Music & Worship Arts Camp

Youth Ministries
Music and Arts Camp

Calling all choral and instrumental musicians who have completed grades 6-12

Possible electives fall into the follow categories. Check with the registrar as to course availability.

Dramatic Arts

Improvisational Acting

Students will explore the role of improvisation in acting The class will focus on skills such as body movement, vocal variety, character development, and scene work. Students will learn to play and perform theatre games for a final improv show. Ideas for using improv as a ministry will be explored.

Acting with a Script

This class will focus primarily on putting meaning behind the text of script, using various techniques in memorization, vocal variety, character development, script analysis, and moment to moment work. Students will perform a memorized script at the conclusion of the week. Students may bring monologues or scripts as additional materials to work.

Liturgical Drama

This class will explore the use of dramatic movement to express a visual representation of a musical selection. Emphasis will be on presentation of a song for the final worship service.

Liturgical Dance

Students will use dance to express scripture or music in worship. Students need shoes and loosefitting clothing appropriate for dancing and church services.

Clown Ministry

This class will focus on all aspects of using clowning in the worship service. Students will work on creating a clown character and use that character in the worship process. Beginning Clown Ministry is for students who have no experience in clown ministry. Advanced Clown Ministry is for students who have taken at least one year of Clown Ministry here at camp or elsewhere.

Puppet Ministry

This class will cover basic manipulation of puppets and will explore the use of puppets in the worship service. Camper should bring a puppet, if possible (does not have to be hand-made).