Session B Schedule and Activities
2011 Daily Time Schedule
7:30 – 10:00 Early Morning Activities
8:00 - 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 am Kid City Opens
10:00 – 10:55 Period 1
11:10 – 12:05 Period 2
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
1:15 – 2:15 Quiet Time
2:15 – 3:30 Free Time (open mic, capoeira, swimming)
3:30 pm Kid City reopens
3:45 – 4:40 Period 3
4:55 – 5:50 Period 4
6:15 – 7:15 Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 Evening Activities (vary from Monday to Saturday)
9:00 – 10:30 Campfire with Danny Carnahan & Evening Jam with Keith Terry
List of Classes & Drop-in Activities
*These items are drop-in activities; you do not need to sign-up for them
| 12th Caz Night A Taste of Glee: A Cappella Workshop Big Fun On Steel Drums Black on White, Ink on Paper Body Music Workshop Campfire* Capoeira Caribbean Ensemble Circus Arts Clowning Around Computer-Based Home Recording Congas Drumming – A Cuban Art Contra Dance Band Creative Spirits – Visual Art Adventures Creek Walks Digital Photography, Composing in the camera Environmental Art Evening Jam* Explorers* Family Fun & Games Five guitar styles in 5 Days Folktale Theater for Kids Gospel Choir Gourds! Gourds! Gourds! Guitar, Beginning Hoop Dance Jazz Band Kid City Life Stories Mandala Series Maracas: Latin American and Caribbean styles |
Morning Wake Up Band* Musicians in Residence Old-Time Harmony Singing Open Mic* Pandeiro- The Tambourine of Brazil Performance Workshop Musical Theater: Love in Myth, Love in Reality Performance Workshop: Instrumental Music Performance Workshop: Vocal Music Piano Coach! Piano Plus! For Kids Piano Roots! Playwrighting Boot Camp Quitiplas” Recorder Rock Band Samba Pagode Ensemble Simple Grooves Song Interpretation Songwriting Stage Sound Production Stone Carving Stretch Class * String Band Swing Dance Tap Dance The Venezuelan Calypso Ukulele Who? What? When? Where? Drama Improv for the Whole Family Yoga and Hooping for the Body and Mind Yoga Flow |
SESSION B – 2011 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Early Morning Activities
Stretch Class at 7:30 – 8:30 am (all ages)
Drop-in class. Begin each morning by stretching into your day. Stretching helps you to have higher energy levels during the day and be able to maintain the energy level you need for all of your Cazadero classes throughout the day. Each morning we will do stretches for the hips, hamstrings, shoulders, neck, back and wrists. All levels and ages welcome. Bring a sticky mat or towel. (Melanie Green, limit 15-20)
8:00 am Morning Wake Up Band: (all ages welcome)
This is am impromptu, volunteer camper band dear to our hearts for its many surprises. We have woken up to the sounds of tuba solos, angelic choirs, roving ukulele bands and energetic rattles in the hands of our very young campers. Meet at Kid City to warm up at 7:50 am daily and start the musical procession through camp.
Kid City:
Rosemary opens the doors of Kid City at 9:30 a.m., come and drop in with your child and help them transition in before you leave for your 1st period class.
PERIOD 1 (10:00 AM – 10:55 AM)
P1 – Big Fun On Steel Drums (6 – Adult)
Classes will focus on different styles music played on the “Pans” (steel drums). Students will have fun playing in a steel drum ensemble and learn some basic rhythm, harmony, and melody. No experience is necessary. No reading is required. All instruments will be provided. (Mark Rosenthal, limit 11)
P1 – Body Music Workshop — clap, slap, snap, step, sing (12 – Adult)
Using the oldest instrument on the planet — the human body — we clap, slap, snap, step and vocalize our way through some very fun and funky, original and traditional rhythmic music. BODY MUSIC is an effective way of internalizing rhythmic work, which enhances the development of time, timing, phrasing, listening skills, independence, coordination and ensemble awareness. It is a useful tool for musicians, dancers and movers of all kinds, actors, DJs and film editors — anyone interested in improving their rhythmic skills. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers or jazz shoes. No previous experience necessary.
