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Imaginorium School of Theatrical Wizardry
(Overnight Camp) July 18-22 Nine Mountain Retreat Center Plainfield, MA 01710 Ages 10-17 |
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Join us in an immersive magical world. The camp is the show, as we will be in costume and in character the whole time. Our camps teach theatre with a side of STEAMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Music... (or was that Sorcery, Transfiguration, Alchemy, Magic, & Mysticism?) -
even if you're not a "theatre" kid, there's something for everyone on The Rainbow Path
(original story written by Headmistress Iris Imaginoria).
even if you're not a "theatre" kid, there's something for everyone on The Rainbow Path
(original story written by Headmistress Iris Imaginoria).
We do things a bit differently from other theatre camps...
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Our Monday-Friday session starts by sorting students into four unique houses, Phoenixfire, Stonedragon, Windhorse, & Waverider. Students are sorted through light by way of a magical mirror.
In their multi-age houses, they meet in common rooms for teamwork games and activities to explore the qualities of peace, hope, strength, and love, serve magical snacks to the community, and complete a service project... because we teach that the real magic in life is helping others. Together they earn house points to try to win the house cup, but learning kindness and cooperation is more important than competition. |
They also learn the magic portal spells to travel to the Wood Between the Worlds -- a place with four unique areas --
- A Drum Circle for music in the south,
- Kiki's Boutique, a costume shop in the west,
- The Neverending Library in the North,
- and Milo's Armory in the East,
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Wizarding Classes:
Every day, students attend intensive theatre classes with kids their own age based on national core theatre arts standards and our inclusive magical world. |
Most were written by Headmistress Iris Imaginoria (aka Jessica Gray, Artistic & Education Director of The Imaginorium) who earned her PhD in Theatre from Louisiana State University.
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In Potions, we mix vocal and acting exercises with science experiments:
Herbology allows kids to study magical plants by making props through arts & crafts.
In Charms students learn physical acting and stage combat as the basis for cooperative wizards' duels.
In PRISM, we learn to fight the darkness of low self-esteem, fear, and self-doubt through positive social emotional skills. These help reinforce strong acting techniques.
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History of Magic is about creating and developing their own original characters and playwriting in this unique magical world.
Magical Creatures combines movement with animal studies for an energetic class.
Transfiguration is a favorite... bringing inanimate objects to life through puppetry!
Students learn about Stage Lighting in Astronomy.
Incantations is a music class, where students learn original camp songs.
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We will also work together to produce an original short play based on the theme. Students can choose to act or participate in the production team. In 2022, our play is "The Day the Rocks Cried Out," the story of Miglionofore, a shapeshifting Dragon, and a Rainbow of Gemstones.
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The Queen Bee, The Light of Joy,
and The Key to the Rainbow Path in 2019 |
The Key to the Rainbow Path in 2018
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Our Space for 2022 (not yet decorated with Imaginorium magic)
But that's not all! We also have...
Costume Challenges & Theme Days! Since this is an overnight camp, we will send a list of challenges to students in advance.
Essential Info
For students entering grades 3-11 or approximately ages 10-17.
- We only have space for 20 students.
- Adult/staff ratio 4:1.
- Camp nurse with CPR and first aid certification on staff.
- LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse friendly. All are welcome at our magical school!
- Since this is an overnight camp, sleeping arrangements will be based primarily on age, student preferences, and family communications. We do not assume that segregating students by gender will automatically limit sexuality because we do not assume that all students are straight. We also have many students who do not fit directly within a binary. Following guidance of the ACA, we will provide all-gender bathrooms and private changing areas. No programming will be segregated by gender.
Fees
We recognize that families have different abilities to pay and have developed this voluntary three-tier fee structure to best meet everyone’s needs. Simply select the rate appropriate for your family’s budget. This is completely confidential and does not impact your child’s experience in any way. All fees are for 5 days and include tuition, supplies, room, and board. Dietary needs and food allergies will be carefully considered.
Tier One - $1500
Most accurately accounts for the true cost of operating camp including food, staff salaries, supplies, wear and tear on equipment, facility rental, and depreciation. Please pay this cost if you are able.
Tier Two - $1250
A partially subsidized rate for those who cannot afford to pay the full costs associated with attending camp.
Tier Three - $1000
A significantly subsidized rate that only covers the basic costs associated with attending camp including housing, food, minimal staff salaries, and supplies.
We ask for an initial deposit of half the fee to save your space.
The other half is due 1 month before camp begins.
Read about our Refund Policy here.
We recognize that families have different abilities to pay and have developed this voluntary three-tier fee structure to best meet everyone’s needs. Simply select the rate appropriate for your family’s budget. This is completely confidential and does not impact your child’s experience in any way. All fees are for 5 days and include tuition, supplies, room, and board. Dietary needs and food allergies will be carefully considered.
Tier One - $1500
Most accurately accounts for the true cost of operating camp including food, staff salaries, supplies, wear and tear on equipment, facility rental, and depreciation. Please pay this cost if you are able.
Tier Two - $1250
A partially subsidized rate for those who cannot afford to pay the full costs associated with attending camp.
Tier Three - $1000
A significantly subsidized rate that only covers the basic costs associated with attending camp including housing, food, minimal staff salaries, and supplies.
We ask for an initial deposit of half the fee to save your space.
The other half is due 1 month before camp begins.
Read about our Refund Policy here.
COVID-19
All staff are vaccinated and extra cleaning precautions will be taken. As the CDC has now made vaccinations available for students in this age group, students must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend the overnight camp. We will ask for proof of vaccination. If you have a medical or ethical reason not to vaccinate your child, then this may not be right overnight camp for you. According to policy at Nine Mountain Retreat Center, participants must also show a recent negative COVID-19 test (within 3 days of the start of camp).