ImprovBoston's Summer Classes for Kids

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Dates:	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri from 6/6/09 - 8/29/09
Hours:	Weekdays 9-6
Ages:	Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$ see below
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ImprovBoston is holding summer camps and classes for kids and teens interested in improv, stand up, sketch, etc.

Classes for Summer Vacation

Classes for Grades 1-4
Classes for Grades 5-8
Classes for High Schoolers

Classes for Grades 1-4

Puppet Town (Grades 1-4)
Set your child on the path to becoming the next Jim Henson! In this camp students will create their own hand and rod 'muppet style' puppet then learn improvisation skills to create a show with their new alter egos. Students will learn how to construct the puppets then how to express emotion with and find voices and characters for their creations. The result is a one of a kind show that features the students' talents in multiple ways, the art of puppet making, the art of puppeteering, the art of developing a story and the art of improvisation. This is a really fun process that engages students on many levels and introduces them to many new skills in one week. No previous performance experience necessary. Limited to 20 students.

Summer Vacation, August 17-28, Mondays-Fridays, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place on Friday, August 28 at 2 PM
Student Name and Age

Creativity in Comedy - Learning Improvisation (Grades 1-4)
This class takes budding comedians and gives them a voice. Using our unique approach to theater, students learn improvisation skills that not only make them better performers, but give them life long tools they can use every day. ImprovBoston's youth classes teach students how to have confidence in their own point of view, accept even the biggest 'mistakes' as gifts, become an amazing team player, and communicate their ideas more effectively. Whether your child is looking to take their performing to the next level, or has never stepped on a stage before this class has something for everyone. Our skilled youth instructors create an environment in which students are physically active, mentally active, and laughing all the way through the program. Each session concludes with a show that family and friends are encouraged to attend.

Summer Vacation, July 6-17, Mondays-Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place Friday, July 17 at 2 PM
Student Name and Age

Just for Laughs (Grades 1-4)
Spend a week learning the basics of making people laugh in this fun filled class. Students will learn the basics of improvisation in a setting that allows for plenty of playtime. Children looking to test the waters of comedy and learn what makes a joke funny will love this class.

Summer Vacation, July 20-24, Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Performance will take place Friday, July 24 at 2 PM
Student Name and Age

Summer Vacation, August 31-September 4, Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Performance will take place Friday, September 4 at 2 PM
Student Name and Age

Comedy Heroes (Grades 1-4)
The world's greatest super heroes haven't even been created yet - but they will be in this week of improvisation! Students will learn the basics of character and create a unique secret identity for their performance of Friday. You've never seen a group of super friends like this!

Summer Vacation, July 27-31, Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Performance will take place Friday, July 31 at 2 PM
Student Name and Age

Comedy Rocks (Grades 1-4)
Comedians and rock stars go hand in hand in this camp as students learn improvisation and use it to bring out their inner rock legend! Each student will be part of an improv band and create their own rock video that will premiere at their show. Like most bands from the 80's, no musical experience is required but the ability to fake it is a must!

Summer Vacation, August 3-14, Mondays-Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place Friday, August 14 at 2 PM
Student Name and Age

Classes for Grades 5-8

Jump Into Improv (Grades 5-8)
Help your child ifnd their comedic voice with ImprovBoston! Using our unique approach to theater, students learn improvisation skills that not only make them better performers, but give them life long tools they can use every day. This class will teach students how to have confidence in their own point of view, accept even the biggest 'mistakes' as gifts, become an amazing team player, and communicate their ideas more effectively. Whether your child is looking to take their performing to the next level, or has never stepped on a stage before this class has something for everyone. Each session concludes with a show that family and friends are encouraged to attend.

Summer Vacation, July 6-17, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place July 17 at 3:30 PM
Student Name and Age

Summer Vacation, August 3-14, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place August 14 at 3:30 PM
Student Name and Age

Intermediate Improv (Grades 5-8)
This class helps students take their improvisation skills to the next level in this week long camp. This class will hone their skills even further by working on creating characters, finding points of inspiration and more. Previous classes at ImprovBoston or permission from the Director of Education required.