Body Music, also known as Body Percussion and Body Drumming, is the oldest music on the planet. Before people were hollowing logs and slapping rocks, they were using their bodies to stomp, clap, sing, snap and grunt their musical ideas. There are many traditional Body Musics in the world, from African-American Hambone and Flamenco Palmas to Sumatran Saman and Ethiopian Armpit music. Keith Terry has developed a contemporary style of Body Music based on his training as a jazz drummer, as well as his years of intensive study and collaboration with world rhythmic systems. (Keith Terry, no limit)
P1 – Circus Arts (6 – adult)
This class has something for everybody! Whether it is stilt walking, juggling, or standing on a globe, you will find something you love and will love performing at the Cazadero Clown and Circus Extravaganza on Saturday night! Amaze yourself (and your friends…) 6-year olds must be accompanied by a parent. (Jill Fjeldheim, assisted by Savannah VanLeuvan-Smith, limit 15)
P1 – Congas Drumming – A Cuban Art (13 – adult)
Known in Cuba as the Tumbadora, the conga drum is at the heart of the folkloric and popular music of Cuba, and has become very popular in the United States as well. This class will focus on Afro-Cuban rhythms like Rumba Guaguanco, Yambu, Bembe, Palo and Makuta including all the parts, clave, and bell patterns. (Brian Rice, limit 8)
P1 – Creative Spirits – Visual Art Adventures (11-16)
A creative adventure into color, line, and images. Using chalk, paper, hot glue guns, acrylic paint we will weave some tales, bump into some myths and mysteries, creating pieces of art for ourselves, for our friends and family. (Mark Wagner, limit 15)
P1 – Creek Walks (6 – adult)
Come explore the wilder side of camp! We’ll dig under rocks, climb up canyons, and discover little critters living in the creek. You’ll be amazed at how much life there is just outside your cabin walls – frogs, dragonflies, blue jays, salamanders, and so much more. Meet me at the pool, wear shorts and sun protection, and be ready to get your feet wet! (Craig Nelson, limit 20)
P1 – Guitar, Beginning (11 – adult)
Join me for a fun introduction or re-introduction to the guitar. We will learn the chords that are used in all your favorite music and get a chance to make music as a group, including learning how to play riffs or melodies. The class is designed for beginners but is open to anyone who wants to review open position chords and have fun playing with other guitars. (Steve Gibson, limit 10)
P1 – Kid City – Creative Play w/ Christina (2.5 – 5, but all welcome to drop-in)
Christina brings her bag of tricks to engage and entertain our youngest campers. Clowning, puppetry, scarf dancing, story telling, magic and more!!! Please refer to the end of class descriptions for details about Kid City. (Christina Lewis, Rosemary Richie, Kerry Yates, no limit)
P1 – Life Stories (18 – Adult)
We’ll be mining our lives for stories and sharing those we find with one another. Our work will be based on a series of exercises and activities that Joel has developed over the years. We’ll be learning what stories are and how they work, honing our storytelling skills in the process. Please note, though, that the emphasis of this course is not on performance. Our interest is in finding and shaping those stories we want to tell in smaller, informal settings. (Joel ben Izzy, limit 10)
P1 – Mandala Series (8 – Adult)
Loosely drawing from the rich heritage of the Buddhist Mandalas we will create several related “mandalas” on paper with water color, acrylic paint, colored pencil, ink or pastels. Focusing on abstract rather than pictorial forms, each piece in the series relates to the previous one to create a cohesive finished collection. (Sarah Voorhies, limit 16)
P1 – Playwrighting Boot Camp (9 – 109)
Ever wonder how to wright a play or screenplay? Wonder no more, or rather bring your sense of wonder, a few pencils and a nice empty notebook because in this Bootcamp you will write a short play every day no matter how much experience you have- I guarantee it! We’ll use prompts, photos, hearsay and everything else to write and share fun short plays.” Ages 9 to 109. (Jordan Winer, limit 10)
P1 – Rock Band, Beginning (9 – adult)
Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists with some basic skills. We’ll have fun playing through 2 or 3 songs, focusing on arrangements, dynamics, soloing, and establishing a strong groove; we’ll play one tune at open mic on Friday and choose the best one for the final performance. Guitarists should know power or open chords. Bass players should be able to find most root notes at the bottom of the neck. Drummers should be able to play a simple steady groove, and keyboardist/pianists should know major chords. Bring your instruments and amps. All instruments welcome, winds and brass encouraged. (Geechi Taylor assisted by Michelle Jacques, limit 3 drummers & 6 vocalists)
P1 – Song Interpretation for ANY song, ANY style and ANY body (10 – adult)
What is it about some singers who sing the way you LOVE, and some that don’t touch your heart at all? Well, it’s all in the interpretation of the words, the melody, plus a bit of your life experience thrown in. In this safe and insightful class, you will bring in a song or two, that you already love to sing. We will work, as a class, on how to deepen your interpretation of the song, and have you singing it by the end of the week with a whole new level of understanding and appreciation. You will have open mic every day to try out what you have learned, if you want to. Please bring a lyric page with chord changes written on it for all songs that you bring for the class. We can figure out the key that is best for you while at camp. I will be your accompanist on piano, unless you accompany yourself on the song already, either on piano or guitar. (Young singers must be prepared to sit and listen and participate with the class) (Libby McLaren, limit 12)
P1 – Ukulele (11 – adult)
Join the Caz ukulele ensemble! This class is open to those who are new to uke, as well as those who might already know a few chords. (Tru Peterson, limit 10)
P1 – The Venezuelan Calypso (13 – Adult)
Prerequisite: for students who have been exposed to drumming and other percussion workshops.
