VACT Youth Summer Classes
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Class Registration Policies
Students should sign up for the class that corresponds with the grade they will COMPLETE in the 2023-2024 school year.
Participants must register for the class that aligns with the grade they WILL COMPLETE in the 2023-24 school year, regardless of the their experience, interest, age, or scheduling considerations. VACT will not allow participants to attend class for a grade higher than the grade they will complete in the 2023-24 school year. Please contact the VACT Education Department at education@vact.org if a participant wishes to attend a class for a grade lower than the grade they will complete this school year, but there are no exceptions for attending a class for a higher grade.
Additional camp/class policies can be found on the Camp and Class Policies Page (CLICK HERE)
General questions about summer classes should be directed to the VACT Education Department at education@vact.org
Grades K-2
Exploring Music Class
Mon. June 24-Thurs. June 27
3:30-4:00pm
Tuition: $50.00
For students in grades K-2, this class will be based on exploring music through song and movement. Students will learn a musical theater song together and build upon their musical skills through fun games and engaging activities. The goal of this course is for students to gain confidence in their voices, build a foundation of musical knowledge, and to have fun.
Improv 101
Monday July 15 - Thursday July 18
3:30-4:00pm
Tuition: $50.00
Whether you are looking to create new characters or want to learn how to think more quickly on your feet, join us to expand creativity through improvisational drama games! Create characters and build scenes based on fundamental improvisational skills. Character physicality, vocal exploration, facial expressions as well as team trust building and storytelling will all be explored in this class. Perhaps most importantly, we will play many improv games! Our last day will be a performance for families and friends to enjoy.
Drama Games
Monday July 29 - Thursday August 1
3:30-4:00pm
Tuition: $50.00
This 30 minute class over four days will have students playing drama games to help them learn how to use their whole self in a scene and how to quickly think on their feet, all while having fun playing games!
Students should register for the class or workshop that corresponds with the grade they just COMPLETED in the 2023-24 school year.
Grades 3-5
Group Music Class
Mon. June 24-Thurs. June 27
4:10-4:40pm
Tuition: $50.00
For students in grades 3-5, this class will be based on exploring music through song and movement. Students will learn a musical theater song together and build upon their musical skills through fun games and engaging activities. The goal of this course is for students to gain confidence in their voices, build a foundation of musical knowledge, and to have fun.
Improv 101
Monday July 15 - Thursday July 18
4:10-4:40pm
Tuition: $50
Whether you are looking to create new characters or want to learn how to think more quickly on your feet, join us to expand creativity through improvisational drama games! Create characters and build scenes based on fundamental improvisational skills. Character physicality, vocal exploration, facial expressions as well as team trust building and storytelling will all be explored in this class. Perhaps most importantly, we will play many improv games! Our last day will be a performance for families and friends to enjoy.
Drama Games
Monday July 29 - Thursday August 1
4:10-4:40pm
Tuition: $50.00
This 30 minute class over four days will have students playing drama games to help them learn how to use their whole self in a scene and how to quickly think on their feet, all while having fun playing games!
Students should register for the class or workshop that corresponds with the grade they just COMPLETED in the 2023-24 school year.
Grades 6-8: June & July
Group Vocal Studies Class
Mon. June 24-Thurs. June 27
4:50-5:20pm
Tuition: $50.00
For students in grades 6-8, this class will be based on exploring music through song and vocal technique. Students will learn a musical theater piece as an ensemble and have the opportunity to sing a solo. They will also continue to grow as musicians through engaging musical activities. The goal of this course is for students to develop healthy vocal technique, learn how to sing as an ensemble vs as a solo, and to have fun.
Improv 101
Mon. Jul 8-Thurs. July 11
3:30-4:30pm
Tuition: $75
Whether you are looking to create new characters or want to learn how to think more quickly on your feet, join us to expand creativity through improvisational drama games! Create characters and build scenes based on fundamental improvisational skills. Character physicality, vocal exploration, facial expressions as well as team trust building and storytelling will all be explored in this class. Perhaps most importantly, we will play many improv games! Our last day will be a performance for families and friends to enjoy.
Monologues
Monday July 29 - Thursday August 1
4:50-5:20pm
Tuition: $50.00
In this 4 day class, students will learn all about monologues and throughout the week learn how to write their own and perform them for their peers at the end of the week.
Students should register for the class or workshop that corresponds with the grade they just COMPLETED in the 2023-24 school year.
Meet Our Summer Class Staff!
Katie Monk
Katie has been working with youth for a few decades through teaching ballet, tap, jazz, yoga, choreography, directing and stage managing shows, as well as leading drama camps. In fact, Katie created and ran VACT’s first summer drama camp program in the early 2000’s, and has enjoyed watching it grow each year into the robust program it is now. As the former Director of the Performing Arts Center for Oregon School District and Drama Club & Tech Club Advisor, Katie was able to share her knowledge and passion for improv, theatre, and drama with her students. Katie has a BA from UW-Madison in Communication Arts-Rhetorical Sciences and Theatre for Youth / Drama in Education. She is currently in the MBA program through the University of Wisconsin Consortium and works in Fintech at TruStage.
Daniel Christian
Daniel has been involved at VACT in productions since he was in grade school! He has worked the past two years at the VACT summer camps and loves helping kids find their voice and learn to sing confidently. He is currently a freshman at UW Madison, studying elementary education, and can’t wait to sing with you!
Sarah Strube
Sarah is very excited to be working at VACT again this summer! She's been dancing since she could walk, and has been involved with VACT for over a decade. Sarah is currently a student at UW Stevens Point where she is studying elementary education. While at school Sarah is still immersed in theater by taking dance classes whenever she can and performing and choreographing for local theater groups in the Stevens Point area. Sarah cannot wait to work with young performers this summer and hopes to create tons of memories!