Camp WaterColor

The economy must be turning around for them :idontno:

I can attest... one of my partners allowed my family to use his home in WaterColor over the spring break holidays. I tried to register my 6 and 8 year old, but no luck--both were turned away, even though there was open space and we were paying guests. Not even personal guests (ie. not renting) can use Camp WC now unless the actual owner is present. Seems ridculous to me! Can anyone attend Seaside's Kid Camp??

In the past (last summer), kids outside Seaside could attend camp there. I don't know if that has changed with the change in ownership of the Cottage Rental Agency. They run a fun program there. The tennis program also allows guests from outside Seaside to attend clinics and round robins, including juniors and pee wee tennis.

Any child can attend Camp Seaside - it does not matter whether you own or are renting. We are locals but do not own yet our daughter has spent the last 2 summer spenbding many many weeks at Camp Seaside and it was awesome!!!! They will also at times give locals a discount!!!!

Do not get me started about Camp Watercolor. 2 years ago I was in a bind with work and a close friend who owned property at Watercolor suggested I bring my daughter along with her son - so I did and it was great. So, the following day I showed up with her again (without my friend though!) and was denied. There were 2 kids and 4 counselors present. I pleaded and cajoled but to no avail. I certainly understand that top priority should be given to homeowners and renters but if the places are unfilled why not allow others to participate????????

So, thankfully Seaside is not like that!!!

is there a website for Camp Seaside? Thanks

What is Camp Seaside? What ages is it for?

http://www.seasidefl.com/rentalsCampSeaside.asp

thanks for the link, I'll be checking into this for summer.


that's unfortunate about watercolor camp - seems they would benefit from being more community oriented. oh well.

thanks for the link, I'll be checking into this for summer.


that's unfortunate about watercolor camp - seems they would benefit from being more community oriented. oh well.

agreed

:floor: I think Miss Kitty should crash Camp Watercolor.:clap_1: Those kids would never want to leave!

The following is direct from my April 10th WaterColor Towntalk Newsletter:

Kid?s Camp Program

Due to the growing demands on the community, many of our amenities have had to limit services to only Homeowners and St. Joe Rental guests. One of those amenities is our Kid?s Camp program operated by St. Joe Towns & Resorts. Guests of homeowners not on the rental program can no longer register their children in the program. We want to remind you that although registration is limited, your guests are still welcome to access and use the Camp WaterColor pool as well as its other amenities. Thank you for your understanding. Should you have any questions please contact Recreation Services at 850.534.5975.

The camp watercolor situation was brought up at the neigborhood rep meeting this past Sat. We believe JOE is doing this because a growing number of WC homeowners are going to outside rental agencies with their homes.
It did not sit well with the reps and the last chapter on this has not been written.

I think this is just indicative of one more thing that is needed in Sowal - we need more kids's programs, summer programs in particular! SPICE and the Boy's and Girl's club are decent programs - but not for kid's older than 8 or 9 IMO. There is an opportunity here, folks, for someone looking to open a biz in Sowal!

ChickPea. I am trying to find out for a renter of mine about Seaside Kids camp, but have not gotten my calls answered. Do you know another contact at Seaside we could call.
Thanks.

call the front desk at 231-2222 they should have that info as well for seaside. I know that in the past alot of renters in WC have went ahead and booked at Seaside just because they have a better program with more kids overall, despite a less local considering all the money that WC put into that area? I will bet it will change in the future. Watersound came down on their price to join the beach club due to pressure from the Homeowners.

Rosemary Beach is having a kids camp this summer. It is using the Montessouri school. They had a low key camp last year as well. It's open to anyone. I think it is starting in June. I guess you can call the school for more details.

