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2008 C.A.T.S. SUMMER CAMPS

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C.A.T.S. Summer Camps
Counselor in Training (C.I.T) Program
for ages 15-17

The 2008 CIT Program is FULL. Please check back in January for the 2009 program information and application. Thanks!

In 2009 our Summer Camp Programs will offer a Counselor Bridge Program for ages 13-14!
Check back in January for details!


Bound for Broadway Aladdin

Bound For Broadway! (formerly known as Camp Broadway Bound)
2008 Production:
ALADDIN
Lancaster, Palmdale, Calabasas, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks,
Westlake Village & Ventura

ABOUT Bound for Broadway's
2008 Production - "Aladdin"


A fun drama day-camp in a safe, non-competitive environment designed to awaken the creative spirit and imagination through acting, music and movement.

Classes meet daily, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, for 1 week as students prepare to present “Aladdin” for family and friends on the last day of camp at 7 p.m.

Students will love being “immersed” in theatre for a week while they are involved in every aspect of the production from learning lines, music and dance steps, to creating costumes and staging their show. 

Students must bring a sack lunch, snacks and sunscreen. Water will be provided.

REGISTRATION INFO
Registration fees are listed below for each camp location.
In addition to registration fees paid to the recreation departments, a $15 production fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of camp to cover a camp t-shirt, scripts, and all production related materials.

This camp is held in partnership with local recreation departments and they handle all registrations.

Registration Fees are payable to the recreation department with which you register.

   

 
CALABASAS
CAMARILLO
SIMI VALLEY
Registration Closed
June 30 - July 3 • $115
Ages 7-14

Camp Director: Sarah Johnson
Grape Arbor Park
(818) 880-646
Or Click Here for online registration
Registration Closed
July 14 - 18 • $140
Ages 7-13

Camp Director: Sarah Johnson
Valle Lindo Park Valle Lindo Drive
(805) 482-1996 to register
Or Click Here for online registration

Registration Closed
June 23 - 27 • $140 • Ages 7-13

Camp Director: Marilyn Zaslow/Nikki Morrow
Rancho Simi Park Amphitheater
Corner of Royal and Erringer
(805) 584-4400
Or Click Here for online registration

OAK PARK
PALMDALE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
August 11 - 15 • $140
Ages 7-13

Camp Director: Sarah Johnson
Oak Canyon Park
(818) 865-9304
Or Click Here for online registration
Registration Closed
July 14-18 • $135
Ages 7-14

Camp Director: Roxanne Diesel
Marie Kerr Park Activity Center
(661) 267-5611
Click Herefor online registration

Registration Closed
June 23 - 27 • $145 • Ages 7-13

Camp Director: Sarah Johnson
White Oak Elementary School
(805) 375-1003
Or Click Here for online registration
THOUSAND OAKS
VENTURA
Aug. 4-8 • $145
Ages 7-13

Camp Director: Sarah Johnson
Thousand Oaks Community Center
(805) 381-2793
Or Click Here for online registration
Registration Closed
July 7 - 11 • $140
Ages 7-13

Camp Director: Sarah Johnson
Barranca Vista Cultural Center
(805) 658-4726
Or Click Here for online registration

(Please note that if you live outside the district where a camp is held there may be an additional out of district fee charged by the recreation department)



oz

THE MAGIC OF OZ
Musical Theatre Camp

Featuring songs from "The Wizard of Oz", "Wicked" and "The Wiz"
Ages 6 - 14

A musical theatre camp for students ages 6-13 to improve their singing, dancing and musical theatre acting skills as they put together a musical celebration of Oz! Students will be visited by a local musical theatre professinal who will watch their performances and give them positive critiques to help them become a triple threat (actor, singer, dancer). They will perform various song and dance numbers in a showcase performance at the end of camp. Campers need to bring a sack lunch, snacks and water.
In addition to registration fees paid to the recreation departments, a $5 production fee is payable to the instructor on the first day of camp to cover a practice CD, song sheets, and any performance related fees..
LANCASTER
THOUSAND OAKS
SIMI VALLEY
VENTURA
Registration Closed
July 7-11 • 9 am - Noon • $75

Jane Reynolds Park Center
(661) 723-6077 to register

or Click Here to register online
Registration Closed
June 23-27 • 9 am - 4 pm • $145

