The Rock - Fall 2007 Newsletter
11/21/07,
Fall 2007 Newsletter
Festival 2007
Festival 2007 was a great finish to another incredible summer! The scheduled events and art exhibits highlighted our campers’ achievements and new and honed skills. The Festival Day show “A Wolf in Thief’s Clothing” was wonderful, as were the dance, clown/improv and musical presentations. The evening musical production of “Cabaret” was exceptional in every way! Congratulations to all our campers and staff for their participation in our Festival activities. We also want to thank our staff for their outstanding dedication and contribution on that day and throughout the entire summer, as it was truly a memorable one!
Camp Reunion
Reunion this year will again be held at the New York Society for Ethical Culture School, at 2 West 64th Street in New York City on Saturday, December 1st from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. As in the past, we anticipate over 300 campers and counselors to attend. There will be refreshments and a showing of the 2007 Memories DVD, as well as the chance to visit with friends. As requested by the School of Ethical Culture, please socialize only in the Social Hall and do not congregate inside or outside the building on the sidewalk. Those of you who have come to previous reunions know how enjoyable the afternoon can be. We hope to see you there and have the chance to speak with everyone! The 2007 Summer Compilation CD and 2007 Memories DVD will be available for purchase.
2007 Financial Aid
As in past years, we are so pleased to have been able to financially assist over fifty eligible families this past summer. Also, in partnership with “Street Squash,” an urban youth enrichment program in NYC, and S.T.E.P. “I have a Dream Foundation from Washington DC, we provided scholarships for several childre n who equally contributed and appreciated the new opportunities Buck’s Rock offered the m. We also sponsored a camper with Friends of Buck’s Rock who had a great summer with us. We would also like to thank those families who made donations as well as those who donated the remainder of their child’s camper account to the Buck’s Rock Scholarship Fund which will help us sponsor other campers in the summer of 2007.
Memories 2007
Our 2007 Video Shoppe Staff and CITs produced another exceptional Buck’s Rock Memories DVD. Featuring most every camper and staff member, the DVD should not be missed! See it again at Reunion.
2007 Compilation CD
Buck’s Rock’s 2007 Compilation CD is a wonderful collection of camper music, professionally recorded, mastered and engineered in our Recording Studio by Studio 59's 2007 engineering staff and CITs. Sample tracks can be heard on Buck’s Rock’s website.
Projects and Plans for 2008
We have exciting projects planned for this upcoming summer. All of which we believe will significantly enhance the program and our campers’ experiences at Buck’s Rock.
• The old Photography Studio will be renovated into a new Culinary Arts Studio. The program will be hands-on and we hope to feature a variety of chefs throughout the summer. Please feel free to email us with ideas and recipes that you would be interested in preparing.
• We are switching from 35mm photography to digital photography and the medium will be incorporated in the Publications Shop where an additional space is currently under design. Campers will be able to work on personal projects in addition to making submissions for our various publications and our website.
• The Computer Shop will be expanded to include the space previously used by the Leather Studio. The additional room will allow the shop to be more user friendly an d will also accommodate the growing interest among our campers in animation and game programmi ng.
• The Leather Shop will be relocated across from Computers and will have its own new building.
New Buck’s Rock Website & Face Book Profile Coming Soon
The Buck’s Rock website is currently under new design and construction. Please look out for an email regarding its debut shortly. We are also asking any campers or parents who will like to submit testimonials about their experiences at Buck’s Rock or images of their Buck’s Rock created artwork, to please email them to us at bucksrock@bucksrockcamp.com.
We are also very excited about our soon to be presence on Face Book with an official Buck’s Rock page. We look forward to as many campers, parents and alumni joining as our “friends.” You will receive a Face Book invitation very soon.
Animal Farm Update
Our two camp tortoises, Speedy and Tiny Turtle, have produced potential offspring and we are currently incubating 3 eggs that Speedy laid in October. If we are lucky, the eggs will hatch and we will have baby tortoises to share next summer!
