The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is proud to present the fourth year of our one-of-a-kind summer camp program, Hands Together, Heart to Art. This program is designed for children 7-14 years old who have experienced the death of one or both parents. Employing several different areas of the performing arts, the program encourages communication, fosters emotional growth, and provides the consolation of friendship and compassion.

From July 7-18 and July 28 – August 8, 2008 the Auditorium Theatre will partner with prestigious Chicago companies The Joffrey Ballet and Child’s Play Touring Theatre, Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, and licensed counselors to produce Hands Together, Heart to Art. This unique camp experience emphasizes team building, self-esteem, consciousness and problem solving. Through interaction with other children who have experienced a similar loss, campers understand that they are not alone in their situation.

Campers will develop skills in acting, improvisation, singing, music, dance, juggling, mime, stage direction and more! Campers will also create, rehearse and stage a final performance for family and friends. A high artist-to-student ratio ensures a fun, safe and supportive camp. In addition, the availability of grief counselors will allow campers to talk through their loss with a caring adult. Small group creative activities facilitated by professional healing counselors provide campers a safe time and place to express and share their grief with their peers. Our counselors are also on site throughout the duration of the camp.

Quick Facts:

• 2008 Dates: Monday- Friday from July 7-18 (ages 10-14) and July 28 - August 8 (ages 7-11). Each child attends only one two-week session.
• Times: Camp will be 9:00am-4:00pm. Extended Care for 8:00-9:00am and/or 4:00-5:00pm is available for a nominal fee.
• Location: Hands Together, Heart to Art is located at Roosevelt University at 430 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
• Cost: $50 per camper (lowered from $200 in 2006!) 
• Questions? Contact Nicole Losurdo, Camp Director at 312.922.2110 ext 353 or email her at nlosurdo@auditoriumtheatre.org.