Summer Programs at PURE
We have a lot happening at PURE during the summer months. There are a small number of classes offered because our main focus in summer is on day camps! We have recreational week-long day camps, intensive week-long day camps, a select number of 1/2 day intensive week-long day camps, and most notably, our now famous Summer Musical Theatre Production Program. See below for full descriptions and costs.
Summer Camps Info
Everything you need to know about our recreational summer camps:
- All camps begin at 9:00AM and finish at 4:00PM.
- Early drop off of 8:30AM is available for an additional $10/week (please register in advance).
- Late pick up of 4:30PM is available for an additional $10/week (please register in advance).
- Please send your child with a peanut-free healthy lunch and snacks for supervised lunch-time and breaks.
- We encourage all students to use refillable water bottles.
- Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the PURE Canteen for between $1.00 and $2.50.
- PURE is not a peanut-free facility, though we encourage all our staff and students to leave peanut products at home.
- Please advise the staff at registration if your child has an allergy or condition that we should be aware of.
- Your child should wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement, and non-marking indoor running shoes. No jewelry please.
- PURE is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please label all belongings and leave valuables at home.
- Full payment is due within five days of registering online, and before the first day of the program.
- A Waiver and Release of Liability form must be completed and on file on or before the first day of the program.
- All camps (excluding Competitive, Pak camps, and HSM2) will hold a mini showcase at 3:00PM on Friday afternoons in the Black Box Theatre located on the Lower Level. Please join us if you can!
- Some days may be designated theme days, or may require items brought in from home. Newsletters will be sent home to keep you informed. Please do not feel pressure to purchase new items for these theme days - use what you have and have fun with it!
Summer Classes
PURE has a select list of summer classes in a wide range of styles available. From Early Years Dance to Junior Acting, you might just find another great way to have fun and stay active this summer! Space is limited so check the schedule today!
Summer Musical Theatre Production Program
Full Course Cost: $350.00 + HST for all five weeks!
Triple Threat Cost: $299.00 + HST for all five weeks! This special price is for students who are currently enrolled in the 2009-2010 Season Triple Threat Program, or for those who have already enrolled in the 2010-2011 Season Triple Threat Program
HSM 2 Chorus Cost: $99.00 + HST
Program Title: Summer Musical Theatre Production Program
Student Age: Ages 12 to 18
Discipline: Specialty Program
Class Type: Performance
The PURE Summer Musical Theatre Program presents: Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 On Stage!
Be a part of the coolest summer event in Chatham-Kent! The PURE Summer Musical Theatre Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students; spending their summer totally immersed in learning and performing one of the biggest shows of their generation!
The full program offers top-notch training in all areas of musical theatre performance: dance, music and drama; all while working toward the live on stage production of the musical. The program instructors are theatre professionals who teach and workshop character development and stage technique.
Another way to get involved in this program is to be a part of the HSM 2 Chorus. The Chorus is a fantastic way for students to still be a part of the magic if the full 5-week commitment is too much. Chorus will be called 3 afternoons per week from July 5 to 23, every afternoon from July 26 – August 6, and for the full week leading up to the production. The chorus cost includes a taste of the amazing training offered in this program, and also covers their costuming and make-up.
Students from the 2009 Summer Musical Theatre Program forged lasting friendships, grew stronger in technique and confidence, and had a blast performing 5 SOLD OUT shows! This year, we’re performing HSM 2! The music is awesome, the story is entertaining, and Chatham-Kent will be blown away once again by the stage show!
Recreational Summer Day Camps
Recreational Camp Cost: $169.00 + HST a week!
Fun for everyone!
Recreational summer day camps at PURE are all about having fun and forming friendships! Sure, there is a lot of learning going on too, with activities and games, crafts, and music, dance and acting too!
Every camp concludes with a very special presentation to parents in our Black Box Theatre — you won't want to miss seeing this fun and entertaining mini showcase!
There's a new camp every week — register for one, or register for many and have creative fun all summer long!
Camp Title: Glitter 'n Glam Dance Jam
Student Age: Ages 5 to 8
Camp Dates: July 5 to 9
Camp Type: Dance Camp
Dance the week away to the trendiest music, all while having a blast with drama games, dance, play, crafts and theme days! An end of the week performance on a real stage will show moms and dads how much you've learned!
