August 16-19, 2022
12:30-3:30PM (9-13 years)
Early bird to May 15 $175/ After $200
Registration for Summer Theatre, Music and Art Campsopens April 4, 2022
This Into the Groove Music Camp is now full. To be placed on our waiting list, please email thepointinfo@gmail.com
July 11-15, 2022, 9am-3pm (Advanced Students 12+)
Early bird to May 15 $350/ After $400
Music Classes for Youth and Adults with Papa Josh Suhrheinrich
This camp is now full. Please email thepointinfo@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.
The Point Artist-Run Centre
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Summer 2022 programs
Spring Music programs 2022
Registration for 2021 Music camps
Into the Groove Music Camp with Papa Josh
A fun, active way for students of any instrument to play in a band, develop their sense of rhythm and deepen their understanding of music. From rock to swing, funk, hip-hop and more with acclaimed musician and instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich.
Ages 8 - teens, limited to 8 participants. Early Bird $300 to June 15, then $350
To inquire about tuition assistance for summer camps please email thepointinfo@gmail.com
2019 PROGRAMS
The Point is dedicated to incubating artistic excellence in Whistler through arts education, affordable live/work space, and collaborative projects that engage the broad community.
Take this amazing workshop to learn to create your own stories, poems, or songs and have more fun with creativity!
Jacques brings his huge collection of DRAGONS and Dragon Books with him to inspire you to create your own amazing stories and inspire you to Dream bigger Dreams
ADULT PROGRAMS
Kids Improv Acting Camps with Ira Pettle
Join Whistler kids entertainer and performance coach Ira Pettle for a week of Improv Acting at The Point. In addition to the fun, participants will build confidence, enhance communication and listening skills and exercise creativity!
NEW! ONE-DAY INTO THE GROOVE MUSIC CAMP - AUGUST 22
Following two sold-out five-day music camps, instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich has added a one-day camp on Saturday, August 22. Young instrumentalists and vocalists will collaborate on new songs, styles, skills, on The Point stage with professional sound. Ages 8 – teens, limited to 8 participants
Saturday, August 22, 10am-4pm | $120
$100 for previous campers this summer
Please email child's name, age and instrument(s) to thepointinfo@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY BEGINNER GUITAR CLASSES
Wednesdays, April 27 - May 25 (5 Classes)
5:30PM Youth Beginner Guitar
Ages 8+ (45 minute sessions, 5:30PM, $150)
Perfect for young guitar players with little, or no previous experience!
children's expressive arts camp with aude ray
August 12 – 16 | 9am-3pm | Ages 8 & up
* Please note date change
Multi-talented artist Aude Ray immerses young aspiring artists in everything from music and theatre creation to drawing, painting, set-building and more!
(Upon registration please email thepointinfo@gmail.com with child's name and age)
Filmmaking Camp is now full. To be placed on our waiting list, please email thepointinfo@gmail.com
kids improv & acting camp with ira pettle
Wednesday, August 3, 2-4pm at The Point
Songwriting with Aude Ray
August 13 & 15 | 7pm - 9:30pm
$30 for each workshop or $50 for both.
Singer-songwriter Aude Ray returns to Whistler and The Point Artist-Run Centre for two songwriting workshops on August 13 and August 15 from 7-9:30pm. Aude Ray will share her favourite techniques and provide participants with the tools to write and compose their own songs.
The Point Artist-Run Centre is offering a variety of children's theatre, music and art camps in summer 2022. We will be closely following all provincial health orders and guidelines to provide a safe environment and to help combat the spread of Covid-19. Have a great safe summer!
Into the Groove Music Camp July 19-23, 2021 9am-3pm (Intermediate to Advanced)
Comedy and Creative Workshops with
Jaques Lalonde – Wednesday August 3, 2022
Dragons & the Creative Process - Kids Workshop
Wednesday, August 3, 12-1pm at The Point
July 4-8, 2022, 9am-3pm (ages 8-10)
Early bird to May 15 $350/ After $400
This camp is now full. Please email thepointinfo@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list.
Please email child's name and age to thepointinfo@gmail.com
INTO THE GROOVE SATURDAY BAND PROGRAM
Saturdays, April 23 - May 28 (6 x 75-minute sessions, $200)
5PM, Ages 8+ (May expand to two groups at separate times)
Students form a band with other young musicians of similar ages and skill levels. Weekly rehearsals on a fully equipped stage with amplifiers, drum set, microphones, bass amp, piano/keyboards, and a professional sound system.
Students will learn to play in a band, and learn songs to perform for a
FINAL CONCERT!
Kids Creative Music Camp with Aude Ray
Learn to play different instruments, sing with others, create songs and theatre plays with music, and perform! Aude Ray's acclaimed Expressive Arts Camp adapted for young musicians and artists.
THREE SATURDAYS AT THE POINT – OCT. 17, 24 & NOV. 7 | 4-6 PM
Join expert instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich this fall at The Point with drums, amps, mics, pro sound and stage! Young instrumentalists and vocalists will collaborate on new songs, styles, and skills.
