Summer Programs at St. Mike’s

Dear parents of Movie Campers;

First, let me tell you how much amazing work all the movie campers have done!  I’m very impressed by their creativity, energy, and teamwork to take on such a huge project, and love the stories that they have come up with for all three movies – The Mystery of Gilbert Mansion, Don’t’ Trust Me… and Mind Control Mischief!  We have had days full of actors running around in full costume muttering lines to memorize, and crew valiantly setting up for shot after shot.  I just came from the editing lab, where the pieces are all being put together.  It’s a lot to do, but they’re doing a great job, and I can’t wait to see Friday’s screening!

As for Friday the 9^th, campers will be taken from camp to the Jane Pickens by bus, and you can meet us there.  The screening will start at 2:00, and will be over when the movies are done (we don’t quite have a running time yet…), so you can take them with you when it’s over.  Campers will all receive a ticket good for popcorn and a drink, and the refreshment stand will be open for everyone else to purchase what they’d like.  

I believe that the t-shirts will be ready by Friday as well, and I’ll hand them out at the screening.  DVD copies of the final project will be copied and delivered as soon as they’re ready.  I’ll give you all a call when they’re ready. 

I can’t believe that we’re almost done with this session of camp already!  Please put the performance dates of other summer shows on your calendars, so you can come back and see what else is in store.  The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) will perform on Friday July 16^th and Saturday July 17^th at 7:00.  The original musical will perform on Friday July 30^th and Saturday July 31^st at 7:00, and As You Like It will be on Friday August 13^th and Saturday August 14^th, also at 7:00.  I’d love to see any and all of you there!

Please give me a call if you have any questions.  I can’t wait to see you (and the final films) on Friday!

Christy Johnston

Dear Musical Campers and Parents;

We’re right around the corner from the beginning of the Theatre at St. Michael’s Musical Camp, and I just wanted to touch bases with all of you.  The faculty and I, along with all of the counselors, are looking forward to the burst of creative energy that will mark the beginning of our tenth summer’s original musical.  So please make sure to bring lots of imagination with you!  Our performances will be on Friday, July 30^th and Saturday, July 31^st at 7:00, so don’t forget to mark those dates on your calendar!

Registration is at 9:00 on Monday morning, July 12^th, at the lobby of Hill House (the gym), and I’ll need to see parents as well as the campers for a few moments at the beginning of the first day to make sure all your paperwork is in order.  If you have a balance to pay, or forms to fill out (I’ll need the medical, carpool, and lunch forms), you can do that then.  Please don’t forget to get a copy of your immunization records for me to have on file as well. 

Please use the Gibbs Ave. parking lot for drop-off and pick-up – that avoids a traffic jam with the Summer at St. Michael’s campers.  Campers need to be picked up by 4:00, and as early as 3:00 is fine if they don’t want to swim. 

If you’d like to have the camp lunch on the first day, please leave me a message indicating cheese or pepperoni ahead of time so I can call in the order.  Otherwise, please remember to bring your lunch!  It’s also a good idea to pack a snack, as well as bottled juice or water (especially good since it’s so hot out…).  Of course, don’t forget your bathing suit and a towel for pool time at the end of each day as well.  For those of you who may not want to swim, bring a good book or playing cards if you’d like. 

I think that’s all the information I need to give you before we get started, but feel free to call if you have any questions.  The Theatre at St. Michael’s voice mail is 849-5970 x411, and the camp cell phone is 401-207-7699.  Thanks, and I’ll see you all very soon!  I can’t wait to see what’s in store this year…

                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                   Christina Johnston (Camp Director)