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Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
Doriana King - Bo Dino - Scholarship Recipient
Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp is an intensive week, each of the gags for the show. There are morning
it's challenging, yet rewarding. This year we had 25 courses that are focused on one topic. The afternoon
new clowns attend camp, and everyone was great. classes have a variety of options to choose from. Some
There is a P.E.P talk with Tricia, a few months prior topics include: classes for caring clowns, classes on
to camp, so she can help you plan out your time spent face painting for beginners and advanced levels,
at Moosecamp, and to be able to get the most out of classes on balloon for beginners, classes for beginner
your week at camp. The classes and other activities clowns and veteran clowns. It's something for every
during the week can be intense, but it's all worth it clown, and you could even learn how to juggle too.
when the end of the week comes up. The reward
is a chance to present what you've been working Peachey Keene's daughter joined us for the week, and
on to an actual audience. The chance to get actual she shared the adventures that her and her dad had…
reactions from what you've it got emotional. Ron Severini joined us for the week as
learned during the week, in a
show format is rewarding. The well, he shared about his mentor
Moosecamp staff gives 110%, Otto Grebling and quotes from
they have the passion and other clowns encountered
interest in clowning. It truly during his clowning journey.
brings them joy to share the art We had an open mic night, the
of clowning with others, and/ moose review with Ms. Moose
or help jumpstart someone's and Wanda Fool, it was funny
clowning journey the right and very emotional. We played
way. Moosecamp is for all BINGO, and had cool prizes. I
levels of clowning, the staff had smores for the first time,
will meet you where you are they were really good. I met
at in reference to clowning… amazing people, and made new
whether you are a new clown clown friends. The day of the
or veteran clown. show is always exciting, and it
was really fun. It went by fast,
There is always something but everyone did wonderful on
new for you to learn at camp every year. During the their gags. We had a afterglow party with a late dinner,
week, we get 3 meals a day …until dinnertime around and complimentary cupcakes/ice cream. It was for
Saturday, and Sunday morning before we leave camp. Moosecamp's 25th Anniversary, the after party was
There are amazing classes and jams throughout the fun as always - we transported back to the swing dance
week, and plenty of activities to do every hour. It's era for most of the time…it was interesting to watch.
a jam packed schedule, and breaks are encouraged The party ended around 11pm, and the following
when it gets too overwhelming. We started our day morning, we received our certificate of completion,
at 7am, and didn't slow down until after 11pm. Some and a rubber chicken with a map attached to its legs.
highlights from the week are: The Staff Clown Show, Also, staff and campers received a customized metal
the fireside chats with a select staff member every coin for Moosecamp's 25th Anniversary. Camp was
night. The All-Star Clown Show does casting on the fun, I look forward to camp next year. It feels like a
second day of camp, a staff member is assigned for family reunion when we get together, and I love it.
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