The Carver's Summer Youth Programs

Two upcoming summer youth camps happening at Carver Community Cultural Center.  Located just east of downtown San Antonio, (within walking distance of theFund office), the Carver Community Cultural Center, (the Carver), is an historical center of the community’s African-American culture. Named in honor of internationally esteemed agricultural chemist George Washington Carver, the Carver embodies his philosophy and spirit “Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it.Never be satisfied.”

 The first summer youth program coming up is the Carver Summer Youth Theatre Camp co-led by The Renaissance Guild and it runs between June 13 and July 1, 2011. A 3-week summer theatre training program designed to engage middle and high school students in learning/strengthening critical theatre skills: acting, set design, and theatre tech. The camp’s finale will offer a performance on July 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Jo Long Theatre.

Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm. Open to children ages 12 – 18(6^th – 12^th graders), free snacks provided daily, space limited to 25 slots.

Early Bird Registration is $100 (through May 31, 2011)

Regular Registration $125 (June 1- 3, 2011) Register online www.therenaissanceguild.org, or call the Carver: (210) 207-2719

The second is the Carver/Dallas Black Dance Theatre Summer Dance Intensive co-led by Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT), and will operate between July 18 and July 29, 2011. Leading Master Instructors from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre will hone students’ dance skills to new levels by strengthening their techniques and artistic potential in ballet, modern, jazz and other genres. The program will culminate with a performance for families, friends, and the general public.  Open to ages 8 through 18 with a $75 enrollment fee. All dance levels are welcome, but some experience is preferred.  Registration is limited to 40 spaces. Call A.B. To Register call A. B. Dennis at (210) 207-2719 or email abdennis@sanantonio.gov, by July 15.

DBDT was founded by Ann Williams in 1976, the mission of which is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performance and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities.www.dbdt.com

The mission of the Carver Community Cultural Center is to celebrate the diverse cultures of our world, nation and community, with emphasis on its African and African-American heritage, by providing challenging artistic presentations, community outreach activities and educational programs.
The Carver Development Board is a 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to undertake fund-raising activities and to provide financial, programming and advisory support to the Carver Community Cultural Center. The Carver Development Board is a proud affiliate of theFund.