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Dear French Woods Families
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February is a super busy month in the French Woods office. We are putting the final touches on our tentative show schedule and will begin the licensing process for the shows next month. The calendar is coming together and I’m starting to get very excited about the shows I will work on this summer.
On the staffing side of things, we are full steam ahead! Darryn was at a series of in-person hiring fairs last last month and Michael will head back to London in March while Carson and I attend the job fair at the Southeastern Theater Conference. We still are looking for staff in a variety of positions from tech theater and waterfront staff to fine art, office and medical staff. Do you know someone who is interested in a camp job this summer? Applications can be submitted on our website.
We can’t wait to see you all this summer!
Beth
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We are Monsters Ages 7-9
We Are Monsters is a hilarious new musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky monster characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock n' roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye!
The Lion King Ages 9-11
Music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice - Celebrate “the circle of life” with Simba, Nala, Mufasa, Rafiki, Timon, Pumba and the rest of the gang in this well loved musical.
Wind in the Willows Ages 9-11
The tales relate the adventures of several animal friends and neighbors in the English countryside—primarily Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger.
Dear Edwina Ages 9-11
Follow the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza.
Rock of Ages Ages 11-12
Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical built around classic rock songs from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of that decade. The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison and Europe, among other well-known rock bands.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Ages 11-14
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, with a book written by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School.
42nd Street Ages 11-14
Julian Marsh, a successful Broadway director, produces a new show, in spite of his poor health. The money comes from a rich old man who is in love with the star of the show, Dorothy Brock. But she doesn’t repay his love, because she is still in love with her old partner. On the night before the premier, Dorothy Brock breaks her ankle and one of the chorus girls, Peggy Sawyer tries to take over her part.
Escape to Margaritaville Ages 11-14
Escape to Margaritaville is a 2017 American jukebox musical by Greg Garcia and Mike O'Malley, based on the songs of Jimmy Buffett. The plot revolves around a part-time bartender and singer who falls for a career-minded tourist.
Loserville Ages 11-14
Chuck, a high school outcast, navigates confusing days of his senior year, and he grows apart from his friends; his mother is dating a much younger man who, just happens to be the school's gym teacher; and his dream girl, the brilliant, beautiful and popular Melissa Mercer, barely acknowledges his existence. Chuck's plan to capture Melissa's heart by befriending her younger sister Mary is complicated by the fact that a viral video of Mary is the talk of the school.
Hamlet Ages 11-17
The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
Something Rotten Ages 11-17
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
Honeymoon in Vegas Ages 11-17
Mild-mannered Brooklynite, Jack, promised his dying mother that he would never get married, but that was before he met his sweet and beautiful girlfriend, Betsy. Haunted by a fear of Mom's retribution, Jack avoids proposing but, when he finally summons the nerve to whisk oh-so-patient Betsy off to Las Vegas to get hitched, a dashing gambler named Tommy threatens to sweep his fiancée away to a life of luxury in Hawaii. Realizing what he's about to lose, Jack is determined to do anything to give his love story a happy ending.
Spamalot Ages 11-17
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, cows, killer rabbits and French people.
Jesus Christ Superstar Ages 11-17
A brilliantly conceived treatment of Christ’s passion, Rice and Webber’s rock opera has gathered a world-wide reputation since its initial album release. It tells of the last week of Christ’s life, culminating in the crucifixion and his follower’s plaintive and searching cries for meaning in his death.
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A common concern families new to French Woods as well as some returners is. "What do you do at camp for homesickness?"
HOMESICKNESS...Many first year campers have never been away from home for an extended period of time and this is more prevalent in the last two years given the pandemic.
Homesickness is a natural result of the changes in a child’s environment. Parents can take courage from the fact that many campers do not experience this, and those that do recover swiftly. All of the camp staff, from the director down, are prepared to help the youngster with the adjustment, expedited with the cooperation of the parent.
There are things you can do before camp, where we ask you to be our partners in helping your child prepare for camp.
At Home...If your camper exhibits concern about going to camp, encourage them to talk to you about it. It is helpful to tell your child that such concerns are normal and that many other campers feel the same way. If there are specific worries about bunkmates, clothes, or anything else, let your child call the camp office and speak with me. Often specific answers are not necessary after the child has had the opportunity to express themselves to a receptive ear.
Don’t be ambivalent about the length of your child’s stay at camp. There should be no trial periods. They are there for a full session and should understand this. A “try-out” approach is a sure loser, certain to create a serious homesickness problem at camp.
Send a note or care package (Remember-No Food) ahead of time to arrive the first day of camp. Acknowledge, in a positive way, that you will miss your child. For example, you can say “I am going to miss you, but I know that you will have a good time at camp.”
