Summer Activities at St. Andrew's

Our first camp is for teens entering grades 6–12 and is called “Peter.” Camp will run July 14–18  and will culminate in a performance on Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM. This is a workshop production of an original musical written by our very own Matt Gregory. This musical is a “prequel” (as in–what happened before) the classic tale of “Peter Pan.” There are plenty of parts for both boys and girls–and lots of fun, upbeat musical numbers. 

“Broadway Bistro,” our 2nd camp, is also for kids entering grades 6–12. Camp will run July 21-26. 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 “Godspell,”  “Joseph,” 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 26th at 7:00 PM.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Ark” will be our 3rd camp and will give the kids entering grades 1–5 a chance to be the very first to perform an original musical written by Joy Weaver and Mark Sullivan (yes – St. Andrews Choir Directors are writing a musical). The Camp will run July 28–August 1.  This is the comical story of how Noah got all the animals on the Ark. This musical comedy will lift your spirits with it’s upbeat music and roll in the aisle laughter!

All campers will need to bring a bag lunch and snack daily. The morning session will begin at 9:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Church. Lunch will be at 12:00. And then each afternoon will feature an exciting field trip (See Registration Form for details). Pick up time is 3:00 PM except for Lake Compounce Day when pick up time will be at 4:30. The fee for camp is $225 per week– including all field trips! This will be an terrific Summer Music Camp Season. There will be a limited number of spaces available and camp will fill up quickly.

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.

We are excited to welcome Mark Sullivan as the Musical Director this summer. 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 the accompanist for the Spirit Choir. Mark resides in Madison with his 2 daughters.