Summer Arts Center (SAC)
The joy of creative expression is what Summer Arts Center (SAC) is all about. Developed for the creative and independent child, who is interested in the arts, SAC provides a non-competitive, nurturing atmosphere in which children are encouraged to explore their creativity.

The SAC Day
The SAC Day SACers begin each day with an energetic and fun-filled morning assembly, followed by 2 morning classes, lunch and 2 afternoon classes. We end each SAC day together, to enjoy snack and spend time to meet up with new and old friends. Instructional swim is offered twice weekly for all SACers and recreational swim is offered to everyone on Fridays.

The Three Majors
Each SACer will choose one of three majors: Art, Dance or Theatre, but are also encouraged to move out of their comfort zone and take electives outside their field of interest. Participants are encouraged to take part in a mid-season mini production.

• Art
  Our state of the art ceramics and painting studios allow for the creation of beautiful and advanced projects in all areas of fine arts. Requirements for Art majors include drawing and painting with charcoal, pencil, water color, acrylics and tempera paints. Also required are ceramics and craft classes. Some wheel throwing will be included in our ceramic instruction.
   

• Dance
  Our talented faculty teaches campers in professional dance studios each day. All Ballet classes are taught with an accompanist which helps foster a better understanding of dance as well as a love of music. Requirements for Dance majors include Classical Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Please call Jayne Santoro at 472-3300 x 320 for an appointment for placement.
   

• Theatre
  A 214 seat state-of-the-art theatre is home to our many theatre classes. Our talented professional faculty teaches all areas of theatre, and a performance component is available to both full summer and half summer campers. Required classes include Musical Theatre, Acting, Improvisation and Theatre Games.

Electives
SAC Course Descriptions
For a well-rounded experience we recommend that you select many classes outside of your major field of interest. Elective choices include decoupage, crafts, jewelry, video, creative writing, poetry, needle arts, fashion design, computer art, music (instrumental and voice ensembles, and private lessons), musical theatre, theatre games, improvisation, acting, tap, jazz, swing and much more. A Course Offerings form will be available on our website in the Spring, from which you may choose your classes. After you return it to the SAC office, your personalized schedule will be arranged.

Below is just a sampling of the classes:
Art Ceramics Collage Creative Writing Decoupage Doll Making Drawing and Painting Jewelry Origami Video	Dance Ballet Belly Dancing Jazz Swing Tap Yoga	Theatre Acting Technique Classical Theater Dialect Fractured Fairy Tales Improvisation/ Theatre Games Musical Theater Scene Study Stage Combat

 "SAC Showcase” Final Performance
SAC Showcase Performances:  Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14 at 7:00pm

Staff
All instructors are professionals in their respective fields and many of our professional staff return each summer. They are assisted by older teen counselors, many of whom are SAC alumnae.

Facilities
All classes are held in the JCC’s air-conditioned, professional studios. Dance studios are mirrored and have a specially constructed sprung floor. SAC’s theatre classes are held in the Bendheim Performing Arts Center, a 214 fixed-seat state-of-the art theatre.

2008 Camp Dates

Counselor In Training Program (CIT)
For students entering 9th and 10th grade Leadership training and “pre-job” experience is what you will gain from our CIT program. Choose to be paired with counselors to learn how to supervise and interact with campers, assist a specialist and learn how to lead an activity. There will be a weekly community service component as well as group classes and fun weekly trips.

SAC CIT Program (NEW!)
The goal of this program is to offer students entering 9th and 10th grade the opportunity to learn, develop and grow, both in the arts and as young adults. Each CIT will participate in group classes designed for their age group, such as interviewing guidelines, technical theatre, web design, and cake decorating. CITs will also participate daily in one regular SAC class of their choosing. In addition, these students will spend half of the camp day assisting teachers and counselors in young SAC classes and will learn the skills to be a responsible and compassionate counselor. CITs will participate in weekly community service activity as well as attend trips to a museum, concert, dance performance and theatre performance.
 

In addition to camp fee, there is a $40 registration fee/child or two or more children, $75.