The Rep's Camp Showtime will be partnering with Camp WaterColor this year and will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Here are the details:


What is Camp Showtime?
Camp Showtime is unique and exciting opportunity for kids to learn about the magic of live theatre. Hosted by the Camp Watercolor, and conducted by the Seaside Repertory Theatre, Northwest Florida?s premier professional theatre company, Camp Showtime will focus on the process of producing live theatre, emphasizing important lessons in performance skills, team-building, storytelling, and self-esteem building. The four-day camp will culminate in an hour-long original production, written by and starring the camp attendees. Each camper will receive a T-shirt commemorating their camp experience, as well as a DVD of their performance.

Who can participate?
Camp Showtime is open to the public for all kids ages 6-12

When is Camp Showtime?
Camp Showtime runs from 9-12 AM on the following weeks this summer. The Performance will take place at Cerulean?s in Downtown Watercolor at 4pm on each Friday of the camp.

o June 5-8 & 12-15;
o July 10-13, 17-20
o July 31- Aug 3, Aug 7-10

Who are the Counselors?
The Camp is fortunate to have local teacher and actor David Hopkins, who holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Florida and is a veteran of soap operas and television while working as an actor in New York. Since 2002, David has been on the Rep stage in several productions, including this summer?s The Underpants. For the past two years, David has been a teacher at Rosemary Beach?s Montessori School. He is the father of a 3-year old son Doc. Assisting David will be Rep company member Amber Goodwin. Amber holds a B.A. in theatre from Southern Arkansas University, and will be performing in the Rep?s summer production of the Beauty and the Beast.

The Rep will also offer a teen "acting for the camera" workshop, also OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Details below...


Workshop Description
Teen Acting for the Camera is a three-day workshop for teens with a professional actor that will teach the fundamentals and techniques of acting for film and television. Participants will learn the basics of film and television production, such as the difference among close-ups, over-the-shoulder, medium and long shots, as well as techniques for ?hitting marks? and staying in frame. Participants will receive a 30-second simulated ?screen-test? that could be used to start a professional-style reel to be used for commercial, television, and film auditions. The basics of auditioning for the camera will also be covered.

Who can participate?
Teen Acting for the Camera is open to the public for teens aged 13-17

When are the workshops?
Teen Acting for the Camera runs from 2-4 PM on the following weeks this summer.
[FONT=&quot]o[/FONT]June 12-15, 19-22, & 26-29
[FONT=&quot]o[/FONT]July 10-13, 17-20, & 24-27

Workshop Instructor?
The Workshop is fortunate to have local teacher and actor David Hopkins, who holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Florida and is a veteran of soap operas and television while working as an actor in New York. Since 2002, David has been on the Rep stage in several productions, including this summer?s The Underpants. For the past two years, David has been a teacher at Rosemary Beach?s Montessori School.

The Rep will also offer a teen "acting for the camera" workshop, also OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Details below...

Teen Acting for the Camera Workshop​

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Workshop Description
Teen Acting for the Camera is a three-day workshop for teens with a professional actor that will teach the fundamentals and techniques of acting for film and television. Participants will learn the basics of film and television production, such as the difference among close-ups, over-the-shoulder, medium and long shots, as well as techniques for ?hitting marks? and staying in frame. Participants will receive a 30-second simulated ?screen-test? that could be used to start a professional-style reel to be used for commercial, television, and film auditions. The basics of auditioning for the camera will also be covered.

Who can participate?
Teen Acting for the Camera is open to the public for teens aged 13-17

When are the workshops?
Teen Acting for the Camera runs from 2-4 PM on the following weeks this summer.
[FONT=&quot]o[/FONT]June 12-15, 19-22, & 26-29
[FONT=&quot]o[/FONT]July 10-13, 17-20, & 24-27

Workshop Instructor?
The Workshop is fortunate to have local teacher and actor David Hopkins, who holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Florida and is a veteran of soap operas and television while working as an actor in New York. Since 2002, David has been on the Rep stage in several productions, including this summer?s The Underpants. For the past two years, David has been a teacher at Rosemary Beach?s Montessori School.

:clap_1: :clap_1: I can't wait to tell Will! We are hoping that he waits to make the sequel to his first blockbuster 🙂roll: ) until AFTER this camp!:lol: