REGISTRATION GUIDE

JUNE 22 - AUGUST 2, 2015

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���� Private Lesson Academy ����

���� Teen Arts Intensive ����

���� Visual & Performing Arts Camp ����

���� Washington Performing Arts Playful Rhythms @ Sitar ����

SITAR ARTS CENTER

CELEBRATES 15 YEARS!

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Camp Sitar offers 3 two week sessions. Within each session are morning and afternoon options. The morning options are described as follows. Students registered only for the morning program, may also participate all day on Friday activity and field trip days. There is a separate fee for each morning or afternoon program registered. Please read the descriptions of each program and grade level and reserve space for your student beginning February 23, 2015.

SESSION 1 June 22nd – July 2nd (Closed July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday)

PLAYFUL RHYTHMS @ SITAR

Washington Performing Arts’ Playful Rhythms at Sitar is a partnership between Washington Performing Arts and Sitar Arts Center. This camp introduces music and movement using early childhood methods, exploring various rhythms, and playing percussive instruments led by a faculty of local teaching artists and professionals. This program will only be offered during the first summer session.

SESSION 2 July 6th - 17th

SESSION 3 July 20th - 31st

KID CRAFTERS Kid Crafters will experience music, movement and the arts in group instruction. Each day students will attend three classes and a literacy session in groups based on their grade levels. Students will learn about different visual arts forms and artists, dance styles, rhythm, and musical instruments. Literacy sessions will engage the students in group reading, story telling, dramatic play, and more.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

MORNING OPTIONS

Current Pre-K 4 TO 2nd Graders (Entering K to 3rd Grade Fall 2015)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

YOUNG EXPRESSIONISTS

SESSION 1 June 22nd – July 2nd (Closed July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday) In session 1, Young Expressionists are able to select their preference of classes that they would like to take in the mornings. The art forms to choose from are Digital Arts, Creative and Performing Arts and Music. Expressionists switch classes, to experience up to four classes each morning. The Piano Intensive will return again in summer 2015 in sessions 1 and 2.

SESSION 2 July 6th - 17th

SESSION 3 July 20th - 31st In sessions 2 and 3, Young Expressionists get to experience the arts in a different format than the younger students at Sitar. This year Sitar introduces new intensive arts classes. Intensives allow students more time to work and learn about their subject matter and grow in their art forms. Students have the ability to select their preference in different art forms and will spend an hour and a half in an intensive and two 40 minute class sessions in other class choices. If students are registered for more than one summer session, they will have the opportunity to experience more then one intensive or enroll in the same intensive more than once. Below are descriptions of the new intensives that will be available in the mornings this summer.

DRAMA INTENSIVE– Session 2 & 3 Summer Themes: Soap Operas & Super Heroes Current 4th - 9th Graders (Entering 5th to 10th Grade Fall 2015) Drama Intensive-Session2: Playwrighting & Performance (in partnership with Young Playwrights’ Theater) - will offer instruction in theatrical playwriting, acting, and stage performance! Students will write, act, and perform their own stage plays! Drama Intensive-Session3: Screenplaywriting & Filming – will offer instruction in screenplay writ-ing, acting, and film production! Students will write, act, and film their scripts!

DIGITAL ARTS INTENSIVE– Session 2 & 3

CURRENT 3rd - 6th Graders ( Entering 4th to 7th Grade Fall 2015) The Digital Art Intensive will take place during the first two class periods in the morning, giving the student the opportunity to choose other classes for the last two class periods. Students will learn a variety of techniques for graphic design, game design, Adobe Photoshop, Photography and more.

MURAL ARTS INTENSIVE– Session 2 & 3

CURRENT 3rd - 6th Graders ( Entering 4th to 7th Grade Fall 2015) The Mural Arts Intensive will take place during the first two class periods in the morning, giving the student the opportunity to choose other classes for the last two class periods. Students will take part in the creation of the summer mural with Sitar’s summer mural interns. Students will learn painting techniques, increase skillsin drawing, painting, composition and learn the process of completing a large scale mural while working with a team of artists.

MORNING OPTIONS

Current 3rd to 9th Graders (Entering 4th to 10th Grade Fall 2015)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Our meal program is sponsored in part by DC Free Summer Meals Program.

Families must select the meals option at registration or may bring their lunch. Certain items are not permitted due to allergies and Camp Sitar’s healthy food policy. Menus will be provided at the beginning of the summer program.

