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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Two weeks of the camp will be reserved exclusively for 12 to 15 year olds.
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 10:30 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.
⚠️ 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.
Steps for registration are to be completed online. First, select the week and make the payment, once completed, you will receive an email with a link to the registration form. Please note, the registration form is only available in French. You will need your child's information, including medicare number. Should you require assistance filling it out, please phone us at 1-800-561-9188 and we will be happy to assist you.
Registrations open to the public in March 2024.
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 15 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 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, on the big stage of l'Île-aux-Puces.
Where are camp activities held?
The camp room is located in the same building as the Welcome Centre, where you drop off and pick up your child. They will still take advantage of the camp cabin on our island, l'Île-aux-Puces. The camp room 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?
No. We ask participants bring a lunch and two snacks (morning and afternoon). A microwave, fridge and sink is available for use. Nuts are not permitted.
What are the registration cost?
$250 + HST per child.
Cancellation policy
1. Canceling the camp registration is possible until May 24th 2024. An administrative fee of $50 will be deducted from each registration and is non-refundable.
2. No refunds will be issued for camp registration after May 24th 2024.
When are the camps held?
Week 1: July 3rd to 7th 2024
Week 2: July 10th to 14th 2024
Week 3 : July 17th to 21st 2024 (Reserved for 12 to 15 year olds only)
Week 4: July 24th to 28th 2024
Week 5: July 31st to August 4th 2024
Week 6: August 7th to 11th 2024
Week 7: August 21st to 26th 2024 (Reserved for 12 to 15 year olds only)
*No camps on the week of August 14th to 18th 2024.