Buck’s Rock’s 65th Anniversary Reunion
The summer of 2007 marked Buck’s Rock’s 65th season! In collaboration Lew Frish & Friends of Buck’s Rock, our Alumni Organization, we so enjoyed hosting alumni back to Buck’s Rock on July 28. We hope that many of our campers and staff were able to meet some of our alumni and participate in various events that were scheduled that day. Lew did an amazing job coordinating the events of that day and we are grateful to him for his marvelous efforts.
2008 Enrollment
We are pleased to see so many campers returning and welcome the many new campers who will be joining us this summer. It is also clear that many staff had wonde rful experiences with us, as many are already committed for the summer of 2008! We would like t o remind those campers interested in the First Session in particular to send in your enrollment forms soon, as typically there is a wait-list for girls for the First Session by January. Please be reminded that the Early Enrollment Discount is applicable up until December 15, 2007 and the first 100 campers to enroll will receive a limited edition Buck’s Rock black, hooded sweatshirt.
Six-Week Enrollment Still an Option
Like this past summer, we will again be offering a Six-Week Session enrollment option on our camper contract, which will allow campers and their families to schedule their summer vacations and make plans without the wait. Six weeks at Buck’s Rock has become increasingly popular among our campers, as it seems to offer a nice balance between camp and family activities. Similar to last summer, campers enrolled for six weeks can enjoy participating in our annual music tribute, which has been coordinated by Ivan Rubenstein-Gillis these past many summers. First Session Campers and their parents should also be reminded that two or four week extensions are still an option once at Buck’s Rock. Since space is limited, however, we encourage campers to have their parents contact Beverley in the Office as soon as a decision has been made.
“A Taste of Buck’s Rock” The Buck’s Rock Experience for Younger Campers
For the summer of 2008, we are thrilled to offer a 2 week introductory program for 9 and 10 year old boys and girls at Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp.
This exciting, new program will offer younger children the opportunity to experience all that Buck’s Rock is best known for, in a more supervised and structured format. Supported by our team of Guidance Counselors and professional instructors, campers will choose and pursue the acti vities, throughout the day, that most interest them.
Campers will be grouped by gender and housed separately from our older campers. In addition to their Guidance Counselors, campers will also have a C.I.T. (Counselor in Training) Big Sibling host who will serve as their mentor while at camp. The session dates are Sunday, August 3 to Saturday, August 16, 2008. The program is limited to 36 campers and the tuition cost is $2,490. Please contact us for further details or enrollment information soon as we expect this program to be popular.
C.I.T. and J.C. Applications
We are accepting applications for our Counselor-in-Training Program from all campers who are 15 before January 1. We remind anyone who is eligible, that applications are due by December 15. Please contact us should you have any questions regarding the program. For those C.I.Ts who wish to be considered for a Junior Counselor position and JCs who wish to return next summer, please write to us at 59 Buck’s Rock Road, New Milford, CT 06776 or email us. There is no formal application for Junior Counselor positions; letters are due by December 15. We will confirm all CITs of their placement and studio assignment and advise JCs of our decisions by the end of January.
Good News from Buck’s Rockers
Richard Simms (lighting and sound) spent the summer of ‘97 working at camp wrote: “I not only learnt many things that summer but made some wonderful friends. As the camp played such an important time in my life I thought I would let you in on some news. Whilst at camp I met a fantastic girl, Bridget Kennedy, who was working as a lifeguard for the summer of 1997. We fell in love and continued our relationship when we both returned home. Well 10 years on, I'm very happy and proud to inform you that we are engaged and due to marry on December 1st this year!!”
On a Personal Note
Emily, Dylan and J ulian have all made a relatively easy transition back to home life and the routine of school. Th ey each had their own wonderful summers. Julian, in particular, thrived and grew so much right before our eyes. Thank you to all of you who interacted with our children, offering them friendship and support in their endeavors. Like so many of us, Emily and Dylan relish their summers at Buck’s Rock. They are all looking forward to Reunion, as are we! We hope to see many of you there or next summer at camp. Enjoy the school year!
