Summer Program 2023
For one week in the mornings, Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 1:00 pm, children ages 6 -12 gather with CAAA instructors and teenage mentors, to collaborate on eclectic song repertoire, dance, theater, and art projects that reflect the essence of Cape Ann. Excursions to nearby sites and visits with local personalities are included in the activities. All is shared in a culminating performance on the final day.
Activities are based at the very welcoming St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 48 Middle St. in the heart of Gloucester, MA, walking distance from many local sites, which in the past have included City Hall, the Carillon Tower of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Cape Ann Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Schooner Adventure, and the statues along Stacy Boulevahd!
August 21-25, 2023
Monday-Friday, 8:30am -1:00pm
Based at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Gloucester
with excursions to Cape Ann Museum and Schooner Adventure
Cultivate Curiosity in Community
Participants learn about the vibrant history of Cape Ann through interactive visits to local cultural sites including Cape Ann Museum, Schooner Adventure, the Maritime Museum, City Hall, and more.
Encourage Artistic Expression
Teachers and kids support each other in creative play and self- expression, learning and working together on art projects, singing, choreography, theatrical improv and performance.
Build Confidence
After a week of experimenting, playing together, and performing for each other, participants will share what they have learned, encountered, created in a final performance, open to the public. Come one, come all!
Engage Generously
Encountering new friends, new experiences, new people and places about town empowers kids to take part, help out, ask questions, contribute ideas, and to fully engage in their community.
2023 Theme: Gloucester 400+
Settling on a theme each year is always an exciting challenge! - there are SO many choices!
Top choice for 2023? Gloucester 400+. We’re picking up on the celebratory vibe this year, even partnering with the Gloucester 400+ organization, so we’re well-connected with the source! There’s no shortage of material - not just 400 years, but 10,000 years-worth! Each day we’ll work on song and dance repertoire, art and scenery projects, learn about colorful local personalities and historic events to reenact. Even when we’re on an excursion, we’ll find time for song and dance! That’s the fun of it! And, don’t worry…we won’t forget SNACK time!
Here’s a quick overview of the week :
Monday At home-base, St. John’s Episcopal Church. Rotate music/dance/theater/art stations
Tuesday Meet at SJC. Walk to/from Cape Ann Museum on Pleasant St., for tour/workshop.
Wednesday Meet at the Maritime Museum for a harbor sail on the Schooner Adventure.
Thursday At home-base, St. John’s Episcopal Church. Rotate music/dance/theater/art stations
Friday At home-base, pulling it all together in a final run-thru before our culminating Performance, 11:45am, at the church. Everyone’s invited!
Schedule
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Monday, Aug.21
8:30 Arrival at SJC, Sharing, Warmup activity
9:00 Rotation of activities: Song/Skit/Dance Practice, Bell Ringing, Art Project
11:00 Snack Time
11:20 Rotation of activities: Song/Skit/Dance Practice, Bell Ringing, Art Project
12:30 Sharing, Review, Announcements
1:00 Pick-up, SJC
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Tuesday, Aug.22.
8:30 Arrival at SJC, Sharing, Warmup
9:00 SongPractice
9:30 Walk to CAPE ANN MUSEUM, 10 Pleasant St., Glo.
9:45 Snack
10:00 Tour and Workshop, CAM
12:15 Walk back to SJC
12:30 Sharing, Review, Announcements
1:00 Pick-up, SJC
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Wednesday, Aug.23
8:30 Arrival at Maritime Museum (street parking available on Harbor Loop) Sharing, Warmup, Song Practice
9:45 Adventure Schooner Dock
10:00 Adventure Schooner Harbor Sail (Snack on board. Some spaces may be available for families to join the sail.)
12:00 Song/Skit Practice in vicinity of Schooner/Maritime Museum
12:45 Sharing, Review, Announcements
1:00 Pick-up at Maritime Museum
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Thursday, Aug. 24
8:30 Arrival at SJC, Sharing, Warmup activity
9:00 Rotation of activities: Song/Skit/Dance Practice, Bell Ringing, Art Project
11:00 Snack Time
11:20 Rotation of activities: Song/Skit/Dance Practice, Bell Ringing, Art Project
12:30 Sharing, Review, Announcements
1:00 Pick-up, SJC
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Friday, Aug.25
8:30 Arrival at SJC, Sharing, Warmup activity
9:00 Practice Program
11:00 Snack Time
11:30 Final Review
11:45 Public PERFORMANCE at SJC
12:30 Reception and Clean up.
1:00 Farewell! SJC
FAQ’s
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Regular play clothes that can withstand dirty/water-based paint, sweatshirt if needed, sneakers or sturdy sandals (not flip flops, please). Sun hats and sun screen are encouraged.
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Tote bag or backpack, water bottle
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On Wednesday, Aug.23rd.
Drop off (8:30) and Pick-up (1:00) will both be at the Maritime Museum, 23 Harbor Loop, Glo. at 8:30. Street Parking is available nearby.
*Depending on numbers and conditions, there may be some extra spaces available for family members to join us on the sail. Stay tuned.
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Yes! Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:45 at St. John’s Church. Everyone is welcome and the more the merrier!
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Yes, indeed! They may have some catching up to do with song repertoire, since some of the songs will have been learned during the summer program.
Rehearsal and performance schedule pending. Contact us to let us know you are interested!