Hillcrest Center for the Arts
(805) 381-2793 to register
or Click Here to register online

July 21-25 • 1-4 pm • $85
Rancho Simi Park Amphitheater
(805) 584-4400 to register
or Click Here to register online

July 21-25 • 9 am - 4 pm • $140
Barranca Vista Cultural Center
(805) 658-4726
or Click Here to register online


WIZARDY LITERACY CAMP - Keep the Harry Potter Magic Alive!
TO READ WHAT CAMPERS HAVE TO SAY and WATCH A VIDEO
Visit us at the Ventura County Star CLICK HERE!

Calling All Young Wizards

Come join us at Wizardry and Literacy Camp for a fun week that will take campers on a journey through reading, writing and acting as we study the J. K. Rowling book, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Young wizards will be sorted into groups which are led by our “professors” and each day young wizards will work on reading parts of the book and acting it out, personal journaling, making wands & hats and making & sampling treats of Wizardry cuisine.

The emphasis on this camp will be the importance of reading and writing - and making it fun and learning how to create interesting characters to make stories come alive.
(This event is not endorsed, sanctioned or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry Potter book publishers, or J.K. Rowling and her representatives.)

 

 

Wizardry and Literacy Camp participant plays "Cast a Spell" Game

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Camarillo
(half day)
 
Moorpark
(half day)
 
Oak Park
(half day)
 
Palmdale
(half day)
 
Aug. 11-15 • 9 am-noon
$85 • Ages 8-13

Valle Lindo Park
(805) 482-1996
or Click here to register online
 

Aug. 4-8 • 1-4 pm
$85 • Ages 8-13

Arroyo Vista Park Pavillion
(805) 517-6300
Or Click Here to register online

 

July 21-25 • 1-4 pm
$85 • Ages 8-13

Oak Canyon Park
(818) 865-9304
or Click Here to register online

 
Aug. 4-8 • 9 am - noon
$85 • Ages 8-13

Marie Kerr Park Center
(661) 267-5611
or Click Here to register online
 
Simi Valley
(half day)
 
Thousand Oaks (full day)
 
Ventura
(half day)
 
REGISTER ONLINE!!!
 
July 28 - Aug. 1 • 1-4 pm
$85 • Ages 8-13
Rancho Simi Park Amphitheater
Corner of Royal and Erringer
(805) 584-4400
or Click Here to register online
 
July 28-Aug. 1 • 9 am-4pm
$160 • Ages 8-13

The Cameron Ctr
288 Greenmeadow
(805) 381-2793
or Click Here to register online
 
Registration Closed
June 30 - July 3 • 1-4 pm
$85 • Ages 8-13

Barranca Vista Ctr
(805) 658-4726
or Click Here to register Online
   

DRAMA SAMPLER CAMPS
Ages 6 - 13

A fun and exciting camp that enhances acting skills as students are introduced to comedy, improvisation, and stage acting, through telling jokes, character study; physical comedy; and making things (that sometimes aren’t there) believable for the audience. An informal camp performance will be held the on the last day of camp during the last hour. High energy and lots of fun! Campers need to bring a filled water bottle and a light snack. Informal performance on the last day of camp during the last hour.C.A.T.S. Improvisation Comedy


Calabasas
(half day)
 
Camarillo
(half day)
 
Moorpark
(half day)
 
Registration Closed
July 7-11 • 1-4 pm •
$85 • Ages 6-13

Grape Arbor Park
Call (818) 880-6461
or Click Here for online registration
 

Aug. 11-15 • 1-4 pm
$85 • Ages 7-13
Valle Lindo Park
(805) 482-1996
or Click Here for online registration

 
July 28-Aug. 1 • 9 am-Noon
$85 • Ages 7-13

Arroyo Vista Park Pavillion
(805) 517-6300
or Click Here for online registration
 
Simi Valley
(half day)
 
Thousand Oaks
(half day)
 
Ventura
(half day)
 

July 28-Aug. 1 • 9am-noon
$85 • Ages 6-13

Rancho Simi Park Amphitheater
Corner of Royal and Erringer
(805) 584-4400
or Click Here for online registration