Warm Regards,
Mickey and Laura
Directors
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Buck’s Rock's 65th Anniversary Festival Day
8/10/07,
Buck’s Rock's 65th Anniversary Festival Day Schedule
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
11.00am to 5.00pm
View a diverse collection of this summer’s camper art projects at the Actors Studio. Additional camper projects will be on display at the Wood and Ceramic Studios. There will be glass blowing demonstrations throughout the day and a literary and design display at the Publications Shop. An exhibit of staff artwork will be on display at the Painting Studio.
11.00am to 3.00pm
Our Radio Station, WBBC 89.3 FM, will broadcast live. Selections will include camper recordings produced at Buck’s Rock’s very own digital recording studio, Studio 59.
11:00am
Pub Shop campers will read highlights of this summer’s writings on the Sewing Shop porch.
11:30am
Again on the Sewing Shop porch, there will be a camper fashion show, highlighting projects designed and sewn in our Sewing Shop.
Noon
A picnic lunch will be served to all our guests. Circus Arts will take place at Boys House.
12:30pm
Campers and counselors who have taken part in the daily Guitar Snack will jam one more time at the Bulova Memorial.
1.00pm
The Festival Day Show will be performed in the Summer Theatre: A Wolf in Thief’s Clothing, directed by Jason Zimbler.
2.00pm
Buck’s Rock dancers will perform highlights from the summer’s earlier performances at the Dance Studio.
3.00pm
The Clown/Improv Shop will perform improvised comedy in the Dance Studio.
4.00pm
There will be a screening of Jeckles, the 2007 Buck’s Rock movie, in the Dance Studio.
5:00pm to 6:30pm
Hear anything from Jazz to Classical to Rock to Swing and vocal performances at this Music extravaganza at Boys House.
6.00pm
A picnic dinner will be served to all our guests.
8.15pm
At the Summer Theatre, Buck’s Rock presents the 2007 Festival Musical Production of Cabaret, directed by Ernie Johns.
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65th Aniversary - Article in Litchfield County Times - 08/02/2007
8/10/07,
08/02/2007
Buck's Rock Offers Taste of the Arts
By: Scott Robson
What do we, as a culture, value? In our workplaces, our homes, our schools and even in our vacation spots, Americans tend increasingly to focus on productivity and competitiveness, constantly searching for an edge or an advantage that will distinguish them from the rest of the crowd.
For better or for worse, the pace of life has accelerated and expectations have risen accordingly. Colleges are inundated with valedictorians and perfect test scoresl; BlackBerries and iPhones keep people perpetually connected to the workplace, and impressive résumés have never been more essential.
Even the youngest members of our society have felt the effects of this cultural demand for practical perfection. School curricula must cover more subject matter than ever before, and children's lives have by necessity become more structured by expectations and demands.
One time-tested institution serving to counterbalance this trend is the Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp, an educational summer camp in New Milford. Visitors to Buck's Rock will find something unexpected nestled in the camp's forested 125 acres. Far more than a typical summer camp, Buck's Rock is a haven for the arts that offers campers 11 to 16 a unique education in the spirit of the Montessori method developed in the 19th century.
The camp's vision and raison d'être, according to current directors Mickey and Laura Morris, is to provide young people "with a freedom rarely present in everyday life-the freedom of choice and the opportunity and guidance necessary to exercise those choices .... Through effort, trial, error and success, our campers gain self-confidence and develop a sense of the direction their lives can take, becoming even more of what they are ultimately capable."
Dr. Ernst Bulova and his wife Ilse, German émigrés who had fled Europe in the midst of World War II, founded Buck's Rock as a work camp for teenagers in 1942. The camp aided the American initiative to mobilize teenagers for the war effort by helping New Milford farmers.
At the war's end, the camp had proven just how independently productive teenagers could be in a cooperative and noncompetitive atmosphere. The focus shifted toward the creative and performing arts over the years, but its spirit and energy remained true to Dr. Bulova's original beliefs and philosophies.
