Summer Arts Institute

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• Bagpipes

  This camp, led by Patrick Fisher of Berkeley's Music Department, is for pipers of all levels who want focus in strengthening their individual skills. Attention will be given to developing stronger confidence in playing and understanding of unique piping techniques and embellishments. Bagpipes provided, practice chanter required.
  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Weeks 2, 3, and 4 (incoming 5th-8th graders)
  
  About the Instructor
  Mr. Fisher in one of Berkeley Preparatory School’s upper and middle division music teachers. He works primarily with the piping and guitar students, though enjoys playing the piano and many of the other woodwind and brass instruments. He likes to make learning fun and believes music is a gateway to an enriched, artistic way of living. One of his favorite quotes is “Where words fail, music speaks.”  He enjoys working with young musicians and helping them develop an appreciation for music.

• Violin

  Take your first steps to become the next violin virtuoso! Campers will play musical games, practice rhythm patterns, learn how to play the violin and more. There will be a grand finale with a performance of what we have learned throughout the week! Bring your music talent and curiosity, and come spend the week learning music and practicing the violin. No experience required! 
  
  

  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Week 3 (incoming 2nd - 5th graders)
  
  About the Instructor
  Rodrigo Esteban is a World Language teacher at Berkeley, but his relationship with music stems back to his family. Both of his parents were professional guitarists that performed with orchestras all over the world. Rodrigo grew up playing the guitar and the violin at home, but he decided to focus on the violin when he joined the Conservatory of Music in Alcala de Henares, where he obtained his professional degree. After his studies, he has performed with several orchestras, including City of Alcala Orchestra, University of Alcala Orchestra and Orquestra Simfonica Segle XXI.

• Artists of Tomorrow, Jr.

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  AOT JR. is the place for younger campers to experience a little of everything in the arts! Throughout the week, campers will create works of art, experience instruments and music of all kinds, play theatrical games, and invent creative movement pieces. Every Friday there will be a live performance showcasing the work of our artists!
  

  
  

  Each week centers around a different theme that results in a unique weekly experience. Campers can sign up for one week, a few weeks, or all seven!
  
  

  Themes:

  Week 1 - Out of This World

  Week 2 - The Magic of Disney

  Week 3 - Splish Splash

  Week 4 - Pirates and Princesses

  Week 5 - Amazing Animals 

  Week 6 - Pop Stars

  Week 7- Superheroes
  
  

  This is a full-day camp for one week or a half-day option ending at lunch time.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (incoming Pre-K-1st graders)
  
  About the Program Leader
  Mandee Ansinelli Kane has been an elementary school teacher for the past 18 years, while also raising her now 3 teenagers.  Her passion for childhood education is evident in her engaging and creative classroom environment. She attended Berkeley for 10 years and graduated from The University of South Florida with a degree in Elementary Education and a focus on child psychology.  She also could be found from the age of seven to sixteen on the stage singing, dancing, and acting.  Mandee is committed to providing all students this summer a rewarding, artistic, and fun experience. 

• Artists of Tomorrow

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  Artists of Tomorrow is the perfect place for the camper who loves all things art!   This weekly program for rising second through fifth graders allows students to explore an endless variety of projects and activities and dabble in different artistic experiences. Throughout the week, campers will create visual art projects, experience instruments and music of all kinds, produce short films, write scripts, play theatrical games, invent creative movement pieces, and more! Every Friday there will be an art display and a live performance showcasing the work of our artists!
  
  Each week centers around a different theme that results in a unique weekly experience. Campers can sign up for one week, a few weeks, or all three!
  
  

  Themes:

  Week 2 - Circus Adventures
  Week 4 - Swifties!
  Week 5 - Happy Holidays!

  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
  
  Weeks 2, 4, and 5 (incoming 2nd-5th graders)

• Level Up Acting

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  Get ready to engage your child’s imagination with this week long acting intensive! In this program, your child will embark on a theatrical journey to bring all sorts of characters to life! They will learn how to travel to new worlds and become whoever they wish to be! Students will learn elements of theatre, film acting, comedy, script writing, directing, technical theatre, and more! On Friday there will be a performance for parents to attend to showcase the actor’s amazing work!
  
  No previous acting experience is necessary to join this camp.
  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 
  
  Week 1 (incoming 2nd - 5th grade students)
  
  About the Director
  Shayna Goodman is a proud Berkeley alumni who is thrilled to return as the lower division theatre teacher. Shayna earned a Bachelor of Art in Theatre Arts from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Education from John’s Hopkins University. She is so happy to be able to combine her passion for the arts with her love for childhood development and education. She is dedicated to providing a rich and engaging experience for all participants and helping students foster their artistic and intellectual growth.

• Broadway at Berkeley

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  Get ready for a week of singing, acting, and dancing! This week-long camp will help your child’s confidence grow as they shine onstage! Whether your child already loves being in the spotlight, or is searching for a way to push their comfort zone, this camp will provide a fun and encouraging environment to help them connect with their inner star! In this camp, students will receive dance, music, and acting lessons while learning various musical theatre performance pieces to share at a final showcase on Friday!
  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 
  
  Weeks 3 and 7 (incoming 2nd - 5th grade students)
  
  About the Director
  Shayna Goodman is a proud Berkeley alumni who is thrilled to return as the lower division theatre teacher. Shayna earned a Bachelor of Art in Theatre Arts from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Education from John’s Hopkins University. She is so happy to be able to combine her passion for the arts with her love for childhood development and education. She is dedicated to providing a rich and engaging experience for all participants and helping students foster their artistic and intellectual growth.
  
  

• Artrageous!

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  Artrageous camp is an exciting, week long visual art camp experience where students will explore a variety of art making techniques; including painting, drawing, printmaking, 3D sculpture and more. During this week-long art camp, students will create big, bold, ARTRAGEOUS projects designed around this years theme: Under the Sea! This camp is sure to satisfy their artistic and creative curiosity alongside students of all ability levels with teachers and staff who have a true passion for visual art!
  
  This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 
  
  Week 6 (incoming 2nd - 5th graders)
  

  
  About the Program Leader
  Sabreena Jeru-Ahmed is an art educator with nearly 30 years of experience teaching art in New York, Maryland and Washington DC. She has enjoyed teaching art at Berkeley Preparatory Lower School since August of 2020, when she moved to Tampa to be close to her Florida family. Sabreena relishes providing fun and enriching art experiences for students utilizing a wide variety of materials and techniques, whether as part of the school day, afterschool clubs or summer camps. Her goal as an art teacher is to not only provide an atmosphere in her classes in which artists might develop, but to equip them with opportunities to bring an educated eye to art by exposing them to a variety of perspectives of the people and creatures with whom we share this planet.