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 17, 2008

From a Counselor's Point of View pt.2

Hello all you wonderful parents out there! This is the one and only Mr Jacktastic again and today im joined by fellow counselors Tina and No Kool Name Ruthie. Today was our first FULL day here at arts-X-press and it was AMAZING! There was a little bit of trouble getting those wonderful children of yours out of bed. Some "noisier" tactics were safely used by our trusty counselors. The ice cream is a big hit in the dining hall which is definitely a quick sweet treat for all of them. Room checks were reviewed tonight in which all of your children were shocked by their results. You will have to ask them what their scores were, hopefully they will reveal the truth to you. During our bonding exercise, we all had the opportunity to appreciate someone here at arts-X-press and someone at home. It was really something to see the children bonding with each other and making so many new friends. And like yesterday their energy is out of control. We as counselor's are trying so hard to keep up with all of them, but were having a great time while doing it. Our time together is half way over and all the counselor's are ready to give your kids 100000000000% of our energy so that when they go home they have storys to tell you for weeks to come. Well is getting late and tomorrow is a very busy day. Good night = )

On our next episode of "From a Counselor's Point of View":
  • Day 3 of Creative Expression Classes and Arts Workshops
  • Another chat with Carl St. Clair
  • Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts Excursions
  • Craft making and backstage tours

Thank you for reading our blogs and we look forward to seeing you again!

Much love, Session 3 Counselors :)

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