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LOCATIONS: U. CITY & CREVE COEUR AT WHITFIELD SCHOOLLOCATIONS: U. CITY & CREVE COEUR AT WHITFIELD SCHOOL

THE GUIDESUMMER ARTS CAMPS 2O17JUNE 5–AUGUST 18 | AGES 3–18

THE GUIDESUMMER ARTS CAMPS 2O17JUNE 5–AUGUST 18 | AGES 3–18

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University CityCOCA524 Trinity AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63130314.725.6555

COCA is located in University City at the intersection of Trinity and Washington Avenues, one block south of Delmar Boulevard. If headed east on Delmar Boulevard, turn right on Trinity Avenue (which is the first turn just past the Lion Gates) and then left on Washington Avenue. If headed west on Delmar Boulevard, turn left at Kingsland (which jogs to the right) and then right on Washington Avenue.

Creve CoeurWhitfield School175 South Mason RoadCreve Coeur, MO 63141314.725.6555314.496.7800 (JUN 5–30)

Whitfield School is in Creve Coeur on South Mason Road, between Ladue Road and I–64/Highway 40. The school is on the west side of the street. Please note: traveling north on South Mason Road from I–64/Highway 40 requires turning right on Conway Road, then left to continue on South Mason Road.

WELCOME

Welcome to COCA 3

Camp Basics 4

Build Your COCA Camp Day 5

COCA U. City Planning Grid 6–8

COCA Whitfield School Planning Grid 9

Ages 3–5 10–12

Ages 4–5 13–16

Ages 6–7 17–26

Ages 8–10 27–38

Ages 11–13 39–44

Ages 12–18 45–47

Ages 14–18 48

Performance Opportunities 51

Teen Summer Intensives 52–53

Registration Form 57–58

Registration Guidelines/Policies 59

Summer is a wonderful time at COCA! Our Arts Camps for kids and teens—in dance, drama, poetry, sculpture, songwriting, videography and much more—are taught in an instructive and encouraging environment by professional teaching artists who care about both their craft and their campers.

This year, we are pleased to announce a longer camp day—hopefully providing a little more flexibility for parents, plus even more time for your campers to learn and experience new things, build their skills and—most importantly—have fun! As always, we have a wide variety of half- and full-day camps, a supervised lunch period, and Before and After Care, so you can build a day that works best for your family.

We look forward to welcoming you to COCA this summer, whether it will be your first time with us or your fiftieth! Visit cocastl.org to register online, or contact our registration office at 314.561.4898 or [email protected] for assistance.

Kelly Pollock Executive Director

Shawna Flanigan Director of Arts Education

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Applicants who qualify receive 50 percent off one week of camp. COCA accepts applications for financial assistance March 1–April 1, 2017.

Applications are available online or in the Registration Office. Letters notifying applicants of their status will be emailed on April 17, 2017, and registration will be available at that time.

ORIENTATION COCA offers evening orientation for families to tour the camp facility, meet the camp manager and learn and ask questions about camp policies and procedures.

Orientation Dates: COCA in University CityWednesday, May 17, 2017, at 6:00PMWednesday, July 12, 2017, at 6:00PM

COCA at Whitfield SchoolWednesday, May 24, 2017, at 6:00PM

FIRST DAY OF CAMP Parents are asked to escort their campers into the building on Monday mornings to meet their child’s camp instructor and receive camp information.

ATTIRE Campers should wear comfortable clothing in which they can paint, move and play, and closed-toe shoes. Special dancewear requirements, when needed, will be included in the confirmation letter.

LUNCH/SNACK Full-day campers and campers staying for back-to-back half-day camps have a supervised lunch period from 12:15–12:45PM. Full-day campers should bring a lunch, drink and two snacks. Half-day campers should bring one snack (soda and juice machines available). There is no refrigerator or microwave available.

BEFORE & AFTER CARE COCA offers supervised Before Care (7:30–9:00AM; $40 per week) and After Care (4:00–6:00PM; $50 per week) at both its COCA and Whitfield camp locations. Register at the same time you register for camps.

Some exclusions apply for off-site camps—see specific camp descriptions for details.

Before and After Care fees are non-refundable after withdrawal deadlines:MAY 1 For June Camps and Before/After CareJUN 1 For July and August Camps and Before/After Care

DROP OFF & PICK UP ***PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES***

7:30AM Before Care drop-off begins 8:50–9:00AM Morning/full-day camp drop-off12:15PM Morning camp pick-up12:35–12:45PM Afternoon camp drop-off4:00PM Afternoon/full-day camp pick-up6:00PM After Care pick-up ends

Campers, ages 6 and older, may be dropped off no earlier than 8:50AM for morning and full-day camps or 12:35PM for afternoon camps. All full-day and afternoon campers not registered for After Care must be picked up by 4:00PM or parents will be charged After Care fees.

PLEASE NOTE: Children waiting in hallways and lobbies before and after camps are NOT supervised by staff or faculty. Unattended children will be placed in Before or After Care and parents will be charged.

4TH OF JULY COCA is closed July 4 in observance of the holiday. Camps the week of July 3 are pro-rated accordingly.

Inevitably, changes occur after publication of this guide. You will be notified of changes for camps in which your child is registered.

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BUILD YOUR COCA CAMP DAY

COCA provides stimulating arts camps plus supervised care from 7:30AM to 6:00PM, all summer long. Find the right combination to solve your family’s summer puzzle!

AM CAMP

Combine with a PM camp for a full day camp experience! Supervised lunch, with nut-free table available.

PM CAMP

Combine with a AM camp for a full day camp experience! Supervised lunch, with nut-free table available.

BEFORE CARE & AFTER CARE AVAILABLE

FULL DAY CAMP

Supervised lunch, with nut-free table available.


J U N E 5 – A U G U S T 1 8U. CITY CAMPSJUNE 5–9 ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9434 Under the Big Top 12

3–5 AM 9436 Ponyville Adventure 12

4–5 PM 9444 In the Garden 14

4–5 PM 9440 Jurassic Art 14

6–7 AM 9441 Little Dancers 22

6–7 AM 9442 Architect Basics 17

6–7 AM 9445 Chocolate Factory 18

6–7 Full Day 9447 Besties 18

6–7 PM 9438 Wish Upon A Star 26

6–7 PM 9446 Cooking with Color 19

6–7 PM 9433 Circus, Circus 18

8–10 AM 9439 Comix Adventure 29

8–10 AM 9431 Broadway Blockbusters 28

8–10 AM 9432 Fashion Design 31

8–10 PM 9435 DC vs. Marvel 30

8–10 PM 9437 One Minute Movies 36

8–10 PM 9443 Plein Air Drawing Fundamentals 36

8–10 PM 9660 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 38

10–14 Full Day 9659 Glassworks 41

11–13 Full Day 9448 Inventor’s Workshop 42

11–14 Full Day 9449 Youth Musical: The Lion King Jr.** 44

INTENSIVE Full Day 9665 Voice Intensive I 53

INTENSIVE Full Day 9667 Ballet & Contemporary Intensive* 52

INTENSIVE Full Day 9668 Acting Intensive 53

INTENSIVE Full Day 9674 Design Intensive: Puppets & Masks* 53

JUNE 12–16ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9453 Oh the Places You’ll Go 11

3–5 AM 9466 Ballet Stories 10

4–5 PM 9454 Magical Music Makers 14

6–7 AM 9455 The Sorting Hat 25

6–7 AM 9465 Imagination Illustration 21

6–7 Full Day 9467 Sing, Dance, Act 24

6–7 PM 9461 Hip-Hop Basics 20

6–7 PM 9460 Toon Town 26

6–7 PM 9463 Hello Dali 20

8–10 AM 9457 Rogue & Rebels 37

8–10 AM 9458 Dance, Dance, Dance 30

8–10 AM 9464 Mask Studio 35

8–10 Full Day 9468 Puppet Performance 37

8–10 PM 9451 Ice Cream Camp 33

8–10 PM 9456 Drawing Manga 31

8–10 PM 9459 Open Mic 36


3–5 AM 9470 Baubles & Bracelets 10

3–5 AM 9483 Jungle Jammin’ 11

4–5 PM 9476 Shake & Sing—St. Louis Style 15

4–5 PM 9484 It’s Showtime 14

6–7 AM 9471 Move It 23

6–7 AM 9477 Draw, Paint, Print 19

6–7 Full Day 9480 Where in the World 26

6–7 PM 9452 Ice Cream Camp 21

6–7 PM 9474 Young Artist Studio 26

8–10 AM 9469 Circus COCA 29

8–10 AM 9473 Blowin’ in the Wind 28

8–10 AM 9475 Taco Tuesday 38

8–10 AM 9661 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 38

8–10 Full Day 9479 Musical Theatre Creators 35

8–10 PM 9472 Fundamentals of Hip-Hop 32

8–10 PM 9481 Act Up 27

8–10 PM 9482 Claymation 29

11–13 Full Day 9478 Fashion Challenge 41


3–5 AM 9492 Globe Trotters 10

4–5 PM 9496 Kidzrock: Rock Tots 14

6–7 AM 9490 Colorful World 19

6–7 AM 9491 Kidzrock: Rock Band 22

6–7 Full Day 9485 Best of Broadway 17

6–7 PM 9493 Galactic Rebel 20

6–7 PM 9498 Shake & Bake 24

8–10 AM 9497 Pies the Limit 36

8–10 AM 9712 Dierbergs Market Cooking Adventure 31

8–10 AM 9489 Sketch Comedy 37

8–10 PM 9494 Discover da Vinci 31

8–10 PM 9495 Rock the House 37

11–13 Full Day 9486 Movie Revival 43

11–18 Full Day 9487 Tap Studio 44

14–18 PM 9664 Sweetology: Master Decorating 48

INTENSIVE Full Day 9488 Tap Intensive 48

JUNE 12–16 (CONTINUED)ages time code title p

11–13 AM 9450 Look-Alike Cooking 42

11–13 AM 9663 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 44

11–13 PM 9462 Rock & Roll Printmaking 43

INTENSIVE Full Day 9666 Voice Intensive II 53

*This is a 2-week camp running June 5–16. **This is a 3-week camp running June 5–23.

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JULY 3–7 (CLOSED JULY 4)ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9503 Different Ducks 10

3–5 AM 9507 Cookie Monster 10

4–5 PM 9511 May the Force Be With You 15

4–5 PM 9514 Magnificent Me 15

6–7 AM 9502 Swamp Tales 25

6–7 AM 9506 Art Explosion 17

6–7 Full Day 9501 Future Filmmaker 20

6–7 PM 9512 Draw, Paint, Print 19

6–7 PM 9513 Broadway Blockbusters 18

8–10 AM 9504 Fundamentals of Stage Combat 32

8–10 AM 9508 Toy Around 38

8–10 PM 9509 iPad Movie Making 34

8–10 PM 9516 Circus COCA 29

9–10 Full Day 9499 First Musical: Madagascar (JUL 3–14) 32

9–13 Full Day 9515 Ballet Studio (JUL 3 – 21) 28

11–13 Full Day 9500 Dumbledore’s Army 40

12–18 AM 9505 Painting Studio 47

12–18 PM 9510 Makin’ Bacon 46

JULY 17–21ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9544 Magnificent Magical Monsters 11

3–5 AM 9551 Once Upon a Kitchen 11

4–5 PM 9553 Zip, Chug, Zoom 16

4–5 PM 9556 Vamanos! 16


6–7 AM 9548 First Photo 20

6–7 AM 9549 Legomation Basics 22

6–7 PM 9554 Twisted Princess 26

6–7 PM 9557 iPad Movie Basics 21

6–7 PM 9558 Jewelry Jazz 21

6–7 PM 9559 Flip-O-Rama 20

8–10 AM 9546 iPad Movie Making 34

8–10 AM 9547 On the “Cat” Walk 35

8–10 AM 9550 Creating Comics 29

8–10 Full Day 9541 Be Our Guest 28

8–10 PM 9555 Impressionist Inspiration 33

8–10 PM 9560 Digital Photography 31

8–10 PM 9561 Stop Motion Performing 37

11–13 Full Day 9552 Passport: France 43

11–16 Full Day 9543 Bootcamp: Musical Theatre Dance 39

12–18 Full Day 9542 Musical Theatre Auditions 47


3–5 AM 9536 Opera Tots 11

3–5 AM 9539 Playing Peter Pan 12

4–5 PM 9540 Icky Sticky Fun 13

4–5 PM 9524 Adventure Bay Rescue Patrol 13

6–7 AM 9526 Legomation Basics 22

6–7 AM 9530 Sew Fabulous 24

6–7 AM 9532 Plain Paper, Planes & Planets 23

6–7 Full Day 9519 Lullaby of Broadway 22

6–7 PM 9528 Superhero Universe 25


6–7 PM 9537 African Beats 17

8–10 AM 9538 Camp Africa 29

8–10 AM 9535 Podcast 36


8–10 PM 9521 Kitchen Creative 34

8–10 PM 9529 Theatrical Makeup 38

8–10 PM 9534 Whiteboard Animation 38

9–13 Full Day 9517 Ballet Studio (JUL 10 – 21) 28

11–13 AM 9520 Decked Out Donuts 40

11–13 PM 9527 Legomation Movie Trailer 42

11–13 PM 9662 Sweetology: Cake Decorating 44

11–16 Full Day 9518 Flip & Fly 46

12–18 AM 9522 Manga for Teens 46

12–18 PM 9531 Cosplay Costumes 45

14–18 Full Day 9525 Scene Study 48


3–5 AM 9570 Beach Party 10


4–5 PM 9581 Purple Crayon Adventures 15

4–5 PM 9585 Famous Firsts 13

6–7 AM 9568 Slug-Sling, Mega Morph 24

6–7 AM 9571 Things That Go Zoom 26

6–7 AM 9576 Cartooning: Character Creations 18

6–7 Full Day 9565 Pop Divas 23

6–7 PM 9577 First Photo 20

6–7 PM 9578 Shadow Play 24

6–7 PM 9580 Operation Sing 23

6–7 PM 9586 Taco Tuesday 25

8–10 AM 9572 Painting & Drawing Technique 36

8–10 AM 9574 Feed the Mind 32

8–10 AM 9575 Demo Creation 30

8–10 AM 9691 Introduction to Make, Hack, Play 33

8–10 Full Day 9563 Hogwarts: The Journey Continues 33

8–10 Full Day 9564 Wrestlemania 38

8–10 Full Day 9567 iPad Feature Film 34

8–10 PM 9579 Land of Ooo 34

8–10 PM 9582 Dance, Dance, Dance 30

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JULY 31–AUGUST 4ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9601 Ballet Stories 10

3–5 AM 9606 More Than a Box 11

4–5 PM 9602 Unicorn Adventures 16

4–5 PM 9607 Hard Hat Hero 13

6–7 AM 9594 Animation 17

6–7 AM 9598 Fashion First 19

6–7 AM 9603 Spies & Secret Agents 24

6–7 AM 9611 Mostly Mosaics 22

6–7 PM 9600 Star Singers 25

6–7 PM 9604 Hobbits & Heroes 21

6–7 PM 9610 Colorful World 19

8–10 AM 9592 Theatrical Makeup 38

8–10 AM 9596 Delightful Diners 30

8–10 AM 9599 Musical Moves 35

8–10 AM 9609 Simply Silly Inventions 37

8–10 Full Day 9587 Double Play 31

8–10 PM 9590 Camera Acting 28

8–10 PM 9605 Arts Around the World 27

8–10 PM 9612 Magnificent Mosaic 35

8–10 PM 9694 Introduction to Digital Playground 33

11–13 AM 9693 Intermediate Digital Playground 41

11–13 AM 9591 Indie Music Production 41

11–13 AM 9608 Stage Combat 44

11–13 PM 9597 Secret Ingredient 43

12–18 AM 9589 Acting for the Camera 45

12–18 Full Day 9588 Hip-Hop Video 46

12–18 PM 9595 Whiteboard Animation 47

AUGUST 7–11ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9621 Bedtime Stories 10