Reassure your child that everything at home will be the same as when they left; that pets will be cared for, possessions protected, etc. If, for some reason, this is not possible, let me know so that we can be effectively supportive. Don’t bribe. Linking a successful stay at camp to a material object sends the wrong message. The reward should be your child’s new found confidence and independence.
Please notify me of any upsetting event which may have occurred prior to camp, or is to occur during the summer. This might include illness or death in the family, poor school grades, divorce or moving to a new house or city.
When seeing your child off at the bus, the airport or dropping them off at camp, be sure to make your parting brief and pleasant. Long goodbyes and floods of tears are upsetting. The same applies for visiting days.
Remember, our staff will always be there to help make you and your child feel comfortable.
Every camp asks for parents to fill out medical and profile information. Be sure that you complete the online health history, confidential camper form and activity profile forms as completely and as soon as possible. Don’t forget to include a photo! While the camp is designed to provide instruction and recreation in many areas, certain campers may have a more rewarding time if encouraged in specific activities. The camp staff’s knowledge of your child’s interests (and phobias!) can be helpful in arranging the most appropriate program from the wide variety of activities that French Woods offers.
At Camp...Your cooperation is needed to ensure a successful summer for your child. Most children are resilient and adapt successfully to new situations. Parents, however, sometimes find it difficult to adjust to their children being away from home. To prevent any negative effects on your campers, write or email frequently with good news and a cheerful tone - chatty and pleasant. Try not to telephone except in an emergency. Contact me if you have a special concern. Be assured we will contact you if your child is experiencing difficulties. Remember children can call you after the first week of each session.
If a “rescue call” comes from the child, offer calm reassurance and put the time frame into perspective. Above all, avoid the temptation to take the child home early. Should you receive an upsetting call or email, telephone me immediately. My staff and I will help.
MAKE NO PROMISES. This is a sure route to failure.
Talk candidly with me or your child’s head counselor to obtain our perspective on your child’s adjustment. Don’t feel guilty about encouraging your child to stay at camp. For many children, camp is a first step toward independence and plays an important role in their growth and development.
Conclusion...Camp is an experience that cannot be replicated in any other environment. It offers the opportunity for your child to achieve the poise and confidence that comes with the mastery of skills and the sociability developed as a vital participant in a structured and democratic community of their peers. French Woods works diligently to assemble the best staff possible. Countless hours throughout the year go into preparation and evaluation of the camp program. With your help, we are well prepared to serve the needs of your child.
Keep counting the days! 101 days till Session 1 and 120 days to Session 2!
Isaac
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Cody Braverman is heading to Broadway as Young Leo in Leopoldstadt!
Alexa Davidson performed as Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz production at Putnam Ave Upper School in Cambridle, MA.
Dylan Crespo performed at The American Theatre of Actors in NYC as Mr. Worwood in Actor's Technique of NY's productiion of Matilda.
Adrian Sohl Farrell just wrapped up his perfomrance in the role of Sam I Am in Green Eggs and Hamadeus (the opera) with composer and conductor Rob Kapilow at the University of Miami Frost School of Music.
Olive Panter was recently cast as Fiona in a Sandbox Theatre Company production of Shrek, Jr in Mamaronek, NY.
Maya Marcus was cast as Cinderella in Into the Woods Junior! and will be performing on June 10th and 11th at the Off Broadway Five Angels Theater in NYC.
Charlie Bern is playing Theo in Pippin at his high school, Tampa Prep.
Penelope Tobin has been cast in Seattle Children's Theatre production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Camilo Barrios has been cast in the role of Angel in the PPAS production of Rent in NYC. Lana Schwartz is Assistant Directing the same production.