The traditional Calypso music is played every February in the region of “El Callao” , Venezuela, as part of the Carnaval festivities. Learn how to play the “bumbac” calypso drum, and the calypso hand percussion: rayo, campana, triangle and cow bell. The traditional calypsos will be sung in “Patuá” (a language fusing english, spanish, french and indigenous dialects from the Venezuela). The instructor will play the traditional Venezuelan guitar called “Cuatro” as part of the ensemble. Bring a triangle, cowl bell or a drum if you have any of these instruments, the instructor will also bring extra instruments to share in the class. (Jackeline Rago, limit 10)
P1 – Yoga Flow (6 – Adult)
This class is suitable for yoga participants of all ages and levels. We will practice the basic sun salutations and will incorporate various yoga postures great for increasing balance, strength and flexibility. You will learn and deepen your experience of yogic breathing. There is ongoing encouragement to find an interior steadiness in the face of discomfort that can be experienced in some postures. (Melanie Green, no limit)
PERIOD 2 (11:10 AM – 12:05 PM)
P2 – Caribbean Ensemble (6 – Adult)
This class is for any and all musicians who want to get a Caribbean groove on! All levels and all instruments are welcome. Of course we will include steel pans if you would like to play the pans! Some charts will be provided but it is not necessary to read music to be a part of this ensemble. We especially need horn players to make this class really “hot,hot,hot”. However, if you want to play a conga or shaker don’t be shy, come join the PARTY! Sign up now and help make this a new Caz tradition! (Mark Rosenthal, no limit)
P2 – Cazadero Explorers (6 – 12)
Todd Baesen will merge his love of science and the outdoors into a series of adventures designed to engage kids ages 6 to 12. The participants will explore not only geographically, but also also the inner landscapes of their intuition and imagination to solve scavenger hunts, science experiments, games, and contests. Exploreres will be divided into teams and teamwork will be required to succeed in the adventures. Each day of class will be relatively self contained, so drop-ins are accepted. (Todd Baesen & Savannah VanLeuvan-Smith, no limit)
P2 – Clowning Around (6 – adult)
Did you ever feel that there was a ridiculous character inside of you just dying to get out? Then this is the place for you! Through improvisation and creative play we will create silly characters and wacky stories to perform at the Cazadero Clown and Circus Extravaganza. This is your big chance to run away and join the circus!!! (Jill Fjeldheim & Christina Lewis, limit 20)
P2 – Creative Spirits – Visual Art Adventures (6-10)
A creative adventure into color, line, and images. You already know how to get down and make some cool art. Using chalk, paper, hot glue guns, acrylic paint we will weave some tales, bump into some myths and mysteries, creating pieces of art for ourselves, for our friends and family. (Mark Wagner, limit 15)
P2 – Folktale Theater for Kids (7-10)
Folktales might explain “how things came to be” or tell the tall tale of a hero or heroine’s quest. Have fun dramatizing folktales from around the world, PLUS make up some of your own. (Sue Walton, limit 12)
P2 – Kid City – Swimming (2.5– 5, but all welcome to drop-in)
Please refer to the end of class descriptions for details about Kid City. (Rosemary Richie, Kerry Yates & Craig Nelson, no limit)
P2 – Musicians in Residence (ages 10 – Adult)
We are the service industry of the musicians in camp. Need a happy birthday played? We are on it. Need some musical sound effects for your recording? That’s us. Need hot chocolate for 50 thirsty campers? Not us. But we may also travel the corners of camp and experiment with playing duets with the frogs. Every day is different. We accompany classes, play music for morning wakeup or art class or to entertain the kitchen crew. We are everywhere, come join us! All portable instruments welcome. (Jessica Jones, no limit)
