Noozhawk’s ParentNooz Camp Guide is officially here and we made sure to make things easy when planning your child’s summer!
To give parents the tools to help make informed decisions about Summer Camps for their kids in Santa Barbara, Noozhawk has conducted a series of interviews with representatives of local programs for this year’s Summer Camp Guide.
In this interview, Noozhawk spoke with Leslie Sokol, Director at DanceKids, to learn more about the summer programs and classes they are offering this year.
DanceKids
Question: What is the name of your camp or program?
Answer: Sizzling Summer Fun For Everyone! Dancekids Mini Dance Camps and Classes.
Q: What is the focus of your camp or program?
A: The focus is for our students to have fun, get a lot of exercise, learn to dance and do interactive, imaginative and energizing activities with their peers.
Q: How many years has the camp been running?
A: Dancekids has been established for over thirty years and we have offered our summer camps, dance classes and PE Programs throughout California. Leslie Sokol has been teaching children and adults dance snd fitness for over thirty years and is an active member of IDEA ( International Dance and Exercise Association). She is the creator and founder of the Dancekids TV show and Program.
Q: What protocols does your camp have in place due to COVID-19?
A: Our classes and camps are limited to a certain amount of students per class and camp. Our dance studio is a clean, safe, healthy and spacious environment. We can do activities both outdoors and indoors.
Q: What goals do you have for kids participating in your camp or program?
A: Our goals are for our students to have fun, feel good about themselves and express themselves freely. They will learn a variety of types of dances and get a great workout and improve their coordination, flexibility, strength, attention span and more!
Q: Describe a typical day for a child attending your camp or program.
A: Our camp timeline starts off with greetings and some fun name games and activities to warm the students up.
We will do an active dance and fitness warmup and then depending upon the theme of the camp we will base all of our activities around that.
We have five different exciting and fun themes to choose from.
There will be a snack break and students will get a Dancekids water bottle when they signup. So we encourage drinking water and staying hydrated.
Each themed dance camp will have a arts and crafts project to do.
All camp attendees will do a presentation for the parents on the last day of camp.
Q: What is the staff to child ratio? Do you require training or background checks for your employees?
A: Six to eight students to one instructor. Ages 3-5 and 6-10 years old.
The camp and class sizes are limited. If needed added instructors are trained and background checked.
Q: What is the best part, in your opinion, about your camp or program?
A: The fun and positive time that your child will have while learning to dance. Our program is very active and keeps every child engaged and motivated.
Q: In what ways is your camp or program educational?
A: We teach basic dance steps, moves, terminology, and routines. Also we teach the students how to live a healthy lifestyle through eating well and exercising.
Q: What is the age and price range of your camp? Do you offer any scholarships?
A: We have two mini dance camps:
- 3-5 years old
- 6-10 years old
Weekly dance classes:
- Ages 2-10 year olds
We have price breaks and discounts as needed.
Click here to learn more about the camps and classes at DanceKids!