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Just Registered (as of February 15th)
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Abbey Kass
Adam Khaykin
Alana Wilson
Alden Springswirth
Aleksandra Fischer
Alex Taube
Alexa Zagury
Alexandra Rohrbaugh
Alexandra Oram
Alisa Kravchuk
Alyvia Rigg
Amalia Mazo
Amelia Morris
Anastacia Frekhtman
Andre Penman
Andrew Adams
Annie Jaquette
Arden Eigen
Ari Farrell
Arik Smith
Arlo Accurso
Arya Plotkin
Ashton Scripps
Athena Barrett
Autumn Wadhwa
Ava Harkavy
Ava Marlo Rizzo
Avery Ouderkirk
Ayla Kocak
Bailey Miller
Beatrice Georgiades
Ben Saylor
Biagia Grifo
Caleb Sloan
Carolina Finkelsztain
Carrie Davis
Caspian Chiu
Catherine Turner
Cecilla Heyworth
Challen Nassif
Charlotte Nemeth
Charlotte Weintraub
Chloe Parekh
Chloé Strong
Clara Costa
Clara Eisinger
Connor Wood
Cosima Nicolo-Jones
Dalia Punyon
Daniel Avitan
Dante Rodriguez
Dean Paglino
Dean Sevin
Eden Mandel
Elaine Rubin
Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Kronhaus
Elizabeth Khaychuk
Ella Meakem
Elle Singer
Elliana Golub
Emma Kelner
Emma Rabineau
Emma Ramirez
Esther Hills
Eve Zlotchew
Evren Kocak
Farah Salem
Felix Farrell
Fiona Luff
Flora Lamm
Gabe Hughes
George Rosen
Gideon Cappello
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Gideon Silverman-Joseph
Giselle Gleason
Greyson Wood
Griffin Hughes
Hanna Brown
Harper Cohen
Harrison Fox
Harry Ngo
Hugo Timmer
Hunter Wood
Ilaria Cohen Catone
Irene Gettya
Isabella Grifo
Isabella Casarotti
Itzacheel Louis Pierre
Jack Farrell
Jacob Gotler
Jade Johnson
Jalyn Robinson
James Bogen
Jameson Ibrahim
Jasper Burger
Jett Johnson
John Turner
John Hunter Woods
Jonah Weisberg
Joseph Benarroch
Josephine DeMartino
Julian Whitcombe
Juliet Davis
Juliette Nahman
Juniper Eaton
Karina Keiper
Kathryn Allison
Kaya Snitzer
Kayla Shin
Keagan Cole
Kelly Proctor
Kiri Feinstone
Kitty Neale
Kzreel Pierre
Langley Ouderkirk
Lauren Fandrey
LelaRose Adams
Lena Zlotchew
Lila Berliner
Lilia Goyal
Lily Korb
Lily Tzavaras
Livia Tatlow
Lucas Kessler
Lucian Bogen
Lucy Olefson
Ludmila Chefer
Lulu Oliveri
Lyla Chaubal
Macaulay Culbert
Madeline White
Madeline Kilroy
Madelyn Barlow
Madison Russo
Margaret Ngo
Margaret Salvatierra
Margot Weintraub
Marianne Romeo Gomez
Marielle Spiller
Martin Meshoyrer
Max Wasserstein
Maya McDonald
Maya Pencakowski
McKenzie Carmel
Mia Billek
Micah Rubin
Miles Galand
Mira Caplan
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Mirabelle Penman
Morgan Spector
Mushan Jiang
Nadia Plotkin
Natalie Delessio
Natalie Gettya
Natalie Hod
Natalie Rosenbluth
Nathan Shapiro
Nell Saltonstall
Nina Dennis
Nina Wartski
Noah Israel
Octavia Queenan
Oleksandr Zubko
Oliver Caseria
Olivia Rosenberg
Oscar Casarotti
Oscar Saltalamacchia
Palmer Bettenhausen
Parker Lady
Paulina Zarcadoolas
Pavel Chefer
Pearl Wartski
Penelope Mason
Petra Capelli
Philippa Heyworth
Phoebe Dellenbaugh
Piers Penman
Portia Zagury
Raine Bella Laudiero
Reagan Lady
Reid Kuhn
Rex Borgenicht
Rina Gross
Robert Sparandara
Sabrina Tzavaras
Samuel Fry
Sarah Tung
Sasha Caplan
Savan Javeri
Scarlett Wesoky
Scout Webber
Sebastian Tatlow
Serena Sasso
Shawn Gao
Sidney Altidor
Siena Bar-Nahum
Siena Versaci
Sierra Bettenhausen
Sloane Bernstein
Sofia Ghelfi
Solal Bellaiche
Solange Altidor
Sophia woods
Sophie Braunstein
Stanislav Kuchmuk
Stella Saylor
Stella Yankelowitz
Sydney Katz
Tahlia Mazzocchi
Tamo Barrada Gullette
Tommy Penman
Valeria Romeo Gomez
Vanessa Chiu
Veronika Kravchuk
Violet Farmerie
Violet Mele-Kean
Vivienne Golub
Willa Beard
Wyatt Eisner
Yasna Zubko
Zachary Udin
Zoe Foster