3–5 AM 9624 Wild Things at COCA 12

4–5 PM 9630 Earthsavers 13

AUGUST 14–18ages time code title p

3–5 AM 9655 Swashbucklers & Buccaneers 12

3–5 AM 9657 Perfectly Powerful Princesses 12

4–5 PM 9647 Under the Big Top 16

4–5 PM 9649 Magical Music Makers 14

6–7 AM 9644 iPad Movie Basics 21

6–7 AM 9656 Revolting Roald 23

6–7 AM 9658 Summer Chef 25

6–7 AM 9654 Animation 17

6–7 PM 9648 Pop Nation 23


6–7 PM 9651 Legomation Basics 22

8–10 AM 9653 Stop Motion Performing 37

8–10 AM 9652 Artist’s Studio 27

8–10 Full Day 9643 Musical Theatre Masterpieces 35


8–10 PM 9646 Chocolate Factory 29

11–13 Full Day 9641 Fabric Block Printing & Sewing 40

11–13 Full Day 9642 Hip-Hop Theatre 41

JULY 24–28 (CONTINUED)ages time code title p

8–10 PM 9583 Architect Explorer 27

8–10 PM 9713 Dierbergs Market Cooking Adventure 31

11–13 AM 9569 Circus Explorer 39

11–13 Full Day 9562 Jukebox Musicals 42

11–13 PM 9584 Extreme Book Makeover 40

11–13 PM 9692 Intermediate Make, Hack, Play 42

12–18 Full Day 9566 The Upside Down 47

AUGUST 7–11 (CONTINUED)ages time code title p

4–5 PM 9634 Supersonic Superheroes 16

6–7 AM 9620 Circus, Circus 18


6–7 Full Day 9613 Another Openin’, Another Show 17

6–7 PM 9629 Hip-Hop Basics 20

6–7 PM 9637 Clones, Aliens & Jedi 19

6–7 PM 9639 Cartooning: Character Creations 18

8–10 AM 9616 DC vs. Marvel 30


8–10 AM 9622 Art Attack 27

8–10 AM 9625 iPad Stop Motion Movies 34

8–10 AM 9627 Demo Creation 30

8–10 Full Day 9614 Girls Rock 32

8–10 PM 9631 iPad Music Making 34

8–10 PM 9632 Painting & Drawing Technique 36

8–10 PM 9635 Health Moves 33

8–10 PM 9636 Act Up 27

11–13 AM 9626 Stop Motion Performing 44

11–13 PM 9633 Plein Air Drawing 43

11–13 PM 9640 About Face: Prosthetics & Latex 39

12–18 AM 9695 Creative Problem Solvers 46

12–18 AM 9628 Torched 47

12–18 Full Day 9615 Music Theory Intensive 47

12–18 PM 9638 Call the Doctor 45

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WHITFIELD CAMPSJUNE 5–9ages time code title p

4–5 AM 9387 Baubles & Bracelets 13

4–5 AM 9388 Jurassic Art 14

4–5 PM 9394 Globe Trotters 13

6–7 AM 9385 The Sorting Hat 25

6–7 AM 9386 Flip-O-Rama 20

6–7 Full Day 9380 Broadway Blockbusters 18

6–7 PM 9392 Monster Matinee 22

6–7 PM 9393 Clay Critters 18

8–10 AM 9390 iPad Stop Motion Movies 34

8–10 Full Day 9382 Fashion Design 31

8–10 Full Day 9384 Be Our Guest 28

8–10 PM 9395 Drawing Manga 31

11–13 AM 9389 Creating Manga 40

11–13 Full Day 9379 Actor’s Toolbox: Creating Characters 39

11–13 PM 9391 iPad Illustration 42

12–18 Full Day 9383 Clay Studio Wheel & Handbuilding 45



4–5 AM 9367 May the Force Be With You 15

4–5 PM 9371 Vamanos! 16

6–7 AM 9356 Superhero Universe 25

6–7 AM 9362 Sew Fabulous 24

6–7 PM 9369 Legomation Basics 22

6–7 PM 9373 Art Explosion 17

8–10 AM 9361 Claymation 29

8–10 AM 9364 Theatrical Makeup 38

8–10 AM 9368 Harry Pottery 32

8–10 Full Day 9360 Musical Theatre Creators 35

8–10 PM 9357 DC vs. Marvel 30

8–10 PM 9370 Fashion Makeover 32

11–13 Full Day 9365 Fabric Block Printing & Sewing 40

11–13 Full Day 9353 Dumbledore’s Army 40

11–13 PM 9376 Pottery Wheel (June 19–30) 43

12–18 AM 9366 Manga for Teens 46

12–18 Full Day 9359 Computer Animation 45

12–18 PM 9375 About Face: Prosthetics & Latex 45

14–18 Full Day 9358 Painting Studio 48JUNE 12–16ages time code title p

4–5 AM 9420 Adventure Bay Rescue Patrol 13

4–5 PM 9717 Supersonic Superheroes 16

6–7 AM 9418 iPad Movie Basics 21

6–7 AM 9718 Twisted Princess 26

6–7 PM 9426 Galactic Rebel 20

6–7 PM 9422 Pop Nation 23

8–10 AM 9421 Dance, Dance, Dance 30


8–10 Full Day 9412 Hogwarts: The Journey Continues 33

8–10 PM 9413 Pottery Wheel Introduction 37


11–13 Full Day 9414 Artist’s Toolbox: Drawing & Painting 39

11–13 Full Day 9416 Jukebox Musicals 42

12–18 Full Day 9415 Digital Photography & Photoshop 46

14–18 Full Day 9417 Scene Study 48


4–5 AM 9402 Magnificent Magical Monsters 14

4–5 AM 9407 It’s Showtime 14

4–5 PM 9408 Shake & Sing—St. Louis Style 15


6–7 AM 9406 Spies & Secret Agents 24

6–7 Full Day 9404 Wish Upon A Star 26

6–7 PM 9401 Jewelry Jazz 21

6–7 PM 9411 Shutterbug 24

8–10 AM 9398 One Minute Movies 36

8–10 Full Day 9396 Actor’s Workshop 27

8–10 Full Day 9403 Artist’s Studio 27

8–10 PM 9719 Toy Around 38

11–13 AM 9410 Digital Photography 40

11–13 Full Day 9397 Fashion Challenge 41

11–13 PM 9399 iPad Legomation Production 42

12–18 Full Day 9405 Call the Doctor 45


AGES 3 TO 5

BALLET STORIESAGES 3 TO 5 Explore some of the world’s best-loved ballets using movement, art, books and stories. We’ll learn simple ballet steps to classic ballet music such as Coppelia, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty and get inspired to make simple costumes, art projects and props related to our favorite ballet stories.

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9466JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Katie Scarato, Emily Andes


9601JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elise Kulik, Katie Scarato

BAUBLES & BRACELETSAGES 3 TO 5 Entrez Vous! If you love playing dress up a la Fancy Nancy, don’t miss this camp that is totally en vogue! We will practice our French, transform into butterflies, learn some ballet steps and end our week with a tea party! So invite all your fanciest friends and practice your curtsy because Baubles & Bracelets is going to be a week to remember!


9470JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elise Kulik

BEACH PARTYAGES 3 TO 5 Explore the marvels of sea and sand in this camp for beach enthusiasts. We’ll practice our hula dance, tie dye t-shirts, string shark tooth necklaces, build magnificent castles and read about the beach in books like At the Beach and Sea and Sand and Me. Along the way, we’ll learn some beach inspired music to share at a party on the final day of camp.


9570JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Katie Scarato, Emily Andes

BEDTIME STORIESAGES 3 TO 5 We’ll celebrate some of our favorite children’s authors including Eric Carle and Maurice Sendak—then ask our young bookworms to suggest some books of their own. Each day campers will read a book (or two) together, then explore the story through creative drama, movement and visual art. On the final day of camp we’ll have a pajama party with treats, lots of stories and the opportunity to share our favorite explorations.


9621AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elise Kulik, Katie Scarato

DIFFERENT DUCKSAGES 3 TO 5 Take a trip to the barnyard of the Ugly Duckling. We’ll read several versions of the story and explore its positive message through art, song and drama, singing songs from Honk! the musical and learning a country square dance. We’ll also plant seeds in a container garden we decorate ourselves and make paper-mache chicks and ducks to populate our farm.


9503JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$128.00 Courtney Gibson, Emily Andes

GLOBE-TROTTERSAGES 3 TO 5 Send your child on a trip around the world! We’ll “travel” to a variety of countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America where we’ll create artwork, drama and dance inspired by the cultures we visit. No need to bring a passport—we’ll create our own!


9492JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Cody Aaron, Evann De Bose, Katie Scarato

COOKIE MONSTERAGES 3 TO 5 Inspired by popular children’s books like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Maisy Makes Gingerbread and Fortune Cookie Fortunes, we will read, create art projects and bake different kinds of cookies each day. Lessons will include simple food preparation with an emphasis on skills such as measuring, mixing and decorating. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9507JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$148.00 Evann De Bose, Cynthia Panian, Gheremi Clay

PLEASE NOTE:All children must be fully toilet trained to attend camps at COCA.

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AGES 3 TO 5

JUNGLE JAMMIN’AGES 3 TO 5 Join us on a musical jungle journey! We will make our own percussion instruments and create a drum circle; dance like lions, birds, gorillas and hippos; read and tell lively jungle stories and use items we gather outdoors (even raindrops) for our creative art projects!


9483JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Katie Scarato

MAGNIFICENT MAGICAL MONSTERSAGES 3 TO 5 Move over King Kong! COCA campers will read about their favorite storybook monsters like those in Where the Wild Things Are and The Gruffalo. Then we will create our own fantastic monsters, build fabulous masks and costumes, inhabit those creatures and bring them to life with sound and music. Not for the faint hearted!


9544JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Gregory Jenkins

MORE THAN A BOXAGES 3 TO 5 Boats, cities, castles, spaceships—even characters! There is nothing you can’t make from a giant cardboard box, a lot of cool art materials and your imagination. Students will build large scale projects then animate them through storytelling, creative drama and movement. Discover the huge range of possibilities in this imaginative camp.


9606JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Gheremi Clay

OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GOAGES 3 TO 5 Explore the wiggled roads and weird wildish space of Dr. Seuss in this camp all about possibilities! We’ll create and share impossibly crazy (and silly) obstacle courses each day with our camp friends, engage in preposterous pretend play as we inhabit characters like the Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant and create vivid visual art projects that capture the spirit of Seuss’ colorful world.


9453JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Cody Aaron, Gheremi Clay

ONCE UPON A KITCHENAGES 3 TO 5 Where would Snow White be without the famous apple? In this camp we will explore storybook-based foods from classic and contemporary favorites like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, If You Give a Pig a Pancake and Hansel and Gretel. We will prepare (and taste) signature foods from stories while also exploring the stories through art, movement and drama. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9551JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Susan Kopp, Cynthia Panian, Shannon Piwowarczyk

OPERA TOTSAGES 3 TO 5 Do you have a child who loves to sing? Perhaps a young one with a flair for the dramatic? In this camp, your child will be exposed to kid-friendly opera masterworks such as Hansel and Gretel and The Magic Flute, create visual art related to each opera and, of course, sing operatic music.


9536JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Emily Andes



PLAYING PETER PANAGES 3 TO 5 Campers who love to pretend, create and act up a storm are invited on a trip to Neverland. We’ll meet pixies and pirates, lost boys, mermaids and a very interesting crocodile! We’ll sing, act and make simple props and costumes to share on the last day of camp.


9539JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Gregory Jenkins, Andrea Henry Tharian

PONYVILLE ADVENTUREAGES 3 TO 5 Explore your favorite little ponies such as Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie or create your own pony identity through visual art projects and creative drama. We’ll draw, watercolor and sculpt; then use our original and familiar characters to create an exciting adventure focusing on the magic of friendship.


9436JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Emily Andes


9573JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Elise Kulik

SWASHBUCKLERS & BUCCANEERSAGES 3 TO 5 Ahoy Mateys! Join us for pirate tales, drama and art. Create costumes, ships, pirate characters and props for imaginary play. Add a few chanteys, pirate treats, an eye patch and a treasure hunt for a rollicking good time.


9655AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Elise Kulik

UNDER THE BIG TOPAGES 3 TO 5 Calling all tightrope walkers, lion tamers, acrobats and aerialists! You will enjoy tumbling, balancing, swinging and learning circus skills like ring juggling and feather balancing. This circus-themed camp combines movement with fun visual arts activities—creating circus art and masks using paint, sculpture, clay and collage. On the final day of camp, we'll share what we’ve learned in a circus extravaganza for family and friends.


9434JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elliot Pearsall, Cody Aaron, Gheremi Clay

AGES 3 TO 5

PERFECTLY POWERFUL PRINCESSESAGES 3 TO 5 From Mulan to Merida, princesses these days are not delicate flowers. Today’s princesses are strong and smart. In this camp we will explore these and other brave princess stories through drama, movement and art. Then, we’ll create our own characters and a 21st century princess story for family and friends on the last day of camp.


9657AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Susan Kopp, Shannon Piwowarczyk

WILD THINGS AT COCAAGES 3 TO 5 Ready for a wildly creative adventure? Using the classic Maurice Sendak story as a jumping off point, we will explore both real and imaginary creatures and places through storytelling, visual art and creative drama. Our imaginations will be free to roam to distant lands where we will paint wild things masks, build a boat and take a journey. Let the wild rumpus begin!


9624AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Shannon Piwowarczyk


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ADVENTURE BAY RESCUE PATROLAGES 4 TO 5 We'll explore our favorite "paw" characters or create our own through visual art and creative drama. We'll decorate our own pup packs, create badges, hats and tools, then use them all as we work together to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay.

COCA-U. City aFteRNooN

9524JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Emily Andes

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9420JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Nicole Harcharic, Donna Patton

BAUBLES & BRACELETSAGES 4 TO 5 Entrez Vous! If you love playing dress up a la Fancy Nancy, don’t miss this camp that is totally en vogue! We will practice our French, transform into butterflies, learn some ballet steps and end our week with a tea party! So invite all your fanciest friends and practice your curtsy because Baubles & Bracelets is going to be a week to remember!

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9387JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Libby Salvia, Shannon Piwowarczyk

EARTHSAVERSAGES 4 TO 5 Explore ways to help our environment and celebrate the beauty of our world! We'll read and tell stories, like The Tiny Seed, Red Sings from Treetops and Seasons, and go on a nature walk for inspiration and to find natural materials to add to our artwork. We'll learn about recycling and creative reuse and create instruments from recycled materials, which we'll learn to play while we move to the rhythms of the planet!


9630AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elise Kulik, Alicia Like

GLOBE TROTTERSAGES 4 TO 5 Send your child on a trip around the world! We’ll “travel” to a variety of countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America where we’ll create artwork, drama and dance inspired by the cultures we visit. No need to bring a passport—we’ll create our own!

Whitfield AFTERNOON

9394JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Nicole Harcharic, Shannon Piwowarczyk

HARD HAT HEROAGES 4 TO 5 Let's build! Children will enjoy building and demolishing in this construction camp. We'll read and respond to books like A Year at a Construction Site and Building a House, sing “Johnny Pounds with One Hammer” and chant “Cement Mixer” and explore many arts activities such as paper bag houses and sandpaper rubbings. Along the way, we will look at and sort tools, practice measuring and learn about the shapes in buildings all around us!


9607JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00Alicia Like, Gheremi Clay

FAMOUS FIRSTSAGES 4 TO 5 In this special collaboration with We Stories, we will celebrate people who make history by being the first to achieve something new. Using books like Firebird, Catching the Moon and Ada Twist Scientist, we will learn about heroic individuals who expand thinking and break ground. We will explore their accomplishments (and imagine our own) through art, movement and drama.