Before the war, Dr. Bulova was a child psychologist and educator working in Berlin with his wife, who was also an educator. A student of the famous educator Maria Montessori, Dr. Bulova's commitment to education manifested itself throughout his long career; he ran an educational radio program in Berlin, and later opened a Montessori school in London after he fled Germany.
The culmination of his knowledge and experience resulted in the foundation of Buck's Rock. Now, 65 years later, the camp remains a truly unique setting in which character, self-confidence, independent motivation and creativity all flourish.
During the summer, Buck's Rock is a thriving teenage community of more than 300 campers and nearly 200 staff members. While many of the campers come from the tri-state area, others come from all over the country, and indeed from all over the world. The same rich diversity characterizes the camp's staff, a full 45 percent of whom come from countries as distant as New Zealand and South Africa.
The staff, which includes counselors, instructors and a support crew, represents an impressive range of skills and disciplines. "We really have a fantastic staff," said Mr. Morris. "They're all 21 and older, professionals in their respective industries, right on the cutting edge."
Mrs. Morris highlighted the remarkable loyalty demonstrated by the staff at Buck's Rock. "More than 55 or 60 percent of our staff is actually returning staff, which gives us a fantastic continuity of program. And every year, we find new staff who will stay on for four or five or even ten to fifteen years."
The expert artisans, craftsmen and performers who work as instructors at Buck's Rock are all handpicked to serve the many roles needed to fulfill the camp's mission. "In each discipline, we have our sources," Mr. Morris said with a smile. "We have different schools that we look at for different arts. ... There are also clubs and organizations that we can contact when we're searching for new staff."
"Our most important source of new staff members is definitely through word of mouth recommendations-somebody will work here, then tell their friends and colleagues about the experience they had here," added Mrs. Morris. The directors also actively recruit new staff members personally, often taking trips out of the country to do so.
Once they arrive, the instructors assist campers as they explore more than 30 different disciplines. These disciplines, which include arts as diverse as metalsmithing, photography, costume design, dance and improvisational theater, are all offered to campers by professionals in facilities that often rival or surpass those of most colleges.
The camp's impressive facilities are in a continual state of renewal and improvement. "Just for instance, we recently updated our glassblowing studio. It's a state-of-the-art facility that was designed and made for us in Holland," Mr. Morris commented, adding, "The kids are really getting a pretty amazing experience."
The experience at Buck's Rock is distinguished not only by its facilities and instructors, but also by its underlying philosophy, which shapes life at the camp. In the spirit of the Montessori Method, campers at Buck's Rock are given tremendous freedom of choice to determine their own schedules and activities at the camp. "We operate on the principle of inter-cooperation," Mrs. Morris said. "Everything is teaching-based, and the kids can totally immerse themselves in the discipline of their choice. That way, they can find the one place they feel most accepted, most belonging."
This freedom is balanced with personal responsibility in a cooperative, noncompetitive environment to produce an independence and self-realization in the campers that "must be seen to be believed," according to Mrs. Morris. "On a daily basis, kids are making their own choices. It produces enormous personal growth of empowerment, success, confidence-eight weeks [at Buck's Rock] leaves a child forever changed."
A particularly illustrative testament to the camp's effectiveness is the success of the Counselor In Training (CIT) program, which has proven to be the most popular of the various programs offered at Buck's Rock. CITs are older campers with some experience in a specific area who work as apprentices for half of each day, serving as role models for the younger campers in the process.
"Campers who become CITs really get Buck's Rock," Mrs. Morris said. "And they're totally hooked because they're giving back to a community that's so warm and unique."
The camp's unique atmosphere has persisted for 65 years due to a conscious and continuous process of renewal. As technology, ideas and interests evolve, so too does Buck's Rock. "We're constantly developing and changing programs," Mr. Morris said. "We make a conscious effort to keep extremely current with technology and interests. We're constantly reinventing ourselves."
In many cases, this reinvention works to refine or improve existing programs, such as the recently improved glassblowing and metalworking studios, or the media center that the directors are planning, which will provide campers with state-of-the-art computers and equipment for a variety of purposes.
