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"ADTC staffs a group of individuals from an assortment of professional dance backgrounds that share their abilities and positive outlooks. It is a small, personal atmosphere where my child isn't lost in a crowd of hundreds of dancers. She was happy and comfortable spending time with girls that have the same interests without it being competitive."
- Debra L. ('11 Parent)
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TYPICAL DAY
There really is no such thing...
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ADTC CAMPER
 Before we try to show you what a typical day at one of our dance camps might look like, you should be aware that there really is no such thing. Yes, our camps are meticulously well organized. But they're also gloriously flexible and you get to choose how you spend your free time! That means enjoying the stunning mountain views on a hike one afternoon, indulging in a belly dance elective the next, kayaking a mountain lake at sunset then strutting your stuff during Dance Idol Night. Your days at ADTC will be as unique as you are!
No two camp sessions are ever the same. Which is, we suppose, the only typical thing about ADTC. One thing you can be sure of? Once you get in the groove, you won't want to go home.
*What does a typical day look like? Check it out...
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WAKE UP
7:20am
All campers will be woken up by their counselors at 7:20am. Time to get out of bed, clean up your room for inspection and get prepared for breakfast, warm-up and dance classes. |
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MEALS
7:45am, 11:50am & 5:30pm
Mealtimes are at 7:45am, 11:50am and 5:30pm daily. Campers are called to breakfast by hallway (free sit), lunch is with dance groups, and dinner is with teams. This allows campers to mix with different groups at each meal & further expand their social network. |
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MORNING REFLECTION & WARM-UP
8:45 - 9:05am
Morning reflection is a relaxing time at the start of the day during which one staff member sets the tone for the day by making a thoughtful presentation. Morning reflection offers a positive start for the day and gets the entire camp thinking about values. All-camp warm-ups immediately follow. |
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DANCE PERIODS
9:15am - 1:45pm
ADTC operates on a rotating dance schedule with four 50-minute dance periods from 9:00am - 1:50pm (breaking for lunch from 11:50am - 12:00pm). You will be given dance group assignments on Monday morning, at which time you will receive your dance period schedule. |
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
2:00 - 4:45pm
For those campers not pre-registered for a field trip, sign up for on-campus afternoon activities takes place during lunch. Daily optional activities include (but are not limited to): outdoor team events, swimming, arts & crafts and elective dance/fitness/relaxation classes like yoga, zumba, breaking, etc. |
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SIESTA
4:45 - 5:30pm
Siesta is a 45-minute rest period after day activities and before dinner from 4:45 - 5:30pm. Campers are expected to remain in their rooms during Siesta. Only campers who register for Spa Services or activities that return to campus after Siesta are excused. |
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CAMP FIRES
6:30 - 7:15pm
Daily camp fires are discussions held after dinner (not necessarily by a camp fire) to explore girls' issues like nutrition, competition, self-empowerment, friendship & socialization, technique & performance as well as dance history and culture. All camp fires are mandatory and campers are grouped by age. |
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OPEN STUDIO / CANTEEN / FREE TIME
7:15 - 8:00pm
Nightly Open Studio is a chance to meet with your dance teachers outside of class, go over routines & hone your skills. Not feeling the need for more practice time? Head to the canteen or your hallway to enjoy some R & R with your friends and teammates before Night Activities. |
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ALL-CAMP NIGHT ACTIVITIES
8:00 - 9:15pm
Night activities are mandatory and usually revolve around a team event. Some ADTC favorites include American Dance Idol (campers choreogrpah & perform their own routines), Dance Tech (campers compete in leaps, turns, trivia, strength & flexibility competitions) & Field Night (outdoor events & relays). |
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CANTEEN / FREE TIME
9:15 - 10:00pm
The Canteen will be open after Night Activities and before Curfew & Bedtime Team Meetings. Buy a healthy snack, ADTC souvenir or sweatshirt. Or use this time to take a shower, write a letter, do some laundry or unwind & relax with your new friends. |
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CURFEW & TEAM MEETING
10:00pm
Nightly curfew is at 10:00pm (earlier for try-it campers) followed by a Team Meeting where campers share thoughts and counselors provide positive closure on the day and gets the group thinking and talking about how to have a better day tomorrow. Lights Out is 10:45pm SHARP. |
* Daily schedules are subject to change without notice. Expect ADTC schedules to vary by day of the week and by camp location. Each location's daily schedule for the week will be posted for campers and distributed at check-in. |
