Enroll in Encore’s Late Fall Classes and Camp!
Learn, play and explore the world of theatre this fall with Encore Stage & Studio! Sample Encore’s fall camps and classes and meet our amazing teaching artists! Learn how Encore inspires young people to develop the creativity, empathy and confidence they need to create meaningful connections with peers and have a positive impact in their communities.
Encore Stage & Studio Summer 2021 Update
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.
Summer camp registration will open on Monday, March 1, 2021. 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, April 17 at 10am via zoom. Register here. We will share our exciting summer plans and we want to understand your questions and concerns.
Please email camp@encorestage.org with any questions or for further information. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing your student at camp this summer!
UPDATED July 1, 2020 – Encore’s Plans Regarding COVID-19
July 1, 2020
Important Summer Camp Information
Dear Encore Stage & Studio Camp Families-
We hope you and your family continue to be healthy and safe. We are reaching out today to update you with our newest camp information.
After reviewing state and local guidelines, we have determined that currently scheduled camp programs with start dates in August will be held virtually.
We are confident that your student will have a positive, connectional experience with peers and Encore’s teaching artists in this new format. Please see below for important information about your enrollment.
August It’s Elementary Programs Going Virtual:
Ages 3-5:
August 3-7, 2020: Encore Heroes
August 3-7, 2020: Happily Ever After
August 3-7, 2020: Theatre Olympics
August 10-14, 2020: Royal Adventures
August 17-21, 2020: Laugh Out Loud
August 24-28, 2020: Around the World in 5 Days
August 31-September 4, 2020: Under the Sea
August Scenes for Tweens Programs Going Virtual for Ages 8-12:
August 3-14, 2020: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
August 17-21, 2020: Improv-a-thon
August 24-28, 2020: Summer Nights Live
August 31 – September 4, 2020: Movie Mash-Up
August Camps Going Virtual for Ages 14-18:
August 3-21, 2020: Center Stage: Once Upon a Mattress
Click here to view all virtual summer camps.
Encore’s teaching artists have been preparing for virtual programming since March and we are excited to offer a vibrant and enriching experience for your student. The open house will be an opportunity for you to engage with our teachers and have your questions answered.
We sincerely hope that you will give virtual programming a try, but we understand that it may not be right for your child. Information about converting your enrollment into a credit voucher for the future or supporting our non-profit organization with a donation is also below. Lastly, if your family is experiencing financial hardship due to Covid-19, please contact our registrar at camp@encorestage.org for scholarship opportunities.
We are grateful for your support of our non-profit children’s theatre. We thank you for participating in virtual programming this summer, so that we may continue to provide opportunities for children in the future. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Carole Russo
President, Board of Directors
Sara Duke
Executive Director
August Camps: Encore Stage & Studio summer camp programs with start dates of August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, and August 31.
Encore will not be canceling any summer camp programs. If we cannot hold camp in person, we will move to a virtual format.
Visit our summer camps page for camp descriptions, FAQs and updated information. All camp programs are still open for enrollment.
As a currently enrolled student, you will remain enrolled in your program as Encore takes our award-winning camps into a virtual format. All extended day fees will be automatically credited to your account for future use (look for a separate email with your credit voucher in the upcoming weeks). If you wish to have extended day fees refunded, contact us at camp@encorestage.org no later than Friday, July 24.
We are encouraging families to stay enrolled and give camp a try, but we understand that it might not be the best fit for your child this year. If you attend camp (in person or virtual) and it still isn’t the best fit for you, we will still issue you a credit voucher for the full value of your tuition. You may also transfer your enrollment into another camp session (as space allows). There is no deadline for requesting a credit voucher.
If you wish unenroll and receive a credit voucher, please contact our registrar at camp@encorestage.org. The credit voucher is for the full amount of your tuition, never expires and is good for any education class or camp at Encore in the future. The voucher can be used for the enrolled student or any other student in your family. This option provides maximum flexibility for your family while helping us to sustain our operations and keep our teaching artists employed this summer.
You might also consider converting all or some of your enrollment fee to a tax-deductible donation. This will help our non-profit organization offer scholarships and continue outreach programming like our Healthy Play Initiative in partnership with the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).
If your family is experiencing job loss or financial hardship, please contact our registrar at camp@encorestage.org. We are dedicated to finding a solution for your family and we would like to discuss scholarship opportunities and other options with you. We know that many children look forward to summer camp all year. We don’t want finances to keep a child from benefiting from our programs.
Have additional questions? Please visit our updated summer camp FAQs or contact us at camp@encorestage.org.
UPDATED March 27, 2020: Encore’s Plans Regarding COVID-19
Below are important updates regarding Encore’s programs:
-Spring Break Camp will be virtual. Through a combination of live classroom interactions via the Zoom platform and prerecorded instructional videos, students will experience an engaging day of theatre and creativity from the comfort and safety of their own home. Those already enrolled in camp will receive more information.
–The Frog Prince of Spamalot auditions and performances have been canceled. Arlington Cultural Affairs Department has decided to cancel all performances at Thomas Jefferson Theatre through June 2020. All ticket purchasers will be contacted by our box office with ticket options. Our production team is gearing up to bring virtual performance-focused opportunities to our students. Click here to sign up for our e-mailing list for updates on our new virtual programs.
-Our offices will be closed until further noticed. Our staff is working remotely and will be available through email.
All other spring and summer programs will continue as scheduled at this time.
At this time, Encore Stage & Studio plans to hold 2020 summer camps as scheduled. We care deeply about the health and safety of our campers and our staff and will follow all guidelines from the CDC and Commonwealth of Virginia. We are developing virtual camps if stay at home orders are extended beyond June 10th. No matter the format, Encore remains dedicated to our mission of “theatre by kids, for kids” for our community.
For questions, email the following:
Summer camps – camp@encorestage.org
Production and auditions – rebecca.pfeil@encorestage.org
Registration – shannon.mccarthy@encorestage.org
Tickets and season memberships – boxoffice@encorestage.org
For all other questions, please e-mail info@encorestage.org
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Many of you have been following the news about the new coronavirus. We are following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local and state public health authorities, to safeguard our participants’ health and well-being.
During Encore productions and education programs, we continue to stress to the cast, crews, and students, the importance of prevention through ongoing reminders about handwashing and other healthy behaviors. We aggressively wipe down surfaces at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre and classrooms; props, phones, doorknobs, and surfaces. We have pump soaps available for unlimited use.
• We ask parents to please keep sick children at home.
• We ask that if you have traveled to high-risk countries and areas identified by the CDC to not attend programs
As this public health situation evolves, we are following the recommendations made by Arlington Public Schools and the Arlington County Public Health Division (ACPHD). We are monitoring COVID-19 developments on a daily basis to assess necessary changes to our procedures. Any change to normal operating status would be based on a recommendation from health officials. We will post all updates on our website and social media.
We want to reassure you that we are proactively thinking through any and all scenarios to continue to deliver excellent experiences to all our students and families. We encourage you to take advantage of Encore’s flexible education vouchers or ticket exchange policy. We are grateful for your ongoing support.