The renowned Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts, located on the campus of Carthage College in Kenosha, continues with its 63 rd Season in Summer 2017. For more information contact 847-864- 1500, harandcamp@gmail.com or visit www.harandcamp.com.
Established in 1955, Harand was one of the first co-ed, residential camps to combine musical theater with the fun of traditional camp life. Harand offers first-rate performing arts training for campers ages 7-18, plus sports, activities, and camp fun in a supportive, family environment. Sessions run one, three, or six weeks and culminate with large-scale performances in a 400-seat, state-of- the-art theater.
In preparation for final shows, campers take daily classes in singing, dancing, and acting with occasional rehearsals in the evening. Harand Camp adheres to a non-competitive philosophy where “no man is an island” and everyone is a star. The goal is for every camper to develop performance skills while also building self-confidence.
The late Lois Weisberg, former Chicago Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, once said “[Harand has] made a tremendous contribution to arts education. The Harand’s approach should be reinvented today in the public schools. Their model is an extraordinary model for teaching.”
During the first three-week session (Pageant: June 18 – July 9) campers perform in a major musical revue featuring the entire camp. Each group stars in two sections of non-stop singing and dancing wearing amazing costumes. During the second three-week session (Musicals: July 10 – 30) each group prepares a full-length musical with every camper performing a lead role and in the ensemble – ensuring everyone has the chance to shine.
Campers may also attend for six weeks (June 18 - July 30) or a unique one-week session (Workshop: June 18 – 24) exclusive to new campers, ages 7-12. This option is perfect for children who have never been to overnight camp and culminates in a workshop performance featuring selections from the Pageant. Enrollment is very limited and one-weekers have the option to stay.
In addition to the theatre program, campers take three electives per day. Options include a variety of sports, fitness, fine arts, performance, production and general activity classes. Evenings feature an exciting schedule of cabin nights, rehearsals, games, concerts and off-campus trips.
Emmy-Award winning actor Jeremy Piven, remembers his time at camp fondly saying “Harand is like living the dream for me. How many places in the world can you go as a kid and get fulfillment performing in plays - without all the politics - and still get to play sports all day long? I will never forget that magical place.”
Campers enjoy the comfort of modern facilities, residing in dorms overlooking Lake Michigan. Delicious meals are served in the dining hall which features an extensive menu by Sodexo. Other amenities include: Olympic-size pool, dance & fitness center, security, nurse, low staff/camper ratio, and ACA Accreditation (Program Excellence Award).
Harand Camp strives to make the camp experience affordable for all families and offers a variety of discounts, payment plans and scholarships. Need-based scholarships are awarded through the Harand Camp Scholarship Fund, a 501c3 organization. The deadline to apply for a scholarship award is April 15.
For more information contact 847-864- 1500, harandcamp@gmail.com or visit www.harandcamp.com. Follow “HarandCamp” on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
