CFTC Performing Drama Camp

CFTC’s popular Performing Camp returns for Summer 2021 with a fun and exciting play. This four-week camp is committed to bringing more opportunities for experienced young actors and theatre techs. Campers will audition for roles at the start of camp, rehearse the show throughout the four weeks and perform the play outdoors in the final week. All campers will contribute to tech by safely creating their set, costumes and props. Additionally, the camp is seeking campers only interested in technical theatre, who will help run the lights, sound and work as a stage management team. Led by a team of experienced CFTC counselors and staff, campers will learn every aspect of the theatre process as they work together as a team to bring to life a creative story full of wonderful characters. Former camp attendees have been featured on the stages of Ford’s Theatre and Signature Theatre.
Please note: This camp will be following all Covid Safety Protocols. In order to ensure safety and the maximum of family and friends enjoying the play, the final performances will take place outdoors.  This is subject to change as the city and county safety protocols adjust.  Staff and campers will wear masks, social distance, complete a daily temperature check, and fill out daily health screening forms.  Cleaning will occur throughout the day. This camp will also have a combination of both indoor and outdoor activities on a daily basis. This fun, summer educational performance opportunity is not to be missed! After care is available for an additional fee.
Play Title: Puffs (One Act For Young Wizards) by Matt Cox

Description: For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs...who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Ages: 8-14 (rising 3rd grade through rising 9th grade) 
​*Only 6 spots for 8-9 year olds
Camp Dates: June 28-July 2, July 6-9, July 12-16, July 19-24
Outdoor Performances: Friday, July 23 at 6pm & Saturday, July 24 at 1pm
Strike: Saturday, July 24 following the show 
Location: Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 (formerly Lanier Middle School)
Cost: $1,200
Aftercare from 3pm-5:30pm: $40 per day, $150 per week, $500 for all four weeks
Time: 8:30am drop-off begins; Camp hours: 9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday
Maximum: 22 campers (Once the camp is full, a waitlist will be created if spots open up.)
Scholarships: Full and partial scholarships are available! For more information, click here.
*​Interested in being a camp counselor? Learn more here!
Performing Drama Camp is running through Fairfax City Parks & Recreation. Registration dates will look different compared to prior years due to Fairfax City Parks & Recreation's new process for 2021 summer camp registrations. To learn about the new process, click here.

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Patrick McGee, Director of Education and Community Engagement at cftceducationdirector@gmail.com.
Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.
 
**Puffs (One Act For Young Wizards) is presented with special arrangements with Concord Theatricals.