P2 – Old-Time Harmony Singing (8 – Adult)
Using Carter Family songs as a jumping off place, we will work with simple three-part harmony on this beautiful style. Utilizing simple harmony lines that sometimes weave around the melody, sometimes cross or create unisons, students will develop a better ability to hear the parts, as well as what gives the harmonies the old-time country sound, and power. (Evie Ladin, no limit)
P2 – Pandeiro – The Tambourine of Brazil (13 – Adult)
The Brazilian pandeiro is more than just a tambourine, it’s an entire battery of percussion wrapped up in a very unassuming package. We will cover traditional rhythms as well as modern styles of playing. This versatile instrument is a mainstay of Brazilian music, but can do much more. Join me on a journey to explore this extraordinary instrument from Brazil. (Brian Rice, limit 
P2 – Piano Plus! For Kids (6-12)
Level: Beginner
Prerequisite: None.
In this lively and interactive class, kids 6 through 12 will get acquainted with the piano, learn the basics of music notation and rhythm, and learn several simple tunes. Kids will learn by ear, by reading notation, through music games, and through both individual and group play. We’ll do a small performance at the end of the week.
(Jennifer Jolly, limit
P2 – “The Quitiplas” (Bamboo Ensemble from the central Coast of Venezuela) (13 – Adult)
Prerequisite: for students who have been exposed to drumming and other percussion workshops.
Learn the magic sounds of the “Quitiplas”, a bamboo ensemble played in Venezuela to celebrate the summer solstice. The students will learn how to play and sing traditional chants simultaneously. The instructor will provide the Quitiplas (Jackeline Rago, limit 12)
P2 – Rock Band, Intermediate (12 – adult)
Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists with some previous playing experience. We’ll work on more sophisticated tunes than in the beginning band, and focus on well-honed individual parts and more subtle aspects of dynamics, grooving, and soloing. Bring instruments & amps. All instruments welcome, winds and brass encouraged. (Geechi Taylor assisted by Mike Ruby, limit 3 drummers & 6 vocalists)
P2 – Songwriting (11 – Adult)
Come and step into the creative world of the songwriter! Bring a guitar, ukulele, or if you are a pianist, a melodica! Learn the basics of creating a killer first line, crafting the story before you write it, finding inspiration with only four words, using sense words to make the lyric breathe, finding your rhyme scheme, and the secret to finishing EVERY song! (Tru Peterson)
P2 – Stage Sound Production (13 – adult)
Want to learn how to run the sound system? Or maybe as a musician you just want to understand what the sound tech is doing? This class provides a comprehensive introduction to live sound production. You’ll learn about different kinds of microphones, mixers, and sound processing equipment; how to set them up and use them; how to control sound levels and avoid feedback. You’ll get to run the main sound system and stage monitors for open mic performances in the amphitheater. (Andy Fuchs, drop-in)
P2 – Stone Carving (8 – adult)
Using California soapstone, a soft but beautifully grained material, we’ll carve, sand, polish and wax sculptures ranging from small pocket fetishes and pendants to large sculptural pieces of 5-6 pounds. We provide all the tools you’ll need, although you might want to bring your own pocket knife. The stone is available for sale by the pound. (One Band-Aid per student is also provided!) (Sarah Voorhies, limit 16)
P2 – String Band (13 – adult)
Open to all acoustic stringed instruments. We will learn a range of songs from Appalachian, Cajun, Celtic, Swing, and more. Learn some great melodies, improvise, and have fun as part of the Cazadero String Band. (Steve Gibson, limit 10)
P2 – Swing Dance (Beginning, East Coast) (12 – adult)