In other cases, the camp shifts its focus to remain with the times. "We're planning on making the shift from [film-based photography] to digital," Mr. Morris said. "Part of that is what we feel is an environmental responsibility, to get away from all the chemicals and materials involved with traditional photography. But another component of that is that the interest, and the industry itself, is shifting towards digital imagery."
A final manifestation of the camp's continual reinvention is the addition of entirely new programs and facilities. For instance, next year will mark the institution of a totally new discipline at Buck's Rock: the culinary arts, which has been a longtime request among campers and visitors.
Much of the success behind Buck's Rock lies in its total commitment to self-improvement and evolution, which ensures that it remains fresh and applicable to teenagers, who are perhaps the most mutable and dynamic members of our society.
Besides having a keen eye for its environment and its target audience, Buck's Rock owes its success to the unparalleled commitment of its staff and directors. In addition to serving as the camp's directors, Mr. and Mrs. Morris are actively involved in daily life at the camp, interacting with campers and eagerly attending camp functions. "We really get a personal sense of pride and joy at watching these kids succeed," Mrs. Morris said.
When asked what drew her to the camp, Mrs. Morris did not hesitate before responding with an energetic smile: "An absolute love and passion for this place. I grew up here. This place is in my blood."
Information on the camp's schedule and prices is available on the Web site, www.bucksrockcamp. com.
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BUCK'S ROCK - 65th REUNION
7/22/07,
1. Start Times
Saturday the 28th in also the date for a special New Milford Village Fair and the running of the New Milford 8, a well known regional race. So if you try to get to Camp before 11:00 AM you are likely to find detours, blocked roads, etc.
By 11:00 AM the race should be over and the roads clear. Follow the directions to Camp and when you come up the road ( now paved ! ) you will find signs directing you to a designated parking area, where there will have a registration table. If the walk from parking area to the center of Camp is a bit too challenging, you can request shuttle transportation at the registration table.
You are all encouraged to arrive in time to share lunch at Noon. At 1:00 PM we will have a brief meeting with all alumni, to bring you greetings from the Camp , review the scheduled events, and answer any questions you may have. Our scheduled events will begin at 1:30 PM and continue throughout the afternoon.
2. Ride Sharing
Many of you have asked about availability of rides, ride-sharing, etc. David Bearg, a 1960's era alumnus who lives near Boston, has graciously offered to coordinate possible shared transportation. If you would like to offer a ride, or if you are looking for transportation please contact David : sagefarm@comcast.net. We do have a current need for a ride for two people ( Michael Katz and friend) from Manhattan.
3. Directions to Buck's Rock
These are posted on the Buck's Rock Camp website
4. Who Is Coming ?
Our mailing lists are limited, and many of you may still be in touch with former campers and staff whom we don't know how to reach. Please encourage any of your camp contacts to call or e-mail me to add their names to our mailing list for the 65th Reunion.They need to be on our mailing list to get the latest updates and follow-up mailings. Please sign up at alumevents@earthlink.net
If you are certain you are coming, and have not already sent an RSVP, then we would very much appreciate a brief e-mail RSVP at this time. Let us know whether you are coming solo or how many people you might be bringing with you. This is a huge help in planning meals, parking, etc. Please reply to alumevents@earthlink.net .
At the end of this e-mail are the names of some of the people who contacted us regarding the Reunion and Alumni Day. The names in red have confirmed that they will likely be attending on the 28th.
5. The Day's Events :
Of course, you're all welcome to just walk around, check-out the camp, and revive your old memories. But if you want something more, we have a full slate of activities planned for campers and alumni.
There have been some significant changes in the program for the day since our last update :
Rebecca Hart, previously announced for the alumni concert, has had to cancel at the last minute due to an offer of a week long acting engagement which represented an opportunity that she could not refuse.
11:00 AM - Parking Lots Open for Registration
Noon - Join Us for Lunch !
1:00 PM - Brief meeting of all alumni at the Summer Theatre. Greetings from the Camp and Friends of Buck's Rock.
Discussion of Day's Events , etc.
This will be followed by musical performances by some of our talented alumni (Dave Golden, Dan Seiden
Jackie Keveson- depending on who's available).