$60 per class | $150 for All three
6:30PM Adult Beginner GuitarCollective
(60 minute sessions, 6:30PM, $175)
Learn to play classic, beginner friendly songs with expert instruction.
The morning art camp is now full. To be placed on our waiting list, please email thepointinfo@gmail.com
July 29 – August 2, 2019 (9am-3pm)
Early bird rate $300 until June 17 | Ages 6-12.
Join Whistler kids entertainer Ira Pettle for a week of improv and acting on the shores of beautiful Alta Lake! In addition to the fun, participants will build confidence, enhance communication and listening skills, exercise creativity and team-based play, with a performance on the final day of camp!
Kids Improv and Acting Camp is now full. There is still space available in Children's Expressive Arts Camp. Registration below.
Making Art with Nature Camp
August 17-20, 2021
Mornings 9am-12pm, Ages 5-8
Making Art with Nature Camp
August 17-20, 2021
Afternoons 1-4pm, Ages 9-13
Kids Improv Acting and Filmmaking Camps with Ira Pettle
Join Whistler kids entertainer and performance coach Ira Pettle for a week of Improv Acting or Filmmaking at The Point. In addition to the fun, participants will build confidence, enhance communication and listening skills and exercise creativity!
Limited to 8 participants.
Early Bird $300 to June 15, then $350
2020 PROGRAMS
July 18-22, 2022, 9am-3pm
(Beginner to Intermediate 8+)
Early bird to May 15 $350/ After $400
Improv & Acting Camp is now full. To be placed on our waiting list, please email thepointinfo@gmail.com
August 16-19, 2022
9AM-12PM (5-8 years)
Early bird to May 15 $175/ After $200
Into the Groove Music Camps with Papa Josh
A fun, active way for students of any instrument to play in a band, develop their sense of rhythm and deepen their understanding of music. From rock to swing, funk, hip-hop and more with acclaimed musician and instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich.
Making Art with Nature with Kassandra Turmel
Make beautiful works of art inspired by and made with nature!
In this 4 day art camp we will work with different mediums, art techniques & art styles, learn about famous artists and their lives and work, and even make our own natural ink out of flowers and plants. We will work with nature to create our own masterpieces!
August 22-26, 2022, 9am-3pm (ages 6-8)
Early bird to May 15 $350/ After $400
Into the Groove Music Camp July 12-16, 2021 9am-3pm (All Levels)
into the groove fall youth jam classes
Kids Improv & Acting Camp
July 26-30, 2021 9am-3pm
Ages 7-10
Please email child's name and age to thepointinfo@gmail.com
Registration for 2021 ART camps
The Point operates with gratitude and respect on the shared, unceded territory of the Squamish Nation and the Lil'wat Nation
flag stop Teen acting mentorship program with ira pettle
Wednesdays, July 3 - August 7, 2019 (7–9:30pm) $250+GST
This teen acting intensive with performance coach and entertainer Ira Pettle will marry each participant with a monologue to be rehearsed and performed at the Flag Stop Festival on August 11. (6 Wednesdays followed by dress rehearsal and performances. Ages 13–17. (Upon registration please email thepointinfo@gmail.com with child's name and age)
Kids Filmmaking Camp
August 9-13, 2021 9am-3pm
Ages 10-14
July 25-29, 2022, 9am-3pm (ages 10+)
Early bird to May 15 $350/ After $400
into the groove music camp with
papa josh
July 15 – 19, 2019 (9am-3pm)
Early bird rate $300 until June 3, 2019 | Ages 8 & up.
A fun, active way for students of any instrument to play in a band, develop their sense of rhythm and deepen their understanding of music. From rock to swing, funk, hip-hop and more with acclaimed musician/instructor Papa Josh Suhrheinrich. (Upon registration please email thepointinfo@gmail.com with child's name, age and instrument(s) played).
Making Art with Nature
with Kassandra Turmel
Make beautiful works of art that are inspired by and made with nature!
In this 4 day art camp we will make natural ink & paint out of plant and earth pigments, explore eco-printing with plants & flowers, make beautiful art pieces, and work together on a group art project.
Limited to 8 participants.
Early Bird $150 to June 15, then $175
Registration for 2021 theatre camps
Barbed Choir
June 30, July 21, August 18 | 7pm - 8:30pm | Free to Attend
Do you love to sing? Do you love meeting new people? Do you like all types of rock music, new and old? Come out and sing with Barbed Choir! We’re Whistler’s rock choir. Meetings are drop-in, no registration or experience necessary.
Facebook page for updates: facebook.com/groups/barbedchoir/
Jacques will teach you how to write your own comedy and look at life in a much funnier way. You'll be the life of any party! You'll learn his 22 Principles of Comedy and how to apply them to write your own stand-up routines, do sketch comedy as well as write song parodies and do Improv.
Jacques brings his huge collection of DRAGONS and Dragon Books with him to inspire you to create your own amazing stories and inspire you to Dream bigger Dreams
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