9585JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Alicia Like

ICKY STICKY FUNAGES 4 TO 5 Campers who love jumping in puddles or squishing finger paint and dough will love this messy art camp! We will read stories that celebrate fun like Beautiful OOPS, explore explosive movement to high energy music, work with papier-mache and paint with our hands and feet!

COCA-U. City AFTERNOON

9540JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Shannon Piwowarczyk, Gregory Jenkins



AGES 4 TO 5 IN THE GARDENAGES 4 TO 5 Through art, stories and planting, both in COCA's flower beds and treasures to bring home, we will explore gardens. We'll also observe and investigate both real and imagined gardens through drawing, watercolor and storytelling. Finally, we'll create our own imaginative garden tale to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9444JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00Evann De Bose, Alicia Like

IT'S SHOWTIMEAGES 4 TO 5 Are you a budding Broadway star? We will take music and songs from some of Broadway's most beloved musicals such as Peter Pan, Annie and The Little Mermaid, then add dance, movement and our own visual art creations. On the final day, our emerging stars will share what they have learned with family and friends.


9484JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00Elise Kulik, Emily Andes

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9407JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00Libby Salvia, Janne Boneau

JURASSIC ARTAGES 4 TO 5 Calling all preschool paleontologists! Join us for brontosaurus building, diplodocus dancing, stegosaurus sculpture and ankylosaurus acting. We'll create our own fossils and dino art and read, tell and imagine stories of our favorite dinosaurs. Come explore the Jurassic period and create some pre-historic fun—don't forget to bring your imagination!


9440JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Carrie Fernandez, Gheremi Clay

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9388JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Nicole Harcharic, Maria Ojascastro

MAGICAL MUSIC MAKERSAGES 4 TO 5 Campers will enter the magical world of music—listening, singing songs and moving to the beat. Each day we will listen to a short classical piece by composers like Strauss, Tchaikovsky or Saint Saens. We will play rhythm instruments like the West African djembe or shekere and the Mexican guiro. In the art room, we will craft our own unique drums, rain sticks and other instruments using everyday items. Through song, sound and movement, we will discover that music really is all around us. Let the music begin!


9454JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Alicia Like, Carrie Fernandez


9649AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Alicia Like, Shannon Piwowarczyk

MAGNIFICENT MAGICAL MONSTERSAGES 4 TO 5 Move over King Kong! COCA campers will read about their favorite storybook monsters like those in Where the Wild Things Are and The Gruffalo. Then we will create our own fantastic monsters, build fabulous masks and costumes, inhabit those creatures, and bring them to life with sound and music. Not for the faint hearted!

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KIDZROCK: ROCK TOTSAGES 4 TO 5 Young rockers will sing, dance, explore visual art and play real instruments in this camp provided in partnership with Dave Simon's Rock School. We'll touch on basic musical concepts such as rhythm, harmony and tempo as students have the opportunity to play miniature instruments, learn back up dance steps and create invitations and t-shirts for the concert for family and friends on the final day of camp.


9496JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Courtney Gibson, Evann De Bose, Kidzrock Faculty


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AGES 4 TO 5PONYVILLE ADVENTUREAGES 4 TO 5 Explore your favorite little ponies such as Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie or create your own pony identity through visual art projects and creative drama. We’ll draw, watercolor and sculpt—then use our original and familiar characters to create an exciting adventure focusing on the magic of friendship.

Whitfield moRNiNg


PURPLE CRAYON ADVENTURESAGES 4 TO 5 Inspired by the beloved storybook series by Crockett Johnson, imaginative campers will create their own purple crayon adventure through storytelling and art. Using crayons in traditional and non-traditional art, we'll make crayon rubbings, wax crayon etchings, watercolor crayon resist and even melted crayon luminaries. We'll also create our own characters and write a collective story of a creative adventure driven by drawing.


9581JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elise Kulik, Gheremi Clay

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOUAGES 4 TO 5 Young space travelers will explore the elements of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, then create their own characters, aliens, creatures and stories through art, movement and drama. Expand your imagination into a galaxy far, far away!


9511JUL 3–7 | 12:45–4:00PM$128.00 Libby Salvia, Shannon Piwowarczyk, Gheremi Clay

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9367JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Tommi Rogers, Maria Ojascastro

MAGNIFICENT MEAGES 4 TO 5 In this special collaboration with We Stories, we will celebrate each child's uniqueness through stories such as Incredible You, I Like Myself! and Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald no cambina, as well as through movement, drama and art. Students will also creatively express themselves and celebrate their identity using a narrative photography project.


9514JUL 3–7 | 12:45–4:00PM$128.00 Alicia Like, Evann De Bose

SHAKE & SING—ST. LOUIS STYLEAGES 4 TO 5 In this special collaboration with We Stories, we will explore the incredible contributions St. Louis has made in music and dance. From Scott Joplin to Josephine Baker, Chuck Berry to Katherine Dunham, these inspirational St. Louisians introduced fresh ideas and style to arts in our country. We'll gain inspiration by exploring their contributions then use it as a jumping off point to discover our own creative pulse!


9476JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Alicia Like, Gheremi Clay

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9408JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Alicia Like, Tommi Rogers



AGES 4 TO 5

SUPERSONIC SUPERHEROESAGES 4 TO 5 Campers will use the exciting adventures of Superman, Batman, Mr. Incredible and Spider-Man to inspire their own super hero identities. We will create capes, masks and special superhero gadgets, move like super heroes that fly through the air, stick to the ceiling and walk through walls and imagine stories about the heroes' everyday lives. On the final day of camp, these creative new superheroes will share their identities with family and friends.

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9717JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Nancy Stopke , Nicole Harcharic


9634AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Rudy Zapf, Gheremi Clay

UNDER THE BIG TOPAGES 4 TO 5 Calling all tightrope walkers, lion tamers, acrobats and aerialists! You will enjoy tumbling, balancing, swinging and learning circus skills like ring juggling and feather balancing. This circus-themed camp combines movement with fun visual arts activities—creating circus art and masks using paint, sculpture, clay and collage. On the final day of camp, we'll share what we learned in a circus extravaganza for family and friends.


9647AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elliot Pearsall, Evann De Bose

UNICORN ADVENTURESAGES 4 TO 5 Campers will go on a sparkly, magical adventure in this camp for children who dream of unicorns. We will create unicorn characters, self-portraits and masks. Inspired by a range of unicorn books, we will create our own collective story to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9602JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elise Kulik, Evann De Bose

VAMANOS!AGES 4 TO 5 Become explorers like Dora and Boots, and create your own backyard adventure! We'll decorate backpacks, create maps, solve mazes and go on a scavenger hunt. Along the way we will learn some Spanish phrases and sing “We Did It” with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9556JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Evann De Bose, Shannon Piwowarczyk, Alicia Like

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9371JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Tommi Rogers, Donna Patton

ZIP, CHUG, ZOOMAGES 4 TO 5 All aboard this camp designed to constructively channel the energy and imagination of those who love cars, trucks, trains and planes. Using paint, clay, boxes, tape and more, we'll enjoy making things that go! Children will explore songs, movement and drama to get those wheels spinning!


9553JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Gregory Jenkins, Gheremi Clay


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ANIMATIONAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will collaborate in small groups to write a short scene, create original hand-drawn cels, photograph the images and edit them together with a soundtrack to create a short, straightforward animation. Each camper will leave with copies of the animated shorts created in the camp.


9594JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Emily Catedral


9654AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Neal Brown

AFRICAN BEATSAGES 6 TO 7 Young campers will be engaged in a high-energy, fun-filled week in which they learn about the cultures of West Africa through traditional West African dance, djembe drumming, storytelling, African mask making and other arts activities. The week will end with a culmination for parents and friends on the final day of camp.


9537JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Diadie Bathily

ARCHITECTURE BASICSAGES 6 TO 7 If you are curious about buildings and love to try to figure things out, working with an architect on the basics of design might be just the thing! You will identify the materials and geometry found in architecture and discover how big buildings are really made up of smaller parts. Then, we will explore how it all comes together through drawings and model making.


9442JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Erica Twomey

ART EXPLOSIONAGES 6 TO 7 Adventurous artists will use splatter techniques, water balloon explosions, spin art and paint-tinted bubble mix to create fabulous creative images in the spirit of artist Jackson Pollock. They will explore the expressive potential in high-energy art through a variety of media.

COCA-U. City MORNING

9506JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$128.00 Shannon Piwowarczyk

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9373JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Katie Warnick

ANOTHER OPENIN', ANOTHER SHOWAGES 6 TO 7 Have fun while enhancing your singing, dancing and acting skills and exploring the world of musical theatre! Each day you will spend time on choral singing, dance and choreography, and creating and performing scenes from musicals. The camp will culminate in a musical revue of shows popular with students such as Jungle Book, Seussical and Aladdin.

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9613AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Gina Bon-Perez, Kevin Mansco

BEST OF BROADWAYAGES 6 TO 7 Do you dream of being on stage in your favorite Broadway musical? Campers in this camp will work on songs and dances from family-friendly Broadway musicals such as The Lion King and Honk. Campers will create a storyline that links the songs selected and work on their acting skills as they rehearse the show that they have created. The week will culminate in a performance for family and friends on the final day of camp.

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9485JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Crystal Brown, Emily Andes, Haley Fortune


AGES 6 TO 7 BESTIESAGES 6 TO 7 Create new characters inspired by familiar favorites like Squidward and Patrick as you explore adventures of the best day ever. We will make and eat crabby patties, learn a little karate and even pretend to practice jellyfishing. Along the way, we will brainstorm and explore our own ideas for best days and create a story to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9447JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$155.00 Kristin Rion, Lauren Cram

CARTOONING: CHARACTER CREATIONSAGES 6 TO 7 Uncover the range of comic book genres as you design original cartoon characters and place them in your own comic strips. Learn how to strengthen your drawing skills as you work on facial expressions and poses. Develop crazy critters and magnificent monsters, super-villains and heroes—then pull them together in stories to create your own strips and books.


9576JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Hope Ashley


9639AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Hope Ashley

BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERSAGES 6 TO 7 Learn familiar songs from some of Broadway's biggest hits! Develop vocal technique and gain confidence as a performer while staging songs through simple movement and the use of props. You will explore material from shows like Finding Neverland and Cinderella, then share what you have learned for friends and family on the final day.


9513JUL 3–7 | 12:45–4:00PM$128.00 Crystal Brown, Courtney Gibson


9545JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Crystal Brown, Gheremi Clay

Whitfield FULL DAY

9380JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Janne Boneau, Elise Kulik

CIRCUS, CIRCUSAGES 6 TO 7 Athletic campers will practice basic tumbling, balancing and clowning skills with a circus professional. You will learn walk on a low wire, turn upside down on a trapeze, try the rolling globe and the rola bola, practice the fundamentals of juggling, walk on real stilts and more! The camp culminates in a circus extravaganza.


9433JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elliot Pearsall


9620AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elliot Pearsall

CHOCOLATE FACTORYAGES 6 TO 7 If you've ever dreamt of being Charlie in the Chocolate Factory, then this camp is a dream come true. Campers will learn to create cake, chocolate mousse, double chocolate ice creams, dips and sauces inspired by the Roald Dahl story while practicing kitchen safety and reinforcing basic cooking skills. On Thursday, campers will take a field trip to Sweetology to learn cupcake decorating tips. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9445JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

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CLONES, ALIENS & JEDIAGES 6 TO 7 Engage the hyperdrive and make the creative jump! Campers will explore the elements of the Star Wars universe and create their own characters (be they clones, aliens or Jedi), to create a collective story from their own imaginations. Campers will create backdrops and props to support their story. May the force be with you!


9637AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Shannon Piwowarczyk

COLORFUL WORLDAGES 6 TO 7 Discover the world of visual art through an exploration of color. Campers will use observed and imaginative palettes as they draw and paint, create prints and build sculpture with a focus on dazzling hues. We'll encounter great artists throughout history who used color in surprising and amazing ways while creating works in all the colors of the rainbow.


9490JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Meredith Foster


9610JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Meredith Foster

DRAW, PAINT, PRINTAGES 6 TO 7 Draw, paint and print using diverse materials and techniques. Campers will explore each of these disciplines while looking to master artists as inspiration for their work. They will create several pieces of art in each area—drawing, painting and printmaking—adding imagination and creativity to make their own personal masterpieces.


9477JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Andrea Henry Tharian


9512JUL 3–7 | 12:45–4:00PM$128.00 Meredith Foster


9623AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Rudy Zapf

Whitfield MORNING

9400JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Stephanie Summerlin

COOKING WITH COLORAGES 6 TO 7 Join us as we explore the creative potential and "color wheel" inside any kitchen. Campers will create kids' favorites such as vegetable pasta, fresh lemonade and fruit-based desserts that demonstrate both the health and artfulness of being mindful of the colors on your plate. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9446JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

FASHION FIRSTAGES 6 TO 7 Create or embellish fashion and accessories in this fashion camp. Students will learn fabric painting, cutting, tying and beading techniques and use them to make and decorate items such as headbands, t-shirts and bags. Some basic sewing and no-sew techniques will be explored.


9598JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Lauren Cram

CLAY CRITTERSAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will learn ball, coil and slab techniques to create clay critters and whimsical habitats. Next, campers will make animal masks with textures provided by natural and found objects. Bears, frogs, cats, rhinos, lizards—create all the creatures you can imagine!

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9393JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Maria Ojascastro


AGES 6 TO 7 FIRST PHOTOAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will learn photography basics as they experiment with photographing nature, architecture, still life creations and people. They will learn how to use composition, light and shadow and point of view to communicate ideas. They'll have lots of fun learning how to photograph family, friends and the world around them!


9548JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Rici Hoffarth


9577JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Rici Hoffarth

FLIP-O-RAMAAGES 6 TO 7 Have you ever wondered how a cartoon is made? In this camp we will create our own hilarious comics, put together a graphic story and then turn it into a fun flip book. The flip book provides the optical illusion of movement bringing your story and characters to life.


9559JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Hope Ashley

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9386JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Jennifer James

FUTURE FILMMAKERAGES 6 TO 7 Aspiring filmmakers in this camp will cooperatively plan, direct, stage, shoot and edit a digital video film using other campers as performers. Students may choose to create parodies, commercials or mini-documentaries. We'll screen the films for family and friends on the final day of camp, and each camper will receive a DVD of the films developed in the camp.


9501JUL 3–27 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$250.00 Neal Brown, Kristin Rion

GALACTIC REBELAGES 6 TO 7 Climb aboard the freighter starship Ghost and travel to the planet Lothal to take on the Galactic Forces. Along the way, you decide—are you a Freedom Fighter or part of the Imperial Force? Explore classic characters or create your own as we plan an epic operation to restore the Jedi Forces! We'll create backdrops and props to help us tell our tales and share them with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9493JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Kristin Rion, Andrea Henry Tharian

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9426JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Katie Warnick

HELLO DALIAGES 6 TO 7 From Dali to Warhol, campers will explore modern art masters and the painting techniques they used. They will create masterpieces of their own—exploring a different style of painting each day while making it their own. Campers will be encouraged to apply paint like Impressionists, see like Cubists, create dreams like Surrealists and, finally, create work that expresses their own unique perspective. Camp will end with an exhibition of created works.


9463JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Meredith Foster

HIP-HOP BASICSAGES 6 TO 7 Aspiring dancers will learn high-energy group choreography using hip-hop dance elements such as breakdancing and pop locking. They will also explore the element of freestyle, create a hip-hop "crew" name and design a t-shirt for a final performance for family and friends.


