Are you aged between 12 and 18 years?  Do you enjoy performing or have you always wanted to have a go?  Would you like to work with professional actors, directors and dancers?  Would you like to have a holiday that's active, busy and full of unexpected things?  If you ansered yes to any of these questions, then read on to find out about SCDA's Residential Youth Summer Camp on Wed 30 July – Sun 3rd August 2008, Broomlee Centre, West Linton!

THE SCENERY

Set in woodland, close to the picturesque village of West Linton, our camp is a special, magical place.

A safe, friendly environment where you can try out new skills, make friends and above all, have fun!

THE PROGRAMME

Late Afternoon arrival and ice-breaker sessions. Time to settle in and make friends before an evening of Theatre Games and improvisation

Workshop days: 9 fun-packed sessions with professional tutors in acting, directing, urban dance, physical theatre or stagecraft. You can try out a variety of skills, pick up tips and learn some of the tricks of the acting trade.

USA/Scotland Day. After a morning workshop session, 40 American High School students who are performing at Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe arrive to spend the afternoon and evening with us. After a workshop and meal together, we put together an informal performance to show the skills we have learned.

Festival Cavalcade Day: we all take part in the huge International Festival parade, before saying goodbye . . .
Until next year.

THE CAST
An energetic team of professional actors, directors, dancers or musicians, specially selected for their skills and experience.

HOW TO BOOK
Summer Camp 2008 costs £300 per person A deposit of £50 (non refundable) is to be sent with booking form (please see Fiona Rogan's contact details below).

This fee pays for:

Four nights’ accommodation and meals at Broomlee Education Centre

9 different skills workshops led by Theatre Professionals

Evening entertainment and activities

USA/Scotland Workshop Day

Participation in the Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade

ABOUT SCDA
SCDA is the national umbrella body for amateur and community drama in Scotland. Formed in 1926, we have been providing support to the drama community for over 80 years. Our Summer Camp is run by a team of skilled professionals who have been thoroughly vetted. Volunteers from local clubs throughout Scotland

For more information and a booking form please contact Fiona Rogan, Scottish Community Drama Association
Theatre Maker Programme Manager , 5 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EB, 0131 558 8464 fiona@scda.org.uk