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About American Dance Training Camp |
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The ADTC Story...
ADTC Goals for Campers
 To have fun. Campers actively participate in challenging, enjoyable dance & summer camp activities in beautiful locations. To help campers achieve this goal, ADTC will provide age-appropriate and entertaining programs, taking advantage of the natural setting of each location. We offer a variety of dance, aquatic, arts, and challenge-based activities for individuals and groups. - To know the rules. Campers are expected to follow clearly stated rules that help to manage the risks involved in learning new skills. To help campers achieve this goal, ADTC will provide well-trained staff and a well-managed camp that meets industry standards. The standards we follow include those of the American Camp Association.
- To feel secure. Campers will both experience and foster a setting that does not permit bullying, intimidation, or harassment. To help campers achieve this goal, ADTC will provide adequate supervision and appropriate consequences for misbehavior. Campers are encouraged to be sensitive to the feelings of others, and to report instances of bullying.
- To develop strong character. Campers will believe in, and make daily choices based upon positive values that guide good behavior. To help campers achieve this goal, ADTC will provide encouraging, consistent role models who make appropriate choices themselves. The values we teach (ADTC) are appreciation, dedication, trust and caring, and all that they imply.
- To make new friends. Campers will accept and include others as they learn that differences are strengths to be celebrated. To help campers achieve this goal, ADTC's staff will create and maintain an environment where everyone is respected and included. We define diversity as the mosaic of people who bring with them a variety of backgrounds as assets.
- To give back. Campers will engage in age-appropriate service activities that benefit the camp and the community. To help campers achieve this goal, ADTC's weekly schedule includes time for service tasks: some groups will also do service projects. When people participate in efforts to support the global community it makes the world a better place.
- To further the development of each camper as a dancer. Each camper will participate in four dance classes per day in which they learn performance pieces for the Friday night show. Campers will also engage in daily "dance discussions" covering issues important to their development as dancers.
- To learn leadership skills. CITs will have opportunities to set expectations for, inspire, and motivate others in a positive way. To help CITs achieve this goal, ADTC will teach group management skills and give CITs a chance to take on purposeful roles. The leadership training thread runs through all teen offerings, not just the CIT program.
Tools to Help Us Accomplish These Goals
 
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