Classes and Camps
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Camps
Custom Enrichment Program
Classes and one-day workshops are offered three times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring), along with camps in the summer at various locations. SCCT offers a variety of classes for all age, interest and ability levels.
Acting Classes in the San Carlos Recreation Department
San Carlos Recreation Department Registration
To sign up for a class below, go to the San Carlos Park and Recreation Department website at www.recconnect.net or use green registration button or call 650-802-4382.
Dramatic Imagination—In Use!
Young children feel alive with the power and magic of their imagination. Designed for the younger child, this class will focus on creative movement, voice and expression through fun theatrical games and activities to explore and develop this imaginary world. The final class will bring imagination to life in a mini theater performance for all to enjoy. Bring a snack. (8 classes)
| Course #22312 | Ages 5-7 |
Tuesdays | 3:30-5:00pm | 4/10-5/29 | $167/$187NR | Youth Center | No class |
Act Out!
Come play fun, creative theater games and learn how to think on your feet, use your voice and tell stories in a positive welcoming environment. The final class will be a mini performance for family and friends. Bring a snack. Instructor: Eron Block (8 classes)
| Course #22313 | Ages 8-10 |
Mondays | 3:30-5:30pm | 4/9-6/4 | $167/$187NR | Sam Trans | No class 5/28 |
Storybook Performances
This is a wonderful opportunity for students who want to explore acting on a smaller stage. Actors bring popular storybook characters to life for young audiences using costumes and props. Rehearsals held once a week for three weeks, followed by a performance at a local bookstore. This session is an 8-week program featuring two storybook performances on May 4 and June 1.
| Course #22315 | Ages 8-14 |
Fridays | 3:30-5:30pm | 4/13-6/1 | $202/$222NR | Sam Trans | No class |
Characters on Stage
Come and explore the characters within you. Physical Acting: Learn prat falls, fake fighting, stage slap techniques seen on screen. Improvisation: think creatively, build team work and confidence, and learn how to project. Audition: Learn how to audition, select a good audition piece, and present a monologue that could get you the part. The final class will be a mini performance for family and friends. Bring a snack. Instructor: Eron Block (7 classes)
| Course #22314 | Ages 8-15 |
Mondays | 6:00-8:15pm | 4/9-6/11 | $167/$187NR | Sam Trans | No class 4/16, 5/14, 5/28 |
Scholarship forms for SCCT classes are available at San Carlos Parks and Recreation Department.
Acting Classes in the San Carlos School District -Smarte Program
You do not need to be enrolled in the after school program or be a student at SCSD to take the class.
Acting With Your Imagination and a Good Book
Students feel alive with the power and magic of their imagination. This San Carlos Children’s Theater class will focus on creative movement, voice and expression through fun theatrical games, activities and by bringing a great book to life with a script. Learn how to think on your feet, use your voice, recreate and tell stories in a positive welcoming environment. The last hour of the final class will be a mini performance for family and friends.
Bring a snack. Instructor: Eron Block (8 classes)
| Grades 1-4 | Wednesdays | 12:45-2:15pm | 4/11-5/30 | $160 | White Oaks |
CLASSES IN SCHOOLS - Now through June
To sign up for classes listed below, your child must be enrolled in the school except Smarte Class
Click on the link for a registration form and more information.
Smarte Class - Acting With Your Imagination and a Good Book - Spring
Belmont Oaks Academy in Belmont
Cipriani in Belmont - full
Central School in Belmont
Woodland School in Portola Valley
College Park Elementary in San Mateo - full
Would you like your school to host an after school acting class? Contact donna@sancarloschildrenstheater.com
Homeschool Class
Take the Stage
This class will focus on creative use of the body, voice and imagination in a safe, fun, and educational environment. Learn improvisational skills, stage techniques and basic acting theory along with thinking creatively on your feet, building confidence, public speaking, memorization and presentation skills as well as learning how to work as a team. The final class will be an improvisational theater performance piece for friends and family. Bring a snack. Instructor: Eron Block (8 classes). No class 2/24
Ages 5-12 |
Mondays | 12:30-2:30 | 3/19-5/14 |
$145 $130 sibling |
Home in Belmont near Cipriani |
Ages 5-12 |
Fridays | 12:45-2:45 | 4/13-6/1 |
$145 $130 sibling |
Peninsula Covenant Church 3560 Farm Hill Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94061 |
Homeschool Drama Camp
Experience dancing & singing with professional choreographer and vocal coach,
improvisation, slapstick comedy, storytelling, vocal exercises and
actors warm-ups, drama games, performing, laughs, creative
problem solving, teamwork, stage presence, and an overall super
experience. On Friday during the last hour of camp there will
be a fantastic presentation for family and friends. Bring a lunch
each day. Hope to see you on the stage with us this soon!