9461JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Ebony Bryant


9629AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Gheremi Clay

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iPAD MOVIE BASICSAGES 6 TO 7 Aspiring young filmmakers, explore the world of iPad movie making as you collaboratively plan, direct, perform in, shoot and edit a simple, short digital video using only the video capacity, tools and apps on an iPad. iPads are provided by COCA. Students will leave with access to the "shorts" developed in the camp.


9644AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer


9557JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer

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9418JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer

JEWELRY JAZZAGES 6 TO 7 Jazz up your summer and back-to-school looks with jewelry designed and created by you! You will create brightly-colored clay beads to use in necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. You will also learn to work with jewelry wire, beads and even incorporate fabrics and found materials into your creations.


9558JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Rudy Zapf

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9401JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Stephanie Summerlin

IMAGINATION ILLUSTRATIONAGES 6 TO 7 Young illustrators will explore the vastly different illustration styles in popular children's books by Maurice Sendak, Eric Carle and Lane Smith and use them as a jumping off point to create their own! Campers will create artwork in watercolor, ink, tempera, collage and chalk that complements their favorite stories and poems.


9465JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Hope Ashley

ICE CREAM CAMPAGES 6 TO 7 What is better on a hot summer day than your favorite ice cream treats? How about learning to make your own? Spend each day with COCA's culinary instructor learning how to make some of the most popular summer treats, from ice cream sandwiches made with chocolate cookies and vanilla bean ice cream, to popsicles and sorbet. Along the way we will learn about kitchen safety and practice basic cooking skills. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.



HOBBITS & HEROESAGES 6 TO 7 Explore the lighter side of the fantasy world in The Lord of the Rings as you imagine a story filled with hobbits, dwarves, elves, wizards and magic. You will create simple scenery, costume pieces and props and share your tale of Middle Earth with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9604JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Andrea Henry Tharian


AGES 6 TO 7

KIDZROCK: ROCK BANDAGES 6 TO 7 Sing, dance, explore visual art and play instruments in this camp provided in partnership with Dave Simon's Rock School. This camp will touch on musical concepts such as rhythm, harmony, tempo, bass line and dynamics as students have the opportunity to play child-sized instruments (drums, keyboard and electric guitars). They will also learn some back up dance routines and create a band name, poster and t-shirts for a performance for family and friends on the final day of camp. Dave Simon's Rock School developed Kidzrock as an opportunity for young children to learn the basics of music and experience the thrill of playing in a real rock band. All instruments provided by Dave Simon's Rock School.


9491JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Courtney Gibson, Andrea Henry Tharian, Kidzrock Faculty

LEGOMATION BASICSAGES 6 TO 7 If you love Legos, here's your chance to bring them to life. You will work in groups to develop a simple story board, stage the building blocks and learn how to use stop motion animation techniques as you shoot footage that will be developed into a short film. Each camper will leave with access to all films produced in the camp.


9526JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Neal Brown


9549JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Neal Brown


9651AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Neal Brown

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9369JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer

LITTLE DANCERSAGES 6 TO 7 Explore some of the world's best-loved ballets using movement, art and stories. Learn ballet steps to classic ballet music such as Coppelia, Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. Get inspired and create art projects and props related to favorite story ballets. By the end of the week, you will be a "Little Dancer." Students should attend with ballet shoes. No additional dress code and no previous experience required.


9441JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Rici Hoffarth, Carrie Fernandez

LULLABY OF BROADWAYAGES 6 TO 7 Have fun while enhancing your singing, dancing and acting skills. Performers will explore the world of musical theatre focusing on vocal technique, choral singing, dance, character creation and stage presence. The week will culminate in a musical revue of songs and scenes popular with students such as those from Jungle Book, Seussical and Aladdin.


9519JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM– 4:00PM$260.00 Kevin Mansco, Gina Bon-Perez, Jennifer Quinn

MONSTER MATINEEAGES 6 TO 7 Create a scary or funny monster movie! Working in small groups, campers will collaboratively write, direct, film and act in each other's films. They will build the costumes, props and environment to enhance their tales. Campers will also create makeup and special effects to include in their films and leave with access to all the films created in the camp.

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9392JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer, Donna Patton

MOSTLY MOSAICSAGES 6 TO 7 Students will experiment with a range of organic and structure patterns using ancient techniques and cool new materials. They will piece together images from blocks of color in a variety of media, and create beautiful wall hangings as well as personal items like boxes and picture frames. Camp will conclude with an exhibition of created work.


9611JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Rudy Zapf

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AGES 6 TO 7PLAIN PAPER, PLANES & PLANETSAGES 6 TO 7 Paper is a medium with a world of possibilities for kids who like to cut, fold, build and glue. We'll make our own folded and bound books, create beautiful origami, sculpt using paper mache and even make our own paper. Campers can choose to construct airplanes, buildings, cities or our own universe—the sky's the limit!


9532JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Meredith Foster

POP DIVASAGES 6 TO 7 Singers will work on vocal technique and performance skills in this pop music camp. You will learn to sing with expression and confidence while working on posture, vocal production and breathing. Then create fashion accessories to wear when you perform. Whether you are a fan of Selena Gomez, Demi Lavato, Miley Cyrus or Lady Gaga—your favorite pop diva knows how to accessorize and so will you! Combine fashion elements to perform your songs for family and friends on the last day of camp.


9565JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$265.00 Lauren Cram, Tre'von Griffith, Carrie Fernandez

POP NATIONAGES 6 TO 7 This fun and lively introduction to dance is perfect for students interested in sampling moves and choreography inspired by current and classic pop music videos. COCA's dance faculty will get you moving to age-appropriate favorites like “Thriller” and “Shake It Up.” No previous dance experience is necessary. Bring your own dance shoes or clean, new sneakers.


9648AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elise Kulik

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9422JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Elise Kulik

REVOLTING ROALDAGES 6 TO 7 Campers with mischievous minds will enjoy creating characters and stories based on the work of their favorite storyteller Roald Dahl. Inspired by books such as The BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, you will create a comic tale with an unexpected twist of your own design. You'll make exaggerated props and costume pieces to share on the final day of camp.


9656AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:45PM$155.00 Kristin Rion, Andrea Henry Tharian

MOVE ITAGES 6 TO 7 Designed for kids who like to move but haven't had much dance experience, this camp will introduce basic jazz and hip-hop moves, rhythm and musicality, plus create fun and lively choreography to popular music. We'll share our routines with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9471JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Ebony Bryant

OPERATION SINGAGES 6 TO 7 Young performers will have the chance to write, stage and perform their own musical performance and discover a different kind of opera. Campers will work together on every aspect of this inclusive camp—creating the story, script, songs, selecting and auditioning for parts, designing and constructing props and costumes and, finally, performing their own opera. Operation Sing promises to be a unique and positive experience for young actors and singers.


9580JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Colin Healy, Shannon Piwowarczyk


AGES 6 TO 7 SEW FABULOUSAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will learn to sew by hand and on a machine to make items like wall hangings, pillows, blankets and other decorative items. They will explore elements of texture, color and design as they produce their own fabric creations to decorate their world.


9530JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Lauren Cram

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9362JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Stephanie Summerlin

SHADOW PLAYAGES 6 TO 7 Shadow play (also known as shadow puppetry) is an ancient form of storytelling that uses cut-out figures held between a source of light and a screen to serve as characters. In this camp, we will create our own shadow puppets based on characters and a story that we create together. We will practice activating the puppets and use them to tell our story on the final day of camp.


9578JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Maria Ojascastro

SHAKE & BAKEAGES 6 TO 7 Learn to make healthy versions of some of your favorite snack foods in COCA's kitchen classroom. Then, get out on the dance floor with one of COCA's dance instructors to learn fitness routines based in hip-hop and jazz. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9498JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian, Gheremi Clay

SING, DANCE, ACTAGES 6 TO 7 Have fun while enhancing your singing, dancing and acting skills. You will explore the world of musical theatre focusing on vocal technique, singing, dance, character creation and stage presence. Camp will culminate in a musical revue from popular, family-friendly musicals including You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Mary Poppins and Aladdin.


9467JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Tre'von Griffith, Gina Bon-Perez

SHUTTERBUGAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will experiment with photography basics while using a variety of conventional and unconventional cameras and techniques. You will learn how to use composition, light and shadow, as well as point of view to communicate their ideas. You'll have lots of fun photographing family, friends and the world around them!

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9411JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Katrina Shannon

SLUG-SLING, MEGA MORPHAGES 6 TO 7 Travel underground with slug-slinging Eli Shane and write your own adventure to stop the nefarious Dr. Blakk using existing or original characters. Create your own powerful slug through art and drama. Practice drawing in the manga style of this cartoon to create backdrops and props for your story. We'll put it all together to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9568JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Shannon Piwowarczyk

SPIES & SECRET AGENTSAGES 6 TO 7 Pretend that you are your favorite sleuth as you solve a COCA mystery. Then, turn the tables as you create and stage your own secret agent story. We'll build our own spy gadgets and create clever stories of espionage. On the final day of camp, our spy characters will explore a fantastical COCA-wide scavenger hunt with family and friends.


9603JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Shannon Piwowarczyk

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9406JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Tommi Rogers, Rudy Zapf

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AGES 6 TO 7SUPERHERO UNIVERSEAGES 6 TO 7 From DC to Marvel, the world of superheroes waits! Campers will explore the exciting stories and powers of superheroes like Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Flash and Superman to create sets, costumes and visual art pieces. We'll use these famous characters as inspiration to create a superhero (or supervillain) identity of our own. Then, we’ll weave our characters together to bring to life a new superhero universe to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9528JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Andrea Henry Tharian

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9356JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:45PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Josie Talve-Goodman

SWAMP TALESAGES 6 TO 7 Join us in the mysterious, ghoulish wetlands and marshes where ogres, swamp creatures and other icky, drippy monsters abound. Campers will create their own scaly-skinned characters, build masks and costumes and bring them to life in a final day performance held in a spooky environment they build themselves. Prepare to be scared!


9502JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$128.00 Rici Hoffarth, Terry Watkins

THE SORTING HATAGES 6 TO 7 Where would the sorting hat send you? Enter the world of Hogwarts and Harry Potter and discover whether you belong in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin. You will imagine your own student, professor and fantastical creature characters to populate an imaginary wizard school. You will create wands, masks and backdrops to perform your tribute to the world of magic for the final day of camp.


9455JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Staci Meyr, Haley Fortune

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9385JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Donna Patton, Josie Talve-Goodman

STAR SINGERAGES 6 TO 7 Learn songs from some of your favorite musicals as you develop vocal technique and gain confidence in group performance. Campers will explore material from shows like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Wizard of Oz and put it together with some simple show choir movement to show friends and family what we have learned on the final day.


9600JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Carrie Fernandez, Kevin Mansco

TACO TUESDAYAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will learn to cook homemade flour and corn tortillas, shredded meats, guacamole, pico de gallo and more as they explore the many variations of tacos—from traditional, walking, street and even dessert! We will personalize kitchen aprons, create recipe cards, learn about kitchen safety and practice basic skills, like measuring and following directions. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA with the information.


9586JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

SUMMER CHEFAGES 6 TO 7 Students will learn to create favorite summertime treats like ice cream, homemade cookies and lemonade and picnic food! Students will personalize kitchen aprons, create recipe cards, learn about kitchen safety and practice basic skills like measuring and following directions. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA with the information.


9658AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian


AGES 6 TO 7

THINGS THAT GO ZOOMAGES 6 TO 7 Discover the many varieties of 3D sculpture and motion in this camp. Campers will learn about the artistry and physics of kinetic sculptures by creating pieces that float, fly, roll or "go zoom." We'll start with a variety of media including cardboard, clay and wire, then power our creations with motors, wind, weight and our imaginations.


9571JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Maria Ojascastro

TOON TOWNAGES 6 TO 7 Do you want to invent your own characters, build an arsenal of gags, and earn some jellybeans? Step away from your computer, grab your cream pies and your creativity will guide this camp. You'll jump into COCA Toon Town with markers, paint, cardboard boxes, and more. Build a full-sized cartoon town and even a safe to drop on your favorite COCA villain. Then, animate your world for a real-life cartoon adventure you will never forget.


9460JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Andrea Henry Tharian, Trish Brown

TWISTED PRINCESSAGES 6 TO 7 What would have happened if Cinderella had just worn sneakers to the ball or if Snow White had washed the apple before taking a bite? Reimagine the possibilities for beloved princesses as we create and act in our own happily ever after tales. We will create characters and collaboratively write a story, build props to support their tale and then share it with family and friends on the final day of camp.

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9718JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00

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9554JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Susan Kopp, Staci Meyr

WHERE IN THE WORLDAGES 6 TO 7 Find yourself in a different country each day and uncover the cultural clues to determine where in the world you are! You will dance, draw, sculpt, sing and learn some basic language skills as you travel around our mysterious globe and explore the arts from different cultures. Where will you be? Japan? Iceland? Peru? Just wait and see!


9480JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Shannon Piwowarczyk, Terry Watkins

WISH UPON A STARAGES 6 TO 7 Campers will work on developing skills in both vocal music and musical theatre jazz dancing as they learn and rehearse numbers from classic Disney musicals such as Pinocchio, 101 Dalmations and Dumbo. The week will culminate in a performance for family and friends on the final day of camp.


9438JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Gina Bon-Perez, Crystal Brown

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9404JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Susan Kopp, Janne Boneau

YOUNG ARTIST STUDIOAGES 6 TO 7 Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture are all included in this camp. Although the emphasis is on enjoying the creative process, the basics of art structure such as line, shape, value, texture, pattern, space and color will be explored. Young artists will be inspired by Michelangelo, Monet, Van Gogh and more, then paint, sculpt and draw, adding imagination and a ton of creativity to make their own personal masterpieces.






9650AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Rudy Zapf

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ACT UPAGES 8 TO 10 COCA theatre artists will guide performers through all the steps of acting in a theatre production. Campers will develop an understanding of the audition and casting process, gain insight into read-throughs, learn how to notate and remember blocking, use theatre games to better understand character development and relationships. Then they will memorize short scenes, build simple props, scenery and costumes and polish their performance for a culmination for family and friends.


9481JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Trish Brown, Staci Meyr


9636AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Rici Hoffarth, Jennifer Quinn

ACTOR'S WORKSHOPAGES 8 TO 10 Students who love to perform will expand their acting technique through theatre games, improvisation, movement and vocal work. They will explore improvised and scripted scenes and monologues and show their work at the end of the week.

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9396JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Eric Conners

ART ATTACKAGES 8 TO 10 Students will take inspiration from images in pop art for the creative work in this camp. Using artists like Warhol and Lichtenstein as inspiration, we'll design a personal icon and print it on a t-shirt, create narrative art using comic strips and make unique self-portraits using non-traditional materials and techniques.


9622AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Meredith Foster

ARCHITECT EXPLORERAGES 8 TO 10 If you have ever wondered why houses are shaped the way that they are or how a building can lean and not fall, this is the camp for you! Working with a professional architect, you will learn about space and design as you create simple floor plans and three dimensional models of the perfect home or building. Gain inspiration to design outside the box by looking at some of the most outlandish buildings from around the world, then create your own extreme, dream building.


9583JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Erica Twomey

ARTIST'S STUDIOAGES 8 TO 10 Draw, paint and sculpt in this camp designed to expose campers to a wide range of arts materials. Although the emphasis is on enjoying the creative process, the basics of art instruction such as line, shape, value, texture, pattern, space and color will be emphasized across mediums. Young artists will be encouraged to experiment, adding imagination and a ton of creativity to make their own personal masterpieces.


9652AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Rudy Zapf

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9403JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Mary Nasser, Jennifer James

ARTS AROUND THE WORLDAGES 8 TO 10 Campers will dance, draw, sculpt, sing and learn some basic language skills as they travel around the world and discover the subtle differences in our cultures through the arts. Working with a number of teaching artists, each day of camp will explore a different country and region through various arts disciplines including dance, visual art and drama.


