NO MORE SCHOOL, NO MORE BOOKS, NO MORE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S LISTLESS LOOKS IF YOU PLAN AHEAD WITH THESE ARTISTIC, ACTIVE, ACADEMIC AND ALL-INCLUSIVE LOCAL SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
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KEIKI & TEEN LATIN, SWING, SALSA DANCE CLASSES
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SUMMER DANCE CLASSES, CAMPS AND INTENSIVES: Ella Direnfeld dances during a summer Alexander Academy of Performing Arts performance.
AGES: 5 - 18
SPONSOR: Private Image Dance Studio
WHEN: Ongoing; contact for schedule
LOCATION: Private Image Dance Studio, Kihei
DESCRIPTION: Students learn popular partnership dances like cha-cha, salsa, swing, meringue, tango and more, while building confidence and self-esteem, learning social skills and making new friends. No partner necessary; parents can stay and watch.
COST: $15/one-hour class; discounts available
INFO: Rita O'Connor, 891-8747, rita@privateimagedance.com
KEIKI TRANSFORM TRASH TO TREASURES
AGES: 6-16
SPONSOR: Joyce Mundon
WHEN: Noon to 3:30 p.m. Fridays in June and July, with the exception of July 8
LOCATION: Hale Maholu, Kahului
DESCRIPTION: Deaf and English speaking keiki will learn how to turn trash into creative items. Items will be displayed at the Wailuku Coffee Co. after program is completed. All deaf and hearing-impaired children and teens are welcome. There will be ASL volunteers present.
COST: Free
INFO: English contact / 283-2413; Sign Language contact / 250-4081 (text)
JUDY'S GANG TAP AND JAZZ DANCE CLASSES
AGES: 3 through teens
SPONSOR: Judy's Gang Inc.
WHEN: M/W/SAT; new session begins week of May 9; various times for each age
LOCATION: Judy's Gang Inc., Wailuku Industrial Park
DESCRIPTION: Judy Ridolfino Tap and Jazz Dance classes for ages 3 through teens
COST: $22 / four-week session with once-a-week classes
INFO: 879-8742
LAHAINA ARTS ASSOCIATION ART OUTREACH PROGRAM
AGES: 5-18
SPONSOR: LAS
WHEN:?Ongoing, with classes M/W/F
LOCATION: Lahaina, Makawao, Hana, Wailuku, Honokowai
DESCRIPTION: A multimedia arts program that includes drawing, painting, collage. Free to all students. Supplies provided.
COST: Free to students
INFO: 661-0111
MAUI SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011
AGES: 8 and older
SPONSOR: Maui Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13 to 18
LOCATION: Pomaika'i Elementary School, Kahului
DESCRIPTION: Learn to play a string instrument in a group setting; no previous experience necessary. Join MYPO for fun, intense musical study on the violin, viola and cello. Excellent professional guest instructors. There will be classes in individual instruments, plus classes in music theory, ear training, chamber music, and beginning, intermediate and advanced orchestra.
COST: $645, with $50 required registration fee. Early payment discount of $50 if tuition is paid in full by June 10.
INFO: www.mauiyouthphilharmonic.org
MUSICAL THEATER, DRAMA AND DANCE CAMPS
AGES: 1 1/2 years old to 12th-grade students
SPONSOR: Maui Academy of Performing Arts
WHEN: Various times and dates for each camp, spanning May through August
LOCATION: MAPA studios in Wailuku
DESCRIPTION: Camps and program titles include: Youth Musical Theatre Camp - "Disney's The Aristocats Kids"; Teen Musical Theatre Camp - "Honk, Jr."; Weekly Drama Camps; Weekly Dance Camps; Mini Dance Camp; Summer Dance Semester; Saturday Moving & Shaking; June Ballet Intensive; and MAPA West Dance. Various age requirements for each.
COST: Contact for costs
INFO: www.mauiacademy.org, 244-8760
ONE WORLD MANY STORIES: COLOR YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD
AGES: Pre-kindergarten through 6th grade
SPONSOR: Lahaina Public Library
WHEN: 9:30 to 10 a.m. every Thursday in June
LOCATION: Lahaina Public Library, 680 Wharf St., Lahaina
DESCRIPTION: Come color a story from around your world; materials provided.
COST: Free with Hawaii State Public Library System card
INFO: 662-3950
ONE WORLD MANY STORIES: STORYTIME FROM AROUND THE WORLD
AGES: Pre-kindergarten through 6th grade
SPONSOR: Lahaina Public Library
WHEN: 9:30 to 10 a.m. every Wednesday in June
LOCATION: Lahaina Public Library, 680 Wharf St., Lahaina
DESCRIPTION: Visit the story garden and listen to favorite stories from around the world; materials provided.
COST: Free with Hawaii State Public Library System card
INFO: 662-3950
SUMMER DANCE CLASSES, CAMPS AND INTENSIVES
AGES: 3 and up
SPONSOR: Alexander Academy of Performing Arts
WHEN: 3 to 5-year-olds, starting July 11 and 18; 6 to 9 year olds starting June 27; 10-year-olds to adults starting June 6 and June 13.
LOCATION: Alexander Academy of Performing Arts Dance studios, Kula
DESCRIPTION: Five-day dance camps in beginner-advanced ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and stretch and flex run for 11-week summer session.
COST: AAPA is a donation-based dance studio; registration required
INFO: 878-8970, alexanderacademy.vpweb.com/
VENTURE MEDIA CAMPS
AGES: 12-17
SPONSOR: Paia Youth and Cultural Center
WHEN: Throughout summer, with first session starting June 6 through 10
LOCATION: Hekili Media Lab, PYCC
DESCRIPTION: Four-hour sessions daily will provide an intensive, experiential media camp designed to build production skills and youth-led radio and video productions on social issues affecting kids today. Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will be created through reflective group analysis and team building.
COST: Free
INFO: Kat Tracy, pvmedia@pyccmaui.org, 579-8354
WESTSIDE THEATRE CAMP & PERFORMANCES
AGES: Students entering grades 4 through 12 during the 2011- 2012 school year
SPONSOR: Theatre Theatre Maui
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. M-F, June 18 through July 17 (no classes on June 10, July 4 and state holidays). July 11 through 17: rehearsals and performances
LOCATION: Lahaina
DESCRIPTION: Students will receive vocal, acting and dance training from a professional team led by summer program director Kristi Scott as they prepare for and stage this summer's show, "Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical," during TTM's 19th season of youth theater camp and culminating public performances.
COST: $295 / student, $280 / early payment by May 16; Limited financial aid available for eligible families
INFO: Louisa Shelton, 661-1168, TTMWestMaui@aol.com
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