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SUMMARY:Going Green Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to reduce\, reuse and recycle this is the perfect camp for you! During this\nawesome camp\, sewers will need to bring in 10-15 old shirts and they will transform those shirts into a\npatchwork blanket. Ciao Bella Sewing will provide the fleece for the back of the blankets\, sewers need to provide their own shirts. All other supplies\, including fabric\, sewing machines\, and sewing notions are provided. It is SEW much fun to sew and create. \nThis camp runs Monday\, July 24 – Friday\, July 28\, 9:30am – 12:00pm \nAges: 8 – 15 Years Old \n \nAt Ciao Bella Sewing it is our goal to teach budding fashionistas and designers all about the fun & creative world of sewing and fashion design. We love to be creative and share our passion for fashion and sewing with others. All of our sewing instructors have a strong background in sewing\, fashion and pattern design. We can’t wait to sew with you!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/going-green-sewing-camp-with-ciao-bella/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:RoboThink Camp: Robotics Engineering
DESCRIPTION:In this camp\, your child will learn the fundamentals of robot engineering. Using our RoboThink Robotics Kit\, electric motors\, controllers and sensors\, your child will explore the fascinating world of robotics engineering and get a chance to build and design moving robots. \nThis camp runs Monday\, July 24 – Friday\, July 28\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nAges: 7 – 12 Years Old \nRoboThink is a leading STEM\, coding\, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across 23 countries to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develops core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their future careers.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-camp-robotics-engineering/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Acting for Ages 5 - 8
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child’s love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games\, improvisation\, performing fairy tales and performing children’s books\, your budding actor will explore her creative side\, build confidence\, and develop spontaneity – while enhancing social and motor skills. Students learn and practice skills such as listening\, sharing the stage\, hitting a mark\, enunciation\, voice projection and creating a character. \nThis class runs on Tuesdays\, July 25 – August 8\, 4:00pm – 5:30pm \nAges: 5 – 8 Years Old \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017). Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one. www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com  \n \nPhysical Theatre Instructor: Madison Kisst: Madison Kisst is an actor and physical theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/acting-5-8-july-25-august-8-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Acting for Ages 9 to 13
DESCRIPTION:First timers and veterans explore their creative sides on stage and in front of the camera. The basics of acting such as hitting a mark\, enunciation and voice projection as well as more advanced acting principles such as developing a character\, developing a relationship and creating real behavior are explored. Classes consist of acting exercises\, character work\, improvising in character and doing scene work. Bring in material and characters from any play\, TV show\, film\, book – anything that interests you. Performance material will also be provided. Strengthen your technique and be ready for your next audition and performance. The focus of the class is on learning about acting\, learning life skills and having fun! \nThis class runs on Wednesdays\, July 26 – August 9\, 4:00pm – 6:00pm \nAges: 9 – 13 Years Old \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com  \n  \n \nPhysical Theatre Instructor: Madison Kisst: Madison Kisst is an actor and physical theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/acting-9-to-13-july-26-august-9-2023/
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SUMMARY:Little Storytellers July 27 - August 10
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an activity for your little one? Through interactive play and fully-engaged make-believe\, children are led through stories and become part of the storytelling themselves. Confidence\, individuality\, imagination and skilled listening are fostered as the students are immersed in a joyful fairytale world with their peers. Music\, props\, tasks and obstacles enhance sensory and motor skills. \nThursdays\nJuly 27 – August 10 \n10:00am – 11:00am \nAges: 2.5 – 4 Years Old \nSiblings are welcome to sign up too! \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! – Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \n \nPhysical Theatre Instructor: Madison Kisst: Madison Kisst is an actor and physical theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-storytellers-july-27-august-10/
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SUMMARY:Method Acting for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises\, scene work\, improvisations and monologues. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays\, films\, poems – comedies\, dramas – anything. If you need material\, Jeremy will provide it. This class is for people of all experience levels and intended for anyone who is looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. Students are encouraged to bring in college audition material as well as audition material for upcoming school plays. \nThis class runs on Thursdays\, July 27 – August 10\, 4pm – 6pm \nAges: 14 – 18 Years Old \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/method-acting-teen-july-27-august-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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