GPA CAMp shadow Experience


Being a Camp Shadow is a special and rewarding experience (for teens ages 13 – 18) to grow in their theatrical talents, leadership abilities, and ministry while serving campers alongside the adult camp staff and fellow teen shadows. Potential Camp Shadows are invited to apply for our GPA Mini Camp or GPA Kids Camp.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Greet campers with excitement at the start of the day with fellow teen shadows

  • Help lead games and/or worship during Overture and Game Breaks

  • Serve alongside a content leader teaching material, a counselor specializing in camper relationships, or our camp coordinator helping camp run behind the scenes

  • Lead a conversational small group/prayer time with an adult camp leader

  • Assist with errands, bathroom breaks, and check out procedures

  • Work backstage during camp performances on stage crew, mic team, or in costumes (Kids Camp only)

  • Build a relationship with kids by encouraging them, playing with them, and talking with them

  • Embody a willing heart to accomplish any other needed tasks

  • Have FUN while experiencing camp with your friends!

CAMP DATES

GPA Mini Camp for Campers Grades 1-3

Training Day: Monday, May 19, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

Camp: Tuesday-Thursday, May 27-30, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM (1:15pm Thursday, May 29)

GPA Kids Camp for Campers Grades 4-6

*Callbacks: Sunday, June 20 OR 21, Timing TBD

Training Day: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm

*Leads Rehearsals: Monday–Tuesday, June 30–July 1, 8:30am-3:30pm

Camp: Monday-Thursday, July 7–10, 8:30am-3:30pm, Friday, July 11, 8:30am-7:30pm, Saturday, July 12, 10:00am-5:00pm

*Required only for certain roles

 

In addition to leadership experience and mentorship by GPA leadership, Camp Shadows receive exclusive leader merch, early registration for GPA Youth Camp, an invitation to the Camp Celebration Dinner, and the opportunity to create lasting friendships with fellow teen shadows.

Gateway Performing Arts is happy to sign off for community service hours.


APPLICATIONS for our 2025 camps ARE NOw CLOSED.

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