Register for our Summer Camp!

ACT UP – An English drama summer camp in Prague run by CLASS ACTS

Drama! Video! Improvisation! Voice! Tap Dance! All of this will be part of this one-week drama camp, where kids will go through the whole process of creating their own, original performance. The focus of the camp will be on working together in an ensemble, creativity, and cooperation. We will also shoot videos around Kampa that will be part of our show. And of course we will make scenery, props, and costumes … It will be a busy, fun-filled week!

To register and get more info, click here!

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Saturday – May 12 – Storytelling

“Travel” with Mr. Snooze as we read stories from around the world! So pack your suitcase and don’t forget your passport for a wonderful journey.
As always, laughter, puppets and crafts will be part of the storytelling hour.

WHO: kids 3 – 6 years old
WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Kampa is open from 10am)
WHERE: Kampa Community Center (in Kampa Park next to the Kampa Museum)
FEE:
bank transfer: 120 Kč per child or 240 Kč per family
payment at the door: 150 Kč per child or 300 per family
(children under 2 and parents free)

REGISTRATION: to register click here!
If you need to cancel, please write us up to 24 hours before the event

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Wednesday – May 16 – Korunni Library Storytelling

Join us for a free storytelling at Korunni Library!

When: May 16, 2012 from 4 pm
Where: Korunni Library, Korunní 68/2160, Praha 10
Fee: Free

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Readers’ Club – books for May and June

To all our little bookworms! Here are your books for the next two sessions:

For May 5
• For younger children: “Dr Seuss On The Loose” by Dr Seuss
• For the older class: “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” by Kate Di Camillo

For June 2
• For younger children: “If I Ran A Zoo” by Dr Seuss
• For the older class: “Matilda” by R.Dahl

See you at Shakespeare and Sons

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Saturday – May 5 – Bookmaking

‘NORMAN the slug with the silly shell’ – Norman is a slug who longs to be a snail if only he had a shell! But will Norman really be satisfied with a shell on his very own or will his dreams just get bigger and bigger?

Bookmaking is aimed at 4-6 year-old native-English speaking children and children who are starting to learn English and who may perhaps be shy to express themselves. Children will read stories, create their own storybooks, and take part in other craft activities during these hour-long sessions. Held in English, but for Czech and bilingual kids.

WHEN? Saturday May 5, 2012 – 10:30 – 11:30 am
WHERE? Kampa Community Center (in Kampa Park next to the Kampa Museum)
PAID IN ADVANCE: 120 Kc per child
PAID AT THE DOOR: 150 Kc per child
REGISTRATION: Please register here

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Summer THEATRE DAY CAMP

There are still a few places left at our “ACT UP” DRAMA SUMMER CAMP which runs from 6-10 August. Led by drama pros Jay DeYonker and Brianna Spahn, it promises a week of fun and creativity for 7-12 year olds. The week will end with a performance created by the kids.
WHERE? Kampa Community Center
WHEN? drama classes from 9-3 plus an optional program from 3-4:30 (included in price)
HOW MUCH? 2600 Kc (food not included)
REGISTER: click here!
Want to know more? Email us – classacts@email.cz

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Saturday – April 21 – Storytelling

Join us for our April Storytelling! We will read about animals – farm animals, jungle animals, ocean animals. We’ll be singing and playing music as well, and you’re welcome to bring your own simple instrument to play (we’ll have some to share of course). And of course a fun craft to wrap it all up.

WHO: kids 3 – 6 years old
WHEN: Saturday, April 21 , 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Kampa is open from 10am)
WHERE: Kampa Community Center (in Kampa Park next to the Kampa Museum (Sovovy mlyny)
FEE:
bank transfer: 120 Kč per child or 240 Kč per family
payment at the door: 150 Kč per child or 300 per family
(children under 2 and parents free)

REGISTRATION: click here to register!

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Storybridge conference

Come join us at the American Center to learn more about Storybridge and ways to engage learners in language, literature, and a love of learning.

This one-day conference will focus on how telling stories with kids can help facilitate language development and provide a bridge between cultures.
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Saturday – April 14 – Bookmaking

No room for a baby Roo!
Baby Roo’s mum’s pouch was the most comfy and cosy in the world. It was so comfy that he decided to tell all his friends…
… and that’s when the trouble began!

A delightful snugly, story about the little kangaroo!
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Readers’ Club – books for April

Calling all super readers!

The titles for the April 14 Readers’ Club are:

• For younger children: “Lorax” by Dr Seuss
• For the older class: “Alone on a Wide Wide Sea” by Michael Morpurgo

See you all at Shakespeare and Sons.

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