What makes a summer intensive so special? I find that summer intensives provide actors with more intense and consistent training they wouldn’t get in a weekly class where you have to wait days until the next session. Summer intensives provide actors the chance to really delve into their craft and focus only on acting versus school and other after-school activities.
Choosing a summer program for your child can be overwhelming—there are dozens of “acting camps” to choose from. Here are a few questions you should ask any prospective program to narrow down the options and make sure you are enrolling your child in the right camp for them.
Can you share the curriculum with me? It’s important to do your research. Ask the studio for an hour-by-hour breakdown and curriculum for each day. A good camp should offer little downtime. Make sure each hour is accounted for with programs that will help your child grow as an actor.
How big are the classes?Class size varies drastically from studio to studio. Make sure your child can get the attention he or she deserves by selecting a class with fewer students. Some camps may cost less but they could have 70 students and your child won’t
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