
Spin Me a Tale Creative Arts Camp / Rising 3rd-5th Graders
A daytime creative arts camp for rising 3rd–5th graders centered on storytelling, imaginative writing, and hands-on performance play. Kids build characters and scenes through collaborative exercises in a professional performing-arts venue.
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