Camp Title: Triple Sensation Camp
Student Age: Ages 9 to 13
Camp Dates: July 5 to 9
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Learn to be a stage star with fun lessons in dance, acting and singing! This busy and active camp will disolve the summer boredom into sensational stardom! Friday afternoon, come watch your camper come to life on our Black Box Stage!
Camp Title: Singin' and Dancin' Disney
Student Age: Ages 5 to 8
Camp Dates: July 12 to 16
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Disney is the theme for a fun summer week of confidence building, friendship building and skill building. Discovery of Disney music and characters will make this a week your child won't soon forget! Come see what they learned in their showcase on the Black Box stage on Friday afternoon!
Camp Title: So You Think You Can Dance?
Student Age: Ages 9 to 13
Camp Dates: July 12 to 16
Camp Type: Dance Camp
Learn all styles of dance this week, with emphasis placed on finding YOUR expression, style and flare! Stage presence, fun music and choreography will challenge and excite the experienced or inexperienced dancer alike! Show your stuff on Friday afternoon to friends and family in our Black Box Theatre.
Camp Title: Highschool Musical Camp
Student Age: Ages 5 to 8
Camp Dates: July 19 to 23
Camp Type: Dance Camp
Dance the day away with all of your favorite songs from all High School Musical Movies! Mix in crafts, drama games, confidence building, friendship building and theme days, and you have yourself a week of camp you won't soon forget! Show your stuff on the Black Box Stage on Friday afternoon to your friends and family.
Camp Title: "GLEE" Triple Threat Camp
Student Age: Ages 9 to 13
Camp Dates: July 19 to 23
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Based on the soundtrack of your new favorite show "GLEE", learn to act, dance and sing to fun new music. Character building and expression will all be emphasized. Get ready to blow your family away with what you can learn in a week when you present your work on Friday afternoon on the Black Box stage.
Camp Title: Minipops Triple Threat Camp
Student Age: Ages 5 to 8
Camp Dates: July 26 to 30
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Learn to sing, dance and act like your favorite rock star or pop star idol! This is your chance to find the star living inside of you all while meeting good friends and gaining confidence! Show off what you have learned in a Friday afternoon presentation in our own Black Box Theatre!
Camp Title: "FAME" Dance and Drama
Student Age: Ages 9 to 13
Camp Dates: July 26 to 30
Camp Type: Dancing and Acting Camp
Challenge yourself to learn what it is like to be a student who lives and breathes the performing arts! Learn different dance styles and acting skills and make life long friendships this summer! Prepare to blow your family away when you show them what you have learned on our Black Box theatre stage on Friday.
Camp Title: Pretty Princess Camp
Student Age: Ages 6 to 10
Camp Dates: August 3 to 6 (4 days only)
Camp Type: Dancing, Acting and Activity Camp
Four-Day Camp Cost: $135.00 + HST a week!
For those who love glitter, diamonds, lace and ribbon! For the dainty and graceful child...join us for a delightfully good time! Teaparties, costumes, song and dance....find your inner princess and meet your royal friends! Show mom and dad what you learned on Friday afternoon when you present some performances in the Black Box theatre!
Camp Title: Pirates and Ninjas and Kings Camp
Student Age: Ages 6 to 10
Camp Dates: August 3 to 6 (4 days only)
Camp Type: Dancing, Acting, and Activity Camp
Four-Day Camp Cost: $135.00 + HST a week!
Imagination will come to life with costume, play, crafts, dance, drama games, movies, and theme days! Grab your Parrot, your eye patch, and your sword and get ready to PLAY! Show mom and dad what you have learned on Friday afternoon on our Black Box Stage.
Camp Title: Disney Dance and Drama Camp
Student Age: Ages 5 to 8
Camp Dates: August 9 to 13
Camp Type: Dancing and Acting Camp
Disney is the theme for a fun summer week of confidence building, friendship building and skill building. Discovery of Disney music and characters will make this a week your child won't soon forget! Come see what they learned in their showcase on the Black Box stage on Friday afternoon!
Camp Title: Rock Stars and Pop Stars
Student Age: Ages 9 to 13
Camp Dates: August 9 to 13
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Learn to sing, dance and act like your favorite rock star or pop star idol! This is your chance to find the star living inside of you all while meeting good friends and gaining confidence! Show off what you have learned in a Friday afternoon presentation in our own Black Box Theatre!
