2009 Summer Programs
Arlington County, Virginia
Have a question or concern about an Imagination Exploration camp?
Contact Beth Comeau at bcomea@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-1856
Mystery Academy:: Comedy & Clowning Camp
Are you ready to be silly and have fun? This camp will teach participants the necessary skills to be a clown! Make-up application, physical comedy, balloon animals, silly tricks and stunts, comedy skills, improvisation comedy, puppetry, games and activities with a comedy theme await you! Don’t miss out!
Staff to participant ratio: 1:10
Ages › 7-12
Location Thomas Jefferson School
Dates June 22 - 26
Time 9am-3pm
Fees $175
Registration › Do not use Arlington County Camp Registration Form.
Click here for a printable form and pay with a credit card using the PayPal button or call 240-449-9394.
Mystery Academy:: Carnival Camp
Children will learn the basics of a variety of carnival acts in this fast-paced camp.They will experience puppetry, magic, balloon sculpting, face painting, object balancing, juggling and skit comedy. Children will put on a performance for their parents and friends at the end of the session demonstrating a variety of vaudevillian skills.
They will experience puppetry, magic, balloon sculpting, face painting, object balancing, juggling and skit comedy. Children will put on a performance for their parents and friends at the end of the session demonstrating a variety of vaudevillian skills. Staff to participant ratio: 1:10
Ages › 8-12
Location Walter Reed Center
Dates August 31 - Sept 4
Time 9am-3pm
Fees $175
Registration › Do not use Arlington County Camp Registration Form.
Click here for a printable form and pay with a credit card using the PayPal button or call 240-449-9394.
Mystery Academy: Junior Carnival
Younger children will experience all the fun of a carnival. they will learn to speak through a puppet, play carnival games, juggle handkerchiefs, paint their faces to look like tigers and maybe learn a magic trick! Bring your happy face and get ready for fun! Staff to participant ratio: 1:10
Ages › 5-7
Location Jamestown School
Dates July 13 - 17
Times 9am-3pm
Fees $175
Registration › Do not use Arlington County Camp Registration Form.
Click here for a printable form and pay with a credit card using the PayPal button or call 240-449-9394.
Mystery Academy: Magic Performance
This entertaining program focuses on performing magic. participants will train in a variety of forms of magic: sleight of hand, mentalism, apparatus, coin, card, wand and handkerchief magic learning what it takes to become a magician. a variety of magical games, craft projects and activities will accompany serious magic instruction. participants will perform an effect they have mastered in a close-upsetting for parentsand friends at the end of the session.
and friends at the end of the session. Staff to participant ratio: 1:10
Ages › 8-12
Location Jamestown School
Dates: July 20 - 24, August 3 - 7
Times 9am-3pm
Fees $175
Registration › Do not use Arlington County Camp Registration Form.
Click here for a printable form and pay with a credit card using the PayPal button or call 240-449-9394.
Mystery Academy: Mysteries of the Universe
Participants will focus on the secrets and enigmas that go overlooked in everyday life as learn magic with an academic theme. They will learn laughter “mathemagic” science tricks and stunts, cryptography, reading body language, methods of apparent esp, mentalism and telepathy, riddles, puzzles and games that explore the intellectual side of magic. Are you prepared to discover secrets only known to sages, wise men and geniuses? Then you are ready for the mysteries of the universe!
Staff to participant ratio: 1:10
Ages › 9-12
Location Jamestown School
Dates August 10 - 14
Time 9am-3pm
Fees $175
Registration › Do not use Arlington County Camp Registration Form.
Click here for a printable form and pay with a credit card using the PayPal button or call 240-449-9394.
Mystery Academy: Magical Fun
Young children who want to become wizards can learn magic tricks, puppetry and magic-themed craft projects in this beginning magic camp. they can develop art appreciation skills, overcome stage fright and build kinesthetic skills with magic props. each child can expand his imagination and confidence while learning magical effects.
Staff to participant ratio: 1:10
Ages › 5-7
Location Jamestown School
Dates July 6 - 10
Time 9am-3pm
Fees $175
Registration › Do not use Arlington County Camp Registration Form.
Click here for a printable form and pay with a credit card using the PayPal button or call 240-449-9394.