Course # 8308.202 |
Ages 5-12 |
Monday-Friday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
6/11-15 |
$300 |
Barrett Community Center 1835 Belburn Drive . Belmont, CA 94002 |
Friends Play Group
Linda Young, Special Education, Shelley Frost, SCCT Drama Teacher and Videographer. Briana Barrett, MS Educational Psychology.
The Social Skills Play Group is designed for small groups of socially delayed children, ages 6-9 years old. Using drama, pretend play and techniques designed by Michelle Garcia Winner and the instructors, children actively participate in modeling new skills that help them to become better social thinkers. The students are videotaped as they demonstrate their newly learned skills.
For visual learners, having a take-home DVD, featuring themselves, helps children to practice their new skills long after the play group ends. Some of the skills taught are:
- friendly greetings and goodbyes
- sharing
- losing the game and fair play
- interrupting politely
- conversation turn-taking
- asking a friend to play
Location: Redwood Shores Public Library, Room A, 399 Marine World Parkway, Redwood Shores
Mondays April 11-May 21. Movie Premier May 21.
4:45-6:15 PM, entering 1st - 3rd grade, $325
Class limited to 8 students.
To register for Friends Play Group, download and fill out the registration form below and send it to the address indicated:
Click here to view an article supporting this Playtime in Therapy group.
Acting, Singing, and Dancing Summer Camp
Experience dancing & singing with professional choreographers and vocal coaches
improvisation, slapstick comedy, storytelling, vocal exercises and
actors warm-ups, drama games, performing, laughs, creative
problem solving, teamwork, stage presence, and an overall super
experience. On Fridays during the last hour of camp there will
be a fantastic presentation for family and friends. Bring a snack/lunch
each day. Hope to see you on the stage with us this soon!
Each city has a different schedule for registration.
| Course # 8308.202 | Ages 5-12 |
Monday-Friday | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
6/11-6/15 |
$300 |
Barrett Community Center 1835 Belburn Drive .Belmont |
Course # 21604 |
Ages 6-12 |
Monday-Friday | 9:00am-12:00pm | 6/18-6/29 |
$300 res non-res $300 |
San Carlos Heather Elementary School |
Course # 8308.201 |
Ages 6-12 |
Monday-Friday | 9:00am-12:00pm | 7/2-7/13 no class 7/4 |
$277 res non-res $297 |
Belmont Central School |
Course # 2849.101 |
Ages 6-12 |
Monday-Friday | 9:00am-2:00pm | 7/23-7/27 |
$254 res non-res $342 |
Menlo Park Arrillaga Family Rec Center |
Course # 10.305 |
Ages 6-12 |
Monday-Friday | 9:00am-3:00pm | 7/30-8/3 |
$300 res non-res $320 |
Redwood City Veteran's Theater |
Course # 53956 53957 |
Entering in fall Grades 1-6 |
Monday-Friday | 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00* |
8/6-8/10 |
$150 res non-res $150 per session |
San Mateo Meadow Heights |
* The morning class will include singing, the afternoon class will include dance. Sign up for both classes for a complete theater experience in San Mateo.
Little Readers Summer Acting Camp
Join San Carlos Children’s Theater at The Reading Bug as we take favorite books and act out the story. Experience books as the characters in the books do. Discover the fun of acting while working with others as you explore great children’s literature. Includes:
- a healthy and delicious snack.
- activities and games related book characters.
- hours of safe, healthy and educational fun!
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Ages 4-5 |
Monday-Friday | 10:00am-12:00pm | 8/13-8/17 |
$135 |
San Carlos Reading Bug 785 Laurel St. |
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6-8 | Monday-Friday | 1:00-4:00pm | 8/13-8/17 | $150 |
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Custom Enrichment Program
Creative drama enriches children by helping them develop imagination, esthetic awareness, social growth through working and cooperating with others, communication skills, confidence, presentation skills, memory, and self knowledge. It allows a positive, fun release of emotion while introducing students to the world of theater.
Please contact us about how SCCT can provide a quality performing arts program to your school’s students in either an after school drama class, drama enrichment taught during school hours, or by co-producing your next school play. SCCT offers several classes based on ages of your students and your current curriculum. With our dedicated staff and instructors and proven abilities we are sure you and your students will enjoy the results.
Learn more by contacting Debbie Fowler, SCCT President at debfowl@sbcglobal.net.