Camp SAMM

Camp Longfellow | Camp SAMM | Applications & Waiver | Hammel Tennis Camp

Camp SAMM (Singing, Acting, Movement and Musicals) is a new musical theater camp for boys and girls ages 6-12 who are interested and dedicated to the art of performing. This camp is being offered for only three weeks: July 10-14, July 24-28, and July 31 - August 4. Camp is held at The Longfellow Club, 524 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. Space will be particularly limited for this camp so please enroll early.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm and lunch is provided. Extended care is available from 8-9am and 3-6pm at a cost of $6 per hour. Campers are supervised at a ratio of 6:1. Extended care activities may include basketball, wiffle ball, dodge ball, arts and crafts, quiet board games, and outdoor play. Please register with Karen Mahoney, Camp Director at (508)358-0710.

Camp tuition is $245 per week (if paid by 4/1/00); $270 per week (if paid after 4/1/00). No jeans please.

Wear comfy clothes for movement. We welcome dance shoes, but sneakers are okay.

Registering for camp is now easier than ever! All camp applications and waivers can be downloaded by clicking on the above link. Just print out the appropriate forms, fill in the requested information, including all required signatures, and mail in or drop off with your check.
Singing This component focuses on proper breathing technique and vocal projection. Campers learn to turn their voices into instruments of music. Learn popular songs of today as well as class Broadway show tunes Incorporate creative movement into vocal selections Learn about your voice range and how to increase it Participate in an end-of-the-week performance for Camp Longfellow
Acting This component will be particularly strong due to Samantha Hammel's intensive background in all aspects of theater performing and production. Campers will learn the basic components of acting, perform some scene study and educational theater games. Develop improvisational skills Learn fun acting games to play at home Learn audition techniques for future theater participation after Camp SAMM Plenty of opportunities for creating skits and scenes End-of-the-week skits for Camp Longfellow
Movement Campers will learn popular dance steps from Hip-Hop to Broadway. Moves include those currently seen on the Broadway stage and on tours of popular recording artists. Daily master classes in Hip-Hop and jazz Intro to ballet Lots of opportunity for freestyle dance Basic techniques and posture End-of-the-week jazz dance and show tune for Camp Longfellow
Meet Our Staff
Samantha Hammel has seven years of ballet, tap and jazz training including five years of private vocal and theatrical work under Marsha Vleck and the Walnut Hill School. Samm has taught drama and tap and the Dancer's Workshop for two years and led a hip-hop and drama program for the past year at The Longfellow Children's Center. Professional performance credits include New York (Off Broadway and Regional) and Disney World. Theater credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Love's Labours Lost, Annie, Carousel, God, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare...Abridged, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Founded "The Friends of Broadway" in 1998. Samm loves children and theater and is excited to being Camp SAMM!	Cara Leonard has studied tap, jazz, ballet, and toe at the Dancer's Workshop in Sudbury for the past 10 years. At DW, she has helped with birthday parties and teaches master classes in musical theater. Previous shows include The Friends of Broadway Sing Broadway, Annie, Carousel, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Pinnochio. Cara is a marvel with kids and has enough enthusiasm to brighten anyone's day. She can't wait to help launch Camp SAMM! Candace Maurer Candace has never been on stage before, but loves children and theater just the same. Candace was the stage manager for The Friends of Broadway Hit Hollywood and will return to FOB in the Fall of 2000. Candace is excited to be teaming up once again with Samm, Cara and Melanie. Melanie Cohen Melanie was Assistant Stage Manager for The Friends of Broadway Hit Hollywood and will return to FOB in the Fall of 2000. Melanie has years of experience with children as a baby-sitter and at the Plaster Craft party where she works. She's ready to pitch in to get Camp SAMM off to a great start.
Camp SAMM is a new specialty camp under the umbrella of Camp Longfellow and has the same basic format and supervision. As with any program at Longfellow, we welcome your questions and encourage you to speak with Karen Mahoney, Director of Children's Programs at The Longfellow Children's Center at (508)358-0710. Please note that Camp SAMM is not affiliated with "The Friends of Broadway" and that enrolling in Camp SAMM does not mean you are in "The Friends of Broadway".