 
Aug. 11-15 • 9 am-noon
$85 • Ages 6-13

Thousand Oaks
Community Center
(805) 381-2793
or Click Here for online registration
 
Aug. 4-8 • 9 am - noon
$85 • Ages 6-13

Barranca Vista Ctr
(805) 658-4726
or Click Here for online registration
 


MOVIE CAMPS
Ages 7 - 14

c.a.t.s. movie camps
ACT OUT A MOVIE - ACTING FOR FILM

Learn the different acting techniques used in movies and animations as you re-recreate characters from different movie genres such as: "The Wizard of Oz," "Shrek," and "Pirates of the Carribean."We will watch several movies during the week and then act out scenes from them. We will film the recreations of our favorite scenes and campers will receive a DVD mailed to them after camp ends.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! - MOVIEMAKING CAMP
Discover the many possibilities of filmmaking... from both sides of the camera! Try your hand at directing, writing and acting as you create a short film in varying styles, examining all aspects of the process along the way. We’ll explore different film genres, and use our research and creativity to recreate their styles in our short film. Discover the skills you need to make great films, and/or appear in them! Campers will receive an edited DVD mailed to them after camp ends. Students must bring a sack lunch, snacks and sunscreen. Water will be provided.

THOUSAND OAKS
Act Out a Movie
SIMI VALLEY
Act Out a Movie
MOORPARK
Act Out a Movie
WESTLAKE VILLAGE Moviemaking Camp
Registration Closed
June 30-July 3 • 1 - 4 pm • $75

The Cameron Center
(805) 381-2793 to register
Or Click Here for online registration
Registration Closed
June 16-20 • 1 - 4 pm • $85

Santa Susana Center
(805) 584-4400 to register
Or Click Here for online registration
August 4 - 8 • 9 am-noon • $85
Arroyo Vista Park Pavillion
(805) 517-6300
Or Click Here for online registration

August 11-15 • 9 am-4 pm • $145
White Oak Elementary School
(805) 375-1003 to register
Or Click Here to register
Look for: Performing Arts Camps - Moviemaking Camp

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS CAMP
Ages 8 - 13Crime Scene Camp C.A.T.S.
Be a super sleuth as you explore the world of forensic science. How do modern day detectives put the pieces of a crime scene puzzle together? Solve your own crime scene and figure out not just "whodunnit," but how they did it.

Students are split into teams, and armed with their Crime Scene Investigator badges and notebooks will have fun uncovering clues as they learn the basics of crime scene investigation.  Investigators will investigate a mock crime scene to search for clues and leads to help them solve the crime as they develop their ability to use logic and apply strategies to problem solving, develop analytical and reasoning skills, and form logical explanations about the cause and effect relationship in an investigation.

A Unique & Fun Camp That Will Help Students:

  • Develop their ability to use logic and apply strategies to problem solving
  • Develop analytical and reasoning skills
  • Descriptions, explanations, and predictions based on evidence
  • Form logical explanations about the cause and effect relationship in an investigation.
THOUSAND OAKS
 
SIMI VALLEY
 
PALMDALE

Registration Closed
June 30 - July 3 • 9 am - noon • $100
The Cameron Center
(805) 381-2793 to register
Or Click Here for online registration

 
July 21 - 25 • 9 am - noon • $100
Rancho Simi Park Amphitheater
(805) 584-4400 to register
or Click Here
for online registration
 
Aug. 4 - 8 • 1 - 4 pm • $85
Marie Kerr Park Center
(661) 267-5611 to register
Or Click Here for online registration



COMMERCIAL & FILM BOOTCAMPI'm A Star at CATS
Ages 7 - 13

If your child dreams of being on TV and in movies this camp is for them! Young actors will learn to perform and audition for the camera as we all as:
Acting terms and techniques
On-camera scene study
Improv games
Memory skills
Resume and headshot development
In addition to registration fees paid to the recreation departments, a $15 materials fee is payable to the camp on the first day to cover a class DVD that will be mailed to the student a week after the class and a handbook.

