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 Every Child Is A Star! On and Off the Stage!, Mar 11, 2012
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reviewer: Hw
from Florida
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| I was a camper at Harand for over 8 years. My mother was a
camper there for 5 years, and we both have worked on staff as
counselors. Moreover, both my aunt and my cousin were campers
at Harand. This camp has changed all of our lives. It is a theater
camp that promotes confidence, acceptance, and self-esteem.
The lessons learned at this camp have shaped all of us into the
people we are, while giving us memories to last forever. My mom
and aunt are still best friends with all of their camp friends, and I
know my cousin and I will be too! |
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Theater in the Sun is Fun, Mar 09, 2012
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reviewer: MiqKayKay
from Chicago, IL
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| Your child might cry their eyes out the first night at sleepaway
camp. But Harand is so excellent that they will cry even harder
when they leave. Those that come to stay for only 1 week call
home begging to stay for 3 or 6 weeks. It is a Musical Theatre
camp but it is also a Sports camp. There is something for
everyone. Children develop skills not only on stage, but also
socially, in sports and personally. For almost 60 years Harand
has been enriching the lives of children and creating literal life
long friendships. My counselor from when I was 13 was just
the Maid of Honor in one of my closest friend's wedding. The
90+ founder of camp (who used to be a successful vaudevillian
actress, oh the stories she tells) is still teaching at camp and is
very involved in all aspects of camp, including getting to know
the campers. The children are taught not just by college
students but also by theater professionals. It's like a Master
Class everyday. Kids take singing, acting and dancing classes
every day but also choose electives like improv, arts and crafts,
theater tech, swimming, yoga and recently we added a certified
Zumba classes. We had a history of musical theatre class and a
class devoted to Harry Potter. It changes every year so
returning campers always have something new to choose. But
a lot go back to old favorites (like improv and Zumba).
The camp is currently at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. This
means no physical "cabins" but dorm rooms instead. This also
means, a better and wider variety of food than at most other
camps, indoor heated pool, and actual theater space including a
black box theater. Children have more personal space than in
some other camps and no chance of poison ivy.
This camp is one of the best investments that you can make in
the development of your child. |
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Harand Camp - Outstanding Impact on my Kids!, Feb 21, 2012
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reviewer: Joejenny101
from Highland Park, IL
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| My two children have been attending Harand for the past six summers. The camp is based on the Cathage College campus in Wisconsin - right on Lake Michigan - it's really beautiful. Both of my kids - my son is now 14 and my daughter is 12 have now preformed in several plays and acting and love of theater is simply part of their life. My son, is also pretty extreme athlete (Hockey, Karate, Lacrosse) -so this is the perfect balance for him. My daughter's growth at Harand has been more in the area of speaking and comfort on stage. At this time, I cannot ever see her with stage fright! Bottom line - this is a great camp and worth every dollar I spent and every hour of my children's time at camp! |
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Amazing Theater Arts Camp!, Feb 20, 2012
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reviewer: Joejenny101
from Highland Park, IL
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| They have been doing this for over 50 years and this shows in tradition, and experience. (the piano players, directors, art directors - all are pros at this in real life!) simply an amazing camp!
My two children have been attending Harand for the past six summers. The camp is based on the Cathage College campus in Wisconsin - right on Lake Michigan - it's really beautiful. Both of my kids - my son is now 14 and my daughter is 12 have now preformed in several plays and acting and love of theater is simply part of their life. My son, is also pretty extreme athlete (Hockey, Karate, Lacrosse) -so this is the perfect balance for him. My daughter's growth at Harand has been more in the area of speaking and comfort on stage. At this time, I cannot ever see her with stage fright! Bottom line - this is a great camp and worth every dollar I spent and every hour of my children's time at camp! |
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