Theatre & Improvisation (6-11 y.o.) PM

This summer, it’s all about light and burning imagination! This theatre camp is inspired by the sun in all its forms, and offers a fun approach to storytelling through improvisation, illustration and writing!

The sun, the main theme of the camp, becomes a character, a setting, a symbol or an emotional driving force. During this camp, children will be able to give free rein to their imagination to create and develop the framework of a story that they will tell in a short filmed performance on the last day (Friday afternoon).

Throughout the week, they will explore the various techniques needed to tell a story and give it depth. They will create scenes around the major symbols of the sun: joy, energy, light… but also stifling heat, mirages or melancholy sunsets…. no doubt that along the way they will make words shine and light up the stage!

They’ll be encouraged to use all their senses, discovering how to position themselves and use their voices, body techniques to support their presence, and how to manage emotions through sound, sight, smell and touch. They’ll also try their hand at improvisation and writing, and learn how to articulate their creative universe so they can share it more effectively.

The programme includes treasure hunts, sensory walks, mime games, improvisation, aural breaks, breathing techniques, work on stage ease and exploring the voice! Children will learn all the tricks of the trade to become storytellers while having fun.

This camp will bring together a maximum of 12 participants and will be led by Nathalie Philipps, a professional storyteller and IIL educator experienced with children. It is suitable for children who are at ease with oral expression as well as those who are more reserved, who will find this camp an opportunity to open up and gain confidence in a caring and fun environment.

A good command of the French language is a prerequisite, as this camp will be taught exclusively in French. A notebook and pen will be provided for each participant.

Practical information

1:45pm-1:55pm: welcome/ registration at IIL

2:00pm-3:30pm: 1st part of afternoon camps

3:30pm-4:00pm: snack and break. Afternoon snacks are provided by IIL Camps to all children prior to playtime.

4:00pm-5:00pm: 2nd and final part of afternoon camps

5:00pm: end of camps

Parents are kindly asked to pick up their children at the IIL entrance gate, at 5pm. If you allow your children to return home alone, please kindly inform us by email, otherwise we will not be able to let them leave IIL.

Late pick-up option possible, up to 6pm: +75chf/week

Children attending afternoon camps only will not be able to have lunch on site beforehand.

If you would like your children to stay with us all day, you can register them in a morning camp (AM). In this case, they will be able to have lunch on site (12.30pm-2.00pm). When registering for a morning camp, you will indeed be able to choose between registering your children for the canteen (at an additional cost), providing a picnic for lunch at IIL (at no additional cost), or collecting them at 12.30pm and returning them by 1.45pm.