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"Artsies challenges them to grow and be themselves. ... Each session, she is more confident on stage."
My daughter loves Artsies; the kids perform a Musical Theatre production on the second Thursday of the 2 week session. This is her 3rd summer of Artsies. She counts down in anticipation, waiting for... Read full review My friends recommended Artsies after seeing how much my daughter loved being on stage. After the first session, my daughter fell in love with Musical Theatre, Libby & Joey and the wonderful camp councillors. Artsies is my da... Throughout the 2-week session, the kids get their very own part in the musical production. Artsies is super organized and provides a detailed itinerary for the 2 weeks. They sing together, they learn choreography to multiple... When you sign up for Artsies summer camp, you are choosing the age group for the grade that they will be starting in the fall. They are broken out into 4 different age groups. The beauty of Artsies is that all the different ... My daughter continues to build her confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills at Artsies. Each session she attends, she gets a bigger role and is able to showcase her love of dance. Libby and Joey are great a casting and en... I absolutely love Artsies and how well they communicate and keep the parents in the loop. They have the best communication. They are direct, organized and provide emails & videos to help you along the way. We had our daughte... Your kid will love this camp. They will learn so much but they will likely be more tired than we they go to school so try not to book too many activities at night if they are going to this camp.
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"It's clear that Libby and Joey do this for the love of art and to support the youth in our community."
We recently wrapped up our second show with Artsies. Being part of the Artsies family has been fantastic for my kids. Both of them started out very shy, and seeing their growth - getting up on stage s... Read full review We were attracted to signing up for this camp for a couple of reasons - people in the community recommended them (through social media), the website was full of great information and they were so great at answering all our que... My kids loved learning the songs. They still sing songs around the house from previous productions (and I might too!). Both are very shy, so standing on stage and saying/singing their own lines definitely pushed them out of th... As I mentioned in my overall review, the more experienced kids help guide the more inexperienced participants. It's beautiful to watch the support and friendships grow with all age groups. Such fantastic role models for my ki... My kids gained so much confidence in themselves while attending. They also interacted with so many different ages which really helped with their communication skills. Having the solo lines on stage (which everyone has the oppo... Libby and Joey are so fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about them. Before we joined the program I had a million questions. Libby was patient and answered every single one. During the first production, I had question... Send your kids with an open mind, willing to learn and work hard, but also to enjoy the process. It's a lot of fun for all participants while also learning some invaluable life lessons. If you're hesitant I would give it a tr... |
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"We see tremendous growth in our kids each year."
Since our kids were old enough to attend camp, we’ve tried a wide range and ARTSies is still our number one ranked. Our kids are always excited to attend, they come back each day with stories of the... Read full review I first heard of Libby and Joey through other Markham moms (when they were with the city of Markham). This was THE summer camp to sign up for and all parents would be there at 6:59 am waiting to hopefully secure that spot tha... The itinerary matched our children’s interest and kids remained highly engaged throughout, exceeding our expectations. The kids enjoyed all the theatre games and activities that would be happening when they weren’t running... Yes, our kids made amazing friends and I also met many new mom friends as a result. There was no bullying and honestly would be the last place I would expect any bullying to take place. It’s truly such a welcoming environmen... Kids got so comfortable on stage even though my elder one is normally very quiet and a wonderful introvert. This translated to really great presentation skills at school and really an ability to get in front of anyone and ever... 100% love the staff and camp counsellors, many of whom were former camp students and now pursuing teaching/theatre/arts etc. Libby and Joey are very informative without it being overwhelming and it’s so nice to have an expe... Whether you think you have a theatre kid or not, there are so many things your child will benefit from, from joining this camp. It’s truly the most inclusive and fun environment and anyone who has a chance to experience this... |
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"ARTSies is a breath of fresh air and what children need more of."
My daughter has done five shows with ARTSies and my son just recently joined, as well. I am not one to write reviews, but it just goes to show how incredible Libby, Joey, and the ARTSies family are. T... Read full review I was attracted to the ARTSies program because I was looking for an alternative to the traditional dance and gymnastics programs for my daughter. Although she loves to dance, her experience with dance is that she is to look a... The itinerary aligned well with my children's interests as it encompassed dance, singing, and acting.
