FREE SUMMER DANCE CAMP
AileyCamp Chicago uses the magic of dance to touch the lives of youth in the Chicago area.
Dance is used as a medium to encourage adolescents aged
11-14 years to develop discipline, achieve academic, social and personal success in their lives.AileyCamp strives to expand critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities, as well as encourage a good sense of nutrition and well-being,
all while fostering healthy relationships and perhaps, most important of all, self-esteem. Participants will experience daily classes in Dance, Drumming & Percussion, Visual Art, Spoken Word and Personal Development as well as weekly field trips, guest speakers and workshops.
June26, 2017 – August 4, 2017
Monday–Friday
8:30am-3:30pm
Collins Academy High School inDouglas Park
1313 S. Sacramento Drive
Ages 11-14yrs
For More Information Email:
Chicago Park District, AUSL, Steans Family Foundation, LAMP, Westside Cultural Foundation
24th Ward Alderman, Michael Scott, Jr.
SUMMER 2017 APPLICATION
Dear Student:
It is our pleasure to invite you to join us this summer at AileyCamp Chicago!
If you want to build a stronger body, become a better dancer, have a great time with your friends, and make new ones, AileyCamp Chicago is for you. In addition to learning dance,
you will also enjoy drumming, visual art, and field trips.
Please take this application home and discuss your interest in AileyCamp Chicago with your parent or guardian.
We hope to see you this summer!
Best,
Robert Battle
Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
AILEYCAMP APPLICANT (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
CAMPER INFORMATION
Full Name / Sex (M/F)
Age / Date of Birth / I am affiliated with one of the following programs: (circle one)
AUSL LAMP STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Home Telephone No. / Mobile No. / School
Address / Apt.
City / State / Zip Code
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Parent or Guardian’s Full Name
Work Telephone No. / Mobile No.
Parent’s Email address:
ABOUT YOU
What school are you currently attending? / What school will you be attending next fall?
Have you attended AileyCamp before? / How many years?
If you are not selected for AileyCamp Chicago this summer, what will you do instead?
AileyCamp serves youth of all races. For reporting purposes, it is helpful to identify the ethnic origin of our campers. Kindly indicate which best describes you:
African American: / Hispanic: / Caucasian: / Asian: / Native American: / Other(specify):
PARENTAL CONSENT
MY CHILD HAS PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR AILEYCAMP CHICAGO
Signature of Parent or Guardian:
X / Date
WHAT IS AILEYCAMP?
A summer day camp where pre-teens are “turned on” to dance, and come to respect the discipline of dance as a physical activity which requires athletic ability comparable to skills demanded by any sport. Also, campers increase their leadership skills, and enjoy a variety of athletic and social activities.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
One hundred students, who are currently in the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade (ages 11 to 14), will be selected from the applications received. Prior dance training is not a consideration for admission.
WHEN IS AILEYCAMP?
AileyCamp will take place from Monday, June 26 – Friday, August 4, 2017. Camp begins at 8:30am, and ends at 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Campers are expected to attend each day, unless they are ill. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to send your child during the mentioned dates. If you have any vacation plans during this time DO NOT APPLY.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
AileyCamp is FREE!
Attire, field trips, and lunches are provided.
WHERE IS AILEYCAMP?
AileyCamp will be held at Collins Academy inside Douglas Park, 1313 S. Sacramento Drive.
WHO SPONSORS AILEYCAMP?
AileyCamp is sponsored by the Chicago Park District, AUSL, Steans Family Foundation, LAMP, Westside Cultural Foundation, and 24th Ward Alderman, Michael Scott, Jr.
HOW MAY I APPLY?
DON’T DELAY, SPACE WILL BE LIMITED!!!
Interested students should fill out this application and send via email or mail it to the address listed below. All completed applications will receive confirmation via phone call and/or email. The deadline is Saturday, May 13, 2017.
WHO DO I CONTACT?
Peter Gaona, Director
AileyCamp Chicago
Email: / Mailing Address: Collins Academy High School
C/O AileyCamp Chicago
1313 S. Sacramento Drive
Chicago, IL 60623
Fax: 312.746.5969
Attention:AileyCamp Chicago Applications / Phone: (872)222-9430