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Theatre For Young Audiences

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Drama Camp

ONE-WEEK SUMMER THEATRE CAMP

A WEEK OF CREATIVE FUN WITH THEATRE

For Ages 10-13

An unforgettable week of creativity with improv, puppetry, musical theatre, clown, vocal expression, character creation, script development and much more! Led by our expert instructor, the all-day camps give emphasis to collaborative group-work that is fun and inspiring while helping each child grow in social and life skills.

All kids are imaginative. They can also be boisterous, quiet, excited, shy, physical, intellectual and at various times all the above! Sylvan Lake drama camps are all about creative exploration with each child receiving an equal opportunity to participate and contribute. Both thrilling and challenging their creative work will result in wonderful collaborations. During the final afternoon, the children will create and present a small showcase for their families.

Let’s get playing!

Meet the Teachers

Alyssa Latimer

Alyssa is currently the drama teacher at HJ Cody school, Sylvan Lake, and has taught drama camps for both Pumphouse and Quest theatres in Calgary. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and education with specialties in clown, theatre for young audiences (TYA), and stage directing. Giving children an avenue to explore their passions is a crucial element in her career as both a theatre artist and an educator.

Maria Achtemichuk

Maria is currently the owner/operator of Heartmind Creations, dedicated to mindful mental health, creativity and wellness offerings. She has bachelor’s degrees in arts and education, a mindfulness certification, and a master’s degree in psychotherapy and spirituality.  From 2007-2019 Maria was co-director of the Performance Theatre program at Ecole Mother Teresa School in Sylvan Lake, and she has also recently worked with Tree House Youth Theatre’s devised theatre program.  Maria’s approach involves meeting students where they are at and working on developing each student’s unique gifts, as well as encouraging a love for language, expression, and creativity.  

About Sylvan Lake Theatre

Sylvan Lake Theatre was formed in 2022 to provide residents and visitors both entertainment and learning opportunities. Productions include the extremely popular annual Theatre Trail, dinner theatre, traditional theatre shows, musicals and Theatre For Young Audiences.  The theatre school provides training for those aged 16+  to learn acting, playwriting and storytelling as well as summer drama camps for youth. The company has set theatre and storytelling events in over twenty diverse locations in and around Sylvan Lake where audiences are immersed in both the live experience and the small-town charm. 

Theatre can help us build our future,

rather than just waiting for it.

                               - Augusto Boal