9605JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Terry Watkins, Shannon Piwowarczyk


AGES 8 TO 10 BE OUR GUESTAGES 8 TO 10 Do you dream of being on stage in your favorite Broadway musical? Learn songs, dances and scenes from Broadway musicals such as The Wiz, Beauty and the Beast and Shrek the Musical as you work on skills in acting, dance and vocal music. You will create props and costumes for a performance for family and friends on the final day of camp. The camp also includes two tickets to the COCA Summer Musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast on July 23.


9541JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Tre'von Griffith, Elise Kulik, Jennifer Quinn

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9384JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Gregory Jenkins, Nicolas Valdez

BLOWIN' IN THE WINDAGES 8 TO 10 Create garden art that will dance in the wind—from spinners and whirligigs to wind chimes and wheels. We will twist, sculpt, bead and paint using a range of media to create every imaginable style of kinetic art—from the beautiful and mediative to the whimsical.



BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTERSAGES 8 TO 10 Learn songs from some of Broadway's biggest hits! Co-taught by a vocal music and dance instructor, the focus will be helping campers to gain confidence as a performer as well as work in musicality, rhythm, articulation and tone. Campers will explore material from shows like The Addams Family, Big and Matilda, then show what they have learned to family and friends on the final day of camp.


9431JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Tre'von Griffith, Gina Bon-Perez


9619AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Tre'von Griffith, Gheremi Clay

CAMERA ACTINGAGES 8 TO 10 This camp is designed for young performers looking for practical instruction in acting for the camera. A working actor will guide you through practicing on-camera interviews and monologues and even help you create a mock commercial. Throughout the camp, you will play back your work, gain peer and instructor feedback and try another take. All campers leave with access to videos of their on camera work created in the camp.


9590JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Trish Brown

BALLET STUDIOAGES 9 TO 13 Classes will be divided into two sections based on each dancer's ability. This full-day dance studio will include ballet, modern and character technique classes as well as focus classes on elements within the technique: adagio, allegro, turns and pointe or pre-pointe. Enrichment classes on repertoire and variations, ballet history and vocabulary, music for dance, costuming and technical theatre are also included. There will be a presentation on the last day for family and friends. For students who have completed COCA levels Beginner 3 through Intermediate 3/4 or who have had more than three years of ballet training.


9515JUL 3–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$615.00 Norma Gabriel, Kathleen Radke Whittaker, Carrie Fernandez This is a three week camp.


9517JUL 10–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$490.00 Norma Gabriel, Kathleen Radke Whittaker, Carrie Fernandez This is a two week camp.

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CLAYMATIONAGES 8 TO 10 Write a short scene, create a corresponding storyboard, build clay characters and a set to bring it all to life through the video art of claymation! There will be a screening on the final day of camp, and each camper will leave with access to the videos created.


9482JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Rici Hoffarth

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COMIX ADVENTUREAGES 8 TO 10 Calling all pranksters and best friends! If you love imagination, fun and comic book drawing, join this camp and create your own adventure. Whether you attend a school just like Jerome Horwitz Elementary School or can just imagine it, your most mischievous ideas are welcome! We will create our own classic or original characters, practice drawing in a comic book style, create our own costumes and props and share our stories with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9439JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Staci Meyr

CREATING COMICSAGES 8 TO 10 Uncover the range of comic book genres as you design original cartoon characters and place them in your own comic strips. Learn how to strengthen your drawing skills as you work on facial expressions and poses. Develop crazy critters and magnificent monsters, supervillains and heroes.



CAMP AFRICAAGES 8 TO 10 Campers will be engaged in a high-energy, fun-filled week in which they learn the about the cultures of West Africa through traditional West African dance, djembe drumming, storytelling and African mask making. The week will end with a culmination for parents and friends on the final day of camp.


9538JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Diadie Bathily

CIRCUS COCAAGES 8 TO 10 Athletic campers will practice tumbling and trampoline; work on stilt walking, rola bola and rolling globe and explore tightrope walking, juggling and clowning skills as they learn from circus professionals. Students will also try the stationary trapeze, aerial hoop and silks. A multi-faceted circus extravaganza will end the week!


9469JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elliot Pearsall


9516JUL 3–7 | 12:45–4:00PM$128.00 Elliot Pearsall

CHOCOLATE FACTORYAGES 8 TO 10 If you've ever dreamt of being Charlie in the Chocolate Factory, then this camp is a dream come true. Campers will learn to create cake, chocolate mousse, double chocolate ice creams, dips and sauces inspired by the Roald Dahl story while practicing kitchen safety and reinforcing basic cooking skills. On Thursday, campers will take a field trip to Sweetology to learn cupcake decorating tips. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9646AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian


AGES 8 TO 10

DANCE, DANCE, DANCEAGES 8 TO 10 This is a great introductory camp for beginning dancers interested in energetic movement. Campers will learn dance steps in jazz and hip-hop, work on spacing, rhythm and musicality and then use what they learned in dynamic choreography. They will even develop a few steps of their own to include in their final presented piece. No special shoes or dance wear required.


9458JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Carrie Fernandez


9582JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Ebony Bryant

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9421JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elise Kulik

DC VS. MARVELAGES 8 TO 10 In an epic battle between superheroes, who would be victorious—a DC or a Marvel character? Select a DC character like Superman, Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman or Green Lantern OR pick your favorite Marvel character like Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man or the Hulk. We will collaboratively create our own epic story pitting superhero against superhero, create a background, props and costume pieces to stage our story and share it with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9435JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Eric Conners


9616AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Rici Hoffarth

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9357JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Hope Ashley

DEMO CREATIONAGES 8 TO 10 Work with a professional songwriter to create your lyrics and melodies. We'll provide accompaniment on the piano and guitar while other campers provide back-up vocals. Rehearse your song and record it at Clayton Studios to contribute to a CD of demo songs created in the camp. Students will leave with a CD of the music from the studio.


9575JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Mark Pagano, Colin Healy


9627AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Brennan Davis, Mark Pagano

DELIGHTFUL DINERSAGES 8 TO 10 Create the best burgers, sides and shakes in this camp where we celebrate the classic American diner. We'll cook traditional diner fare—like breakfast skillets, lunch sandwiches and mile high pies—create menus and place settings to replicate the diner atmosphere and serve our family and friends on the final day of camp. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9596JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

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DISCOVER DA VINCIAGES 8 TO 10 Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist, architect and engineer—but also one of the most incredible inventors in history. Through his drawings and sketches, he invented weapons of war, flying machines, water systems and tools that were all ahead of his time. Using his drawings as inspiration, become an artist and inventor and design your own inventions, test your designs and create the innovations for the future!


9494JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Erica Twomey

FASHION DESIGNAGES 8 TO 10 Learn about the fashion design process by design conceptualization and creating specific ideas for garments. You will practice rendering and illustration, learn basic machine and hand sewing techniques and build some simple garments that you design yourself. The possibilities are endless in this exciting fashion camp that ends with a runway presentation of the creations.


9432JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Lauren Cram

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9382JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Michelle Rocco

DOUBLE PLAYAGES 8 TO 10 If you love sports and musical theatre, you will have fun in this camp as we focus on singing and performing baseball-themed songs from musicals such as “The Baseball Game” from You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown and “Six Months Out Of Every Year” from Damn Yankees. We'll also design our own team logos and silk screen them on uniforms to wear for a culmination on the final day for family and friends. Play ball!


9587JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Gina Bon-Perez, Colin Healy, Lauren Cram

DRAWING MANGAAGES 8 TO 10 Come learn the fundamentals of drawing the popular Manga style used in Pokémon and Astro Boy. Learn how to draw facial expressions and forms while developing your own characters and stories. Frame them or put them together in a story to form a comic book to take home after camp has concluded.


9456JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Hope Ashley

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9395JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Hope Ashley

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYAGES 8 TO 10 In this introduction to the basics of photography, you will photograph people, architecture and nature while learning a variety of techniques to heighten photo quality. You will be introduced to photo composition, light, shadow and point of view as you explore a variety of photo assignments and leave camp with prints of your favorite photos.


9560JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Rici HoffarthDIERBERGS MARKET

COOKING ADVENTURESAGES 8 TO 10 A cooking class in a grocery store? That’s right! Cooking great food that you’ll love to eat starts with smart shopping. So come on, kiddos—let’s explore the store! Countless cuts of meat, fun stuff to bake, super seasonings and more—you’ll learn it all right here. Each day, you’ll make your list, fill up your shopping cart and cook it into something incredible; besides, who knows food better than Dierbergs? This camp will take place at Dierbergs Culinary Events Center-Des Peres, 1080 Lindemann Rd., St Louis, MO 63131. Before and After Care are not available. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.

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9712JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Dierbergs Culinary Faculty

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9713JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Dierbergs Culinary Faculty


AGES 8 TO 10

FUNDAMENTALS OF HIP-HOPAGES 8 TO 10 Beginning through intermediate level dancers will learn high-energy group choreography using hip-hop dance elements such as breakdancing and pop locking. Also, explore the element of freestyle, create a hip-hop "crew" name and design a t-shirt for a final performance for family and friends.


9472JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Ebony Bryant

FUNDAMENTALS OF STAGE COMBATAGES 8 TO 10 Students will be introduced to the theatrical art form of stage combat found in live theatre and film. With safety first as the rule, they will learn the basics of stage combat, from punches and sword fights to safe falls and rolls, and learn to integrate them into performances onstage. They will present a final performance of scenes for parents and friends on the last day of camp.


9504JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$128.00 Erik Kuhn

HARRY POTTERYAGES 8 TO 10 Goblet of Fire, cauldron, potions bottle and wands are just a few of the objects that can be created in this clay camp for lovers of all things Hogwartian. Students will learn coil, slab and other hand-building techniques to fashion their magical works of art.

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9368JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Katie Warnick

GIRLS ROCKAGES 9 TO 10 Campers, be inspired by your favorite female pop and rock musicians like Ariana Grande, Victoria Justice, Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, as you select and polish pop music numbers, create and rehearse choreography and even design and sew your own costumes. We will put it together for a rockin' performance for family and friends on the final day of camp.


9614AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Lauren Cram, Crystal Brown

FASHION MAKEOVERAGES 8 TO 10 Students will transform simple white t-shirts, plain boxes and basic pillows to reflect their personal style using fabric dyeing, batik and beadwork. They will add design elements and create accessories using some machine sewing, hand sewing and other decorative techniques. The camp will end with a runway show!

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9370JUN 19-23 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Stephanie Summerlin

FEED THE MINDAGES 8 TO 10 Take one pinch of curiosity, a teaspoon of chemistry and a cup of cooking to create the delicious dishes in this camp. What are three things that can make breads rise? How do egg whites become the meringue on a cream pie or, how does cream become butter? How can you replace gluten or eggs without disrupting the chemistry of what you are cooking/baking? You'll feed your mind (and stomach) in this culinary camp that explores the science of cooking and what really goes on when you bake, beat, stir and fold. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9574JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

FIRST MUSICAL: MADAGASCARAGES 9 TO 10 First Musical is a wonderful introductory stage experience for aspiring musical theatre performers. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Campers enrolled in this production-oriented camp will spend two weeks of the full-day camp session rehearsing this scripted musical, then perform the show for family and friends at 7PM on July 14.


9499JUL 3–14 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$450.00 Susan Kopp, Tre’von Griffith This is a two week camp.

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AGES 8 TO 10HEALTH MOVESAGES 8 TO 10 Create delicious fresh fruit smoothies and adapt favorite snack recipes into healthier versions to promote good eating choices. Then, get out on the dance floor with one of COCA's dance instructors and burn fat while building stamina with fitness routines based in hip-hop and jazz. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9635AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Cynthia Panian, Ebony Bryant

IMPRESSIONIST INSPIRATIONAGES 8 TO 10 In the 19th century artists like Monet, Degas, Cezanne and Seurat began experimenting with painting styles to more accurately depict light and movement in art. From plein air painting to brushstroke techniques, their work has inspired artists for generations. Each day in this camp, you will learn about famous painters, paintings and painting techniques; then create your own artwork inspired by the lives and techniques of the masters. You'll have lots of fun exploring a variety of subject matters and paintings styles while learning new ways to see art and the world around you.



HOGWARTS: THE JOURNEY CONTINUESAGES 9 TO 10 Invent new tales of the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and the magnificent enchanted castle of Hogwarts complete with original characters, old favorites and magical creatures of all types. Campers will collaboratively develop and rehearse a short script, then craft props, backdrops and costume pieces to embellish the story. Don't miss the final, fantastic performance at the end of the week—the magic of Hogwarts never fails!

COCA-U. City FUll daY 9563JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Staci Meyr

Whitfield FUll daY 9412JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Janis Valdés, Josie Talve-Goodman

ICE CREAM CAMPAGES 8 TO 10 What is better on a hot summer day than your favorite ice cream treats? How about learning to make your own? Spend each day with COCA's culinary instructor learning how to make some of the most popular summer treats, from ice cream sandwiches made with chocolate cookies and vanilla bean ice cream, to popsicles and sorbet. Along the way we will learn about kitchen safety and practice basic cooking skills. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.



INTRO TO MAKE, HACK, PLAYAGES 8 TO 10 Students will Make, Hack, and Play their way through a series of hands-on STEAM challenges designed to spark imagination and develop creative confidence. Challenges will incorporate both low-tech and high-tech materials and technology, ranging from marshmallows and recycled materials to programmable robots, Makey Makeys, 3D printers, and both Google & Samsung VR headsets. Programs will be responsive to each student, so older students will likely be given more complex challenges.


9691JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 The Disruption Department Faculty

INTRO TO DIGITAL PLAYGROUNDAGES 8 TO 10 Students will learn basic coding with Scratch, video game design, website design (online project portfolio), 3D model design with Tinkercad, building in Minecraft, Augmented Reality apps, Stop Motion Animation, 3D Modeling with Tinkercad, 3D Printing, Google & Samsung VR headsets and more. Programs will be responsive to each student, so older students will likely be given more complex challenges.


9694JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 The Disruption Department Faculty


AGES 8 TO 10 iPAD MUSIC MAKINGAGES 8 TO 10 You will learn how to create rhythms and melodies in a variety of styles—from rock and pop to jazz, classical and hip-hop. Explore a combination of software instruments, pre-programmed loops, and even your own voice to produce your own song! You will also have the opportunity to use iPads as live instruments, as you participate in jam sessions with other campers. Through this musical journey, you will explore the fundamentals of musical composition, improvisation and how to have fun using technology to make music! All campers' songs will be put on a CD, which you can take home at the end of the camp. Work with iPads provided by COCA. Please bring your own set of earbud headphones.


9631AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Mark Pagano

iPAD STOP MOTION MOVIESAGES 8 TO 10 Explore the intersection of stop motion animation and iPad-based movie making in this camp. Students will collaboratively plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot and edit a short digital stop motion animation video using tools and apps on an iPad. Aspiring filmmakers will explore the world of movie making and leave with a DVD of the films developed in the camp. iPads are provided by COCA.


9625AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer

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iPAD FEATURE FILMAGES 8 TO 10 Collaboratively plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, edit and perform in a digital video using tools and apps on an iPad. Aspiring filmmakers will explore the world of movie making and leave with access to the created films. iPads are provided by COCA.


9567JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Aaron Holdmeyer, Jennifer Quinn

iPAD MOVIE MAKINGAGES 8 TO 10 Collaboratively plan, write, storyboard, direct, shoot, edit and perform in a short digital video using tools and apps on an iPad. Aspiring filmmakers will explore the world of movie making and leave with access to the created films. iPads are provided by COCA.