Come join swing dancer Mark Weiss for a week of introductory swing dance! We will cover East Coast and Charleston, and hopefully have time to introduce some other types of swing dance (depending on the level of the class). This class would be a great refresher for someone who already knows some swing, or a fun introduction to our favorite kind of dance! No partner or dance experience necessary. (Mark Weiss, no limit)
FREE TIME (2:15 PM – 3:30 PM)
Capoeira for Beginners (6 – Adult)
Capoeira is an African Brazilian Cultural Art form that combines Dance, Martial Arts, acrobatics and is all done to music. Capoeira has something for everyone, learn that cartwheel you’ve always wanted or learn how to play a musical instrument. Hey why not both? This class is for Beginners but anyone with prior Capoeira experience welcome. All ages welcome. (Kids under 6 need to meet Professor Pincel at camp for approval.) Please wear loose fitting clothes and bring water with you. (Lindell Dixon, limit 15)
Open Mic with Danny Carnahan (All welcome)
Open mic is one of the gems of Family Camp! Every day you can come to the amphitheater and perform in a safe, casual and supportive environment. Songs, instruments, solos or whole bands, dances, poems, stories, classical, rock, jazz and rap, it all happens every day. Please note, each act will be limited to 3 minutes, which will hopefully allow everyone to appear more than once. Don’t be shy! Dust off that song or dance and try it out on a great Caz audience! Daily from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. with an extra hour on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Sign up sheets are posted on the sidewall of the amphitheater. (Danny Carnahan, drop-in)
PERIOD 3 (3:45 PM – 4:40 PM)
P3 – 12th Caz Night (9 – 99)
In this class we take a 20 minute version of Shakespeare’s gender-bending comedy “12th Night” and put the play on in a fun and funny way. Using the enthusiasm and talents of the cast (no experience necessary), this fast moving class will require you to learn some lines and take direction and most of all – work as a team member and have fun! Drama veterans welcome and anyone else from 9 to 99… (Jordan Winer)
P3 – A Taste of Glee: A Cappella Workshop (10 – adult)
In this class, we’ll be learning creative arrangements of two pop songs, sung in 3-4 parts with voices only. If you love to sing harmony and like the idea of being in a rock band of voices, this will be a great time. It’s recommended but not necessary that you have some experience singing in harmony with others. We’ll use sheet music to learn the songs, but the tunes will be catchy, so if you’re more of a learn-by-ear person, you should have no trouble getting into the groove! We may even throw in some simple choreography to liven up the act! (Marie Schumacher, no limit)
P3 – Circus Arts (6 – adult)
This class has something for everybody! Whether it is stilt walking, juggling, or standing on a globe, you will find something you love and will love performing at the Cazadero Clown and Circus Extravaganza on Saturday night! Amaze yourself (and your friends…) (Jill Fjeldheim & Christina Lewis, limit 20)
P3 – Computer-Based Home Recording (13 – adult)
Learn how to make great recordings at home on a small budget. The technology to produce professional-level recordings costs only a fraction of what it did just a few years ago. In this class we’ll explore the basics of recording using a Mac and a few other pieces of equipment. We’ll discuss how to use microphones; how to use audio software to record, process, and mix music; and some aspects of session procedure. We’ll have a quick look at how MIDI instruments integrate with the digital studio. Finally we’ll use these tools and techniques to record a tune and burn CDs of it. Big tech fun! Students are welcome to bring their own computers with GarageBand. (Andy Fuchs, limit 10)
P3 – Contra Dance Band (10 – adult)
ANY instrument welcome and ALL players must have experience on your instrument–basic note and chord reading skills required).
