Greetings, Encore fans! With auditions for Newsies underway (one last chance tonight!), thoughts of summer are saturating the atmosphere here at Encore Stage & Studio. This year, we’re excited to launch a new summer camp program, exclusively for ages 3-5. We’ve been having such a blast in our Early Childhood classes that we didn’t want the fun to end over the summer. As with anything new, you may have some questions about this new camp program. Fear not! We’ve got Camp Director Madaline Langston here on The Front Row to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve heard so far:
Q: Will my preschooler be at camp all day?
A: As this will be the first camp experience for most of our students, we want the week to be calm as possible. The camp day will run from 9 AM – 12 PM.
Q: Will you accept students younger than age three?
A: We are unable to accept students younger than age three. Children under the age of three are welcome in our Early Childhood classes on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am-11:15 am, up until our final class for the year on June 11th.
Q: Do you provide snack for campers?
A: We do not provide snack for our summer programs. Snack and lunch should be packed by the student’s family, and should be peanut-free. Please remember to pack a water bottle!
Q: Does my child need to be toilet trained?
A: All participants must be toilet trained. A toilet trained child wears underwear during the day, uses the bathroom independently, and indicates the need to use the bathroom.
Q: What is the class size for this new preschool program?
A: Ten students.
Q: Are your employees CPR/First Aid certified?
A: Our camp directors are all CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. Many of our teaching artists are as well.
Q: My child is five. Should I enroll them in this camp or an It’s Elementary program?
A: Parents know their children best: If your child is new to camp or a large group interaction, perhaps our three hour camp experience is where you may want to begin. If considering It’s Elementary, and you know that your child may need a nap in the middle of the day, a half-day option of It’s Elementary could be a better choice for your child.
Q: How should my child dress for camp?
A: Campers should dress to move. If wearing a skirt or dress, please wear shorts. We ask that all campers wear closed-toe shoes. Rooms can vary on temperatures, so it is suggested that campers bring a sweater or jacket to class.
Thank you for sharing about our brand-new program, Madaline! Got questions we didn’t cover? Please give us a call at 703-548-1154, Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 6 PM.
Summer Camps for Ages 3-5
June 24-28, 2019 – Lessons from Mr. Rogers–Just 5 spots left!
July 1-5, 2019 (No camp July 4th) – Circus Fun
July 15-19, 2019 – Crowns & Castles –SOLD OUT!
July 29-August 2, 2019 – Down on the Farm–Just 6 spots left!
August 12-16, 2019 – Olympic Champions
Photos by Shannon McCarthy and Aileen Pangan Christian. Blog contribution by Madaline Langston. Edited by Shannon McCarthy.