Summer Vacation, July 20-24, Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Performance will take place July 24 at 3:30 PM
Student Name and Age

Advanced Improv (Grades 5-8)
Step up your game with this advanced level two week class designed to follow up our Jump Into Improv class. Learn the finer points of improvisation including advanced character work, multiple forms of inspiration, creating and maintaining engaging scenes, editing and the building blocks of Chicago style long form improvisation. Previous classes at ImprovBoston or permission from the Director of Education required.

Summer Vacation, August 17-28, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place August 28 at 3:30 PM
Student Name and Age

iComedy (Grades 5-8)
Students will get all the skills they need to take the world wide web by storm with this class. Students will learn how to use improv skills to create 'bits' for a show that will tape at the end of the week to air on YouTube!

Summer Vacation, July 27-31, Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Screening will take place July 31 at 3:30 PM
Student Name and Age

Summer Vacation, August 31-September 4, Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Screening will take place September 4 at 3:30 PM
Student Name and Age

Classes for High Schoolers

Comedy Central Square (High School)
So you're funny - now what? ImprovBoston gives you the answers. Over the course of this class we will cover the basic forms of performance comedy - sketch writing (like SNL), improvisation (like Who's Line Is Is Anyway?) and stand-up (like Dane Cook). Then we'll weave it all together into a show set up like your favorite fake news program (like the Daily Show). You'll learn about writing, delivery, character work and most of all how to get those great ideas out of your head and turn them into a show. Session ends with a show for family and friends. No previous performance experience necessary. Limited to 15 students.

Summer Vacation, August 3-14, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place August 14 at 5 PM
Student Name and Age

Intro to Improv (High School)
Intro to Improv establishes the foundation and vocabulary of ImprovBoston's improvisation program. In the process, the five pillars of our philosophy are introduced: confidence, trust, support, risk, and fun. This level develops your confidence as you learn to recognize what is needed to begin a scene, how to recognize possibilities, and also how to play some of the short-form game structures we use in some of our shows.

Summer Vacation, July 6-17, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place July 17 at 5:00 PM
Student Name and Age

Advanced Improv (High School)
Learn the points of inspiration and imagination in this advanced improv class. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the power of being inspired in the moment. You are introduced to the techniques that develop the playfulness of a scene, add depth to their characters, and richness to their environment. By the end of this level students will be able to implement these layering techniques in their scene work and short-form game structures.

Summer Vacation, July 20-31, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place July 31 at 5:00 PM
Student Name and Age

Central Square Live (High School)
Learn the fundamentals of sketch comedy in this class. What is a 'sketch,' exactly, and how the heck do you write one? In two weeks, you'll learn how to develop a comic premise, imagine and resolve a 3-5 minute scene, and create hilarious and complex characters. Workshopping with classmates and a member of ImprovBoston's writing staff, you'll develop your first portfolio of sketches and perform a full sketch show at the end of the camp!

Summer Vacation, August 17-28, Mondays-Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $475
Class Performance will take place August 28 at 5:00 PM
Student Name and Age

Central Stand Up (High School)
Are you the funny kid at school? Do your friends constantly tell you that you should be on Comedy Central? Well prove them right! This class teaches students the basics of stand up comedy and helps you turn your funny lines into a real routine. Recently featured teaching on MTV's Made, this class teaches you how to use your own experiences and own self-perceptions to develop your first stand-up routine. Learn how to find your comedic voice, how to better observe the world around you, and how to edit your perceptions into side splitting comedy. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills, hone their writing point of view, and better understand how the world sees you. The class concludes with each student performing a 3-5 minute routine in front of a live audience!

Summer Vacation, August 31-September 4, Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
At ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, $250
Class Performance will take place September 4 at 5:00 PM

COST

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$175 for week-long classes. $350 for two-week-long classes

WEBSITE

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improvboston.com/training/youth.html

LOCATION

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40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139 map
Phone: 617 576-1253