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Matthew NooneCamp Magic was a big part of my life for 3 years. It is a creative and spirited place where anything can happen. I come from a teaching background and am a musician storyteller so this camp was perfect for me.
Kath is a vibrant co-ordinator and you get a real sense that each child is listened to and somehow their inner potenial is awakened.
While it is only a four week program, I believe the use of story, music, drama and art can make a lasting and deep impression on children, inspiring them on so many levels. Everybody has a chance to contribute from the youngest child to adult. Our end of week show is always the highlight and it is amazing to work consistenly on a project and to see it come to fruition in just 5 days.
Camp magic is a beautiful gem. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Sue Tordoff...celebration, achievement, energy, excitement, fun, friendship, song, support, dance, rhythm, colour, stories, happiness, togetherness, smiling and laughing...
What a splendid adventure, and the best part is, I get to do it again this year!Christopher BenjaminCamp Magic is so much more than a summer camp for young people; it's an experience where kids of all ages can collaborate in the process of art and storytelling and dream of something magical.
I am so excited to be returning to Camp Magic this year and would love to thank Bruce and Katherine for their energy and support...
Camp Magic Rocks!!!
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Ashlee ClementsEvery morning I was surrounded by children with smiles spread from ear to ear, children with hands out for "high fives"... The camp is full of so much energy and fun, and kids just can't wait to come back.Bill LedbetterMy name is Bill Ledbetter and during the summer of 2008 I had the opportunity to enter into the Camp Magic Experience as a facilitator.
I'd heard a lot about this programme - children who'd been remarked that they wished every day was Camp Magic.
Well, after experiencing 4 weeks of the magic, I can aver that the magic exists! From the point of view of the participants - children ages 3 - 11 - each day was filled with activities designed to engage multiple creative outlets, in both solo and group forms. From the perspective of a facilitator I was lifted by the talents, generosity and tireless energy of my colleagues.
I cannot give high enough praise to Katherine and Bruce for the quality of imagination that they mine each year, bringing not just another drop-off summer programme for children, but rather something of lasting originality. |
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| Stephanie TaylorThank you so much for giving Harry and Georgina the freedom to wonder, create, and dream. They want to come back to this world again and again!Denise PardelloThis has been an amazing experience for Maia to immerse her imagination in music, drums, art, and theatre. I loved the end of week arts shows and performances... The art was displayed as if in a gallery, and the special atmosphere was filled with colour and music. It really was magical. Maia begs to attend this summer for the whole time again! |
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| Wanda PrieserRobert and Lukas spent two weeks at Camp Magic over the school holidays. They both got a lot out of it, and became totally involved in the stories. There were very proud to be involved in the performance at the end of each week, showing skills I didn't even know they had!!Modesta Levy-GrohtOver the years, my three children have enjoyed a number of Camp Magic programs and loved every one of them. It's not just a camp about drama, or music, or storytelling. It's about experience - stimulating the senses through music, movement, art and imagination! |
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Deb ThurleyI have three children ages 9, 8, and 5 who spent a week at Camp Magic last year. The staff are so talented, enthusiastic, and kind, making the children feel comfortable from their first day. There is a sense of adventure and joy and a freshness that swirled through Camp, shrugging off everything that was old and tired, infusing the children with excitement and courage to try new things. The last day was very special for me as a parent - it was wonderful to join the children for their celebration and be part of their creativity.
Thank you, Katherine and Bruce and your amazing team - we'll be back again this summer, but for two weeks this time!Lisa O'TooleOver the past 10 year Camp Magic journey, each of my three children (one boy and two girls) have enjoyed drama, art, music, dance, and storytelling. Every year we've looked forward to fresh camp themes that unleash the diva and dude in my kids.
Congratulations to Katherine and the team... wishing you many more years of magic!
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Premchand SomanWe enrolled Arethi (5 at the time) into 2 weeks at Camp Magic last year. On her first day, Arethi was quite shy and reserved and and we were very concerned that she would not participate. We had to cajole her into lining up with the other children.
Bruce, one of the co-ordinators in the camp, noticed our difficulties and came over and started talking to Arethi. We don't know how he did it but we were infused with a confidence that Arethi would be comfortable. That was the first of many positive experiences my daughter had. When we met with Arethi at the end of the first day, she was bubbling with excitement, telling us about the activities she participated in and of some of the people (kids and grown-ups) who she had met. She easily separated from us the following day.
Arethi participated in a lot of actvities during the camp and learned a lot. However, the thing we noticed most was that she was more willing to participate in group activities after the summer camp. She is still quite shy and reserved but she takes less time to interact and become comfortable with people who are new to her. |
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Katherine WarnerAs a working Mum, school holiday programmes are important to me and there are a plethora of them out there for my son Kai to attend. He has been to many but none quite like Camp Magic. Camp Magic is not your usual school holiday programme or camp - in fact I would go as far to say that it is entirely unique and one of a kind. The warm, personal approach given by both Katherine and Bruce, not to mention the entire team, made Kai feel welcome from the very first minute he arrived and made me feel like I was leaving him in professional and supportive hands.
Kai had an absolute ball every day he was there (he went for 2 weeks) and he grew in his level of confidence, his creative and musical abilities as well as his general love for learning, inquiring and performing. He is looking forward to returning this year and spending more time with his Camp Magic friends! |
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| Joseph - 9 yearsI loved the crafts and can't wait to go back next year.Ben - 8 yearsMy favourite part was the show. I invented a new mouse trap and I got to run around like crazy and the other kids chased me! |
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Borey - 6 yearsI went to Camp Magic last year for the first time after I came to Singapore. I was 5 years old and had just started to learn English. Sometimes in the beginning I did not understand exactly what people were talking about, but everyone was so nice and friendly and always helped me to understand.
Every morning I liked to go to Camp Magic to play with my new friends, to paint, to dress up and dance. I liked listening to the stories. We were also playing the stories; that's why I could understand them well. My English improved fast and I could even play the role of the princess one time. I am so excited to come back to Camp Magic next year.
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| Victoria - 10 yearsI went to my first Camp Magic when I was four years old. There were lots of drums and music and costumes. I loved beating the drums. I am ten years old now and have gone to many Camp Magics. The best thing is the storytelling-to use your imagination and music and be characters; to invent a story. It can be about anything. And we do painting and there are lots of bright colours we can use. Another thing is how everyone is friendly. Always straight away on the first day of camp I have made friends. And I love Katherine... she makes it a lot of fun.Dez - 9 years I have been coming to Camp Magic since I was three years old. My favourite part of camp is Little Lands, because I like building stuff. I make different things every time. There are always lots of different stories, and we get to do a play on Fridays. The stilt walking is fun because I like walking high. |
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