In the continuation of this “performance class”, you will learn several traditional Irish and American tunes that have been played at Contra Dances all over the US and UK for centuries. We will specifically be learning the tunes that we will play at the Friday night Contra Dance where we will ROCK as the “Caz Contra Band”. We are guaranteed to have a great time as we become proficient with the tunes. I will be assisted in this class by the fabulous Danny Carnahan, a player of all stringed things! This will be a really fun class! (Libby McLaren & Danny Carnahan, no limit)
P3 – Creative Spirits – Visual Art Adventures (16 – Adult)
A creative adventure into color, line, and images. Using chalk, paper, hot glue guns, acrylic paint we will weave some tales, bump into some myths and mysteries, creating pieces of art for ourselves, for our friends and family. (Mark Wagner, limit
P3 – Environmental Art (8 – Adult)
Inspired by the work of the artist Andrew Goldsworthy (as seen in the movie “Rivers and Tides”) we’ll be creating environmental art installations of our own. Installations in past years have included labyrinths, Zen bridges, a pyramid and snakes in the stream. With Cazadero as our canvas we will use only found materials (such as stones, sticks, logs, twigs, leaves, mud, water, charcoal and socks) to create sculptures. This is a process class: everything we create will be left at the end of camp to be undone by the elements. (Joel ben Izzy, limit 15)
P3 – Gourds! Gourds! Gourds! (8 – Adult)
Ceremonial vessels, dippers, storage containers, even jewelry or bird houses… the choice is vast. The gourds will first be prepared by sanding and cutting. Using dyes, acrylic paints, stains or wood burning tools the surface is decorated, then embellished with beads, feathers, yarn, twine, or drift wood. We will have a collection of beads available if you want to make a shekere, the African style beaded shaker or a rattle. (Sarah Voorhies, limit 14)
P3 – Hoop Dance (8 – Adult)
Hoop-Dance comes to Caz! In this all ages class, you will learn how to move and dance with a hoola hoop, master fun and fancy hoop tricks, and create your own! As a group we will choreograph a hoop performance to share with camp. Come discover the joys of hooping! No dance or hoola-hoop experience necessary. Hoops provided for class and will be available for purchase. (Kaye Anderson, limit 20)
P3 – Jazz Band (12 – adult)
For people who have some experience on their instruments (school band, lessons, etc). You should be able to read music, as we will be reading some great (but not too hard) big band charts and learning to swing. We’ll also work on improvising, and everyone will get a chance to solo. Experience on your instrument is necessary, familiarity with jazz is not. Fedoras recommended but not required. (Geechi Taylor, limit 20, 2 each drums, keyboard, guitar, bass – no limit other instr.)
P3 – Kid City Jammin’ with Jackie (2.5– 5, but all welcome to drop-in)
Bilingual Kid’s music with Jackie. Singing, playing and dancing, musical games, hands on instruments plus bilingual songs (Spanish-English). Please refer to the end of class descriptions for details about Kid City. (Jacqueline Rago, Rosemary Richie, no limit)
P3 – Roots Piano! (12 – Adult)
Level: Beginning-plus through Intermediate
Prerequisite: Ability to read basic keyboard notation; familiarity with major and minor chords and scales.
New class! This class introduces some of the many wonderful styles of “roots” piano — blues, jazz, Caribbean, and South African. These styles all have a deep groove and are deeply rooted in their culture of origin. Come get your groove on! There will be a class performance at the end of the week. Lots of handouts will be provided. Keyboards are provided, but you must bring your own headphones and 1/4” adapter. (Jennifer Jolly, limit
P3 – Recorder (6 – Adult)
A wonderful first instrument, this wooden or plastic wonder can make you a whistling songbird in a stunningly short amount of time. We will learn the first few notes of the recorder, and do some music reading, playing by ear, and even compose our own song. No previous music experience is necessary, but if you played recorder before and want to brush up on your skills, you are also welcome to take the class. A nice class for a parent and child to take together. Please bring your own recorder. (Jessica Jones, limit 10)
P3 – Simple Grooves (10 – adult)
We will play an old time tune, a montuno, a West African composition, and a rock progression. We’ll each have a chance to solo and comp. Tab versions of tunes will be provided. Come and jam on the beautiful simple tunes under the redwood trees. You need to bring your instrument and amp if necessary. This is a class geared toward guitarist, but all instruments are welcome. (Kerry Yates assisted by Mike Ruby, limit 12).
