A Fast-Paced, Summer Drama Adventure

It's Elementary is a summer drama workshop for children 4 to 9 years old held at Williamsburg Middle School, 3600 N. Harrison St., Arlington, VA.

This year's workshops will be in three sessions: June 30 - July 11 (no classes on July 4), July 14 - 25, and July 28 - August 8, 2008. Morning sessions are 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions are 1:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

In only two weeks, It's Elementary students learn improvisation, dramatic play, dance, and theatre crafts. Students ages 6 and up will even try their hands at scripted drama! Each session features a talent show and a final performance. Whew! How do they do it?

Our staff of professional theatre educators teaches the basics of characterization and scene-playing in 30-60 minute classes for an exciting 4-hour day. A theme for each session provides consistency in material chosen for dramatic exploration.

Parents must provide a snack. If parents choose to have their child or children stay during the optional supervised lunch (12:30-1:15), parents must also send lunch. Due to the fact that we teach two sessions each day, there is no extended day available. If parents need an all-day program, the child may enroll for both morning and afternoon sessions. Teachers are careful not to teach the same lesson plan in mornings and afternoons.

This program is for children ages 4 to 9 years old. Children are divided into age groups. We do not recommend this program for 4-year olds who have not yet attended pre-school. All children MUST be toilet trained to participate in It's Elementary. No classes will be held on July 4th.

Please call 703-548-1154 (extension 3) for additional information. Application forms are available here.