Breakfast Served from 8:00 am - 8:50 am each morning

Breakfast is available to registered morning students only.

Lunch

Lunch is available to both morning and afternoon students. However, families must sign up to receive lunch when they register for their summer sessions. This is to that Camp Sitar can have the correct number of meals available each day for the stu-dents.

Playful Rhythms and Morning Camp Sitar students will eat lunch at 12:00 pm - 12:25 pm and have recess from 12:30 pm - 12:55 pm.

Young Expressionists will have recess from 12:00 pm - 12:25 pm and eat lunch at 12:30 pm - 12:55 pm.

Notes: � Free meals are optional. � Students may pack a bag lunch. � Food items not allowed at camp: Candy, gum, soda, fast food, any nut products � All allergies and medications must be reported at registration � Please label any containers. � Students will not be able to heat food. � Sitar Arts Center and its partnering organizations are not responsible for lost or

damaged items or storing personal food items.

MEALS

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Afternoon sessions are listed below. Students entering Kindergarten may only register for the morning sessions. Space in both morning and afternoon sessions are not guaranteed and are on a first come, first served basis. Families may register for the morning or the afternoon or both.

SESSION 1 June 22nd – July 2nd (Closed July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday) SESSION 2 July 6th - 17th

SESSION 3 July 20th - 31st

KID CRAFTERS

Current K TO 2nd Graders (Entering 1st to 3rd Grade Fall 2015) Each day Crafters will attend three classes. Students will attend classes of mixed ages from 1st through 3rd grades. Crafters will experience a variety of ways to express themselves in the arts each session. Classes may include drawing and sculpture, percussion ensemble, digital arts, photography and dance.

YOUNG EXPRESSIONISTS

Current 3rd to 6th Graders (Entering 4th to 7th Grade Fall 2015) Each day students will attend three classes of mixed age students from 4th through 7th grades. Students have the opportunity each session to choose classes that match their interests in the visual and performing arts. Classes may include drawing and pottery, creative writing and performance, digital arts, photography, web design, music and dance.

FIELD TRIPS AND CAMP ACTIVITIES

All students enrolled in the morning and afternoon session can participate in field trips and camp activities. Each session students will have the opportunity to showcase what they have learned in our Summer Café Series on the last Friday of each session. Each session will include one trip or ac-tivity. Some trips may include Imagination Stage and the Arboretum. Group camp activities may in-clude Scavenger Hunts or Field Day. Parents are encouraged to attend each café series.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CAMP

AFTERNOON OPTIONS

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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2015 Musical: HAIRSPRAY the Musical For students who like to sing, dance, and act, Sitar’s summer musical provides the opportunity to participate in an exciting, Broadway style musical under professional direction and design. Students experience all aspects of mounting a full length musical from auditioning to rehearsal to final performance. Every student will be a star this summer as they embrace their parts in the performance from show-stopping chorus members to outstanding lead characters.

AGES

Students must be current 4th – 11th graders (Entering 5th - 12th grades Fall 2015) *Students ages 14 - 21 are eligible to apply to work as interns for this program. For more information see the Teens section of this brochure or contact Trisha Taylor.

SESSIONS

Students must register for the entire six week program

� Six week program: June 22nd - August 2nd (Closed July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday) Students may combine this program with the Teen Arts Intensive

DAYS AND TIMES

Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm

� Principals

Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Rehearsal

� Chorus Members

Monday – Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Rehearsal Thursday, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Theater Class First four Fridays: Field Trips with Camp Sitar students

Last two Fridays: Rehearsal

� Five Musical Performance Dates

Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 pm

Friday, July 31st at 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 1st at 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, August 2nd at 2:30 pm

PROGRAM DETAILS

Requirements for participation in the Musical Theater Production Summer Program: � Students must audition for a part in the production

� Students must attend the entire six week program

� Students must be present for all five performances and final week rehearsals

FIELD TRIPS/ GROUP CAMP ACTIVITIES

Each session will include one trip or activity. Some trips may include Corcoran Museum of Art and the Arboretum. Group camp activities may include Scavenger Hunts or Field Day. Musical chorus students will take some trips with all camp students.

AFTERNOON OPTION

Current 4th to 11th Grade

1:00 PM - 4:15 PM

MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION

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AUDITION PROCESS

� Make an appointment for an audition day and time

�Auditions will take up to an hour or more depending on the number of students that have signed up for a given appointment slot.

