Lee University’s Communication and the Arts Department will once again be offering their annual Art and Drama Day Camps June 16-27, 2008. The two-week camps are offered to all local students, ages 7 to 18 interested in learning more about art and drama.

The camps will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions allowing students to register for one or both camps.

The Art Day Camp, led by Assistant Professor of Art John Simmons, will provide students with a variety of media and techniques appropriate for all ages. The classes will be led by professional art teachers, and, at the end of the camp, students will have the chance to display their work in the Dixon Center Lobby on Friday evening, June 27.

Prospective actors and actresses will enjoy the direction of Assistant Professor of Drama, Dr. Christine Williams, as they learn important theatrical skills. In addition to putting together a one-act theatrical production, participants will receive practical instruction in improvisation, mime, and a variety of vocal techniques.

Participants will be involved in all aspects of doing two one-act plays and end the two weeks with a public performance on Friday evening, June 27. Students of any level of experience will be enriched by this day camp.

Students enrolling in both day camps will are responsible for supplying their lunches. Lunch time will be supervised by Lee University drama students.

High school juniors and seniors who are interested in assisting with the Drama Day Camp should contact Dr. Chris Williams at 614-8208.

The Art Day Camp for ages 7-11 will meet from 10 a.m. until noon each day or 1 p.m.-3 p.m. each day. This age group will be limited to 20 participants. Ages 12-18 will meet from 10 a.m. until noon each day and will also be limited to 20 participants. Cost for the Art Day Camp is $100.00 ($50 per week). Each class will meet in the Lee’s Mayfield Annex.

The Drama Day Camp will meet from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. each day. All ages will meet in the Dixon Auditorium. The limit is set at 25 students. Cost for the Drama Day Camp is $175.00. The cost for both camps combined is $225.00. Additional children from the same family receive a 25% discount.

Application deadline for both camps is May 16, 2008.

For more information and to register for the camps, please contact Susie Battle at (423) 614-8341.