Choir Camp

Summer Activities at St. Andrew's

Summer Choir Camps

Our first camp is designed for children entering grades 1–5 and is called “The Rock Slinger and His Greatest Hits.” Camp will run July 6–10 and will culminate in a performance on Friday, July 10th at 7:00 PM. The story of David and Goliath comes alive in a fresh new way in this exciting, humorous and powerful new musical. There are plenty of parts for both boys and girls – and lots of fun, upbeat musical numbers.

“Broadway Bistro,” our 2nd camp, is for kids entering grades 6–12. Camp will run July 13–16. Here kids get the opportunity to help write the scenes to accompany the Broadway songs we choose and put together our very own original show! We will choose songs from such famous Broadway shows as “Children of Eden,” “Chicago” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Campers will assist in every aspect of the performance from costumes, props, choreography, and staging. This will be a fun and exciting week for both the beginner and more seasoned performer. An ensemble approach to this camp will allow everyone involved to have a “starring role.” The week will end with a special Cabaret Performance in our “Downstairs Dinner Theatre”– complete with dinner and show on Saturday, July 18th at 6:00 PM.

“Hula Hoops and Halo’s” will be our 3rd camp and will give teens entering grades 6–12 the opportunity to travel back in time to the 1950’s for this heavenly hit. Betsy Harding works in her family diner and life isn’t going her way. Enter Angela, a tough talking Guardian Angel trying to earn her halo. Betsy, along with her family and friends, go on this journey with songs in 50’s style like “Heaven to Betsy,” “Wheels and Reels,” and the hilarious “Hellion Hop.” The Camp will run July 20–July 24. This musical comedy (a la “Grease”) has upbeat music and roll in the aisle laughter you won’t want to miss! We will perform on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM.

All campers will need to bring a bag lunch and snack daily. We will begin the day at 9:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Church for rehearsal. Then each afternoon will feature an exciting field trip with pick up time at 3:00 PM. The fee for camp is $225 per week – including all field trips! This will be an exciting Summer Choir Camp Season. There will be a limited number of spaces available and camp will fill up quickly. We will give first priority to our parishioners if they sign up before April 30th. Registration forms are available in the church office.

Combine Weeks 1 and 2 for an even more exciting
Summer Music Camp Experience for kids entering Grades 6–12!

Any child attending both sessions will receive a 10% discount (only $405 for 2 full weeks).

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION AT 203-245-2584.

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The Camp Staff:

Joy Grabow Weaver is our director for all of the Summer Music Camps here at St. Andrew's. Joy has been actively involved in theatre as a performer, teacher, director, musical director and choreographer for over 20 years. She has appeared in film, stage, commercials, television and on radio. She has worked throughout the state of Connecticut writing, directing and performing in Children's Theatre as well as teaching classes in Film, Television, Musical Theatre, Acting and Audition Techniques, Improvisation and Dance. Most recently, Joy joined our staff at St. Andrews as the Spirit Choir Director and Director of Children's Musicals. Joy resides in North Haven, CT with her husband and three children.

Mark Sullivan is the Musical Director for all of the Summer Choir Camps at St. Andrew's. Mark, a professional musician in every respect, received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Boston University School of Music and studied piano at Julliard and the New England Conservatory. He is accomplished in many other areas currently teaching music to children at Our Lady of Mercy School, providing private lessons, and writing and directing music programs for young people. He currently works right here at St. Andrew's as the Director of the Chancel Choir.Church Organist and the accompanist for the Spirit Choir. Mark previously worked as the Music Director and Organist at the United Methodist Church of Clinton and resides in Guilford with his 2 daughters.