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7 people are interested
Merrimack Hall Summer Camp Volunteer Opportunity Happy Camp Ages 13+
ORGANIZATION: MERRIMACK ACADEMY FOR THEPERFORMING ARTS INC
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7 people are interested
The Happy Headquarters provides visual and performing arts education, a day habilitation program, summer camps and other social events to more than 500 children and adults with special needs such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and a host of other diagnoses. The Happy Headquarters has volunteer opportunities for people ages 13 and up. With our year-round schedule, you are sure to find a day and time that matches your availability. Volunteers report high levels of satisfaction in their experience at Merrimack Hall because of the lasting and meaningful relationships formed with the people they serve.
Happy Camp is Merrimack Hall’s annual half-day performing arts camp for children, teens and adults with special needs. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities including music, theatre, dance, arts and crafts. Ages 3 to 12 will be offered one week of camp, while ages 13+ will be offered two weeks of camp, with both camps culminating in performances that showcase skills learned during camp.
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About MERRIMACK ACADEMY FOR THEPERFORMING ARTS INC
Location:
3320 Triana Blvd, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35804, US
Mission Statement
Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Huntsville, Alabama. Our mission is to provide visual and performing arts education, and cultural activities, to children and adults with special needs and to provide quality professional entertainment to the community. Merrimack Hall’s Johnny Stallings Arts Program (JSAP) for people with special needs provides year-round, comprehensive arts education and social and cultural opportunities to children, teens and adults with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.
Description
Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Debra and Alan Jenkins in 2006. Our mission is to provide visual and performing arts education to children and adults and to improve the quality of life for our constituents. We execute our mission through three programs: an after-school arts education program that offers classes in multiple genres; a day program for adults; and summer camps for people with special needs who range in age from three to their mid-50’s.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3320 Triana BlvdHuntsville, AL 35805
DATE POSTED
April 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Painting
- Storytelling
- Acting
- Music Arts
- Dance
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- This camp is 2 weeks M-F both weeks.