Camp FAQs
Planning your child’s week at CYT? Find answers about the first day, what to bring, registration, and camper support below.
Camp at a Glance
- Bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a back—no flip-flops.
- Share allergies and support needs on your enrollment form.
- No audition preparation is required; every camper participates in the showcase.
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Your First Day at Camp
What happens the first day of camp?
- Campers will be greeted by camp staff and are encouraged to join into high energy group games.
- Parents will be introduced to our Camp Coordinator and given some important information regarding the week.
- Campers will be broken into their teams and meet their teammates. The first day, we take some time to introduce the campers to their leaders and make them feel welcomed and excited to be at camp, as well as explain behavior expectations.
- After that, campers break into classes in dance, drama and voice. In each class, they will participate in a short and fun "audition" prep. There is no preparation required and we try to keep the auditions exciting and non-threatening.
- During class rotations, we also have a short snack time, where campers will have a chance to eat the snack they brought.
- Campers then come together for lunch, games, team time & character building activities.
- Then it's afternoon auditions where they take what they learned in class and demonstrate it individually or in small groups.
- At the end of the first day campers will be assigned their showcase parts. EVERY child will be in showcase, and some campers will be assigned lines or solos based on their auditions.
What if my child is upset the first day of camp? Can I stay with them?
We find that at times, especially for younger campers, the first day can be a bit overwhelming.
There are numerous people playing games with fun loud music playing. However, our staff is equipped to look out for children who may need encouragement to participate.
Staff may come over and try to engage your child in opening activities like dances or games or introduce them to other campers. Parents are welcome to stay briefly, but once campers start their activities, we've found that mom or dad's presence sometimes makes a more difficult emotional break. Almost always, once campers have a few minutes to see what fun camp is, they quickly adjust. Please be assured that if your child is overly upset for an extended period of time, we will contact you.
There are numerous people playing games with fun loud music playing. However, our staff is equipped to look out for children who may need encouragement to participate.
Staff may come over and try to engage your child in opening activities like dances or games or introduce them to other campers. Parents are welcome to stay briefly, but once campers start their activities, we've found that mom or dad's presence sometimes makes a more difficult emotional break. Almost always, once campers have a few minutes to see what fun camp is, they quickly adjust. Please be assured that if your child is overly upset for an extended period of time, we will contact you.
What if my child doesn’t know anyone?
Many of our campers are new to CYT. We encourage a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere where kids will meet new friends. Your child will also have a specific staff person assigned to their team color who can assist in easing the transition.