P3 – Tap Dance (6 – Adult)
A vibrant American percussive dance form, tap dance gives us the opportunity to create our own music with our feet, as well as add percussion to the music we hear. Rhythm tap is the style popularized by African-American dancers in the Jazz age, and we will dance to blues and swing with this low-to-the-ground style. Starting from scratch, we will loosen-up our instruments and learn the Shim Sham, a popular vaudeville dance known to tappers everywhere. Students can learn just the basics, or add detail, depending on skill level, but all can dance together. I will provide a bag of tap shoes of assorted sizes, but if all you’ve got is your tennis shoes, you can still learn basic skills – you just won’t hear yourself! (Evie Ladin, no limit)
P3 – Who? What? When? Where? Drama Improv for the Whole Family (8 – Adult)
Create imaginative scenes using the “question words” as your starting point. This class provides a chance for some inter-generational fun! You are invited to bring the whole family, however anyone 8 or older is most welcome to join individually. Campers younger than 8 may join with an accompanying adult. (Sue Walton, limit 20)
PERIOD 4 (4:55 PM – 5:50 PM)
P4 – Black on White, Ink on Paper (8 – Adult)
This class will explore drawing and painting black ink on paper using India ink, sepia inks and ink washes. We will also experiment with grinding Chinese ink stones, both black and colored. Using a variety of tools including dip pens and Chinese ink brushes in a variety of sizes, we’ll do line drawing and stippling as well as ink washes. The subject matter will include still lives, working from nature on a small or large scale, and abstract forms. Matts will be available for finished work. (Sarah Voorhies, limit 14)
P4 – Big Fun On Steel Drums (6 – Adult)
Classes will focus on different styles music played on the “Pans” (steel drums). Students will have fun playing in a steel drum ensemble and learn some basic rhythm, harmony, and melody. No experience is necessary. No reading is required. All instruments will be provided. (Mark Rosenthal, limit 11)
P4 – Creative Spirits – Visual Art Adventures (16 – Adult)
A creative adventure into color, line, and images. Using chalk, paper, hot glue guns, acrylic paint we will weave some tales, bump into some myths and mysteries, creating pieces of art for ourselves, for our friends and family. (Mark Wagner, limit
P4 – Digital Photography, Composing in the camera (13 – Adult)
Using the beauty of Cazadero as both our backdrop and subject, we will explore ways to improve our photography through better composition, and learn by doing. No matter if you are using a basic “Point and Shoot” to a high end DSLR, the keys to making a better photograph are easy to grasp and impossible to completely master. In class we will review shots and then try to get out and shoot some more. Bring your camera, your manual (if you can find it: it will help answer questions that come up), batteries and your charger. (Brennan O’Brien, limit 12)
P4 – Environmental Art (8 – Adult)
Inspired by the work of the artist Andrew Goldsworthy (as seen in the movie “Rivers and Tides”) we’ll be creating environmental art installations of our own. Installations in past years have included labyrinths, Zen bridges, a pyramid and snakes in the stream. With Cazadero as our canvas we will use only found materials (such as stones, sticks, logs, twigs, leaves, mud, water, charcoal and socks) to create sculptures. This is a process class: everything we create will be left at the end of camp to be undone by the elements. (Joel ben Izzy, limit 15)
P4 – Family Fun & Games (6 – Adult)
An exciting, fun-filled class offering participants a variety of Creative Movement/Theater, Yoga, Dance and Drama games and activities encouraging playful interaction for the whole family. Come learn new games and share your family’s favorites with others. No experience necessary – no pressure to perform – all ages welcome. Registration for the week is encouraged. Drop-in families are welcome if space permits. (Jill Fjeldheim & Christina Lewis, limit 20)
P4 – Five guitar styles in 5 Days (13 – Adult)
Join me for a whirlwind tour through 5 different approaches to playing guitar. Each day we’ll take a look at a different approach to guitar playing. I will provide handouts and talk a bit, but we’ll focus on making much music. The styles to be covered will be, African guitar, DADGAD tuning, Slide guitar, Blues fingerpicking, and Improvisation. (Steve Gibson, limit 12)
P4 – Gospel Choir (7 – adult)
Have you always wanted to sing gospel music? Well here’s your chance! You are invited to be part of Family Camp’s rockin’ and soulful gospel choir! You will learn and perform spirituals, along with contemporary and traditional gospel music. Students will learn vocal and performance techniques, rhythms, and harmony. Singers from beginners to advanced, of all ages, are encouraged to join in the fun of learning and singing this exciting music. All you need is willingness, a sense of humor, commitment, a passion for making a “joyful noise”! (Michelle Jacques & Libby McLaren, no limit)
P4 – Kid City – Capoeira at Kid City?! (2.5 – 5 but all welcome to drop-in)
The crab, the bear, the monkey, these are some of the names of the movements your little ones will be doing as they explore and learn about their bodies and how to interact as a group through Capoeira . All kids will have an opportunity to sing, dance, and play during Capoeira at kid. (Lindell Dixon, Rosemary Richie, Kerry Yates, no limit)
P4 – Maracas: Latin American and Caribbean styles (13 – Adult)
Prerequisite: for students who have been exposed to other percussion workshops.