CALABASAS
MOORPARK
Registration Closed
July 7-11 • 9 am - noon • $85

Grape Arbor Park
(818) 880-6461 to register
Or Click Here for online registration
July 28 - Aug. 1 • 1-4 pm • $85
Arroyo Vista Park Pavillion

(805) 517-6300
Or Click Here for online registration
OAK PARK
SIMI VALLEY
July 21 - 25 • 9 am - noon • $85
Oak Canyon Park

(818) 865-9304 to register
Or Click Here for online registration

Registration Closed
July 14 - 18 • 1 - 4 pm • $85
Rancho Simi Park Amphitheater
Corner of Royal and Erringer
(805) 584-4400 to register
Or Click Here
for online registration

THOUSAND OAKS
VENTURA
August 11-15 • 1-4 pm • $85
Thousand Oaks Community Center
(805) 381-2793 to register
Or Click Here for online registration

Look For:  COMMERCIAL & FILM BOOT CAMP
 
Registration Closed
June 30 - July 3 • 9 am - noon • $75

Barranca Vista Center
(805) 658-4726 to register
Or Click Here for online registration

WESTLAKE VILLAGE
 
REGISTER ONLINE!!!
Registration Closed
July 14 - 18 • 9 am - noon • $85

White Oak Elementary School
(805) 375-1003 to register
Or Click Here for online registration

Look For:  PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS - COMMERCIAL & FILM BOOT CAMP

DANCE CAMPSdance camps c.a.t.s.
Ages 4 - 14
TWINKLE TOES DANCE SAMPLER/(Let's Dance! Summer Day Camp in Thousand Oaks
) – ages 4 – 6 (2 hours)
Boys and girls will enjoy an exciting dance adventure, through the use of basic  steps, music, encouragement, and lots of imagination as they explore creative movement, ballet, tap and jazz! Campers need to bring a filled water bottle and a light snack. Informal performance on the last day of camp during the last hour.

DANCE SAMPLER CAMP (Let's Dance! Summer Day Camp in Thousand Oaks)– ages 7-12 (3 hours)
Come see what dance is all about!  Students will learn about ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater through taking class, learning steps, and viewing video performances Open to any level dancer. Campers need to bring a filled water bottle and a light snack. Informal performance on the last day of camp during the last hour.

DANCE CAMP INTENSIVE – ages 9 – 14 (3 hours)
For the more experienced dancer with several years of dance training.  Students will take daily technique classes in ballet, jazz and tap and will participate in choreography and rehearsal of performance pieces.  Campers need to bring a filled water bottle and a light snack. Informal performance on the last day of camp during the last hour.

SIMI VALLEY - Twinkle Toes - ages 4-6
SIMI VALLEY - Dance Sampler- ages 7-12
June 16-20 • 9:30 - 11:30 am • $75 REGISTRATION CLOSED
Santa Susana Center
(805) 584-4400 to register
or Click Here to Register
June 16-20 • 1 - 4 pm • $85 REGISTRATION CLOSED
Santa Susana Center
(805) 584-4400 to register
or Click Here to Register
THOUSAND OAKS - Let's Dance! - ages 4-6
THOUSAND OAKS -Dance Sampler- ages 7-12

June 30 - July 3 • 9:30 am - 11:30 am • $65 Registration Closed
The Cameron Center
(805) 381-2793 to register or Click Here to Register
Look for: Let's Dance! Summer Day Camp - age 4-6

June 30 - July 3 • 1 - 4 pm • $75 Registration Closed
The Cameron Center
(805) 381-2793
or Click Here to Register
Look for: Let's Dance! Summer Day Camp - age 7-12
WESTLAKE VILLAGE - Dance Sampler Camp
WESTLAKE VILLAGE - Dance Camp Intensive
Aug. 11-15 • 9 am - noon • $85
White Oak Elementary School
(805) 375-1003 to register or Click Here to Register
Look for: Performing Arts Camps - Dance Sampler Camp
Aug. 11-15 • 1 - 4 pm • $85
White Oak Elementary School
(805) 375-1003 to register or Click Here to Register

Look for: Performing Arts Camps - Dance Camp Intensive

KIDS CAN COOK TOO CAMP - CULTURAL CUISINEkids cooking Kidscancooktoo.com
Ages 7 - 15

Students will each day making great meals, desserts and treats. In addition to cooking great recipes, students also learn the importance of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. French, Korean and Jamaican cuisines are among those that will be explored. $15 material fee due to instructor first day of camp covers all food materials used and a cookbooklet containing the recipes they used at camp.