2:00 PM Alumni are invited to tour the Camp and Shops
Ara Kupris Menzi will be doing a quilting demonstration at the Sewing Shop
Ben Lapidus and Dave Golden will be discussing their musical careers and performing a
a few numbers at the Summer Theatre for campers and alumni. We will likely follow this
with some additional musical performances by alumni
4:00 PM Guitar Snack/ Sing-Along/ Folk Music Jam Session on the lawn led by Jackie Keveson
with assistance from Erika Blumberg, Dan Seiden, Suzie Fromer and Andy Milman.
5:00 PM Square Dancing/Folk Dancing at the Boy's House Quad led by Dan Pearl and Richard Fried
It should be quite a day ! Looking forward to seeing many of you there. We'll likely send out a final update on Thursday.
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Upcoming Perforning Arts Events at Buck’s Rock
7/5/07,
FIRST SESSION
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July 7
7:15pm & 9:00pm: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Helena is in love with Demetrius, but he’s in love with Hermia, who’s in love with Lysander. Oberon would love to get something from Titania, who happens to be in love with an ass. The Mechanicals love to act, and Hippolyta and Theseus just want to be loved! Does anyone get what (or who) they want? It’s a mess of mayhem and madness this midsummer at Buck’s Rock!
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July 8
8:30pm: Stand Up 1
What’s the deal with stand up comedy? This show is the deal with stand up comedy. Hooray for laughing and fun. Stand up
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July 11
8:30pm: Alice in Americaland
Or Through the Picture Tube and What Alice Found There.
An adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale by Dennis Snee.
This play finds Alice trapped in the 'wonderland' of American pop culture.
Mr. Snee's play recognizes that there are equally strange creatures in our
icon-d riven society as in any wonderland of Lewis Carroll. Alice represents
the innocence in all of us and she is being thrown up against the forces
that pull America along its continued path of overmedication, pop icon
adulation, political corruptness and the collapsing of the family unit.
See what happens when our innocent Alice comes face to face with some of the
more disturbing parts of America-Land.
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July 13
7:30pm: Rock Café 1
Rock Café showcases the myriad musical talents of our campers. Acts of all kinds have the chance to rock the socks off their fellow campers in a real live rock’n’roll show, complete with lights, sound and stage. The show begins at 8:30pm sharp, and bands perform successively throughout the evening. Don’t miss this rock’n’roll spectacle brought to you by Buck’s Rock(’n’Roll) Camp.
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July 14
7:15pm & 9:00pm: Picasso at the Lapin Agile
What would happen if Pablo Picasso were to meet Albert Einstein in a Paris bar in 1901? Who knows, but one thing’s for sure: the world will never be the same.
July 15
8:00pm: Music Shed 1
This evening extravaganza will present Buck’s Rock’s orchestra, jazz band, choir, a cappella groups, chamber groups, pop and rock groups, and soloists.
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July 16
7:15pm & 9:00pm: Clown 1
In collaboration with the Clown Shop, campers can learn to improvise, write, act, have stage presence, and learn about themselves. The first Clown Show this summer features a compilation of comedic sketches created by campers.
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July 18
8:30pm: La Cage Aux Follies
One of the all time biggest Broadway hits, La Cage aux Follies adds flashy new dimensions to the boulevard comedy. Twenty years of domestic tranquility are shattered when a son decides to marry the daughter of a bigoted politician.
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July 19
7:00pm: Camper Recital
The music program at Buck’s Rock offers everything from jazz improv to classical voice and instrumental instruction. The camper recital will thus be a wonderful mix of talents and styles. Don’t miss the beautiful sere nades and exciting jams.
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July 19
8:30pm: Video 1
The first video showcase is a chance for campers to display their films, music videos, animations, and documentaries to the entire camp community. The screenings take place on the lawn, with campers’ work projected onto an outdoor screen. This is a great opportunity for campers to participate in the process of putting together the showcase as well as having their work shown to a wide audience.
