Arts-X-Press Update! 7/27/14

Today was a fun-filled day at Arts-X-Press!  The campers got up excited and ready to start the day.  We enjoyed a fabulous breakfast at the cafeteria, and the  the campers were off to their creative expression classes, where they expressed themselves through writing of all kinds.  Soon after, the campers got a chance to spend some time in their arts workshops.  They took many creative risks, and learned  a lot of new things about themselves as artists.

 Our excursion today was to the Chance Theater to see the musical "In the Heights."  The students learned a lot about the show, from its origins to its success at the Tony Awards.  Afterwards, we were lucky enough to engage the cast in a brief talk back, where the kids asked many insightful questions and learned a lot.

 Once back at vanguard, the students rotated spotlight workshops and had the opportunity to experience a variety of arts, from singing to dancing to theater.  After the spotlight workshops, we all met together for bonding time.  We went around in a circle and named someone at camp we appreciated, and told them why.  It was a very touching and the campers and staff all grew much closer to each other.  As soon as bonding was over, the sleepy campers were taken back to the dorms for a snack and bedtime.  Everyone took 3 minute showers and fell right asleep.  As we write this, the campers are sound asleep, dreaming of all of the adventures they'll have tomorrow at Arts-X-Press.   This is counselors Ben and Jessica signing off!