� During the audition each student must: � Read from a script (provided at the audition) � Sing a song (provided at the audition) � Learn a group choreographed dance

� Students are encouraged to prepare a short monologue and song in advance

� Some students may be given a call back to return to the Center and audition again

� The Musical Theater Director will post a list of students and the parts they have been cast for the play shortly after call back auditions conclude

� Each student must be able to attend all six weeks of rehearsals during the summer program and every performance to participate in the Summer Musical Theater Program.

� Students will be cast in two groups: � Principal – Main character with many speaking parts

� Chorus Member – Multiple characters with few speaking parts

AUDITION DATES

� Audition Workshop Monday, March 30th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sitar Theater Sign up and get tips on how to give a good audition

� Auditions

Returning Principals & New Soloists: Saturday, April 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Chorus & New Students: Thursday & Friday, April 23rd and 24th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTION Auditions

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Aftercare is limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Families may sign up for aftercare when they arrive for their registration appointment. Students in aftercare have free play in addition to arts and craft activities, outside play, sports and other active games, and indoor play and literacy time.

SESSIONS

Students can register for individual sessions or for all 3 sessions

� SESSION 1 June 22nd – July 2nd (Closed July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday) � SESSION 2 July 6th - 17th

� SESSION 3 July 20th - 31st

DAYS AND TIMES

Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

� Aftercare Structure

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Structured Play

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: Snack

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm: Free Play/Pick up

PROGRAM DETAILS

� Students registered for aftercare will be directed to the aftercare location after their summer program ends each day

� Parents are required to sign out their student from aftercare each day

� Students are given a snack each day

� There is a grace period of 15 minutes at pick up time. After 6:15, parents must pay $1.00 per minute, equal to their late time, to the staff upon arrival.

� Non registered friends or family members may not attend

� Space is limited. An additional fee will apply and is based on a sliding fee scale

AFTERCARE

Current K - 6th Grades

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If you have a strong interest in the arts and want to deepen your artistic skills, the Teen Arts Intensive will challenge you this summer. The Teen Arts Intensive offers a higher level of classes in graphic design, music production, photography, fashion, dance and more. Students will work vigorously throughout the summer, completing projects and learning new skills.

AGES Current 6th to 11th Graders (Students must be entering 7th - 12th grade Fall 2015) *Students ages 14 - 21 are eligible to apply to work as interns for this program. See Summer Internship Program information below or contact to Trisha Taylor

SESSIONS

Students must register for the entire 6 week program

� 6 week program – June 23rd - July 29th

Students may combine this program with the Summer Musical Theater Production

DAYS AND TIMES

Students attend both Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm

PROGRAM DETAILS

Students will choose two to four classes for each day, Tuesday and Wednesday for the six week program, with the opportunity to participate in the summer student art exhibit, Visions.

Class Examples

Theater Scene Painting Pottery Graphic Design

Photography Dance Percussion And more..

Students ages 14 - 21 are eligible to apply.

Students can earn money and work in one of the following areas at Sitar Arts Center � Mural Arts Intern - Assists in the creation of 1– 2 murals, assists with other arts projects for

Sitar. � Camp Intern - Assists the visual and performing arts camp, Camp Sitar. Assists classroom

teachers and office work. � Musical Theater Intern - Learns various aspects of producing a summer musical at Sitar.

Works as an actor/actress, assistant stage manager, or with costumes or technical theater.

How to apply: 1. All interested MUST sign up with DC’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), by their

deadline; in order to get paid for work. For payment through SYEP, youth must be a DC resident.

2. Everyone must complete a S.E.A.L. internship application by February 27, 2015 to be considered and complete any other required materials.

3. Everyone must interview with S.E.A.L. staff to be considered.

There are few slots for community service in the summer. All interested must complete a S.E.A.L. Summer Internship application.

� Contact Trisha Taylor for more information or for an application. 202-797-2145 ext120

TEEN ARTS INTENSIVE

TEENS

Sitar Emerging Arts Leaders Summer Internship Program

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Students currently taking a lesson during the spring semester may continue with their private lessons during the summer if their private lesson teacher is available.

