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Christchurch Boarding School
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, Virginia 23031
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Day Camps & School Year Classes
Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center – DL01
1971 Chainbridge Rd
Tysons, VA
22102
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Traveling Players Studio
Tysons Corner Center – DL01
1971 Chainbridge Rd
Tysons, VA
22102
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Residential Camps & Conservatories for grades 4-12; Day Camps for grades 2-5
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: “Little known summer gem for the budding actor.” –The Washington Post. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced acting training in small, supportive groups of 13 actors. Actors receive expert acting training, professional direction, and designs (Faculty to student ratio -- 1:4). Sleepaway camps (by audition) in Virginia's Northern Neck. Day Camps (no audition-just join!), plus year-round classes and performances at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center. Selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as 1 of 25 model summer arts programs in the nation! Need-based financial aid available. Parents say: "No program has been more meaningful to my daughter!"
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Technology, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Technical Theatre, Too: Scenic Painting, Costume Creation, Lights & Sound
CAMP LOCATION: Our residential programs are located at the historic Christchurch Boarding School – just 2.5 hours from DC! Christchurch Boarding School overlooks the Rappahannock River. Campers live in cozy dorm rooms and enjoy state-of-the-art facilities + private beach access.
Our Day Camp is held at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center. The mall is metro accessible on the Silver line and offers ample free parking for easy drop-off and pick-up.
LOCATIONS:
Annandale, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
Falls Church, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
Dulles, Virginia
Reston, Virginia
Tysons, Virginia
Washington, DC
Silver Spring, MD
Bethesda, MD
CAMP FACILITIES: Campers live in modern cozy dorm rooms (electricity, AC, and bathrooms – flush toilets & showers!) with 2-3 close-age peers. Each floor is unique, but all include common areas — inside with big comfy couches for relaxing, memorizing lines, and hanging out with your friends.
Staff live in private rooms on each floor so that they are nearby, attentive, and available, while still allowing campers an appropriate level of privacy.
Adventure surrounds us! There’s a river, running trails, a basketball court, a volleyball court, riverside firepits for s’mores, and a meadow for stargazing!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Traveling Players’ theatre camps & conservatories are small by design and awarded for excellence. The National Endowment for the Arts places Traveling Players in the top 25 in the nation for summer arts training.
Each cast only has 13-14 actors and 2-3 tech students, ensuring everyone receives exceptional, individualized training. The result? Real transformation, a tight & supportive ensemble, and a 70% retention rate.
Our students don’t just shine on stage, however. They shine off stage – with remarkable growth in independence, confidence, and close friendships that truly last – throughout middle and high school, and into college. That’s the Traveling Players difference. A kind, vibrant, joyful community where young artists are happy, can be themselves, and find “their people.”
Our holistic acting programs simultaneously ground kids in a connected community while expanding their understanding of the world. We give kids plenty of fresh air & exercise, complete with weekly campouts in tents & s’mores, and are completely unplugged! (We are phone free!)
“Patrick has gained incredible self-confidence, treasured friendships, and outstanding acting skills in his 4 years (and running) at Traveling Players. It’s a wonderfully supportive positive experience. The directors have an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what roles the students need for their growth and success.” – Erika, Patrick’s mother
Our auditions are first come, first decided. The sooner you audition/interview, the greater chance there is that space will still be available in the program you want. We’d love to welcome your child into our kind and vibrant community!
Founding Artistic Director Jeanne Harrison has taught for The Folger Shakespeare Library, Catholic University, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Loyola University (MD), The Chapin School (NYC) and Interlochen Center for the Arts (MI), where she directed the Shakespeare program. Jeanne has worked in camping for 28 years, directed two other camps, is a certified Camp Director (American Camping Association), Wilderness First Responder (SOLO), and an Instructor with the American Red Cross. Jeanne has also served as a judge for the Helen Hayes Awards.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Traveling Players Ensemble offers need-based financial aid for all programs, with awards up to 100% of tuition, and no yearly or lifetime cap on awards. Please visit our scholarships page for more information.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Traveling Players offers performances, acting classes, field trips, and special events at our Studio in Tysons Corner Center during the school year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run June 22 - August 15. Please see our website for full dates and prices.
Types of Sessions:
Day Camp (no audition):
Acting Studio Day Camp (grades 2-4): 1 week
A week of theatrical fun.
Players Studio Day Camp (grades 3-5): 2 weeks
Dive into character with scenes from Greek Mythology.
Residential Camps & Conservatories (by audition only):
Mythology Ensemble (grades 4-6): 2 weeks
Perform a short play based on Greek mythology.
Thespian Ensemble (grades 6-8): 3 weeks
Perform a classic comedy.
Comedy Ensemble (grades 6-8 or 8-12): 3 weeks
Create an improvised performance, never seen before or again!
Shakespeare Ensemble (grades 8-12): 3 weeks
Perform one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies.
Shakespeare Troupe (grades 9-12): 6 weeks
Experience a professional-level 5-day performance tour while still in high school! Perform "Shakespeare in the Parks" throughout Virginia.
Technical Theatre (grades 8-12): 3 or 6 weeks
Work backstage – costumes, props & sets.
Go to The Best Virginia Art Camps Directory to Find More Summer Art Camps Near Virginia.
Be sure to check each camp listing under INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED for the range of Special Interest Activities and Programs provided by each Virginia Art Summer Camp or Summer Art Recreation Program.
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