Artistic and Recreational Pursuits
Modern-Day Vampires (Entering grades 7–10)
June 22–26, 9:30 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Ariadna (Ari) Gil
Cost: $70
Do you consider yourself a “Twilighter”? What myths and beliefs lie behind the story? How have vampires and werewolves been portrayed throughout time? In this camp we will dive into the
mysteries of eternal life, love, and friendship. We will discuss the book and the movie — and the actors who brought the characters to life.
Molding and Casting (Entering grades 9–12)
June 29–July 3, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Covino
Cost: $80
At this camp you will create sculptures while learning the fundamentals of making your own molds. You will create multiple forms of common objects using traditional and nontraditional
materials. Come learn this fun process from start to finish.
Acting (Entering grades 7–10)
June 29–July 10, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Olivia Parry
Cost: $145
During the first week of camp, you can play creative theatre games and perform written monologues and scenes to develop a deeper appreciation for theatre arts. There will be rehearsals
during the second week of camp, culminating in a performance showcase to demonstrate each camper’s talents.
Olivia, a senior at Penn State Altoona, has appeared in numerous theatrical productions including Summer and Smoke; Chase Me, Comrade; Two Rooms; The Learned Ladies; Dolores; Medea; The Tempest; and Big Love. Most recently she performed at the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia for the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Dance (Entering grades 7–10)
June 29–July 10, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Michael Makin
Cost: $145
During the first week of camp, you can learn the basic techniques of jazz, hip-hop, and ballet. You will also have the opportunity to choreograph a dance. There will be rehearsals during
the second week, culminating in a performance showcase to demonstrate each camper’s talents.
Michael is a junior at Penn State Altoona and has appeared in productions of The King and I; Guys and Dolls; Godspell; Cats; And the World Goes ‘Round; Chase Me, Comrade; The Learned Ladies; and Summer and Smoke. With the Allegheny Ballet Company he has performed in The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Playwriting and Directing (Entering grades 7–10)
June 29–July 10, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: David-Matthew Barnes
Cost: $145
Calling all aspiring writers and directors! In the hands-on playwriting camp, you will create an original work that will be performed by fellow campers. In the director’s camp, you will
contribute to the summer talent showcase by directing assigned scenes and monologues.
David-Matthew is the Emerging Writer in Residence at Penn State Altoona, where he teaches in the English program. He is the author of more than forty stage plays that have been performed in three languages in seven countries, including multiple productions in New York. He is the writer and director of the coming-of-age film Frozen Stars and the director of the documentary Why So Fly? His literary work has appeared in more than 100 publications including The Best Stage Scenes, The Best Women’s Monologues, and The Best Men’s Monologues. He is a regional respondent and workshop instructor for the National Playwriting Program, a component of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Singing (Entering grades 7–10)
June 29–July 10, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Megan Marcaurelle
Cost: $145
During the first week of this in-depth singing workshop you can enhance your vocal skills and perform songs from some of your favorite musicals. You can also learn important techniques
used by professional singers. We will have rehearsals during the second week, culminating in a performance showcase to demonstrate each camper’s talents.
Megan, a senior at Penn State Altoona, has appeared in productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Big Love (for which she received an Irene Ryan nomination), Jack, and will star in the lead role in the upcoming production of Sugar. She is a former member of Ivyside Pride! with whom she performed in a tribute to Jerome Kern and The Beatles.
Revolutionary Expedition: The Battle of Frankstown (Entering grades 6–12)
Camp conducted at Fort Roberdeau
July 10, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
July 11, 9:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
July 12, 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Cost: $95
Go behind the scenes at Fort Roberdeau’s annual Revolutionary War Days event. Join the Fort Roberdeau staff and reenactors as they portray the people of the 1778 fort and tell the story
of the Revolutionary War on the frontier of Pennsylvania. You will wear period costumes and become an apprentice with the weaver, potter, tinsmith, or cook. Come experience soldier and
military camp life, participate in a battle reenactment, prepare supper using hearth cooking, and learn about eighteenth-century pastimes, including English country dance, games, and
crafts.
Cheerleading (Entering grades 7–10)
July 13–17, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructors: David-Matthew Barnes and Michael Makin (assistant)
Cost: $70
Improve and enhance your cheerleading skills this summer! In this high-energy spirit camp you can learn two dance routines, four half-time cheers, and easy-to-do stunts. You can also
learn important safety techniques and participate in mock tryouts to improve your audition skills.
David-Matthew has has more than ten years of cheerleading experience and was awarded highest marks from the United Spirit Association for five
consecutive years. He is a former high school and collegiate cheerleader and has also worked as a professional choreographer and dancer. He is a former student of Paula Abdul and, as a
high school student, was a regular on the television series Dance Floor.
Michael has performed in the Allegheny Ballet Company’s productions of The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In addition, he
has an extensive background in cheerleading, gymnastics, and stunts.
Drawing Dragons and Other Mythical Monsters (Entering grades 6–10)
Camp conducted at the Altoona Area High School
July 20–24, 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Gary Isenberg
Cost: $80
Starting with some basic, step-by-step procedures you can learn how to draw your own mythical creature. Learn how to color, shade, and shadow your magical beast. As your creature takes
shape you need to decide if it can fly — or does it exist only on land or live in the sea? Does it have magical powers, breathe fire or ice, or rely on brute strength? When your dragon or
beast is finished, you will team up with others and test your creations against each other in a fantasy game on the last day of class.
Drawing Fantasy Heroes, Heroines, Wizards, and Villains (Entering grades 6–10)
Camp conducted at the Altoona Area High School
July 20–24, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Gary Isenberg
Cost: $70
Learn how to draw all types of fantasy characters. Starting with simple shapes, learn how to draw figures and faces. Proportions, foreshortening, shading, shadowing, and the use of color
and textures are all skills you will use as the next steps to finishing your character. You will need to think about clothing, armor, weapons, and other attire details. Does your
character rely on the use of magic? What special abilities does he or she have? When your character is finished you will team up with others on the last day of class and use your
character in a fantasy game.
Electronic Imagery (Entering grades 6–10)
Camp conducted at the Altoona Area High School
July 20–24, 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Ronald Bowser
Cost: $80
In this camp, Photoshop LE and other digital paint programs will be used, in combination with computers equipped with drawing tablets, to create new images. Campers will use a digital
camera to take photos, and then alter them in the paint programs. Scanning will be used to work with materials for texturing and adding effects. Finally, campers will print their
digitally enhanced images.
Mobile Sculptures (Entering grades 6–10)
Camp conducted at the Altoona Area High School
July 20–24, 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ronald Bowser
Cost: $70
In this camp, you can learn about the hanging mobile sculptures created by Alexander Calder — the inventor of the mobile. Campers will then design their own hanging mobiles using wire,
paper, and color.
