Online Summer Programs

Back from proven success last summer!

ATMTC Academy is excited to continue our digital summer camps! These camps are specifically created for an online and screen-based medium with a live teaching artist to guide your child step-by-step through the process. All camps are held Monday–Friday on the dates and times listed. Each camp is tailored to the age we are serving, through time commitments, goals and subject material of the class.

I know doing theater camp by zoom is a bit of a learning experience, especially for nine year olds that have never done theater before. This week ended up being great for [my daughter].... Today was wonderful and it was great to see all the kids-- including [mine]-- happy and confident and it was clear how much they had enjoyed working with Randy, who was also great. [My daughter] struggles with self confidence, but it was clear how much this experience, in the end, really made her feel good about herself. When it was over today she said ‘she really liked it and wants to do it again next summer.’

THANK YOU, and all of ATMTC crew. You have made a GIANT difference in the lives of quite a few teenagers, including ours. The amount of creativity, ingenuity, and perseverance shown by all members of ATMTC, is nothing but stellar. Thank you guys, for staying on top of this (from day one, even), and we -will- continue to be proud supporter(s) of the program.

Very impressed with how Mr. Andres and Ms. Paige engage these kids online for 2 hours every day!

Sessions

Session I: July 5 – July 16

Camp will be conducted live online as well as through resources and activities sent digitally. Each session is two weeks long, Monday–Friday at the dates and times listed.

Session I: July 5–July 12

Week One: July 5–July 9
Week Two: July 12–July 16

Session II: July 19–July 30

Week One: July 19–July 23
Week Two: July 26–July 30

Session III: August 2–August 13

Week One: August 2–August 6
Week Two: August 9–August 13

For Grades K–2

Story Explorers

Each week, students will work with a teaching artist to dig deep into a story through acting and music. They will play theatre games and explore how to create characters and retell a story.

Time: 9:30–11:30AM
Cost per Session: $375

If you have a pre-existing credit from Summer 2020, click here to use.

Story adventurers

For Grades 2–3

Students will develop their ability to build character and tell stories through text, music, and movement. They will play theatre games and learn to collaborate through an online platform. Students will understand basic theatre terminology and will work together developing a story to perform for family and friends. Cost per session is $425.

Dates

Times

July 5 – July 16

9:00AM – 12:00PM

August 10–21, 2020

9:00am-12:00pm

For Grades 3–5

Story Creators

Students will use creative drama and musical theatre techniques with a focus on improvisation and characterization. Students will be able to work on and/or create scripted and improvised scenes to share with family and friends.

Time: 9:30AM–1:15PM
Cost per Session: $475

If you have a pre-existing credit from Summer 2020, click here to use.

Summer online camps

For Grades 6–12

ATMTC Academy’s secondary online summer camps are comprised of two sessions. In each session, students are given the opportunity to explore a different facet of performance: Voice Over Acting and Stage Combat.

Time: 12PM–3PM
Cost: $200

Session

Dates

Session 1: Voiceover Acting: Radio Play

June 28 – July 2

Session 2: Stage Combat

July 5 – July 9

COVID-19 Refund Policy

If we have to cancel in-person camps due to COVID-19 prior to the start of camp, full refunds will be issued to the families who are impacted. For camp sessions that have already started and need to shut down due to COVID-19, pro-rated refunds will be issued. Additionally, if your child or someone in your household has to quarantine due to a positive test or COVID-19 exposure, full (if prior to the start of the camp session) or prorated (if camp is in process) refunds will be issued. Students who must quarantine will also have the option to switch to an online camp offering.

For more information about our class policies, click here.

Safety protocols

Ventilation

All air systems are designed to turn over the air 4 – 6 times per hour.
Air filtration has been upgraded. In areas of high activity, we have added additional HEPA filters to pull microparticles from the air.
At Glen Echo, only one group will be inside a facility at a time. All other groups will utilize outdoor spaces.

Screening

Prior to students entering the camp environment each day, parents will need to certify verbally and/or through a form that the student or students and no one in their household have exhibited symptoms of COVID-19, been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or are awaiting test results due to possible exposure in the household.
Students will also need to have their temperature taken and recorded each day. Anyone with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher will not be allowed in the facility.
Only students will be admitted into the facility. Parents and guardians will be required to do drop off/pick up outside.

Facemasks

All individuals on-site are required to wear masks at all times. Masks must cover the nose and mouth and be properly fitted. No individual will touch another individual’s mask in order to adjust it.

Social Distancing

All individuals are encouraged to maintain a minimum of 6 feet distance from each other at all times.
There will be a designated space or containers for students to leave their belongings.

Hand Washing

There will be hand sanitizer available upon entrance into all facilities.
Students will be reminded by faculty to wash their hands prior to the beginning of each class and on break.

Cleaning

Facilities will be professionally cleaned at least twice a week.
Studios and the theatre will be left empty 15 – 30 minutes between group use to allow time for cleaning with approved disinfectants.

Food and Drink

All water fountains will be shut down. Individuals are encouraged to bring in a personal water bottle and label it. Bottles of water will be available for sale at the Rockville location for those that forget.
Students in Glen Echo will eat outside (weather permitting) and spaced apart. If indoor eating is necessary (such as at the Rockville location), individuals will be assigned a designated spot at least 6 feet apart from any other individual.