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When a child is hospitalized, their lives are changed. They are not able to continue the same activities they loved to partake in. These children may have had a love for theater and movement, but are not able to pursue their passions. While Cook Children's' Child Life department already has a fantastic art and music program, this project looks to include theater and dance at the hospital. In order to jumpstart a fruitful performing arts program at Cooks, this capstone aims to create a week-long summer theater camp for kids in the hospital. In these camps, they will partake in games and activities related to theater. These activities cover a range of interest, from character work to making props. At the end of the week, there would be a special performance for the kids to watch. Additionally, high schoolers with an interest for theater and a heart for volunteering would be able to sign up to help with the camp. This project would establish a base in theater and dance for the hospital to build upon in the coming years, giving hospitalized kids another outlet to express themselves.
By Tad Bird Honors CollegeWhen a child is hospitalized, their lives are changed. They are not able to continue the same activities they loved to partake in. These children may have had a love for theater and movement, but are not able to pursue their passions. While Cook Children's' Child Life department already has a fantastic art and music program, this project looks to include theater and dance at the hospital. In order to jumpstart a fruitful performing arts program at Cooks, this capstone aims to create a week-long summer theater camp for kids in the hospital. In these camps, they will partake in games and activities related to theater. These activities cover a range of interest, from character work to making props. At the end of the week, there would be a special performance for the kids to watch. Additionally, high schoolers with an interest for theater and a heart for volunteering would be able to sign up to help with the camp. This project would establish a base in theater and dance for the hospital to build upon in the coming years, giving hospitalized kids another outlet to express themselves.