ABOUT B.E.S.T.:

BEST is a theatre day-camp run at the Barrington High School.

Campers who sign up for 3 successive weeks (1-3 or 4-6) will work on shows to be performed in the evening on the Friday and Saturday at the end of that time at the Library.

When campers are not in rehearsals they take part in a variety of workshops and participate in theatre games with their peers - including our ever-popular Stage Combat workshop, the lip sync concert, competitive charades, and improv!

Campers who do not sign up for 3 successive weeks (formerly "1 week campers") will still participate in games and workshops, though not in the full show. They will, however, have an opportunity to perform in camp on Friday (this performance will vary in content from week to week) and are encouraged to invite their friends and family to see this in-camp performance.

As of last year, there is only a full day option; camp is from 8am-3pm.

From 11-12 there is a 1-hour lunch break during which the campers eat together and have free socialization time; please bring a bag lunch.

(please note that most in-camp performances will start at approximately 11:45)

B.E.S.T. 2019

Week 1 July 8-12

Week 2 July 15-19

Week 3 July 22-26* (PM shows July 26 & 27)

Week 4 July 29-Aug 2

Week 5 Aug 5-9

Week 6 Aug 12-16* (PM shows Aug 16 & 17)

Evening performances begin at 7pm and take place at the Library.

Campers may stay through on the Friday, or go home and return for call at 5:30 (Saturday call is 5:30 unless otherwise specified).

*The last 2 days of performance weeks, camp will take place at the Library and begin at 9am; if you need an 8am drop off, this can be accommodated without issue.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

BEST is offered through Barrington Recreation Department

Pricing

$175 per week for Barrington Residents

$185 per week for Non-Residents

BEST is a theatre day-camp run from 8-3 at the Barrington Middle School.

Campers ages 8-18* will work on shows to be performed in the evening on the Friday and Saturday at the end of each session at the Library.

Evening performances begin at 7pm and take place at the Barrington Public Library.

Campers may stay through on the Friday, or go home and return for call at 5:30 (Saturday call is 5:30 unless otherwise specified).

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

We will have 2 sessions, each running for 3 weeks

Session 1 July 3 - July 22 (performances 21 & 22) (no camp July 4)
Session 2 July 24 - August 12 (performances 11 & 12)

Things to Note:

Each session is $595.
Please bring sunscreen, as we will try to find opportunities to bring workshops or lunch outside when possible
The last 2 days of session 1 and the last day of session 2 are at the Public Library and start at 9am (if you need an 8am drop off, let us know so we can accommodate you)
Please bring a lunch.
Lunch break is at 11am, following lunch there is free time until 12.
Obviously, please do not attend camp if you are feeling unwell, call/email us and let us know.