available for purchase for $10.00.  The DVDs should be ready for pick-up after the Saturday matinee.

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Cast Party Saturday Between Shows

We will provide pizzas for the kids.

Please sign up to bring one or more of the following: (Either turn in this note with your choice circled or sign up on the HAMS facebook page)

Chips

Drinks

Fruit (cut up)

Raw Veggies/Dip

Dessert

Plates

Napkins

Cups

Forks

Ice

Other_______________________________

Calendar Sent Home Tuesday, June 25

The kids should have brought home a calendar with all of our rehearsals, performances, set work, and special events.  These dates and times are the official ones.  Any earlier notes, etc. with different dates or times are not correct.  Use the calendar.

If your child was not at camp today, be sure to have him/her pick one up next time.
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Costumes, costumes, costumes...

If you have any fish hats or plush sea creatures that we can sew onto a hat and are willing to let us use them, please bring them in. We will return it unharmed.

We are in need of 6 princess dresses of various sizes. If you have one you think we could use, please bring it in and let us take a look at it. They can be generic princesses or ones such as Belle, Cinderella, etc. 

Tuesday, June 18 Report

We have had a very successful first two days of rehearsals.  These kids have really worked hard.  Each child has "homework" tonight.  The chorus is to look at "Under the Sea" and practice their part...especially "the newt plays the flute..." part.  Those with speaking parts need to go through their scripts and speak their parts.  Those with solos and special songs should work on those as well.  CDs should be going home Friday.

FINAL WEEK NEWS

Hooray! (That's an interjection, by the way). we ran the show twice this morning and the 2nd time was beginning to get there!  Great job, kids! Remember to review your written scripts and songs to make sure you are really saying/singing the correct words!

Next week's schedule:
TUESDAY-Regular camp times.  Wear HAMS shirts.
Bring all show clothing and leave it all at HHS- except camp shirt and possibly shoes.

WEDNESDAY-  Bring HAMS shirts and leave them at HHS with other costume clothing.

THURSDAY- NO CAMP  IN THE MORNING!
             OPEN DRESS REHEARSAL AT 7:00.  Parents are invited to come and be our audience.  Photos may be taken during the show.  We will be making  an official video.
             Please have your children in the auditorium at 6:30.  We will start the show  at 7:00. The kids should be ready to go home by 8:30.

FRIDAY- Opening Night! Performers should report at 6:30

SATURDAY-Performers report at 1:30 for the 2:00 show. 
Between shows, the students will remain with us.  We will eat pizza, etc. Play games, etc. until  the 7:00 show.

After the 7:00 show, performers should take all their personal clothing/props home with  them.

A Word About Costumes

 The camp shirt will be the base of the costume.

The bright colored t-shirt will go over top of the camp shirt, so be sure that it covers the camp shirt.  Remember- no blue or red.

The white shirt needs to be one that we can paint a large black letter or two (blood type) on.  It should be slightly larger-like a night shirt.

Remember the black shorts to finish out the costumes.  Gym shoes that are clean and in good shape or jazz shoes.  Short socks.

Circulation girls will wear their short sleeve or sleeveless leotard under everything.  Color doesn't matter as it will never show.

HAMS Time is Fast Approaching!

HAMS camp  starts Tuesday, June 12 at Bridgeport 9:00-11:30.  If you have not pre-registered your child we should still have spots available on the 12th.  We are all looking forward to a wonderful summer!  Don't forget a small snack (no fruit or sticky sweet food) and water.  And remember-gym shoes only.

Promotional Video for the Upcoming HAMS camp

Some campers from last year discuss their experiences and their thoughts about our upcoming season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olEnsDBwzLY&list=HL1335816353&feature=mh_lolz

Summer 2012 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE!

H.A.M.S. Camp 2012

Hamilton Music and Art School Camp

Questions?  Call Ms. Meg Haven: 513-295-8845 or Mrs. Tari McKee: 513-265-3615

Eligibility: Any Hamilton City School student who has completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade.  Enrollment limited to the first 65 campers paying at least a $25.00 deposit.

Times/Places:

Camp/Rehearsals: 9:00 – 11:30 every Tues. and Wed. and Thurs. June 12  through August 9.

At Bridgeport Elementary during June and July          

At Hamilton High  School in August

 Open Dress rehearsal Thursday, Aug. 9, 7:00, at Hamilton High School

Performances “School House Rock Live” (audience tickets will be $5.00 each) at Hamilton High  Friday, Aug. 10, 7:00

  Saturday, Aug. 11 2:00 and 7:00. (Performers should be prepared to stay between performances.  We will order pizza, play games, and reflect on our experience)

Cost: $50.00 per camper.  This covers a camp t-shirt,  music, scripts, materials, some costumes, and  props.                                                    

At least $25.00 will be due on first day of camp with the remainder  to be paid by July 5.
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 do realize that families do 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.                                     

Please schedule other summer events on days other than Tuesday , Wednesday, or Thursday,  if possible.

All campers must be dropped off and picked up on time.  For emergency delays or absences please call

Ms. Meg Haven: 513-2958845

Mrs. Tari McKee: 513-265-3615

What to wear: comfortable clothes for sitting on the floor, moving, etc.                                                                                                          .                                  

For safety reasons, gym shoes – absolutely no flip flops, sandals, 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, crackers, cookies. 

NO FRUIT OR SWEET DRINKS                                         

*This group will also be performing 2 patriotic songs uptown after the 4^th of July Parade at around noon.

Dress Rehearsal from Michael's Mom