what drama education can teach your kids

What Drama

Education

One of kids’ favorite

activities at summer day

camp, drama classes

offer loads of benefits to

kids of all ages.

From boosting self-confidence

to learning to work

cooperatively and improving

social skills, theatrical

education is a fun-filled way

to learn and grow.

Kids at day camp, after-school

programs and community

theaters make new friends,

develop new skills and have a

great deal of fun!

SUPER SOCIAL BOOST

For shy kids in particular, being a

part of a structured social

environment like acting class can be

a huge boost for social skills and an

excellent way to make friends.

Youngsters who tend to hang back

in a more free-wheeling

atmosphere fare much better

when they’re part of an activity or

project where they have an

assigned role.

In play production, each actor,

stage hand, writer or prop person

has his own specific role, making

a cohesive and comfortably social

group of kids working toward a

common goal.

An activity like summer day camp

acting class might just be the key

to getting your quiet, retiring

youngster to break out of her shell

in a big, happy way.

LOADS OF FUN AND SO MUCH MORE

Being a part of a play is an awesome experience for

kids, but while they’re having a blast hamming it up

on stage they’re also:

boosting future academic performance

honing public speaking skills

gaining experience with critical thinking

Once your child gets that

coveted role, they need to:

start studying scenes

learning lines

figuring out more complicated

skills like evaluating their

character’s motivation

Additionally, many theater schools and children’s

acting workshops present timeless classics like

Peter Pan or Tom Sawyer, giving kids a priceless

introduction to classic children’s literature.

NOT JUST FOR THE LIFE OF THE PARTY

We tend to think of kids who are into acting as outgoing and attention-seeking, but even shy youngsters can benefit from treading the boards.

Kids who start out wanting to hang back as part of the chorus

or a face in the back of the crowd may find themselves suddenly

bitten by the acting bug and hungering for that break-out role.

It’s a great opportunity for personal growth.

Even if they never become comfortable on stage front and center,

many kids love being a part of the creative crowd by learning to

work stage lights, build scenery or manage costumes and props.

Some camps, after-school programs and drama schools also

allow kids to write dialogue and stage directions, giving valuable

experience in all aspects of theatrical production.

LEARNING TO DEAL

WITH ADVERSITY

Even if your child is a natural-born ham,

he won’t necessarily win the plum role in

the school play.

Occasional disappointment is inevitable,

and it’s important for kids to learn how to

deal constructively with the inevitable

bumps in the road.

Encourage your youngster to ask for

constructive and specific pointers from

teachers and directors on how to

perform better.

Learning to accept constructive

criticism can help in all areas of a kid’s

life, from school to social situations

and athletic teams.

Youngsters who can work on their

weaknesses in any area can dramatically

increase their potential for success in so

many endeavors.

Let your kids enjoy the experience of drama

classes at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

Experienced staff will keep your child both safe

and busy with arts and crafts, games, water

sports, gymnastics and more.

Visit the site at

http://www.maplewoodyearround.com

to see the fun your child will have at

Maplewood Summer Day Camp.

Maplewood Country Day Camp

and Enrichment Center

150 Foundry St. (Route 106)

PO Box 88 (Mailing)

South Easton, MA 02375

Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com

Telephone: (508) 238-2387

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