Camp Title: Mini Intensive Dance Camp
Student Age: Ages 5 to 9
Camp Dates: August 16 to 20
Camp Type: Dance Camp
While this camp is open to all hardworking and focused young dancers, this dance camp is custom designed, and recommended, for all Petite Elite and Elite Ballet Company ballet dancers, as well as Primary Competitive Dancers. There will be focus on gaining flexibility and strength, technique and choreography as well as memorization and above all, team building. This hard work will be balanced with crafts, theme days, movies, drama games and fun, fun, fun! Like all the other recreational camps, this one will conclude with a mini showcase for families in the Black Box Theatre.
Intensive Summer Day Camps
Intensive Camp Cost: $210.00 + HST a week!
Accelerated learning!
Intensive Summer Camps at PURE differ from our recreational dance camps in that there is a greater focus on learning and technique, and strengthening of skills. The camps will still be a whole lot of fun to be a part of, but will not include craft times, movies, etc. Instead, more time is devoted to learning, and as such these camps are intensive in nature.
Camp Title: Mini-Junior Triple Threat Intensive Camp
Student Age: Ages 5 to 9
Camp Dates: August 16 to 20
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Be challenged and encouraged in every avenue of the performing arts as you explore large scale theatrical production pieces appropriate for the students ages, intricate acting and character skills, and fun dance choreography. The week of intense learning and play results in a stage performance in our very own Black Box Theatre where you get to show off everything you have learned! This camp is excellent for students who love to act, sing and dance, and for families who are considering enrolling in one of our Triple Threat Programs.
Camp Title: Intensive Dance Camp
Student Age: Ages 7 to 18
Camp Dates: August 23 to 27
Camp Type: Dance Camp
Students who were successful in their auditions for the 2010-2011 Competitive Dance Teams are required to attend Intensive Dance Camp. This year, intensive camp will be the exclusive time when all team choreography is taught for the coming competiitve season (excluding Select numbers). Team building, strength and flexibility, new skills and, of course, choreography will be the primary focus throughout this week of camp.
Camp Title: Junior-Teen Triple Threat Intensive Camp
Student Age: Ages 11 to 14
Camp Dates: August 23 to 27
Camp Type: Dancing, Singing and Acting Camp
Be challenged and encouraged in every avenue of the performing arts as you explore large scale theatrical production pieces, intricate acting and character skills, and fun dance choreography. The week of intense learning and play results in a stage performance in our very own Black Box Theatre where you get to show off everything you have learned! This camp is excellent for students who love to act, sing and dance, and for families who are considering enrolling in one of our Triple Threat Programs.
Camp Title: Intermediate Intensive Dance Pak Camp: 9AM to 12PM
Student Age: Ages 8 to 13
Camp Dates: August 30 to September 2 (4 days only), Mornings
Camp Type: Dance Camp, Half Day
Half-Day Intensive Camp Cost: $89.00 + HST
Students who were successful in their auditions for the 2010-2011 Dance Pak are required to attend these camps. Stretch and strenghtening, technique and choreography, will all be focused on throughout the camp. The teams will be learning large amounts of their seasons choreography, so attendance is mandatory, and will be extremely beneficial — not to mention a lot of fun!
Camp Title: Advanced Intensive Dance Pak Camp: 1PM to 4PM
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Camp Dates: August 30 to September 2 (4 days only), Afternoons
Camp Type: Dance Camp, Half Day
Half-Day Intensive Camp Cost: $89.00 + HST
Students who were successful in their auditions for the 2010-2011 Dance Pak are required to attend these camps. Stretch and strenghtening, technique and choreography, will all be focused on throughout the camp. The teams will be learning large amounts of their seasons choreography, so attendance is mandatory, and will be extremely beneficial — not to mention a lot of fun!.
Camp Title: Senior Intensive Dance Pak Camp: 5PM to 8PM
Student Age: Ages 13 to 18
Camp Dates: August 30 to September 2 (4 days only), Evenings
Camp Type: Dance Camp, Half Day
Half-Day Intensive Camp Cost: $89.00 + HST
Students who were successful in their auditions for the 2010-2011 Dance Pak are required to attend these camps. Stretch and strenghtening, technique and choreography, will all be focused on throughout the camp. The teams will be learning large amounts of their seasons choreography, so attendance is mandatory, and will be extremely beneficial — not to mention a lot of fun!.