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Grades K–1
TWO 4-WEEK SESSIONS:
Session 1: June 22 – July 17 Session 2: July 20 – August 14
Young performers get the thrill of being on stage! Every two weeks the campers put on
a show for their parents. The first is a smaller performance to help the children’s
comfort level with the art of theatre. The second is a larger production put on
in the JCC’s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. We will play theatre games,
learn theatre terms, and focus on “the big three”–facial expression, body
language, and projection. They will also participate in swim lessons,
art & crafts, sports and field trips. Sing, dance and act your summer away.
Grades 2–3
TWO 4-WEEK SESSIONS:
Session 1: June 22 – July 17 Session 2: July 20 – August 14
Campers in Kochavim Theatre audition for a role in the session’s production.
Each camper is cast in the show and learns about the stage, backstage, costumes,
makeup, scenery, and performing. All campers practice their singing, dancing, and acting
skills. In addition to rehearsing their production, campers enjoy swim lessons, arts & crafts,
sports, field trips, and theatre outings. At the end of each session there will be a production performed by the campers.
Grades 4–6
ONE 2-WEEK SESSION & ONE 6-WEEK SESSION
SESSION 1: June 22– July 2 SESSION 2: July 6– August 14
In the award-winning tradition of J*Company, Habima is an
exciting summer of comprehensive theatre training that promises
to be entertaining, challenging, and inspiring. Habima directorsrecognize each camper’s individual talent and gives him or her
the necessary building blocks to grow as a performer. Each
session includes courses in voice, acting, dance, and rockin’
workshops which culminate in a performance for family and
friends at the JCC’s David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. Habima
campers also enjoy traditional summer camp activities such as
arts and crafts, music, swimming, weekly field trips and late
night events. Auditions will be held the first day of each camp
session. Everyone receives a role!
Session 1
Two-Week Camp This session is a rigorous, but exhilarating 2-week
program that offers your camper a challenging opportunity to
explore acting techniques, camera performance skills, dance
basics, improvisation and more. Habima is conducted with a
dedicated, professional faculty of working actors, dancers, and
directors. The final performance will conclude with a musical
revue highlighting some of Broadway’s greatest moments and
new dance works, to entertain family and friends.
Session 2
Six-Week Camp Habima’s intensive 6-week workshop continues the
passion and professionalism of J*Company Youth Theatre. This is a summer
performing arts program carrying campers to exciting new levels
of excellence with daily routines in performance, voice, dance,
stage techniques, and physical/vocal warm-ups. The session
wraps with a full-length production of a Broadway musical for
family, friends, and community members. The highlight of the
session includes a trip to Los Angeles and Universal Studios.
They will also be attending a theatre performance in San Diego
followed by an overnight at the JCC.
 
Grades 7–9
ONE 2-WEEK SESSION & ONE 6-WEEK SESSION
SESSION 1: June 22 – July 2 SESSION 2: July 6 – August 14
Become a triple threat in
this incredible performing
arts camp just for teenagers.
Through workshops and
exercises, campers gain
the experience to grow as
a performer. Sessions are
filled with weekly field
trips as well as traditional
activities, arts & crafts,
music, swimming, and late nights. Each session concludes
with a performance in the JCC’s 500-seat David & Dorothea
Garfield Theatre.Session 1
Thump In the great tradition
of the rhythmic dance
STOMP! Campers will
learn basic percussive
rhythms and variations of
time to create a musical
and visual symphony while
choreographing their very
own Thump ensemble.
Session 2
6-Week Camp This intensive learning environment trains
students in singing, dancing, acting, and audition preparation.
Bidur campers participate in a blocked time schedule where
they rehearse extensively throughout the day. At the end of the
session, Bidur holds a performance for families and friends.
Highlights of Bidur include a two-night/three-day trip to Los
Angeles where campers attend a professional dance workshop
with L.A. choreographers, step behind the velvet ropes in the
Kodak Theatre (home of the Academy Awards), and enjoy a
night at a local theme park. Campers also attend a theatre
performance in San Diego.
Grades 9– 12
ONE 2-WEEK SESSION: July 26–August 6 (Sun.–Thurs., 4 Hrs - 4:00–8:00 P.M.)
Broadway San Diego and Camp Jaycee are teaming up to
create this amazing 2-week long camp for theatre loving teens,
grades 9–12. Activities include singing, dancing and acting.
We will have guest presenters from Broadway, National Tours
and local theatre, a backstage tour of the beautiful Civic Theatre
Downtown, as well as a question and answer session after seeing
the popular production of A New Musical, Wicked, The Untold
Story of the Witches of Oz. At the end of the two weeks there
will be a presentation, sharing what campers have learned.
Please send picture/resumé with letter of recommendation with
the camp registration form. Acceptance will be based on
experience. Spaces are limited. |