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This program includes private study, guided practice, intensive practice and performance. There will be an end-of-camp recital for students to perform repertoire they have studied at the camp.
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General Description of 2010 Lambda Summer Camp
The Lambda summer camp is intended for 6 to 13 years old students. The goal is to provide learners a summer of fun and artistic education through a two-week immersion in the arts. At the end of each two-week session there will be selected presentations of class work for an invited audience.Music
Piano Program - Dr. Angela Chan, Prof Lysandre Hamelin
Children will learn the basics of keyboard technique—including healthy posture, hand positions, and fluidity of movement. Basic concepts of music notation and rhythm will also be introduced. They will also participate in group ensembles where keyboard technique is cultivated in a musical atmosphere of joy and excitement.
Children will be guided through demonstrations, thematic improvisations, duo performances, and playing with ensembles. Along the way, the children will learn familiar masterpieces.
Violin
Learners are introduced to the violin as an important stringed instrument as both a solo and ensemble instrument. Campers will have hands on experience with a violin, and learn about the special characteristic of the instrument.
Harp – Annabelle Renzo
To introduce campers to the Celtic harp, and to acquire hands on experience on the instrument. Discover this beautiful instrument with a history of more than 5 thousand years.
Guitar – Alexandre Ethier
To cultivate in learners a sense of the guitar, and also explore the possibilities of using it as a solo and ensemble instrument. Students with previous experience in guitar will be able to advance their skills by learning new repertoire and new techniques.
Clarinet & Saxophone – Krista Martynes
The global sense of musical exploration is encouraged by exposing students to a diversity of instruments, including the guitar, clarinet and saxophone.
Through exposure to high calibre concert artists, our campers can be inspired by quality music performances as well as develop a deep appreciation for the arts.
Broadway Musicals, Singing - Isabel Tasse
Students participate in an innovative program of singing, acting and dance that will introduce them to the variety and excitement of Broadway theatre. Activities include choral singing for musical theater, acting and movement through dance. Children will learn choreography and develop story telling in ensemble groups.
The program will foster in the children a sense of community through inspiring, interesting, fun and educational activities. They will learn techniques that will help them develop concentration, coordination, listening, as well as the ability to hear harmonies, read music and play creatively.
Dance - Isabel Tasse
Dance, as a universal language, cuts across all cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Dance creates a platform that allows stories, feelings and emotions to be exchanged freely without the limitations of words. In the summer program, children will explore different styles within dance including jazz, salsa, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and others. The goal is to expose children to the different qualities and flavors of each dance style. By experiencing a large variety of dance styles, the children will expand their vocabulary of physical expression and discover for themselves which styles they most personally identify with.
Graphic arts - Jacinta Ionno
This program provides children with an especially rich and full experience of the graphic arts. They will learn basic techniques in drawing and in manipulating paint, brushes and tools as a medium for self-expression. The hands-on activities are specially designed to be age appropriate. The students will discover their favorite themes for painting through exposure to a range of subjects including land and seascapes, still life and flowers. They will learn about color theory, composition, drawing with pencil, painting with watercolors and water-based oil paints.
The goal of this program is to help children develop a deep understanding for the rich varieties of expression that are possible through the graphic arts and to give them confidence to create in this medium.
Digital Photography, Music Appreciation - Angela Chan
Connections are made in the world of visual arts and music through digital photography and music appreciation. Through linking up the sense (auditory and visual), students develop greater acuity of perception in their environment. In digital photography classes, students will learn about basic concepts of photography such as composition, perspective, as well as develop skills necessary for day to day photography needs.
In music appreciation, students will learn about the intangibles of music - from how to enjoy music more through listening to different aspects of music (melody, harmonies, colors, rhythm, interpretation), to actually exploring the inner workings of the grand piano and other instruments.
Culinary Arts
Students will learn to prepare basic foods with the help of our camp counsellors. Campers learn about basic hygiene and safety in the process of food preparation, procedural planning, knowledge about basic nutrition for various food groups, concepts of being "green" in disposal of left overs, as well as experience the joy of sharing foods.
Lunch
Our buffet lunch menu will focus on nutrition and variety while taking into account taste and appearance, which usually dominate children’s preferences.
** The lunch program is included with the general fee, but will not be available to students with food allergies.
(Please indicate any allergies clearly in the application form).
High Camp Counsellors to Student Ratio
In order to provide attention to our campers, we try to maintain a high camp counsellors to student ratio. In our 2010 Spring Break Camp, we offer a camp counsellors to student ratio of 1 to 2.5.
Hours
Our summer program spans June 29th through July 25th, 2009
Hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Parents are advised to drop off their children in the mornings on or before 8:50 AM and pickup at the end of the day at 3:00 PM. Extended daycare from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. is available at $11 per day.
Comfort
All our classes are conducted indoors. Our premises are fully air-conditioned and humidity-controlled. Students will stay at school for the entire duration of the program. There will be no outdoor activities or outings.
Carpool
Please contact us for carpool opportunities in your area if you are able to offer rides or in need of transportation: It's the green thing to do!
School, safety and security
Our dedicated team of professors and camp cousellors are committed to the safety and security of our students. Children will remain in our school during day hours under friendly supervision where individual attention to their needs is our focus. Our brand new classrooms and facilities are equipped with modern state of the art multimedia equipment to facilitate the delivery of lessons.
Registration
A non-refundable registration fee of $40 will be charged per student (registration fees will be waived for returning Lambda students)
Registration can be made by phone (514) 697-9991 or in person at Lambda School located at
4989 Boul des Sources, Pierrefonds,Quebec, H8Y3E3, Canada (Between Pierrefonds and Gouin)
Guided Tour
Parents of prospective campers are welcome to come to our school for a guided tour.
Parking
We have ample parking space. At the front of the building are three parking spaces for quick drop-off.
Our private parking lot located at the back of the building has the capacity for 24 cars.
* Note: Students will sample classes offered based on the specific session(s) they signed up for.
