If you are looking for fun and educational activities for your child this summer, The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is offering an array of SUMMER CAMPS. 

Classes for YOUTH THEATRE, CREATIVE WRITING, MUDSLINGERS POTTERY, and MUSIC will be available.

DIXIE YOUTH THEATRE CAMP

The Dixie Youth Theatre camp will consist of rehearsal focused classes for two different age groups. The semester will end in a full performance for each class. Classes will be conducted in the lower level of The Dixie. Jade Johnson will be the instructor.
  
PreK-4th Grade: The Little Red Hen
Students explore this musical play through reading, song, dance, rhythmic speech, playing instruments and improvisation.

5th-8th Grade: Broadway Beat 
Students will celebrate musical theatre with hits from Hairspray, The Music Man, The King and I, Wicked, Rent, and Grease.

First Class: Friday, July 1, 2011
Performance: Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Class dates:
Fri. 7/1 
Wed. 7/6, Thur. 7/7, Fri. 7/8 
Mon. 7/11, Wed. 7/13, Fri. 7/15
Mon. 7/18, Wed. 7/20, Fri. 7/22
Mon. 7/25, Wed. 7/27, Fri. 7/29
Performance Sat. 7/30 at 7:00 p.m.

Pre-K - 4th: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

5th - 8th: 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

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CREATIVE WRITING CAMP

Before diving into the swimming pool this summer, come dive into the world of creative writing…where every word (whether spoken or on paper) can be the start of an amazing adventure. Students will enjoy five days of imaginative, stimulating, and creative fun designed to enhance their understanding of storytelling. All students will be instructed, according to age level, on what makes a story – character, plot, setting, imagery, etc… Famous literary works will also be looked at and incorporated into each lesson…but remember the most important stories are your own! Classes will be conducted in the lower level of The Dixie.  Classes will be conducted by Hillari Baker.

June 13 - 17 (Mon. - Fri.)

1st - 2nd Grade: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
3rd - 5th Grade: 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6th - 12th Grade: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $85.00

Application for 2011 Summer Camps

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MUDSLINGERS POTTERY CAMPS

Classes will consist of an introduction to basic pottery skills of pinching, coil-building, slab construction, and throwing on the potter’s wheel. The student will also be introduced to various glazing and firing processes. A showcase of students work will occur on the Thursday following the week of summer camp. Mudslingers Pottery Studio is located across from The Dixie at 101 Court Square. Students need to arrive exactly at time scheduled and not more than 5 minutes early since the instructor will need time to prepare classroom between classes. Lori Neal Nolen will be the instructor.

June 13 - 17 (Mon. - Fri.) OR July 11 - 15 (Mon. - Fri.)

Times for both sessions:

Pre-K: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
K-1st Grade: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
2nd-4th Grade: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
5th – 8th Grade: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $85.00

Application for 2011 Summer Camps

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SUMMER MUSIC AT THE DIXIE

A musical awakening sets the stage for a magical journey when a child’s thoughts turn into action. Music making calls forth the creative nature of children and develops quick and decisive thinking.  “Motivating Music for Life” creates a foundation from receptive to expressive musical exploration leading to habits of excellence. Physical coordination, timing, memory, visual, aural and language skills are gained through musical experiences with an increased command of music making, in the company of others. Self-paced learning, mental concentration and heightened personal and social awareness are developed through a magical journey of creativity. Music is a notated language with symbols and vocabulary to be introduced during this summer course. By engaging the learner with music and movement, reading skills are built into the muscle along with visual and aural interpretation enhancing higher brain function. Students will enjoy the process of making music together with fun repertoire.

The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center offers a one week curriculum , with 3 classes, “Motivating Music for Life”. Nancy Guymon recently relocated to West Tennessee from the Mountain West. She will present introductory music classes for beginning pianists, strings, vocalists, and music for very young children accompanied by an adult. The three classes are as follows: Strings for students 4th grade through adult, Child & Adult music class for children ages 18 months to 4 year olds with adult present in class, and Piano for students Kindergarten through adult. An accomplished performer and educator, Ms. Guymon brings over 35-years of experience to The Dixie. She has earned four degrees in music including a Masters of Music from Brigham Young University where she taught for 5 years. She has taught in public and private educational settings including adjunct faculty positions. Curriculum materials for this session draw inspiration from celebrated musical methods and set a foundation for the budding musician’s playing technique. Instruments will be provided for class participation.

Students will meet for five days, June 20-24, 2011, for an approximate 7 ½ hours at a tuition of $89.00.  A $25.00 deposit may be mailed to Nancy Guymon at 8 Ravenwood Drive,  Jackson, TN 38305 -  due by May 30. Balance is due the first day of class.  Deposit is refundable up to June 13, 2011. Private study is available for piano, voice, and strings beginning-advanced with Nancy Guymon at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center.

Summer 2011 Music Brochure and Application

For Dixie Camp registration forms or for more information please visit www.dixiepac.net, call us at 731-986-2100, or come by The Dixie Box Office.

We look forward to seeing your child in Summer Camp at The Dixie!