SESSIONS

Students must register for the entire six week program

� Six week program – June 23rd - July 29th DAYS AND TIMES

Students attend their scheduled lesson which will be on Tuesday or Wednesday between 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

PROGRAM DETAILS

� Staff will confirm each lesson with the teacher and notify students of the opportunity to register

� Student must be a current private lesson student from the spring semester

� Student must take the same instrument (and their teacher must be available for the

summer)

� No music theory is required for the summer lesson

� Availability is not guaranteed for all spring private lesson students

SESSION 1 June 22nd – July 2nd (Closed July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday � Available the first session only. Families will need to provide transportation for additional

sessions registered. � With the generous support of Washington Performing Arts, we will be able to provide some � transportation assistance this summer to Camp Sitar. � There will be 2 bus stops, locations TBA, where parents can drop off and pick up students in

NE and SE Washington DC. � The time of pick in the morning and drop off in the late afternoon is TBA

� Families must sign up for this service in advance and must be on our list to use this service before the student will be allowed on the bus.

� This service is free of charge. � Space is first come, first served. � Student behavior will be monitored by Washington Performing Arts staff. Any students not

abiding by bus rules, may not be allowed to continue to using the bus service. � Parents must wait with students under the age of 12 until the bus arrives.

Washington Performing Arts and Sitar Arts Center, including their agents, employees, adults, and parent representatives, will not be held liable for any injury that occurs to any participant while being transported in commercial transportation arranged or provided by Washington Performing Arts. Parents should look to the commercial carrier or owner of the leased or rented vehicle to pay all other damages of any kind and any medical bills incurred as a result of such an injury.

More information about this service will be available at registration.

PRIVATE LESSON ACADEMY Returning Spring Lesson Students

Transportation

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RULES & REGULATIONS

Attendance

Children should be brought to camp on time and on a regular basis. If a child is going to be late or absent please notify the Center. Camp Sitar does not offer make-up classes due to a child’s inability to attend. Refunds are not available for illnesses, special events, vacation periods, and other personal commit-ments. Students under the age of 12 must be signed in and out of the Center each day by their parent or guardian.

Students who are absent for 3 consecutive days without written notification or prior communication to Sitar Staff will forfeit their space in the program registered. Sitar verifies attendance 15 minutes after programs have begun. Sitar staff will contact par-ents if students are marked absent for the day. If your student will be absent, please contact the Center so staff can properly notate the absence. Students under 12 must be picked up and signed out each day by a parent or guardian. Additional parties may be designated for pick up, and must be listed on an authorized pick up form. ID may be required to pick up students. Families may also authorize sibling pick up.

Musical Program Students

Musical Program must complete both the registration process and the audition process in order to participate in the program. Musical students who have 2 or more consecutive or cumulative unexcused absences, or miss a final dress rehearsal may lose their place in the program. Musical Program students must attend all rehearsals, and all five evening performances July 30th through August 2nd, and the matinee performances on August 1st and 2nd

Behavior There is no running or horseplay allowed in the Center, and phys-ical contact of any kind is not acceptable. Students are expected to be kind and respectful to peers, teachers, volunteers and staff at all times. All students must wear their Sitar IDs while in the Center, and may not leave the Center unless signing out for the day.

If a child engages in behavior that is inappropriate, disrespectful and/or contrary to the rules of Sitar Arts Center, the parent or guardian will be contacted and expected to meet with Sitar staff regarding this behavior. The first incident will result in a note sent home that must be signed and returned the next camp day. The second incident will include a conference with the parent or guardian, the student and Sitar staff. If the behavior continues the student will be suspended from the next day or week of camp, depending on the circumstances. If the behavior is severe enough it will result in dismissal from camp for the remainder of the summer. No refunds will be granted.

In addition, no gum, candy or outside food are allowed at any time inside Sitar Arts Center.

Cell Phones & Electronics Cell phones are not allowed while attending Sitar Arts Center. Additionally, electronics such as iPods, handheld games and other valuable items can be lost or damaged; please do not allow your children to bring these items to camp. Sitar Arts Center is not responsible if any electronics are damaged or lost.