9509JUL 3–7 | 12:45–4:00PM$148.00 Aaron Holdmeyer


9546JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer


9645AUG 14–18 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Aaron Holdmeyer

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KITCHEN CREATIVEAGES 8 TO 10 Let your imagination soar as you explore the creative potential in the kitchen this summer! We'll explore some of your favorite flavors and invent some new ones as we make au gratin potatoes with a hint of lavender and sage butter ice cream. We'll play with our food as we make fantastical garnishes and decorative plates for our dishes. Along the way, we will learn about kitchen safety and practice basic kitchen skills. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under "special needs" or call COCA to provide the information.



LAND OF OOOAGES 8 TO 10 Go on an imaginary adventure to the Land of Ooo with Finn the Human and Jake the Dog. Explore classic characters like Princess Bubblegum and The Ice King or create original characters inspired by the story. We'll weave our characters and ideas together, build props and backdrops and create a final show to share with family and friends on the last day of camp.


9579JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Hope Ashley, Eric Conners

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AGES 8 TO 10MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERPIECESAGES 8 TO 10 Explore classic musical theatre while working on your singing, dancing and acting skills. This camp will use songs from classic musicals like South Pacific, Oliver, Bye Bye Birdie and Hello Dolly to strengthen your fundamental skills. The camp will culminate in a musical revue for family and friends.


9643AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Gina Bon-Perez, Crystal Brown, Susan Kopp

MUSICAL THEATRE CREATORSAGES 8 TO 10 Design, create, rehearse and perform a show in just 10 days? Yes! We can do it! What tools do you need when creating a show from the ground up? The most important tool is you! Bring your talents in dance, music and drama, and COCA teaching artists will guide you as you select songs from musicals and contemporary music, write scenes and put together your show. Join other artists to create an amazing performance piece to share on the final day of camp.


9479JUN 19–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$490.00 Diane Davenport, Lee Nolting

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9360JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Susan Kopp, Janne Boneau

MASK STUDIOAGES 8 TO 10 Campers will explore and create several different styles of masks inspired by a variety of cultures. From collage-oriented helmet style masks to latex molded and plaster cast masks, you will discover the artistry of creating these one-of-a-kind creations. You will also spend time on the art of performing in the mask, activating your larger-than-life creations.



MUSICAL MOVESAGES 8 TO 10 Beginner level dancers will learn basic musical theatre tap and musical theatre jazz steps found in musicals such as Annie and Seussical. They'll work on timing and choreography using fun props and perform their routines for family and friends on the final day of camp. No previous experience required.


9599JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Carrie Fernandez

MAGNIFICENT MOSAICSAGES 8 TO 10 Use glass, stone, tile and more to make a mosaic masterpiece. Students will learn the art and craft of this 4,000-year-old art form as they experiment with a range of organic and structure patterns using ancient techniques and cool new materials. They will create beautiful wall hangings and stepping stones for the garden as well as personal items like boxes and picture frames. Camp will conclude with an exhibition of created work.


9612JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45PM–4:00PM$155.00 Rudy Zapf

ON THE "CAT" WALKAGES 8 TO 10 Heard of Lil BUB? Or Grumpy Cat? The purrrfect camp for cat lovers, you will create a simple cat printed skirt, top and cat headband using different hand sewing techniques. You will also be introduced to a sewing machine and use it to properly complete your projects. At the end of camp, model your cat creations on the runway!


9547JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Lauren Cram


AGES 8 TO 10

PODCASTAGES 8 TO 10 Working in small teams, campers will decide whether to create a fictional narrative style or a talk show style podcast. While working on speaking skills, such as articulation, diction and breath control, as well as imagination and collaboration, you will script your ideas, tape, and edit a podcast—adding sound effects and music as needed. All campers will receive a link to the closed channel podcasts on the final day of camp.


9535JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Kristin Rion

PAINTING & DRAWING TECHNIQUEAGES 8 TO 10 Students will explore technical drawing skills and the world of color with a professional artist. Projects will include portraits, landscapes, still-lifes. Students study composition, point of view and learn to use color expressively. At the end of camp, family and friends will be invited to a culminating exhibition.




9632AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Meredith Foster

OPEN MICAGES 8 TO 10 Select a contemporary song that is right for you and blend with your fellow campers voices in ensembles numbers. Practice vocal technique and vocal expression as well as use of a microphone. Singers will perform for family and friends on the final day of camp.


9459JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Crystal Brown

ONE MINUTE MOVIESAGES 8 TO 10 Love the super short films made popular by YouTube? Participants in this camp will cooperatively plan, direct, stage, shoot and edit a very short digital video film using other campers as performers. You may choose to create parodies, commercials or mini-documentaries. Each camper will receive a DVD of the films developed in the camp.


9437JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Rici Hoffarth

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PIES THE LIMITAGES 8 TO 10 Become a pie expert in this baking camp. Experiment with methods to create the flakiest pastry crusts, then dream up the ultimate filling. Cook savory pies from meats and cheeses or the most delicious quiches. Fill your sweet pies with fruit or chocolate and top them, if you dare, with mile high meringue. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.



PLEIN AIR DRAWING FUNDAMENTALSAGES 8 TO 10 Working outside COCA when weather permits or out the window if it does not, campers will learn the basics of environmental sketching. You will work in pencil, pen, ink and brush as well as water color to develop your on-site drawing skills. The camp will take a field trip to Earthdance Farms to draw and sketch.



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AGES 8 TO 10SKETCH COMEDYAGES 8 TO 10 Through improvisation and theatre games, campers will develop original, hilarious characters and situations. You will explore a variety of conventions and formats used to write and create popular comedy club material. On the last day, we will perform our own sketch comedy cabaret style for friends and family.


9489JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Kristin Rion

STOP MOTION PERFORMINGAGES 8 TO 10 Learn to use real people in place of stop motion armatures to create magical illusions. Animations will include stop-motion dances with impossible leaps, magic tricks that defy sleight of hand, comedic silent shorts and hovering animations. Campers will leave with a DVD of the work created in the camp.


9561JUL 17–21 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Emily Catedral


9653AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Emily Catedral

SIMPLY SILLY INVENTIONSAGES 8 TO 10 Turn hilarious ideas into extraordinary contraptions! Become like the artist/inventor Rube Goldberg and go where your imagination takes you. Learn about this cartoonist and the wacky inspired machines he created in his cartoons. Draw and create inventions using simple machines. We'll provide the wheels, gears, ramps, marbles, blocks and other castaway toys. Question like a scientist, create like an artist!


9609JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Maria Ojascastro

ROCK THE HOUSEAGES 8 TO 10 Singers will work on vocal technique and song delivery in this camp for fans of classic rock. Bring expression, confidence, body posture and vocal power to your group singing or solo performance as you sing rock music. On the final day of camp we will perform our songs for family and friends.


9495JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Tre'von Griffith, Carrie Fernandez

ROGUE & REBELS: STAR WARS NEW CHAPTERAGES 8 TO 10 Work with COCA theatre teaching artists to explore the elements of the Star Wars universe and imagine a new chapter of the story. Using the popular characters, conflicts and themes as a jumping off point, we will create our own Jedi, aliens, rogues and rebels and imagine new adventures for them to undertake. We will create backgrounds, props and costume pieces to help us tell our stories and share them with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9457JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Andrea Henry Tharian, Trish Brown, Erik Kuhn


9523JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Shannon Piwowarczyk

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9425JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Eric Conners, Katie Warnick

POTTERY WHEEL INTRODUCTIONAGES 8 TO 10 Go ahead, throw it—on a pottery wheel, of course! This introductory program teaches the basics of wheel throwing, allowing young artists to become comfortable with the technique and produce one or more finished pieces. You will learn fundamentals of the potter's art including centering, throwing, finishing, trimming and glazing.

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9413JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Michele Reichlin

PUPPET PERFORMANCEAGES 8 TO 10 The visual and performing arts merge in puppetry. In this camp we will explore and create a range of puppets—from simple hand and rod puppets to large body puppets used in festivals and parades. We will activate our puppets in a performance showcase for family and friends on the final day of camp.


9468JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Maria Ojascastro, Kristin Rion


AGES 8 TO 10

THEATRICAL MAKEUPAGES 8 TO 10 Learn stage makeup techniques artists use to transform actors into different types of characters on film, television, stage and in haunted houses. We'll "age" into impossibly old people, create monster and zombie characters, give ourselves animal characteristics and disturb others with our faux injuries. Campers will receive a photo record of their transformations.


9529JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 COCA Faculty


9592JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 COCA Faculty

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9364JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Kristy Kuster

TOY AROUNDAGES 8 TO 10 What happens to toys that are a little past their prime? Start with imagination, add paint, glue, wheels, gears, beads and more. We'll create new gadgets, 3D works of art or even reinvent toys/games. Time to re-purpose playthings in amazingly creative ways, because no toy gets left behind!

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9719JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00

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9508JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$128.00 Rudy Zapf

WHITEBOARD ANIMATIONAGES 8 TO 10 Learn to create stop motion animation utilizing a popular whiteboard technique seen in many TV and internet commercials. Learn how to use different stop motion tricks with the whiteboard to tell an effective story or convey an idea in a unique way. Participants will leave with a DVD of the final animations.


9534JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Emily Catedral

WRESTLEMANIAAGES 8 TO 10 Working with COCA theatre and costuming artists, create your own outlandish wrestling character inspired by the WWE. We'll design a pro-style wrestling mask and costume and activate it with safe stage combat in a demonstration for family and friends on the final day of camp.


9564JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Gregory Jenkins, Lauren Cram

SWEETOLOGY: CAKE DECORATINGAGES 8 TO 10 Work at a professional bakery to learn basic cake decorating techniques and tools, and work with a variety of edible mediums to create fun, whimsical sweet treats. We'll make fondant cake decorations using basic geometric shapes, cookie cutters and free sculpting, learn the basics of frosting and piping with buttercream and design and decorate a cake from start to finish. Each day includes a delicious edible take home project. This camp takes place at Sweetology 9214 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124. Before and After Care not available.

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9660JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Sweetology Faculty

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9661JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Sweetology Faculty

TACO TUESDAYAGES 8 TO 10 Campers will learn to cook homemade flour and corn tortillas, shredded meats, guacamole, pico de gallo and more as they explore the many variations of tacos—from traditional, walking, street and even dessert! We will personalize kitchen aprons, create recipe cards, learn about kitchen safety and practice basic skills, like measuring and following directions. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA with the information.



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AGES 11 TO 13ABOUT FACE: PROSTHETICS & LATEXAGES 11 TO 13 Learn the stage makeup techniques used to transform actors into different types of characters on film, television, stage and in haunted houses using latex and prosthetic pieces to augment and change face shapes. You and your fellow campers will "age" into impossibly old people, create monster and zombie characters, give yourselves animal characteristics and disturb others with faux injuries. Campers will receive a photo record of their transformations.


9640AUG 7–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Kristy Kuster

ACTOR’S TOOLBOX: CREATING CHARACTERAGES 11 TO 13 Work with COCA theatre faculty to expand your technique. You will focus on developing physical and vocal expressiveness as the basis for strong characterizations, learning to break down scripts and build confidence for the audition process. You will also work to develop characters with specific physical and vocal traits in both improvised and scripted scenes.

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9379JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Chauncy Thomas

ARTIST’S TOOLBOX: DRAWING & PAINTINGAGES 11 TO 13 Deepen your experience in drawing and painting skills. Explore unique approaches designed to develop images and ideas for your drawings and paintings and learn key formal skills such as composition, scale, value, color mixing and color theory while working with a multitude of media like watercolor, acrylic and charcoal.

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9414JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Rudy Zapf

CIRCUS EXPLORERAGES 11 TO 13 Athletic campers will practice skills such as tumbling and mini-trampoline, try stilt walking, rola bola and rolling globe, work on balancing on the low wire and ground work on juggling, spinning plates, diablo, flower sticks and more. They will take a risk as they explore aerial work on stationary trapeze, silks and aerial hoop. This camp will conclude with a performance for family and friends.


9569JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Elliot Pearsall

BALLET STUDIOAGES 9 TO 13 Classes will be divided into two sections, based on each dancer's ability. This full-day dance studio will include ballet, modern and character technique classes as well as focus classes on elements within the technique: adagio, allegro, turns, and pointe or pre-pointe. Enrichment classes also included on repertoire and variations, ballet history and vocabulary, music for dance, costuming and technical theatre. There will be a presentation on the last day for family and friends. For students who have completed COCA levels Beginner 3 through Intermediate 3/4 or who have had more than three years of ballet training.


9515JUL 3–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$615.00 Norma Gabriel, Kathleen Radke Whittaker, Carrie Fernandez This is a three week camp.


9517JUL 10–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$490.00 Norma Gabriel, Kathleen Radke Whittaker, Carrie Fernandez This is a two week camp.

BOOTCAMP: MUSICAL THEATRE DANCEAGES 11 TO 16 COCA alumni Chris Page-Sanders, choreographer for the past 12 COCA Summer Musicals, will introduce a range of contemporary musical dance styles. This full-day dance studio will combine instruction in technique and choreography and will culminate a sharing of what is learned. For students who have completed COCA levels Beginner/Intermediate through Intermediate 3/4, or who have at least 2 years of musical theatre dance experience.


9543JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Chris Page-Sanders


AGES 11 TO 13

CREATING MANGAAGES 11 TO 13 This camp is designed for students who want to learn to draw in the popular Japanese Manga style. Learn how to draw facial expressions, hands, hair and clothing folds and to develop your own characters and stories. Japanese Manga is utilized in a broad range of genres: action-adventure, romance, sports, comedy, science fiction or mystery. How will you use it to create your own work?

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DUMBLEDORE'S ARMYAGES 11 TO 13 Enter the magical world of Hogwarts and join the D.A.! This camp explores Defense Against the Dark Arts as you work with a theatre artist to devise plot and characters. Then learn stage combat techniques to perfect your Expelliarmus and Stupefy spells and create exciting wizarding duels. Enemies of Hogwarts, beware!


9500JUL 3–7 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$240.00 Maria Ojascastro, Erik Kuhn, Eric Conners

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9353JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Janis Valdés, Erik Kuhn, Josie Talve-Goodman

EXTREME BOOK MAKEOVERAGES 11 TO 13 Book and craft lovers will enjoy this form of mixed media artwork. Change a favorite book from its original form into a different form, altering both its appearance and meaning. Cut, tear, glue, fold, paint, add texts and drawings, rebind and create pop-ups. Add pockets and niches to hold notes or three-dimensional objects. Use pages from a book in new ways, leaves on a tree, sculptural forms—the only limit is your imagination!



DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYAGES 11 TO 13 Use digital photography to capture, enhance, and produce beautiful images. Students will photograph a range of subjects as they determine the types of photography that interest them. They will learn to enhance and alter their images using computer software. Students can bring their own digital cameras, or use COCA's, and will receive printed copies of their work.

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9410JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Katrina Shannon

FABRIC BLOCK PRINTING & SEWINGAGES 11 TO 13 Master the basics of block printing on paper and fabric. Learn carving techniques for rubber and wooden blocks and linoleum plates, how to print using dye pastes and inks, design fundamentals and how to create repeat and multi-color prints. You will also learn the fundamentals of both machine and hand-sewing as you use your block printed fabric to create garments and other unique items.


9641AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Rici Hoffarth

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9365JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Michelle Rocco, Maria Ojascastro

DECKED OUT DONUTSAGES 11 TO 13 Create, fill, glaze, frost and decorate a wide range of deep fried and baked donuts as well as churros and funnel cakes. As a special treat we will sample donuts from some of St. Louis’ best-known donut shops! Along the way, students will learn about kitchen safety and practice basic kitchen skills. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9520JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

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AGES 11 TO 13

HIP-HOP THEATREAGES 11 TO 13 Hip-hop theatre presents contemporary stories using elements of hip-hop culture—dance, graffiti, rapping, spoken word and beatboxing. It has become popular in recent years through musicals like In the Heights and Hamilton, but it takes many different forms. In this camp we will explore hip-hop from a variety of perspectives and create our own hip-hop theatre piece to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9642AUG 14–18 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Colin Healy, Gheremi Clay

INDIE MUSIC PRODUCTIONAGES 11 TO 13 Define your style by creating your own song! Work with a professional songwriter to create lyrics and melodies. We'll provide piano and guitar accompaniment while other campers provide back-up vocals and, if possible, instrumental tracks. Rehearse your song and record it at Clayton Studios to create a CD of songs. On the final day of camp we will hold a CD release party. Please indicate if you play an instrument under special needs on your registration form or call COCA to provide the information.