SIMI VALLEY (half-day)
Registration Closed
June 16 - 20 • 9 am - Nooon • $85

Santa Susana Center Kitchen
(805) 584-4400 to register
or Click Here to Register
Lancaster (half-day)
Registration Closed
July 7 - 11 • 1 - 4 pm • $75

Jane Reynolds Park Center
(661) 723-6077 to register
or Click Here to register online


CLICK ON ANY RECREATION DISTRICT BELOW TO GO TO THEIR ONLINE REGISTRATION SITE

Calabasas - City of Calabasas -
Summer Registration Underway
Camarillo - Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District -Summer Registration Underway
Lancaster - City of Lancaster Parks, Recreation and Arts -
Summer Registration Underway
Moorpark - Arroyo Vista Recreation - City of Moorpark -
Summer Registration Underway
Oak Park - Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District -
Summer Registration Underway
Palmdale - City of City of Palmdale Parks & Recreation Programs
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Summer Registration Underway
Simi Valley - Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District -
Summer Registration Underway
Thousand Oaks - Conejo Recreation and Park District -
Summer Registration Underway
Ventura - City of Ventura Community Services Department -
Summer Registration Underway
Westlake Village - Conejo Recreation and Park District -
Summer Registration Underway


A Creative and Experienced Staff

SUMMER CAMP FUN From C.A.T.S.
Camp Directors, Roxanne Diesel, Sarah Johnson, Kelly Salisbury, Katie Duetz,and Marilyn Zaslow have taught acting classes and performed in Southern California for over 14 years. Each summer since 1998 they have developed and offered a variety of summer camps including drama camps for stage and film, Crime Scene Investigator Camp, Kids Can Cook Too Cooking Camp and Wizardry and Literacy camp.  Their popular camps fill quickly as students anticipate a summer of learning made fun in these exciting camps.

Roxanne Diesel
Executive/Artistic Director, Acting Instructor B.A. Theatre/Youth Theatre. Roxanne has directed numerous youth and adult productions on both the east and west coasts for over 19 years and has been instructing youth in the magic and fun of theatre for over 16 years. During the school year, she teaches Drama classes through C.A.T.S. and Cooking Classes through Kids Can Cook Too!. She also performs, writes and directs for Gypsy Productions and with Gypsies in a Trunk and the Gypsy Players in Southern California.

Sarah Johnson
Camp Director, Music Director - Sarah has been performing and taking classes with Roxanne since the age of 9 and has been an instructor with C.A.T.S. since 1998. When Sarah isn't directing camps during the summer she performs with the Gypsy Players in their Fairy Tales in the Park and Murder Mystery productions. She graduated from Humboldt State University in May, 2007 with a major in English Education and a minor in ESL and Linguistics. Sarah primarily directs Kids Summer Performance Camps as well as some of the Wizardry and Literacy Camps.

Kelly Murkey-Salisbury
Associate Camp Director - Kelly is an actress, director and 5th grade educator in Simi Valley and has been a director with the Young Artists Arts Ensemble. We are pleased to have Kelly back with us for the second year directing our Wizardry and Literacy Camps as well as our Drama Sampler Camps.

Marilyn Zaslow
Associate Camp Director - Marilyn graduated from Cal State Northridge in 2004 with an English degree.  She has worked with the Gypsy Players in various murder mystery dinner events and the popular Fairy Tales in the Park series for 5 years.  She is currently working at Newbury Park High School and is continuing her acting career at the Stage Door Theater in Agoura.

Katie Deutz - Ventura County
Dance Camp Director, Senior Counselor - Katie has been with CATS for 4 years, starting out as a volunteer and becoming a part of the staff the following year. When not working camps, she is a dance teacher at Dance Infinity teaching kids from as young as 2 1/2 up to ages 13. She is currently currently a student at Moorpark College as a business major and looks foward to directing Dance Camps this summer!

Cassie Johnson - Ventura County
Senior Counselor, Asst. Music Director

Nikki Morrow - Ventura County
Senior Counselor, Assistant Director

Danika Morrow - Ventura County
Counselor, Choreographer

Samy Stawinksi - Antelope Valley
Counselor, Assistant Director

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