GENERAL CAMP INFO

Camp Location

1700 Kalorama Road, NW Suite 101

Washington, DC 20009

www.sitarartscenter.org

Camp Hours

Morning Program 8:00 am - 8:50 am: Breakfast 9:00 am - 12:00 am: Morning Programs 12:00 pm - 12:25 pm: Morning Program Lunch 12:30 pm - 12:45: Morning Camp Pick Up

Afternoon Program 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Afternoon Program Lunch and Drop Off 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Afternoon Programs 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Afternoon Camp Pick Up 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Aftercare Teen Arts Intensive Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Camp Contacts

Main Line for Sitar Arts Center 202-797-2145

Loretta Thompson, Senior Director of Operations, Camp Director loretta@sitarartscenter.org x117

A. Lorraine Robinson, Senior Director of Programs, Musical Director lorraine@sitarartscenter.org x107

Koto Maesaka, Education Associate, WPAS

kmaesaka@washingtonperformingarts.org (202) 533-1861

HEALTH & SAFETY

Illness

According to DC health regulations, children who show signs of a communicable disease cannot remain at camp. Should your child become ill while at camp, we will notify a parent or guardian. If a parent or guardian cannot be reached, Sitar staff will contact the emergency contact person listed on the registration form

Medication

There is not a nurse on staff. Sitar staff is certified to administer medication during camp hours. Speak to Sitar staff at registration and complete all necessary paperwork before camp begins to en-sure your student can begin camp on time. In addition, you can-consult a pediatrician about altering your child’s dosage so that medication can be administered outside of camp hours. Students may not carry or store medication at in the building without the knowledge of Sitar staff and complete paperwork. For questions about medication, please contact Loretta Thompson.

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WAIVERS & RELEASES

Photography/Videography

Sitar Arts Center and partnering programs have the right to use photographs and images of students for each organization’s publications, electronic media, and materials. Parents may decline the use of photo and video use at registration.

Liability Sitar Arts Center is not liable for the well being and safety of students who are in or around the Center before camp begins or after camp ends.

Permission Slips

Parents must sign a permission slip for each student to participate in all of our outdoor activities and trips. Permission slips will be given at registration appointments. Students who do not return signed permission slips will not be permitted to participate.

Transportation

Transportation to and from all camp sessions is the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian of participant. Washington Performing Arts and Sitar Arts Center, including their agents, employees, adults, and parent representatives, will not be held liable for any injury that occurs to any participant while being transported in commercial transportation arranged or provided by Washington Performing Arts. Parents should look to the commercial carrier or owner of the leased or rented vehicle to pay all other damages of any kind and any medical bills incurred as a result of such an injury.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

To enroll in Camp Sitar at Sitar Arts Center, you must make an appointment to register in-person. Students must attend the registration appointment with their parent or guardian. Space is limited and it is Sitar’s mission that 80% of our families come from households whose income falls below 50% of the median area income. Families must provide household income information to secure a registration appointment. An appointment will reserve your space in your chosen program and session until your registration appointment day and time. NOTE: Musical Program Students must also complete a required audition.

Students will be considered registered when their registration materials are complete and tuition is paid in full. An initial deposit will secure the student’s registration in the camp until May 2nd, but payment in full is required by May 2nd in order for a student to keep his or her spot in camp.

Tuition/Sliding Scale

Tuition is determined by a sliding fee scale based on household size and income. Tax returns are required from families at the registration appointment to confirm space in the desired program and determine the family tuition rate. Please speak to a camp advisor for details.

Payment Plans

For your convenience, Sitar offers two payment plans. Please contact a Camp Advisor for more information about these plans. Discounts

Registrants who pay their tuition in full at the time of registration will receive a 5% discount.

Minimum Deposit to Register 50%

A minimum deposit of 50% of the total tuition due must be submitted at the time of registration in order to reserve a space in the Camp Sitar programs.

Registration Fee $15 for 1st Student/ $5 for each additional Student

A registration processing fee is charged to all registrants. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Late Pick-up Fee $1/minute

Parents/guardians who do not pick-up their student at Sitar Arts Center by 12:45/4:15 pm for Camp or 6:15 pm for aftercare will be charged $1 for each additional minute. This fee must be paid before the student can return to the Center.

Registration Dates

Registration is by appointment only. Please call (202) 797-2145 beginning February 23rd to make a registration appointment.

Registration

Saturday, March 7 1:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday, March 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Mondays and Thursdays March 16th - April 2nd, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration after May 2nd

Registrations made after May 2nd will be accepted for programs with space available and must include full payment.

Waitlist If a program is full, registrants will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if an opening becomes available.

