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.