At Harand Camp "No Man is an Island" and EVERYONE is a STAR!
Established in 1955, Harand Camp was one of the nation's first co-ed, residential camps to combine SINGING, DANCING, and ACTING with the FUN of traditional summer camp activities. Located at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Harand Camp offers non-competitive musical theater training for campers ages 7 to 18. In addition to the theatre program, campers also enjoy sports and elective activities, cabin nights, excursions, and all-camp events. Campers may attend for 1, 3, or 6 weeks and each session culminates in a large-scale performance for family, friends, and alumni. Payment plans and scholarships are available.
PHILOSOPHY
Harand Camp means "family" to thousands of Haranders all over the world. It is our goal to develop poise, personality, self-esteem, leadership abilities, and theater knowledge. Each art and skill enhances the other, and the combination of the arts plus sports, ultimately helps each camper to become a more well-rounded person.
CAMP LIFE
Harand Camp is located on the shores of Lake Michigan on the beautiful campus of Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Campus amenities include: 400-seat, state-of-the-art theatre, Dormitories overlooking the Lake, Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, Dance Studio, Athletic Center, Air-conditioned classrooms, and Food by Sodexo
Living: Upon arrival, our campers (ages 7 - 18) are divided into "cabins" by age and reside together in the dorms (2-3 per room). Cabins groups are named after classic musicals and movies.
Food: Meals are served three times a day in the dining hall which features many options, including a salad bar, and frozen yogurt.
Schedule: Campers spend half the day in theatre classes and the other half in activity classes of their own choosing. Evenings and Sundays include a rotating schedule of rehearsals, cabin nights, and all-camp events.
THEATER PROGRAM
We adhere to a NON-COMPETITIVE philosophy where EVERYONE is a STAR! It is our goal for ALL campers to develop skills in the performing arts AND build self-confidence. In preparation for final performances, campers take daily classes in singing, dancing, and dramatics in the morning or afternoon. Occasional rehearsals are held in the evening (alternating with activities & events). Each session culminates with a large-scale performance for friends, family, and alumni in our state-of-the-art theatre.
ELECTIVE CLASSES
In addition to our structured musical theatre program, campers sign-up for three periods of electives per day. We operate on an alternating schedule of A-Days and B-Days, so campers actually have SIX classes that are completely of their own choosing! Options may include: Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, Badminton, Cheerleading, Tennis, Zumba, Technical Theatre, Costuming, Improv, Audition Coaching, Hip Hop, Tap, Photography, Film & Video, Arts & Crafts, Creative Writing, and more!
EVENING & WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
When not rehearsing in the evening, campers enjoy an exciting schedule of cabin nights and events, as well as all-camp competitions, concerts and excursions. The activity schedule may include: Talent Show, Camp Fire, Action Territory Amusement Park, Beach Day, Skating, Family Feud, Hobby Night, Costume Ball, Karaoke, Bowling, and more!
