Spring program and summer camp registration
Spring and summer camp programs are now available for advance viewing. Registration begins at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19 for swimming programs, and Thursday, March 21 for all other programs.
Registration for Spring Break programs is on now!
Programs offered
Operating from the newly renovated Festival Place and other Strathcona County facilities, our performing arts programs have inspired decades of actors, dancers and singers. Our programs pair you with other like-minded creatives to develop imaginative thinking, trust, confidence and build self-esteem.
Get ready to act, dance and sing on the grand Festival Place stage. Our camps include options for children, youth and teens.
Just Imagine (5Y-12Y)
Explore creativity in drama, dance and music. Each day will have a playful new theme to entice the creation of dramatic characters through storytelling, dance movements and music. Lunch supervision, pre- and post-care included.Â
March 25-28
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $226.80
Location: Festival Place
Off the Cuff IMPROV (12Y-14Y)
Teens will journey to an imaginary world where they will sharpen their wit and hone their humour by learning improv skills combined with drama games and acting techniques. Come pretend, play and perform! Registration opens March 21.
Wednesdays
April 17 to June 24
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $114.40
Location: Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Just Imagine (5Y-12Y)
Explore creativity in drama, dance and music. Each day will have a playful new theme to entice the creation of dramatic characters through storytelling, dance movements and music. Lunch supervision, pre- and post-care included.Â
March 25-28
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $226.80
Location: Festival Place
Off the Cuff IMPROV (12Y-14Y)
Teens will journey to an imaginary world where they will sharpen their wit and hone their humour by learning improv skills combined with drama games and acting techniques. Come pretend, play and perform! Registration opens March 21.
Wednesdays
April 17 to June 24
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $114.40
Location: Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
Benefits of performing arts
Entertainment is an obvious aspect of performing arts, yet there are numerous health benefits that can be gained from participating and ‘playing’ in a performing arts program. The element of ‘play’ in performing arts allows participants to be creative. Creativity supports the development to think outside the box while gaining confidence and trust. Play can lead to laughter, which is recognized to reduce stress. Flexibility, coordination, and balance are attained through movement, which is an aspect of each program. Performing arts programs help develop skills used to focus the mind and the body by using imagination.
These individuals will not only experience the joy of a performing art, the benefits of the program are vast. Self esteem, team work, cognitive, motor, language, social and emotional development are many of the benefits an individual can experience and adapt for a better quality of life.
Group bookings and field trips
Performing arts group bookings are available with guided tours and field trips to Festival Place. Behind-the-scenes tours of our spaces are available for any age, skill and activity level.
Know before you go
There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County performing arts programs.Â
Questions?
780-467-2211
recreation@strathcona.ca
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