Registrations unpaid by May 2nd

All registrations not paid in full by May 2nd will be forfeit. Please contact staff by May 2nd if you need additional assistance with tuition.

AFTERCARE

Aftercare is available Monday through Friday from 4:00pm - 6:00 pm on a first come, first served basis. Aftercare is limited. You must register separately for aftercare for each session and pay an additional cost. Tuition is determined by a sliding fee scale based on household size and income.

Only students enrolled in aftercare may remain in the Center after 4:00 pm. Students not enrolled in aftercare, who are in Sitar Arts Center unsupervised after camp will be charged according to the late pick-up fee schedule, which must be paid before the student may return the next day. Students with repeat offenses may be asked to withdraw from the Summer program.

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REFUND POLICY

All registration fees are non-refundable. Wait listed students who are not placed will be refunded their tuition, minus the registration fee. All cancellations and refunds must be complet-ed in writing and returned to Loretta Thompson prior to cancel-lation deadlines. Cancellation Before March 30th

Students who cancel their registration prior to March 30th will forfeit 25% of total tuition paid and the non-refundable registration fee.

Cancellation Between March 30th and May 2nd

Students who cancel between March 30th and May 2nd will for-feit 50% of total tuition paid and the non-refundable registration fee. Cancellation After May 2nd

No refunds will be granted after May 2nd.

REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

Please remember to bring the following to your registration ap-pointment:

� A parent or legal guardian if student is younger than 18

� All students who plan to register, in 1st grade or higher

� Registration fees and at least 50% of tuition due

� Payment method for tuition fees

(cash, check, or credit card)

� Health insurance and medical information

� Copy of most recent tax return (application will not be

processed without this form)

� The most recent report card in your possession for students entering 1st through 12th grades in fall 2015

� A copy of the student’s birth certificate or pre-k report card for students entering kindergarten in fall 2015

Registration takes about 45 minutes to complete the forms, and up to an hour if you have more than one student being registered. Please bring all required documents. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment you may be required to reschedule. If you arrive early for your appointment, you may begin filling out your forms, however, you may not be seen by a staff member until the time of your actual appointment. Please plan to select class choices, for each session you are registering, for your student(s) at your appointment., this could extend your registration time. Students registering for Musical Theater must also audition. This may or may not occur the same day as your appoint-ment. The audition and the application are two separate parts of registration.

What Sitar will Provide

� Breakfast for morning session students

� Lunch for morning and afternoon session students

� Smocks

� Healthy snacks for students enrolled in Aftercare

� Class materials What Students Can Bring

� A change of clothes

� A blanket for current Pre-K-4 students

� A bag lunch (if students prefer their own lunch instead of what is provided)

� A personal smock

� Leotard/ leggings or other comfortable clothing

� A healthy snack (only for students with food allergies listed on their medical forms)

� Medication– If needed and listed on medical forms

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

If I call and cannot get an appointment, what can I do? Registration is on a first come, first served basis and spaces fill quickly. If you cannot get an appointment, we will place you on a waitlist and if a space becomes available, we will call you to come to the Center to register. If the aftercare program is full, what are my options? We will place you on a waitlist for the aftercare session you re-quest. If, a space is available at anytime before Camp begins or during camp, we will offer the spaces to families on the waitlist. Do I have to register for all three sessions? No. You may register for individual sessions or for all sessions. If my child does not attend a full session, will I receive a refund? No. Refunds are not available after May 2nd. Will my child get to take all of their 1st choice classes? We want all students to have the best possible experience. We will try to give all students their 1st choice classes, but it is very possible many students will be enrolled in some of their 2nd or 3rd choice classes. Can my child change a class once the program has started? Students must first speak to Lorenna Maysonet about switching classes. Class changes must occur before the beginning of the ses-sion or the 1st day of the session. Ability to change classes is based on the number of spaces available in a class. What is the teacher to student ratio? The average teacher to student ratio is 7:1. Do I have to come into the Center to pick up my child? If your child is under 12 years old, an adult must come into the Center each day to pick up and sign out your child. Siblings may sign out your child, if they are on the pick up list filled out during registration. Should I pack a lunch or snack for my child? Sitar Arts Center will provide lunch for both morning and after-noon students who sign up to receive lunch. Students who do not sign up for lunch may bring their own packed lunch. Students may bring a water bottle, but it must be kept in the cubby area. Snacks will be provided for students who are enrolled in Aftercare. Can my child bring a friend or family member to the Center? No. Only registered students may come to the Center. Other chil-dren will be requested to leave and a parent will be called. My child is enrolled in Washington Performing Arts Playful Rhythms at Sitar. How do I find more information about Washington Performing Arts programs? For more information about Washington Performing Arts, please contact Koto Maesaka, Education at (202) 533-1861 or kmaesaka@washingtonperformingarts.org, or visit the Washington Performing Arts website at www.washingtonperformingarts.org.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

