Arts-X-press is a summer arts immersion program for 7th and 8th grade students created by the Pacific Symphony in celebration of Cole Carsan St.Clair. 150 students are nominated by teachers throughout Orange County to come together for 5 days of creative exploration each summer. The program has two goals: 1) To expose students to all 5 performing and visual arts; and 2) To foster respect for and interest in each student’s individuality, talents, interests, and background.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Day 2 By The Counselors!

Behind the Scenes:

We counselors are here to let you know the extra things that are happening behind the scenes at arts-X-press. Your children are still having problems adjusting to the three minute showers. Our current record for the fastest shower is 45 seconds, if you call that a shower. For the first time this session, we did our room checks to evaluate how clean your children are. Some of the rooms looked excellent and others looked as if a tornado had hit. You can decide which category your child falls into. Your children are so sweet, some of them even tucked their teddy bears into their beds for the day. At lunch and dinner, the students rush through their meals that include something grown and a glass of water, so they can eat some delicious sweets and ice cream treats. Lastly, your children are excellent at getting ready for bed. NOT! :) Actually, your students are quite mischevious with us sneaking around and whispering with their roommates. However, we are all trained professionals and have experience these areas. The students' PASSION for the arts is growing minute by minute and they are taking countless risks whenever possible. We are so proud of each and everyone of them. Currently, the boys and girls are sleeping and dreaming of the excitement to come tomorrow. Good times!

With love,
Session Two Counselors


1 comment:

Cathy said...

I would hope that mine is one of the 'neatniks' but I doubt it. Sure sounds like everyone is having the time of their lives! Thanks to all! Cathy LaRocca (Meg's mom)