A workshop designed to learn how to play maracas in different musical styles from Latin America and the Caribbean. Rhythms such as vals (waltz), Joropo, bolero and afro-cuban son will be covered in this workshop. The students will learn how to play and dance simultaneously. Bring a pair of maracas if you have one. The instructor will also provide maracas (Jackeline Rago, limit 10)
Something new this year – Performance Workshop!
Performance Workshop is a collaboration of three 4th period classes: Sue Walton’s musical theater class, Jessica Jones’s instrumental class, and Marie Schumacher’s class for vocalists. Using the theme of “Love” to provide a common thread, “PW” classes will coordinate their efforts to present a collaborative performance on Saturday night. See individual class descriptions below.
P4 – Performance Workshop Musical Theater: “Love in Myth, Love in Reality” (11 – Adult)
Using improvisation and the “triple threat” philosophy of musical theater (acting + singing + dancing), participants will develop scenes that compare modern-day situations with age-old myths about Love. The class will perform an original theme song “Love in Myth, Love in Reality”, creating choreography and additional lyrics that introduce the scenes in this collaborative show. (Sue Walton, limit 20)
P4 – Performance Workshop: Instrumental Music (ages 10 – adult)
We are the soundtrack for the Performance Workshop classes! Providing atmospheric music for dramatic presentations, accompaniment for singers and swordfights… We will be adapting, creating and arranging music for our motley ensemble to support the Performance Workshop extravaganza presentation. Think Jaws meets Harry Potter in a spaghetti western… All instruments welcome (but you should know how to play them a little!). (Jessica Jones)
P4 – Performance Workshop: Vocal Music (10 – adult)
This class is part of a musical theater performance workshop that focuses on singing. We will take three songs and use gesture, movement, dynamics, and phrasing to create compelling performances. People in the class will get the opportunity to sing part of a song as a solo, duet or small group. This class will touch on performance skills and the process of developing a solo voice, and it will also take the group through the creative process of how to perform music to support a dramatic story. We will work with the other performance workshop groups (musical theater and instrumental music) to perform an action-packed dramatic piece with music based on the theme of “Love in Myth, Love in Reality.” If you like to sing and would like to practice performing in a guided, supportive situation, this class will provide a great opportunity! (Marie Schumacher, limit 12)
P4 – Piano Coach! (8 – Adult)
Level: All levels
Prerequisite: Simple! The desire to play piano at Open Mic or in the Camp Dance. All levels welcome.
New class! Have you wanted to play at Open Mic or in the fabulous Camp Dance, but not felt ready or felt outnumbered by all the wonderful guitar players and singers onstage? In this class you get your very own piano coach! Jennifer will help you prepare a piece for Open Mic (and accompany you if appropriate), or a piece to either feature or join in on for the Camp Dance. This can range from Chopsticks to Ray Charles, Motown to Mozart! Beginning-level players are very welcome along with more experienced players. There will be some sheet music, duets for folks to team up on, and charts at all levels available to choose from, or you can bring your own. Checking in with Jennifer before camp if you have a specific piece already in mind is strongly suggested (but not necessary). Keyboards are provided, but you must bring your own headphones and 1/4” adapter. (Jennifer Jolly, limit
P4 – Samba Pagode Ensemble (13 – Adult)
Samba pagode is the ultimate backyard bar-be-que music. Its beautiful melodies and infectious rhythm make for a good time. Played on a light battery of percussion, Guitar and Cavaquinho it’s perfect for smaller venues. Come learn to sing and play this wonderful style of Brazilian samba. Instruments you can bring are Tantan, Pandeiro, Tamborim, Ganza, Reco-reco (I will supply these, but if you have them feel free), Guitar, and Cavaquinho (I have one cavaquinho to supply, or a ukulele could also work). (Brian Rice & Tru Peterson, no limit)
P4 – Yoga and Hooping for the Body and Mind (12 – Adult)
Both yoga and hula-hooping increase flexibility and balance, tone the body, strengthen the core, and quiet the mind. Come experience this playful and exploratory class with Melanie and Kaye that combines yoga and hoop-dance for core strength and moving meditation. No experience needed, and hoops provided for class. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and an open mind! (Melanie Green & Kaye Anderson, no limit)
Danny Carnahan will be leading campfire in the evening
Keith Terry will be leading the acoustic evening jam in the dance hall