Am I guaranteed a space if I have an appointment? We will reserve a space in the program that you select when you make your registration appointment, until your appointment date and time. If you miss your appointment or cancel, you must contact the Center within 24 hours or your space will be released. If you miss or cancel your appointment a second time your space will be released to someone on the wait list and you must call to reschedule for an available space at that time. If my student is enrolled in the morning session can he/she perform in the Café Series? Yes. Morning session students are permitted to attend for the full day on the last Friday of the session to participate in the Café Series If our family will be on vacation during a part of the summer program, can our students still register? Students can register for all programs, except for the musical theater program, which requires all students to attend all 6 weeks of the program. Please notify a Sitar staff member if your student will be absent for more than 2 days of camp. Does Sitar provide transportation? Yes. This summer for session 1, Washington Performing Arts will allow other students to use their bus service. Families can select this service at their registration appointment. For more information see the information section labeled transportation. Families must pro-vide their own transportation for additional sessions. Can parents wait in the Center until the classes are over? No. For the safety of all students, all parents, siblings, friends and family may not remain in the Center during program time. Family members may return at 12:45 pm for the morning program and 4:00 pm for the afternoon program for pick up of students. Can we add another camp session after the summer program has started? There is often space available in another session after the summer program has begun. Speak with a Sitar staff member to inquire about space in another session. My 1st grader is interested in theater, can he/she participate in the summer musical? Camp Sitar offers a dance class for 1st - 4th graders which performs a small piece in the summer musical. 1st - 4th graders should sign up for the Summer Musical Dance class to participate. Students must be available for all five summer musical performances; 7:00 pm July 30th through August 1st, and the matinee performances on August 1st and 2nd Can parents attend the field trips? Unfortunately, no. We have limited space for transportation and have enough staff to attend trips with students.

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IMPORTANT DATES

JUNE 22 - FIRST DAY OF CAMP SITAR SESSION 1

including WPAS Playful Rhythms @ Sitar

JUNE 23 - FIRST DAY OF TEEN ARTS INTENSIVE

July 2 - Camp Exhibit and Performance-Session 1 4:15 pm

July 3 - No Classes (Closed in observance of the July 4th Holiday)

July 6 - FIRST DAY OF CAMP SITAR SESSION 2

July 17- Camp Exhibit and Performance-Session 2 4:15 pm

July 20 - FIRST DAY OF CAMP SITAR SESSION 3

July 30 - Summer Musical Performance, 7:00 pm

July 31 - Camp Celebration 1:00 pm, Exhibit and Performance– Session 3, 4:15 pm

July 31 - Summer Musical Performance, 7:00 pm

August 1 - Summer Musical Performance, 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm

August 2 - Summer Musical Performance, 2:30 pm

SITAR ARTS CENTER

Sitar Arts Center advances the critical life skills of underserved children and youth and prepares them for achievement in the 21st century through visual, performing, and digital arts education in a nurturing community. The Center offers after-school, weekend and summer classes to approximately 800 students per year, 80 percent of whom come from low-income households. More than 100 talented artists volunteer their time each week to teach and inspire the Center's students in a state-of-the-art facility. Together with a network of premier partnering arts organizations such as Young Playwrights’ Theater, the Washington Ballet, the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington Performing Arts, our passionate volunteer faculty makes a lasting impact on our students' lives. Bringing high-quality arts education to families who would otherwise not have these opportunities, Sitar Arts Center relies on charitable contributions to ensure that no family is ever turned away because of inability to pay.

SITAR ARTS CENTER

1700 KALORAMA ROAD, NW SUITE 101

WASHINGTON, DC 20009

WWW.SITARARTSCENTER.ORG

202-797-2145

CAMP SITAR SUPPORT

Sitar Arts Center would like to thank our wonderful partners for their generous contributions to Camp Sitar.