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.

Monday, July 11, 2016

WEEK 1 DAY 2

Hey hey heeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyYYYYYYY!!!!1!11!111!!!

Madeline and Dominica checking in after a fun-filled day of many laughs, tears, and magic moments! 

The day started out bright and early-- many of the campers even waking up before call-time in anticipation to reveal the day's surprises. After stretches on the lawn, and tummies full of delicious food, they headed to their Creative Expression workshops, where they furthered explored  the meaning of "courage". Ooooh. Aaaaah. 

With lots of new risks taken in their Arts Workshop, the campers headed to see the fabulous "A Chorus Line" musical at the Chance Theater! This musical covered the struggles of artists and encouraged the campers to pursue the arts despite various difficulties. After the show, AXPers even got to talk to the cast of the musical! :) :) :) ;)

The campers left the Chance Theater full with exciting things to share with each other about what they had just experienced. Little did they know, there was even more excitement waiting for them back at Vanguard University. After a warm dinner under the sunset, the students participated in Spotlight Workshops, where they were able to explore many new art forms- dance, theater, and vocal. Ooooh. Aaaaah. 

To close the night, campers, counselors, and staff all experienced the AXP tradition of Bonding. Many heartfelt comments were exchanged tonight, and many hugs shared. :') :') :') ;') 

The campers are now tucked in, sleep and sound, with many, many, many, smiles on their faces!

Goodnight, sweet prince.







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