CPP YOUTH DAY CAMP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What will my child do at CPP'S Day Camps?
Rising Stars/Shooting Stars Day Camps are a rehearsal process that culminate in a single evening performance of play with music.
Your child will participate in a group audition, be cast in a role, rehearse and perform in the show.
The audition and casting take place on Monday and your child will know what role he or she is playing by the end of that day.
Some young actors will receive roles that require memorization outside of time spent at camp; these actors will receive a script that may need to be returned to CPP. Lines should be memorized as soon as possible! Some roles do not require as much rehearsal as others.
What is the difference between Rising Stars and Shooting Stars? Rising Stars is a camp for our youngest actors. The AM Session is available for 4 to 7 year olds and the PM Session is available for 8 to 11 year olds. Shooting Stars is for teens 12 to 17. If you have a concern about placement for your child, please call Shaylynn directly and she will help you choose the best fit for your child.
When is Day Camp scheduled?
Rising Stars! Day Camp has two sessions that operate Monday-Friday with an AM session (10 am to 12 pm) and a PM session (1 pm to 4 pm). Please indicate your preferred session (AM or PM) on the registration form.
Shooting Stars Musical Theatre Intensive (the teen session) will operate with a single session that operates in a longer day. Dates are July 12th through July 23rd.
Performance is Friday evening at 6 p.m.
Registration forms for Rising Stars or Shooting Stars are available by going to the specific camp page on our website or at the CPP office, 1433 Fulton. Please call 971-1329, as there are not regular office hours.
How much does Day Camp cost?
Rising Stars! Day Camp is $135 for the two-week session. Shooting Stars! is $150 for its session.
When can I register my child for Day Camp?
Completed registration forms may be mailed to Central Park Players at P.O. Box 362, Spring Lake, MI 49456.
Sorry, official registration cannot be taken by phone or internet. Feel free to phone the contact person to see if spots are still available.
After I send in the registration form, will I receive a confirmation that my child is enrolled?
You will receive an e-mail confirmation of enrollment.
When does registration close? Registration closes when space is filled or one week prior to camp starting. All registrations must be received by June 7, 2010 for Rising Stars! Day Camp.
Shooting Stars registration ends June 30th, 2010.
What happens if camp is cancelled? If, for any reason, camp must be cancelled, it will be cancelled no later than one week before camp starts. All registrants will be called and all tuitions refunded.
What happens if I register my child and then we can't do the camp, will I get my tuition back? If you register your child and withdraw for any reason within two weeks of camp starting, you will be refunded your tuition minus a $25 fee. If you withdraw your child for any reason within one week of camp starting, you will be refunded your tuition minus a $50 fee. There is no refund of any tuition if you withdraw your child once camp has started.
How old should my child be to participate?
Shooting Stars Day Camp: Young actors must be ages 12-18.
Rising Stars Day Camp: Children must be ages 4-11.
The materials taught in the AM session are geared towards younger and/or less experienced campers while the PM session will be for campers who have at least basic reading skills and some acting experience.
What should my child wear?
Rising Stars Day Camp is quite active and we want your child to be as comfortable as possible. Unless your child has a role that requires them to be barefoot, children must wear shoes at camp. Your child should wear closed-toe, soft-soled shoes that are comfortable to move around in, such as tennis shoes (no sandals, crocs or flip flops, please.) In warmer weather, shorts and T-shirts are great to rehearse in. Your child may bring an extra pair of shoes to keep at camp.
Should I send a snack?
Yes! We take one break during the day. Please send a healthy snack and water. (Water is best because it’s the easiest to clean up!) Cast members will not be allowed to leave the theatre to get food.
Campers will not have access to a microwave oven OR to vending machines. Campers should eat a big breakfast before they arrive at camp.
When should I drop off my child?
We will begin each Day Camp session day with warm-ups. Please do not bring your child to camp earlier 15 minutes prior to each session.
Where should I drop off my child?
Safety is very important to us and the street in front of our building can be quite busy. Campers must be dropped off inside the building and signed in each day. Please use the lot kitty-corner to the CPP building. Do NOT use the parking lot for the Rainy Day Cafe'.
When and how should I pick up my child?
Please arrive no sooner than 10 minutes prior to the end of the camp day to pick up your camper. Campers will stay in the building until the adult they are expecting comes into the building to get them. CPP staff will stay until every camper has been picked up. Space is limited, so please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before session has concluded and sign out your child.
What if my child has to miss some of the week?
To have effective rehearsals and great shows, class attendance is important. We really need to know if your child will miss rehearsal. If you know in advance that your child will need to miss class, please tell us as soon as possible. We will try to make every effort to accommodate you if possible. If your child is sick and unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Missing rehearsals may affect the role your child receives/performs.
What if I’d like my child to attend Day Camp Monday through Friday without taking part in the performance?
Rising Stars Day Camp is centered around preparing the children for the Friday evening performance. If your child is unable to take part in the performances, the Day Camp experience probably isn't right for you.
What if my child has a disability or medical consideration?
CPP is proud of its inclusive casting policies—all children are welcome! If you feel your child’s situation is something we need to be aware of, or special accommodations need to be made, please feel free to call us to discuss it. Please write down any medical considerations and attach to the registration form.
When will my child be performing in the show?
All young actors will perform in a show the Friday evening that camp concludes.
Why do you need my phone number?
The guardian information on the registration form is there for us to be able to contact you in case of an emergency or any other situation in which we would need to talk to you. Please provide contact information for guardians who are local.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes, there are a limited number of scholarships available. Application of a scholarship implies willingness of the responsible adult recipient to give volunteer hours by volunteering at the performance. Receipt of an application does not guarantee a scholarship. You will be notified of your eligibility before class begins, as soon as all applications have been processed. If we are unable to accomodate your child, your $25 registration fee will be returned.
To be considered, the scholarship application form must be returned no later than two weeks prior to the first day of day camp. Application forms are available by clicking here.
When will I see my child on show night? Can I go backstage?
All cast members will go out in the lobby directly after the performance evening hs concluded. Please do not go backstage prior to the show so your actor can concentrate on getting ready for the show.
Will there be a DVD of the show I can purchase?
CPP does not film the shows for purchase. However, you are welcome to film it from your seat. Please be sure your camera is hand-held, battery-operated and please cover any lights with dark tape.
May I take pictures during the show?
CPP does not allow pictures to be taken during the show. This policy is not only for the comfort of those around you, but because the flash/noise of a camera can be very distracting to the young performers. There will be a photo session following the performance where you may take as many photos as you like.
When can I get tickets to the show?
Each family will receive two complimentary tickets for the day camp performance. Extra tickets are $3 each and will be available for purchase on the evening of the performance.
How do I get on your mailing list?
At the present time, CPP Youth Day Camp does not have a mailing list. However, most day camp information can be obtained from the Central Park Player's Callboard.
I’d like to talk to a real person–whom should I contact?
E-mail Shaylynn Chalupa; Director with your telephone number and she will return your call.