9591JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$165.00 Kevin Mansco, Mark Pagano

GLASSWORKS AGES 10 TO 14 Campers will experience all three of the glass working processes offered at Third Degree Glass. Days will be split between working with molten glass in the hot glass studio, cutting, fusing and slumping glass in the kiln working studio and making glass beads in the flameworking studio. Students new to working with glass and those with previous experience are encouraged to attend. The program will be individualized to meet the needs of students. Bring a bag lunch and water bottle and wear closed toe shoes and long pants. This camp will take place at Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Blvd., St Louis, MO 63108. Before and After Care are not available.

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9659JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$420.00 Third Degree Glass Faculty

FASHION CHALLENGEAGES 11 TO 13 Aspiring fashion designers will be given a different fashion challenge to complete each day and will help decide who solved it most successfully. They will practice rendering and illustration, machine and hand sewing and embellishment techniques to complete the garments and accessories they design. Creativity will be the key. The possibilities are endless! The camp will end with a runway presentation of the creations. Participants should have a basic understanding of machine and hand sewing prior to camp.


9478JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Lauren Cram

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9397JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Michelle Rocco

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PLAYGROUNDAGES 11 TO 13 Students will Make, Hack and Play their way through a series of hands-on STEAM challenges designed to spark imagination and develop creative confidence. Challenges will incorporate both low-tech and high-tech materials and technology, ranging from marshmallows and recycled materials to programmable robots, Makey Makeys, 3D printers, and both Google & Samsung VR headsets.


9693JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 The Disruption Department Faculty


AGES 11 TO 13

iPAD LEGOMATION PRODUCTIONAGES 11 TO 13 Legomation fans will create characters and action, draft story boards, stage the building blocks and utilize stop motion animation techniques on iPads to build short films out of Legos. Each camper will leave with a DVD of films developed in the camp.

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JUKEBOX MUSICALSAGES 11 TO 13 A jukebox musical combines the beat and energy of pop music and the narrative style of musical theatre to create a show like Mamma Mia or Jersey Boys—which are hugely popular because they are full of familiar songs! In this camp, you will explore songs that have been or could be featured in a jukebox musical and put them together with choreography and an original script to share with family and friends on the final day of camp.


9562JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Gina Bon-Perez, Crystal Brown, Haley Fortune

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9416JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Susan Kopp, Kevin Mansco

iPAD ILLUSTRATIONAGES 11 TO 13 Explore the world of digital media arts using your imagination and arts-based apps. We'll work in drawing and illustration, take and manipulate photographs and put our artwork together in a presentation that we can project in the classroom for our culminating event. iPads are provided by COCA.

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9391JUN 5–9 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Jennifer James

LEGOMATION MOVIE TRAILERAGES 11 TO 13 Lights, camera, Legomation! You will select a well-known film and then collaboratively write, storyboard, animate and edit your own animated movie trailer using only Legos. You will complete the trailers using visual effects, voice overs and music. Each camper will receive access to the films created in the camp.


9527JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Neal Brown

LOOK-ALIKE COOKINGAGES 11 TO 13 Create simple and complex illusionary dishes to trick the eye while satisfying your hunger. From easy replacements, such as spaghetti squash and cauliflower rice, to more complicated tricks like savory turkey meatloaf cupcakes and sweet chicken pot pies, this camp will prepare you to fool your family and friends with fun food you make yourself. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.



INTERMEDIATE MAKE, HACK, PLAYAGES 11 TO 13 Students will Make, Hack and Play their way through a series of hands-on STEAM challenges designed to spark imagination and develop creative confidence. Challenges will incorporate both low-tech and high-tech materials and technology, ranging from marshmallows and recycled materials to programmable robots, Makey Makeys, 3D printers, and both Google & Samsung VR headsets.


9692JUL 24–28 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 The Disruption Department Faculty

INVENTOR’S WORKSHOPAGES 11 TO 13 Creativity, art and technology collide in this collaborative camp for young innovators. Tinker with the inner-workings of everyday gadgets and use them to engineer new creations and solve challenges. Instructors from the Challenger Learning Center St. Louis will provide engineering expertise while instructors from COCA bring design thinking to the arts-led process of creating innoventions.


9448JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Challenger Faculty, Meredith Foster

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POTTERY WHEELAGES 11 TO 13 Go ahead, throw it—on a pottery wheel, of course! This introductory program teaches the basics of wheel throwing, allowing young artists to become comfortable with the technique and produce one or more finished pieces. COCA artists will teach fundamentals of the potter's art including centering, throwing, finishing, trimming and glazing. Campers will also learn about ball, coil and slab hand-building techniques with a variety of clay.

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9376JUN 19–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$280.00 Michele Reichlin

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ROCK & ROLL PRINTMAKINGAGES 11 TO 13 Learn the art of making multiples, often applied to poster, flyer, zine and t-shirt making and make your own unique rock & roll works of art. Explore several printmaking techniques including stencils, relief cuts and intaglio. Create and print your own t-shirt designs with silkscreen and stencils as well as design and make your own flyers and posters.


9462JUN 12–16 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Rici Hoffrath

MOVIE REVIVALAGES 11 TO 13 Creative campers will enjoy the opportunity to take something old and make it new again. Working in small groups, you will select a dated film or TV show from a list of options like The Breakfast Club, WarGames or Small Wonder, then create your own contemporary version. You will film scenes for a short pilot for your reimagined show, and receive a DVD of the films created in the camp.


9486JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Neal Brown, Trish Brown

PASSPORT: FRANCEAGES 11 TO 13 Join us in the COCA kitchen for a taste-tour of France that will entice adventurous taste buds. You will be treated to cuisine from all over this exciting country, from crepes to quiche. After a morning of cooking, you will spend the afternoon learning about French art, creating French-inspired visual art projects and even have a French language lesson or two. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9552JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Meredith Foster, Cynthia Panian

SECRET INGREDIENTAGES 11 TO 13 Each day, a secret ingredient will be revealed to you and your fellow budding chefs. Then, as part of a small team, you will be challenged to utilize that ingredient in creative ways, combined only with products found in the COCA pantry. No experience is necessary for this culinary experience where quick thinking and creativity are key. Let the battle begin! Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9597JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Cynthia Panian

PLEIN AIR DRAWINGAGES 11 TO 13 Working outside COCA when weather permits or out the window if it does not, campers will learn the basics of environmental sketching. You will work in pencil, pen, ink and brush as well as water color to develop your on-site drawing skills. The camp will take a field trip to Earthdance Farms to draw and sketch.


9633AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Emily Catedral


AGES 11 TO 13 STAGE COMBATAGES 11 TO 13 You will practice the theatrical art form of stage combat found in action sequences in both live theatre and film. With safety first as the rule, you will learn the basics of stage combat, from punches and sword fights to safe falls and rolls, and learn to integrate them to scenes for performances on stage. We will present a final performance of scenes that highlight these new skills for family and friends on the last day of camp.


9608JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$155.00 Erik Kuhn

STOP MOTION PERFORMINGAGES 11 TO 13 Learn to use real people in place of stop motion armatures to create magical illusions. Animations will include stop-motion dances with impossible leaps, magic tricks that defy sleight of hand, comedic silent shorts and hovering animations. Campers will leave with a DVD of the work created in the camp.


9626AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Emily Catedral

SWEETOLOGY CAKE DECORATINGAGES 11 TO 13 Work at a professional bakery to learn basic cake decorating techniques and tools, and work with a variety of edible mediums to create fun, whimsical sweet treats. We'll make fondant cake decorations using basic geometric shapes, cookie cutters and free sculpting, learn the basics of frosting and piping with buttercream, and design and decorate a cake from start to finish. Each day includes a delicious edible take home project. This camp takes place at Sweetology 9214 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124. Before and After Care not available. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.

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9663JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$185.00 Sweetology Faculty


9662JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Sweetology Faculty

TAP STUDIOAGES 11 TO 18 Spend the week learning technique and choreography in both musical theatre tap and rhythm tap. Work on tap performance skills, tap history, as well as rhythm and technique. This studio course will culminate on the last day with a performance highlighting the choreography you've learned showcasing the variety of tap styles. For Intermediate 2 and Intermediate 3 tap students.


9487JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Kelly Ging

YOUTH MUSICAL: THE LION KING JR.AGES 11 TO 14 Kids and teens ages 11–14 are invited to audition for COCA's Youth Musical Disney's The Lion King JR. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle...and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. Campers cast in this production will spend three weeks (during the COCA camp day) rehearsing, then perform the show complete with set, lights and costumes on June 23 and 24. Auditions are May 5 and 6. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.


9449JUN 5–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$570.00 Duane Foster, Diadie Bathily, Charlie Mueller

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ABOUT FACE: PROSTHETICS & LATEXAGES 12 TO 18 Each day, students will learn and work with stage makeup techniques artists use to transform actors into different types of characters on film, television, stage and in haunted houses using latex and prosthetic pieces to augment and change their face shapes. We'll "age" into impossibly old people, create monster and zombie characters, give ourselves animal characteristics, and disturb others with our faux injuries. Students will receive a photo record of their transformations.

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9375JUN 19–23 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Kristy Kuster

CALL THE DOCTORAGES 12 TO 18 Step into the TARDIS and travel with a Time Lord. Fans of The Doctor will collaborate to create a new episode, racing to save the universe and perhaps time itself. Create upcycled sonic screwdrivers, Cybermen or Ood masks, design your own Doctor-specific accessories—a bow tie, a fez or your own creation—and even write in Gallifreyan. On the final day the new adventure will be unveiled for family and friends. Don't let the Daleks win; call The Doctor!


9638AUG 7–11 | 12:45–4:00PM$155.00 Kristin Rion, Andrea Henry Tharian

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9405JUN 26–30 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Janis Valdés, Katie Warnick

ACTING FOR THE CAMERAAGES 12 TO 18 This program is designed for actors of all skill levels who want on-camera experience. Learn skills needed to professionally audition and perform for the camera. You will learn basic terminology and technique, as well as gain practical experience by performing commercials and simple scenes under the guidance of a professional actor-instructor. All campers will leave with access to the camera work studied in the camp.


9589JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–12:15M$165.00 Trish Brown

CLAY STUDIO: WHEEL & HANDBUILDINGAGES 12 TO 18 Explore all the elements of the potter's art. Learn the basics of wheel throwing, including centering, throwing, finishing and trimming. Use slab and coil techniques to create hand built pieces. Take inspiration from pottery of ancient cultures and create a fantastic sculpture based on human, animal or imaginary forms. Works are exhibited at week's end.

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9383JUN 5–9 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Katie Warnick

BOOTCAMP: MUSICAL THEATRE DANCEAGES 11 TO 16 COCA alumni Chris Page-Sanders, choreographer for the past 12 COCA Summer Musicals, will introduce a range of contemporary musical dance styles. This full-day dance studio will combine instruction in technique and choreography and will culminate a sharing of what is learned. For students who have completed COCA levels Beginner/Intermediate through Intermediate 3/4, or who have at least 2 years of musical theatre dance experience.


9543JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Chris Page-Sanders

COMPUTER ANIMATIONAGES 12 TO 18 Working with Adobe Creative Cloud apps like After Effects and Photoshop, you will create short computer-animated films. Along the way you will learn how to make photographs talk, turn still pictures into cinemagraphs, and add special effects to live action video.

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9359JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Neal Brown

COSPLAY COSTUMESAGES 12 TO 18 Cosplay is the creation of costumes and accessories to reflect a manga or anime character in fully realized form. In this camp, participants will design their character then learn basic machine and hand sewing techniques to build one of the costumes designed. Camp concludes with an exhibition of created work.


9531JUL 10–14 | 12:45–4:00PM$165.00 Lauren Cram, Hope Ashley


AGES 12 TO 18

HIP-HOP VIDEOAGES 12 TO 18 Beginning through intermediate level dancers will learn high-energy group choreography using hip-hop dance elements, such as breakdancing and pop locking. You will also explore the element of freestyle and put together a dance using both choreography and freestyle and create your own shirts and hats to wear while you dance. Then, working with a video artist, learn the fundamentals of capturing your dancing on film, including camera angles, shots and editing. Each camper will leave a copy of the videos created.


9588JUL 31–AUG 4 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Ebony Bryant, Neal Brown

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & PHOTOSHOPAGES 12 TO 18 Work with photography and media professionals to learn a combination of advanced digital photo editing skills using Adobe Photoshop. You will capture images in portraiture, landscape, abstract and in motion photography. In Photoshop, learn to adjust lighting, contrast, exposure, cropping, image colorizing, retouching and more. Participants will leave with selected prints of their favorite images.

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9415JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Katrina Shannon

FLIP AND FLYAGES 12 TO 18 Dive head first into this intensive opportunity to create your own circus. Designed for students with experience in circus skills, this camp will help you take your work to the next level. Increase technical skills in stationary trapeze, trampoline, silks, low wire, juggling, unicycle, acrobatics, magic and clowning. Achieve the perfect balance of grace, athleticism and comedy as you collaboratively build a production that highlights your special talents. For students who have completed Circus Explorer, have previously taken Flip and Fly, or who have participated in Physical Theatre and Circus Art.


9518JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Elliot Pearsall

MAKIN' BACONAGES 12 TO 18 Bacon lovers will learn classic as well as unique recipes that feature their favorite food - from Homemade Bacon Mac & Cheese to Bacon Waffles, and Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos to Chocolate Covered Bacon. Then, as part of a small team, budding chefs will be challenged to utilize and highlight bacon in the most creative way in a cooking competition to be judged by family and friends on the final day of camp. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.



MANGA FOR TEENSAGES 12 TO 18 Designed for students who want to learn to draw the popular Manga style Japanese animation, Anime. Learn this technique of drawing facial expressions, hands, hair, clothing folds and objects. Then, use your new skills to develop your own characters and stories. Japanese Manga is utilized in a broad range of genres: action-adventure, romance, sports, comedy, science fiction or mystery. How will you use it to create work that reflects your point of view and personal style?



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CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERSAGES 12 TO 18 Students will be given both hands-on and digital challenges for the first half of the camp to learn how to use Scratch, 3D modeling with Tinkercad, 3D Printers, Makey Makeys, VR headsets, and much more, as well as the design thinking approach to problem solving, often used when tackling what is known as a “Big Hairy Problem.” Each student will spend the last half of the camp identifying a problem, challenge, or obstacle, utilizing the processes and tools in the makerspace to prototype a solution, and leave on Friday with whatever it is they built to solve the “Big Hairy Problem” that they identified.


9695AUG 7–14 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 The Disruption Department Faculty

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AGES 12 TO 18PAINTING STUDIOAGES 12 TO 18 Students will learn the fundamental formal skills in painting while experimenting with a wide range of materials and artistic genres. The studio will focus on portraiture and still lifes as well as projects that cultivate individual intuition and imagination. Students will look at master works by contemporary artists that use painting as a main component of their practice to glean inspiration.



WHITEBOARD ANIMATIONAGES 12 TO 18 Learn to create stop motion animation utilizing a popular whiteboard technique seen in many TV and internet commercials. Learn how to use different stop motion "tricks" with the whiteboard to tell an effective story or convey an idea in a unique way. Participants will leave with a DVD of the final animations.


