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By: Jamie
Whoa oo oo oo stomp! This is the greatest show! This is how the annual Day Camp in the Park play begins this year. The opening number… excitement is in the air as fellow campers, counselors, and parents all gather to watch the kids put on the performance they have worked on since the beginning of camp. It’s another one of those wonderfully tailored, yet low maintenance ways that DCITP pulls the kids in, showcases their talents, provides a safe comfortable environment for them to try new things, and gives us parents another glimpse into the adventure that is camp.
From actors to dancers, from singers to stage crew and let’s not forget the props, the annual play is a big deal for all of the participants and this year was one of particular excitement. The play is directed by Day Camp in the Park’s Improv Specialist who works alongside the Art Director, as well as the Dance Director on choreography. All campers have a chance to participate in this amazing bonding experience should they choose and even the set crew is campers.
This year the theme takes after one of Day Camp in the Park’s core values- making kids feel super special. As many know, (R) is a member of the Rockland All Star Dance Team, directed by Vicki’s Dance Studio. She was so excited to be part of the camp play and use her dance talents that we had to move our vacation up a week!!! She did not want to be away the week of the play and she insisted on bringing her script and practicing every night. Her dance was adorable during the play and she was smiling bright the entire time.
While (R) was given a dance part to match her interests, singers were given singing parts, artists helped create the props, and the main characters were a mix of all genders and ages. Getting ready for the play is the bonding part. It’s an experience the kids will never forget. The storyline itself spotlighted super heroes who are eventually outshined by “regular” kids who decide that there are “super” powers inside us all.
But the true essence of Day Camp in the Park comes through during the performance, with all the campers cheering on the play participants, counselors singing along with their campers on stage, and the entire audience clapping and laughing at all the right times. It’s not about the story. It’s about being together, supporting each other and having a blast while doing it. The camp play involves everyone and everyone feels involved.
Afterwards, there was a cast party back at the drama cabin where they got to celebrate their hard work with their team, families and the camp directors. This was a super special experience and we cannot wait for next year to see what this team pulls off with their super heroes, super people.
DCITP is currently running an early bird special for next year’s campers. If you are interested in checking it out don’t hesitate you can’t beat THESE DEALS.
2019 DCITP Rockland.Westchster Early Bird Application