Both my children found all of the activities enjoyable. Because each show is so different, my daughter has been able t... Yes, my children formed many new friendships and felt like they were part of a family at ARTSies. There were no issues with regard to bullying or inclusion. Libby and Joey ensure to address that at the beginning of each sess... Skills that my children learned in this program were confidence, teamwork, kindness, acting, singing, dancing, and improvisation.
Each session, Libby and Joey make sure that they gently push my children outside of their c... Libby and Joey are exceptional at what they do. They also help nurture and support youth who are truly passionate about musical theatre. This can be seen by how many of the older kids come back to help out.
The two of t... I would tell someone who was considering this camp to just sign up and try it. At the start of each session, there is a trial class where there is an option to bring a friend, which I think is great. When both my children we... |
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"A unique, professional and rewarding experience for performers who are looking to embrace their creativity and talent."
After attending a summer performance of Peter Pan, my daughter was instantly drawn to the opportunity to explore performance and creative arts further and after reading some reviews we signed her up.
... Read full review After exploring several different performance programs, we found that ARTSies was the best fit for our daughter is explore her abilities as a performer.
We were constantly impressed with Libby and Joey's passion, creativit... A true measure of a great program is its ability to engage a wide range of people, young and old.
ARTSies programs always offer unique and dynamic opportunities to perform far beyond simply memorizing lines.
They reall... Artsies emphasizes team building and is highly inclusive.
Often you will see classmates cheering each other on and helping each other through difficult situations.
There is little to no competitiveness because the staf... Our daughter has always enjoyed the opportunity to perform but Artsies really gave her the tools, confidence, and platform to grow as a performer.
When challenged the staff are always there to help them find effective solu... The staff are an integral part of the success of ARTSies.
Libby and Joey do a phenomenal job of communicating, coordinating, and organizing the program from start to finish.
They are always available for questions or c... It’s well worth the time and effort to check out one of the performances. It really showcases what you and your child would expect from signing up.
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"It's been very rewarding to see my child grow through her experience at this program and to see her confidence and sense of belonging blossom."
ARTSies Inc. is an excellent Children's Musical Theater company, they go above and beyond to teach life skills, they are professional and inclusive. The individuals that run the program, Libby and Joe... Read full review Our child has had such a wonderful experience during the school season sessions of ARTSies that when it came to planning summer camp activities ARTSies was the perfect choice. Our child strongly prefers ARTSies over any other... The ARTSies program lined up with what our child wanted because she wanted to learn the art of theater including acting, singing and dancing. Some performances are more singing-based and some are less, which allows for differ... My child has made new friendships at Artsies and now loves being a part of the Artsies family. It took a couple of sessions for her to gain this level of comfort and now that she has she enjoys the experience even more. The ... ARTsies teaches the importance of teamwork - my child has learned the importance of trusting other classmates and showing up prepared to help make a show a success.
My child has grown in confidence and most noticeably in her ... Artsies is very administratively strong - Libby and Joey are extremely organized. They know how to break down an entire play into manageable chunks for children. Additionally, they communicate detailed instructions proactiv... Be prepared for acting, singing and dancing at home! We have found getting the whole family involved in rehearsing lines, singing along and dancing helps us all appreciate the work that goes into a performance and also makes ... |
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"The confidence to speak and be animated in front of an audience translates into her classroom presentations at school."
My daughter is 14 and has been with ARTSies for 2 years now and I can see the confidence and growth in her. She absolutely loves it. The confidence to speak and be animated in front of an audience rea... Read full review The main selling point originally for us in choosing ARTSies was the location. We were looking for a musical theatre arts program close to home and of course it needs to be good as well. I went through their YouTube channel, r... It introduces my child to improvisation, singing, dancing, and acting. It also provides an environment for her to build friendships and develop teamwork as well. ARTSies is great at communication - parents are always updated w... A very inclusive and great place for building friendships. I have not heard of any issues related to bullying. Everyone there is very friendly - from the kids to the parents and instructors. Another example of how they encoura... Confidence - is the skill she gained from attending ARTSies. She enjoys doing presentations at school. The feedback we receive from her teachers at school is that she's very good at presenting and always engages the class. She... The team at ARTSies is very responsive - whether it's through email, text, or phone calls. If I have a question I need a response to, they respond back almost immediately and that's very important, especially if it's something... Try them out. We did and we stayed! Or check out their YouTube channel, watch the videos, show them to your child, and see if this is something they would enjoy doing. Check out ARTSies' Facebook as well, they also post storie... |
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