9595JUL 31–AUG 4 | 12:45–4:00PM$175.00 Emily Catedral

TAP STUDIOAGES 11 TO 18 Students will spend the week learning technique and choreography in both musical theatre tap and rhythm tap. They will work on tap performance skills, tap history, as well as rhythm and technique. This studio course will culminate on the last day with a performance highlighting the choreography they’ve learned showcasing the variety of tap styles. For Intermediate 2- Intermediate 3 tap students.



THE UPSIDE DOWNAGES 12 TO 18 Imagine yourself in Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s where you will explore many strange characters and things. We'll create our own story of demogorgons and disappearances—then storyboard and film it. Using stop motion effects, theatrical make-up, sound effects, scoring and other video strategies we will create and edit a short video. Each camper will receive a copy of the final video.


9566JUL 24–28 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$280.00 Neal Brown, Terry Watkins

MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITIONSAGES 12 TO 18 Designed for triple threat actors who want to refine their skills and improve their audition technique. You will focus on the performance of songs, learn how to manage a musical theatre dance call by learning technique and vocabulary, as well as select and rehearse audition monologues. Led by a professional actor, a vocal coach and a dancer, you will be challenged to reach their individual potential. The intensive will end with a mock audition.


9542JUL 17–21 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Colin Healy, Gina Bon-Perez

TORCHEDAGES 12 TO 18 What better way to walk the line between culinary and performance art than to master the art of live fire cooking with a culinary torch? You will experiment with creating "torched" desserts, like creme brulee, baked Alaska, toasted marshmallow topped cupcakes, as well as savory torched items, like tomatoes and peppers. You will also learn and practice kitchen safety with this culinary tool. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9628AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–12:15PM$175.00 Cynthia Panian

MUSIC THEORY INTENSIVEAGES 12 TO 18 Music Theory Intensive is an accelerated approach to music theory as it pertains to what a vocalist might encounter in choral or theatrical settings. It blends elements of sight singing with standard theory curriculum and is perfect for anyone looking to prepare for college, improve sight reading or simply take their theory knowledge beyond the fundamental level.


9615AUG 7–11 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Colin Healy


SCENE STUDYAGES 14 TO 18 Focus on developing your acting technique, including voice and speech, movement, character development and textual analysis. You will work on two- to three-person scene studies from both classic and contemporary plays and contrasting pieces to better prepare you for future roles.


9525JUL 10–14 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Trish Brown

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9417JUN 12–16 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Jennifer Quinn

AGES 14 TO 18PAINTING STUDIOAGES 14 TO 18 Learn the fundamental formal skills in painting while experimenting with a wide range of materials and artistic genres. The studio will focus on portraiture and still lifes as well as projects that cultivate individual intuition and imagination. You will look at master works by contemporary artists that use painting as a main component of their practice to glean inspiration.

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9358JUN 19–23 | 9:00AM–4:00PM$260.00 Mary Nasser

SWEETOLOGY: MASTER DECORATINGAGES 14 TO 18 Take a deep dive into sweets and treats at Sweetology where we’ll focus our energy on what happens after the cake is out of the oven! You will learn cake decorating skills and techniques to be applied to a variety of edible canvases, make tasty treats to take home daily, and compete in an exciting cake decorating challenge to culminate this deliciously, fun week. This camp takes place at Sweetology 9214 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124. Before and After Care not available. Please list any food restrictions or food allergies on the registration form under special needs or call COCA to provide the information.


9664JUN 26–30 | 12:45–4:00PM$185.00 Sweetology Faculty

TAP INTENSIVEAGES 14 TO 18 Spend the week learning technique and choreography in both musical theatre tap and rhythm tap in this energetic and fun-filled intensive. Work on tap performance skills, tap history, as well as rhythm and technique. This intensive will culminate on the last day with a performance highlighting the choreography you’ve learned and showcasing a variety of tap styles and music. For tap students in Intermediate 4 or above.



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BALLET AND CONTEMPORARY INTENSIVEJUNE 5–16, 2017 | $610 | 9667This dance intensive will focus on the traditional ballet curriculum, including technique classes, pointe and men’s classes, as well as contemporary modern dance. Additional classes will diversify the training, with a concentration on choreography and repertoire. This program is designed for students who have had extensive training with a minimum of two years of pointe work. Dancers will be placed into a track (High-Intermediate or Advanced) after a placement class on the first day.

INSTRUCTORS Lorraine Graves, Former Principal Dancer with The Dance Theatre of Harlem; Lamar Baylor, currently on Broadway with The Lion King; and Tommie Waheed Evans, Dancer Professor at The University of the Arts and former Philadanco Principal Dancer

HOW TO APPLY Dance students not currently studying at COCA should arrange a placement/audition class or email a link to a video demonstrating their current level of technique, including adagio, pirouettes, grand allegro and pointe work, by May 15, 2017, to Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Co-Artistic Director of Dance, at [email protected]. Dance students 14–18 currently studying at COCA should have completed Ballet Intermediate 3 prior to the dates of the intensive.

JUNE 5–16, 20179:00AM–4:00PM | Ages 14 to 18Washington University Mallinckrodt Center

COCA STUDENTS REGISTER AT COCASTL.ORG/REGISTER

Work with COCA’s professional teaching artists in Washington University’s state-of-the-art facilities! Meet and collaborate with other talented teens while you build and refine your skills.

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ACTING INTENSIVE: BUILDING BLOCKS OF A PROFESSION JUNE 5–9, 2017 | $330 | 9668Developed for students interested in exploring various aspects of the profession with technical instruction, observation and networking opportunities, students will experience the elements of a professional career. In addition to professional actors Shanara Gabrielle and Pete Winfrey, students will meet and learn from a variety of St. Louis theatre professionals and visit on-camera and voiceover studios, a theatre rehearsal and an agent’s office. Instruction will focus not only on increasing technical skills in acting, voice/speech and theatrical movement but also on headshot considerations, resume building, audition strategies suited to various settings, working with an agent, managing on-camera and voiceover assignments and better understanding the day-to-day life of a working actor. Participants should come with a fully prepared monologue and will leave with a clearer sense of where their interests and talents fit into the field.

INSTRUCTORS Pete Winfrey, Professional Actor and COCA Adjunct Faculty, and Shanara Gabrielle, Professional Actor

HOW TO APPLY Theatre students not currently studying at COCA should arrange a placement/audition class through Shawna Flanigan, Director of Arts Education, at [email protected] by May 15, 2017.

DESIGN INTENSIVE: PUPPETS & MASKS | JUNE 5–16, 2017 | $610 | 9674Puppets and mask design and creation are a place where the visual and performing arts truly converge. This inclusive intensive is presented in collaboration with Living Arts Studio/VSA Arts of Missouri as a fully accessible experience for students living with or without disabilities. Young artists will explore a range of puppet, mask and headpiece styles—from simple rod puppets to large scale body puppets that require multiple operators. Meeting with the creative team for the COCA production of Disney’s The Lion King JR., students will design their own creative solutions to production concepts. The final masks, headpieces and puppets will be featured in the COCA production June 23–24 before being returned to their artist-creators.

INSTRUCTOR Gina Alvarez, Executive Director, Living Arts Studio

HOW TO APPLY Art & design students not currently studying at COCA should submit a portfolio through Shawna Flanigan, Director of Arts Education, at [email protected] by May 15, 2017.

VOICE INTENSIVE I | JUNE 5–9, 2017 | $330 | 9665Developed for vocalists preparing for high school, college theatre admission or professional auditions, students will focus on technical skills such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone production. Utilizing songs that represent a variety of musical theatre styles, they will also learn lyric analysis, vocal expression and acting the song. Instruction will be split between group numbers and individual instruction. Students will leave the intensive with two to three contrasting songs prepared for their vocal portfolio.

INSTRUCTORS Michael Beatty, NYC Based Performer and Teacher, and Philip A. Woodmore, Allegro Artistic Director and COCA Voice Coordinator

HOW TO APPLY Voice students not currently studying at COCA should arrange a placement/audition class through Shawna Flanigan, Director of Arts Education at [email protected] by May 15, 2017.

VOICE INTENSIVE II | JUNE 12–16, 2017 | $330 | 9666Designed for vocalists who have completed the COCA Voice Intensive and are interested in more advanced strategies for preparing for high school, college theatre admission or professional auditions, students will focus on technical skills such as sight reading, diction, breathing and tone production. Utilizing songs that represent a variety of musical theatre styles, they will also learn lyric analysis, vocal expression and acting the song. Instruction will be split between group numbers and individual instruction. Students will leave the intensive with two to three contrasting songs prepared for their vocal portfolio.

INSTRUCTORS Michael Beatty, NYC Based Performer and Teacher, and Philip A. Woodmore, Allegro Artistic Director and COCA Voice Coordinator

HOW TO APPLY Voice students not currently studying at COCA should arrange a placement/audition class through Shawna Flanigan, Director of Arts Education at [email protected] by May 15, 2017.


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AUDITIONSCOCA SUMMER MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEASTBook by Linda Woolverton | Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman

Directed by Jim ButzMusic Direction by Phil WoodmoreChoreography by Christopher Page-Sanders

A classic story of a young woman and a prince trapped under an enchantress’ spell, which only needs the power of love to break. This production features the film’s Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, with additional song with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice.

Students should prepare a monologue and 32 bars of a song. They should bring a resume and head shot. Those cast will be asked to pay a $295 participation fee; financial assistance is available.

Rehearsals begin May 23, 2017. Performances are July 21–23, 2017 at COCA.

COCA YOUTH MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF

DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Time RiceAdditional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans ZimmerBook by Roger Allers & Irene MecchiBased on the Broadway Production Directed by Julie Taymor

Directed by Duane FosterMusic Direction by Charlie MuellerChoreography by Diadie Bathily

Kids and teens ages 11–14 are invited to audition for COCA’s Youth Musical Disney’s The Lion King JR. The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle...and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Students should prepare 32 bars of a song and bring sheet music, a resume and a head shot/photo. Participation is competitive and by audition only. Students cast are asked to pay a participation fee of $570. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Campers cast in this production will spend three weeks (during the COCA camp day) rehearsing, then perform the show complete with set, lights and costumes on June 23 and 24.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.comDisney’s The Lion King JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com


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PLEASE LIST MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OR BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS. A MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORM IS REQUIRED FOR CAMPERS WHO REQUIRE MEDICATION DURING THE CAMP DAY.

COCA recently began using a text messaging system to notify our patrons when we are closing the build-ing. In order to receive theses texts, please supply your cell number and provider (AT&T, Verizon, etc.). Standard text messaging rates apply. COCA will not share your cellular information with any third parties, and will only text you when absolutely necessary.

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SUPERVISED BEFORE AND AFTER CAREJUN 5–9 JUN 12–16 JUN 19–23 JUN 26–30 JUL 3–7 JUL 10–14 JUL 17–21 JUL 24–28 JUL 31–AUG 4 AUG 7–11 AUG 14–18

BEFORE CARE 7:30–9:00AM$40 PER WEEK

A F T E R C A R E 4:00–6:00PM$50 PER WEEK

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9015 Just a sample program Jul 24–Jul 28 $155

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QUESTIONS? Please call us with any questions about placement or registration 314.561.4898. Thank You.

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COCA ANNUAL FUND & SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT $50 $100 $250 $500 $1000

COCA REGISTRATION FEE PLEASE SELECT ONE. REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

$30 REGISTRATION FEE PER STUDENT Take as many classes or camps as you choose for one annual registration fee. This fee is non-refundable. Current Purchase

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payment plan option for early registrants ($10 service charge). Requires 20% down payment, registration fee and $10 processing fee due upon registration. Your credit card will automatically be billed in equal payments according to the schedule below. All registrations after April 30 must be paid in full at time of registration. All payment plan registrations must be paid in full by June 1.

Only checks are accepted as payment for mailed registration forms. To pay by credit card, please register online or in person in COCA’s Registration Office. To pay by cash, please register in person in COCA’s Registration Office.

JANUARY March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1 MARCH April 1, May 1, June 1

FEBRUARY March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1 APRIL May 1, June 1

DATES OF AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL

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GUIDELINES & POLICIES REGISTRATION OFFICE314.561.4898 | [email protected]

REGISTRATION OFFICE HOURS:

Winter/Spring MON–FRI | 9:00AM–6:00PM

SummerMON–FRI | 7:30AM–6:00PM

*The Registration Office will be open 9:00AM–3:00PM on the following Saturdays only:JAN 14 | JAN 21 | JAN 28 | FEB 4 | JUN 3 | JUN 10 | JUN 17 | JUN 24

HOW TO REGISTERJAN 14 *Annual Fund donor ($250 and above) registration begins JAN 28 Open registration begins

Early registration is encouraged; many camps will fill up quickly.

ONLINE: Register through COCA’s secure server at cocastl.org. If you have taken classes at COCA before, you already have an account. Click the “Classes, Camps & Auditions” button to browse and register for camps.

BY MAIL*: Send your registration form and payment (CHECK ONLY) to: COCA, Attn: Registration | 524 Trinity Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63130

*Credit card registrations are not accepted by mail.

IN PERSON: Visit the Registration Office during office hours listed above.

Faxed and phone registrations are not accepted.

BUILDING CLOSED: JAN 16 | APR 16 | MAY 29 | JUL 4

BUILDING CLOSURES: If severe weather, a power outage or unforeseen circumstances necessitate the closing of any COCA summer program, COCA is not responsible for providing a makeup session, credit or refund. COCA posts information about closings on local media outlets as well as at www.cocastl.org and 314.725.6555.

CONFIRMATION: COCA will email confirmation of your registration. If you have not received confirmation within two weeks, please contact the Registration Office at 314.561.4898.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/SPECIAL NEEDS: If your child has food allergies or special needs, please list them on the Registration Form or contact the Registration Office.

MEDICATIONS: Medical authorization is required from a physician for campers who require medication during the camp day. Medical forms are available during online registration and will be provided with your confirmation email.

PAYMENT PLANS FOR EARLY REGISTRANTS: Requires 20% down payment, registration fee and $10 processing fee due upon registration. Your credit card will automatically be billed in equal payments according to the schedule below. All registrations after April 30 must be paid in full at time of registration. All payment plan registrations must be paid in full by June 1.

Dates of Automatic Withdrawal:JAN/FEB MAR 1, APR 1, MAY 1, JUN 1MAR APR 1, MAY 1, JUN 1APR MAY 1, JUN 1

RETURNED PAYMENT POLICY: It is COCA’s policy to charge a $25 processing fee for any returned payments (checks or credit cards). Those whose payments are returned may lose the privilege to pay via check, credit card and payment plan.

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS: Tuition and before/after care fees will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee per camp, if you submit a withdrawal form by these deadlines:

MAY 1 For June camps and Before/After Care JUN 1 For July and August camps and Before/After Care

COCA offers no refund or credit for missed camp days due to illness, schedule conflicts or any other reasons. Registration fees are non-refundable.

MEDICAL WITHDRAWALS: COCA offers no refund or credit after the withdrawal deadline except for documented medical conditions. You must submit a withdrawal form and documentation on physician’s letterhead. Medical withdrawals must be submitted before the last day of your child’s camp. Tuition will be refunded less the $25 processing fee per camp.

TRANSFERS: COCA offers the opportunity for students to transfer to another camp if space is available. Transfer forms are available in the front lobby and the Registration Office. Transfers must be submitted before the start of your child’s camp.

CANCELLATION: In the event that enrollment does not reach the required number for a particular camp, or circumstances arise beyond COCA’s control, COCA reserves the right to cancel. You will be notified, and we will be happy to work with you to find a suitable replacement. If no replacement can be settled upon, COCA will refund your money in full, less your non-refundable registration fee.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available for COCA Summer Arts Camps. Applicants who qualify will receive 50% off one week of camp. COCA will accept applications for financial assistance March 1–April 1, 2017.

Applications available online or in the Registration Office. Letters notifying applicants of their status will be emailed on April 15, 2017, and registration will be available at that time.

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