Hello Summer!

Hello summer! Summer 2021 is finally here and camps have started TODAY! We’re so excited to be back with a summer loaded with fun!
Meet our summer team from camp directors, teaching artists, choreographers, camp counselors and more!
Want to join in on all the summer fun? Check out our available camps:
Enroll in your summer adventure today!
International Mermaid Day | 3 Shorestopping Camps That are Making a Splash!

Happy International Mermaid Day!
Mermaids of Encore-past have always found fintastic adventures. Today we’re highlighting 3 shorestopper camps that will mer-make your summer!
July 12 – 16, 2021 – Ocean Adventures for ages 3-5
Let’s dive into the ocean and learn all about the unique creatures that live in the sea. Who knows? We might even meet a “baby shark…doo…doo…doo…baby shark?”
August 23 – 27, 2021 – Island Adventures for ages 5-9
Cool ocean breezes, mermaids and pirates await you on our island of adventure! We’ll use some of our favorite stories of the tropics and the sea to launch our imaginations.
June 21 – 25, 2021 – Summer Stories for ages 8-12
Want to write your own mermaid adventure? This is the camp for you! Under the guidance of our professional teaching artists, bring all your wildest imaginations from your mind to the page and, perhaps, to the stage!
Be sure to bring your friends. We can’t wait to “sea” you this summer!
Photos by Larry McClemons and Rosemarie O’Connor
Happy International Women’s Day! | Favorite Female Characters

Happy International Women’s Day!
We celebrate today by taking a look at some of our favorite female characters!
#1 – Mary Poppins
“Practically perfect in every way”– Mary Poppins exuded confidence and encouraged the Banks children to use their creativity and imagination. Looking for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious summer? Sign up for Broadway Kids: Classics!
#2 – Princess Fred from Once Upon a Mattress
Princess Winnifred from Once Upon a Mattress portrayed strength and a positive attitude. If you love a challenge like Princess Winnifred or desire a royal adventure, try The Amazing Race or Fairytale Kingdom camp this summer!
#3 – Musketeerettes
Our swashbuckling lady musketeers showed courage and helped saved the day to rescue the king’s dog.
If you’re craving for a swashbuckling time this summer, sign up for our Adventure Acting and Stage Combat camp at Scenes for Tweens!
#4 – Queen Elsa from Disney’s Frozen Jr.
We followed Queen Elsa’s journey to being true to herself and embracing her powers. Looking for a frosty adventure? Try the Sights and Sounds of Winter Wonderland this summer!
#5 – Fiona from Shrek the Musical
Fiona taught us that everyone’s “happily ever after” is unique. Speaking of happily ever after, join us for our summer camp that celebrates different fairytale endings!
Who are some of your favorite female characters?
Ready to explore theatre and new characters this summer? Join us for our in-person camps!
Photos by Larry McClemons, Aileen Pangan Christian, and Cindy Kane Photography
What’s New at Encore by the Numbers

It’s a new month and we have new things in store for Encore! From in-person camp to virtual workshops, we’re excited for it all! Check it out by the numbers:
#5 – FIVE Days of Fun for Spring Break Camp!
We’re excited to announce our spring break camp will be outdoors and in-person! This year, spring break camp is inspired by our favorite movies! Small groups of students will enjoy movement, theatre games and crafts led by Encore’s Teaching Artists. We are excited to provide an opportunity for students to spend (socially distanced) time with friends and activate their creativity!
Students and staff must wear masks, practice social distancing and pass a Covid-19 health screening and temperature check daily. Enrollment is a la carte. Enroll for select days to fit your schedule or the entire week.
Spring Break Camp Dates and Themes:
Monday, March 29 – Over the Moon
Tuesday, March 30 – The Sword in the Stone
Wednesday, March 31 – The Emperor’s New Groove
Thursday, April 1 – Tangled
Friday, April 2 – Wonder Park
Morning Camp: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $70 per day; $315 full week
Afternoon Camp: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Fee: $52 per day; $235 full week
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale UM Church
3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207
#4 – FOUR New Virtual Workshops in February!
Fairytale Action Virtual Workshop for Grades K-3
Friday, February 26
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Fee: $35
Improv for Kids Virtual Workshop for Grades 2-3
Saturday, February 13
Times: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fee: $35
Myths & Legends Virtual Workshop for Grades 4-5
Saturday, February 13
Times: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Fee: $35
Modern Dance Virtual Workshop for Grades 6-12
Monday, February 15
Times: 11:15 am-1:15 pm
Fee: $35
#3 – THREE ways to support Encore!
-AmazonSmile
Be sure to select or renewed your AmazonSmile settings to support Encore Stage & Studio Inc in the Amazon shopping app! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations:
-Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
-Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into ‘Settings’
-Tap ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
-Create a Fundraiser on Facebook
You can raise money on Facebook and select Encore Stage & Studio as your non-profit of choice! This is a great way to spread the word about the organization you love with all of your friends in one place!
Make a Gift on our Website
Your support is vital as we provide theatre arts opportunities to children and youth during the pandemic and as we look toward spring and summer. Help us get ready for the day we can turn on the stage lights!
#2 – TWO-Pack of Encore Face Masks are Available for Purchase!
Rock your Encore spirit while staying safe! Two-pack of 100% cotton antimicrobial reusable face masks are available for $14. A single face mask is available for $8.
#1 – ONE Awesome Summer Ahead!
Save the date: Encore’s Summer Camp Registration Opens on March 1st!
At Encore, we are already hard at work planning our award-winning camp programs! We believe that summer enrichment is essential to the social, emotional, and mental well-being of children in our community. We cannot wait to be back together again onstage.
We are currently planning for a fully in-person summer camp season. Session information will be posted to our website on February 15.
This school year, we have developed thorough COVID-19 procedures for our in-person classes. We will follow all CDC, Virginia and local health guidelines and adapt programming as pandemic conditions dictate, such as holding camp outdoors, adjusting enrollment capacity or adding additional locations. We have also updated our camp refund policy because we understand that all of us will need flexibility this summer!
You are invited to join us for a Summer Camp Parent Q&A session on Saturday, February 20 at 10 am via zoom.
We will share our exciting summer plans and we want to understand your questions and concerns.
That’s the latest on Encore! We can’t wait to see you all in our spring and summer programs!
Encore partners with Arlington County for 2021 Virtual MLK Tribute

We’re so excited to partner with Arlington County for its annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr!
Join us for a free online experience where the audience can choose what they want to see, when they want to see it. From music and dance to spoken word and community dialogues, there will be something for everyone! Join us and Arlington County to help carry on Dr. King’s legacy by remembering our history and joining us in a call to shape our future.
Encore students be featured in the spoken word section of the program. See our sneak peak below:
Our performers are:
Oliver Meek – “Listen”
Maddy Sadler – “Differences”
John Monaco -“Human to Human”
In addition, our Flip the Script students will show a highlighted clip, Change.
Tribute will be available online tomorrow, January 18 online. Click here to view the program.