Theatre camps
Le Pays de la Sagouine offers a spectacular week filled with theatre: performance, movement, puppetry, diction and voice.
During their week at camp, participants will put on plays together featuring characters from Le Pays.
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In order for our participants to fully immerse themselves in the experience of Le Pays de la Sagouine, the camps will be held from Wednesday to Sunday. These days coincide with our opening hours. The end of camp play will be Sunday morning at 11 am on the main stage located on the island. You can drop off your child between 7:45 and 8:15 am, and pick them up between 4:15 and 4:30 pm.
➡️ Online registration and pre-sale for VILLAGER members: March 16th and 17th 2023, starting at 9 am.
➡️ Online registration for the public: March 20th 2023, starting at 9 am.
If you are registered as a member for 2023, you benefit from a 15% discount on registration fees.
You must be registered as a member before completing your registration to obtain the discount. Click here for information and how to register as a member.
The form is to be completed in one step. You will need your child's information, including medicare number. You will also be making meal selections, and finally, payment. The registration is only considered complete once the form is completed and payment has been submitted.
FAQ
My child's first language is not French, can they participate?
The entirety of the camp is held in French. Participation requires a high proficiency and comprehension in the language in order to participate fully. We also require that the child be able and willing to communicate entirely in French to the camp leaders and other participants for the duration of the camp and its activities.
How old does my child have to be to participate?
Your child must be between the ages of 8 and 14 at the time of the camp in order to participate.
What is the camp schedule?
The Pays de la Sagouine Theater Camp is a day camp from Wednesday to Sunday. You can drop off your child at the Welcome building between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., and the pick-up time is from 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The final play is at 11 on Sunday morning, on the big stage of l'Île-aux-Puces.
Where are camp activities held?
Since 2021, the Pays de la Sagouine has set up a new spot for theater camps! The camp room is located in the same building as the Welcome Centre, where you drop off and pick up your child. This new location offers more space inside. They will still take advantage of the camp cabin on our island, l'Île-aux-Puces. The new spot features air conditioning and a private bathroom. The presentation of the final show takes place on the outdoor stage on l'Île-aux-Puces.
Are meals provided?
Yes, meals and two snacks are included and provided on site. You will make the meal selection by completing the registration. Please note that we are unfortunately unable to accommodate dietary restrictions. In this case, your child can bring their own lunch.
My child will not eat meals, can I get a discount on registration?
Unfortunately no.
What are the registration cost?
$250 + HST per child. Note that members (Friends or Villagers) of Le Pays de la Sagouine get a 15% discount. Camp registrations are non-refundable.
When does camp start?
The first week of camp is June 28th to July 2nd, and runs until the week of August 9th to 13th 2023.