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July 21
8:30pm: Dance 1
Dance re-interprets other creative art forms. All new choreographic works performed at the summer theatre. A must see!
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SECOND SESSION
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July 28
7:15pm & 9:00pm: A play called LIFE
In the spirit of &lsquo ;Tuesdays with Morrie’ and ‘The Laramie Project,’ we bring you
a story of what life is like for adolescents growing up in today's society.
Written by campers and staff, LIFE explores issues such as war, death,
poverty, pop culture, mass media, family and school pressures as seen
through the eyes of our children.
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August 1
8:00pm: CIT Showcase
The Buck’s Rock annual CIT Showcase, performed entirely by CITs and directed by our own Junior Counselors, is a unique opportunity for our oldest campers and youngest staff to shine. Held in conjunction with CIT Works, our CIT-only art show, the Showcase highlights our CITs’ wide range of talents.
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August 4
8:30pm: Faust
Marlowe's tale of devilish dealing is adapted, re-written, and brought to life by the actors on the Buck's Rock stage. A greedy politician promotes himself without carefully considering the consequences for those around him.
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August 5
8:30pm: Stand Up 2
Have you ev er noticed that stand-up is like this, and comedy is like that? Have you ever noticed that comedians ask questions that don’t really make sense, just to entice you to come to this stand up comedy show? You win (a stand up comedy show)!
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August 7
8:30pm: Music Tribute to the 90s
Remember the 90s? Tonight we present our spectacular all-camp multi-media tribute to the glory years leading up to The New Millennium. Please join us as we celebrate the songs and stories of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Lauryn Hill, Los Del Rio, Oasis, Rednexx, Sade, Ricky Martin and MANY more.
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August 11
8:30pm: Dance 2
Dance re-interprets dance. All new choreographic works, plus restaging repertory pieces by well-known choreographers, performed at the summer theatre. Another must-see!
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August 12
7:15pm & 9:00pm: Clown 2
The second Clown Show is, again, a compilation of comedic sketches that, again, the campers have created. Again. In collaboration with the Clown Shop yet again, the campers learn to improvise more, write better, act more responsibly, and learn to have a bigger stage presence. They will also learn about themselves. Again.
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August 13
7:30pm: Rock Café 2
The second Rock Café will be second to none! The show begins at 8:30pm sharp, and bands perform successively throughout the evening. Don’t miss this rock’n’roll spectacle brought to you by Buck’s Rock(’n’Roll) Camp.
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August 14
8:00pm: Music Shed 2
Like our first concert, this event features Buck’s Rock’s orchestra, jazz band, choir, a cappella groups, chamber groups, pop and rock groups, and soloists.
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August 15
7:00pm: Camper Recital 2
The music program at Buck’s Rock offers everything from jazz improv to classical voice and instrumental instruction. The camper recital will thus be a wonderful mix of talents and styles. Don’t miss the beautiful serenades and exciting jams.< /p>
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August 15
8:30pm: Video 2
The second Video Showcase is yet another chance for campers to screen their films to the whole camp community. This showcase often includes pieces that have been worked on over the first and second sessions along with sequels to pieces shown in the first showcase. The projects are screened on the lawn, or in case of rain, the new summer theatre.
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August 16
8:30pm: JECKLES!!!
The Buck's Rock Movie!!
Jeckles is a thriller in the spirit of Gremlins, Harry Potter and I Know
What You Did Last Summer. What is scarier than a dark night in the woods
telling ghost stories? When those stories turn real. From an original
script written by Brian Caplan, Jeckles brings the thrills of a summer camp
in the woods to the Big Screen.
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August 18
FESTIVAL!
1:00pm: A Wolf in Thief’s Clothing
A truly hilarious farce translated from Italian by a Buck's Rock alum. Mistaken identity, hijinks, and a burglar who gets caught in the act and must pretend to be a member of the household to extract himself.
2:00pm: Festival Dance Show
3:00pm: Festival Clown Show
8:15pm: Cabaret
This timely musical tells the story of Sally Bowles, cabaret singer and expatriate American. It is the tale of how Germany partied while the Nazis rose to power.
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