Zoey Shabazz
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February 1
Alexandra Krum
Carolina Cuomo
Claire O'Neil
Maddie Wohl
Scarlett Gitterman
Zahari Fine
C Rennert
February 2
Azul Girola
Constantino Barahona
Eve Traxler
Phoebe Mendelow
Shannon Kraus
Simon Pizarro
February 3
Charlotte Holcman
Chloe Chen
Princess 'Judy' Damas
February 4
Agyness Valente
Cora Minchello
Katherine Purdy
Liora Shuf
Mirabelle Penman
Phoenix Cervantes
Ruby Chaloner
February 5
Angelina Piquette
Casey Peckham
Ella Maruszewski
Erin Stirling
Francesca Jones
Lucas Masiero
Isabel Portillo-Collell
Maria Portillo-Collell
Nikkilyn Fields
Piya Karthikeyan
Tehya Fisher
Lila Berliner
Nina Bhavnani
February 6
Jillian Weingarten
Noah Rhodes
Yamil Garcia
Caspian Chiu
Katherine Wu
Sutton Greenberg
February 7
Adyson Schwalb
Clare McClean
Connor Oliverio
Irina Kercheval
Jase Cardona
Juliet Gimpel
Stephanie Emdin
Ellie Alexander
February 8
Angelina Qiu
Darcey Neale
Eleanor Weiser
Sammy Scheiner
Samuel Pincus
Amelia Headley
February 9
Abraham Taye
Chloe Cope
Jeniah Beckles
Maddox Quasney-Sandler
Petra Ogrodnek
Stephen Vellucci
Madeleine Froehlich
February 10
Dakota Smith
Eden Collins
Frankie Slusser-Tucci
Jadeyn Foster
Jayden Dior Thomas
King Fisher
Luna Slusser-Tucci
Margaux Albano
Posey Carpenter
Sienna Schott
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February 11
Agnes Ashlock
Effie Berkman
Ella Chapin
Katherine Borenstein
Max Heyman
Pearl Nwankpa
Veronica Pope
Costanza Garavaglia
February 12
Aarav Dodhia
Ben Saylor
Caitlin Fisch
Delphine D'Hollander
Fiona Brown-Kempf
Isaac Sinton-Remes
Morgan Almeida Gonzalez
Oscar Gluck
Tade Adeyeri
Ben Saylor
Charlotte Tuttle
February 13
Hinda Goldstein
Micah Rubin
Samuel Sherman
Ava Hurley
Carla Panichi
Clara Costa
Elkin Frank
February 14
Brielle Johnson
Ethan Petitgout
Natalia Grullon-Reyes
Olivia Arza
Parker Ryan
Sadie Horvath
Tristan Knauf
Alexandra Vogel
Bailey Milller
February 15
Brandon Goldberg
Josephine Bullock
Kerala Sovak
LelaRose Adams
Mathieu Masson-Sephan
Owen Hill
Shayli Serdinola
Simon Maxwell
Victoria Caruso
Zoe Chapin
February 16
Allegra Brahin
Emilly Moskowitz
Grace Khuzami
Maya Estevez
Mira Shaklan
Philippa Heyworth
Philippa Mullen
Serena Dugan
Daniella Weinstein
Darcy Meehan
Victoria Leng
February 17
Austin Perkowski
Isabel Denbo
Mandisa Spruell
Nate Rimalovski
Scarlette Bejarano
Adelyn Leydiker
February 18
Alexandra Manzella
Chase Brown
Dashiell Cranmer
Simon Podos
Yonatan Abrams
Ryley Murphy
February 19
Beckett Beard
Evan Singer
Hannah Adler
Indigo Petraglia
Jesse Sparks
Nalo Garrett
Theodore Dilmohamed
Griffin Hughes
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February 20
Alexandra Toupikov
Alice 'Roxie' Rodriguez
Dakota Defrancesco
Gianella Hartman
Avik Dalai
Boden Eiler
John Turner
Siona LeWinter
February 21
Adeyemi Lewis
Felix Baer
Isaac Wallsten
Samuel Schneider
Sofia Ramos
Sofia Titarenko
Leila Avidano
February 22
Ella Sauerberg
Isaac Buchalter
Oliver Cohen
Colette Frey
February 23
Finley Rolontz
Mariah Waters
Ntombi Rock
Oonagh Stirling
February 24
Abby Carbonneau
Elijah Curtin-Adelman
Isla Daher
Katherine Watters
Naomi Shrem
Nico Otremba
Olivia Kaplan
Spencer Crowson
Tilden Wilder
Zoe Hudgins
February 25
Alycia Stier
Annaleigh Kerr
Carly Gaynor
Caye Nagorski
Ekua Dufu
Eliana Herskovitz
Jack Glick
Levi Hedgpeth
Ezra Cayton-Hodges
Meryl Davidson
February 26
Ben Rost
Charlotte Funke
Eli Mertzel
Samuel Fry
Skyla Perkowski
February 27
Annemarie Foley
Bradley Cordero
Elsie Ross
Harrison Shear
Jade Morisseau
Layla Gerstin
Leah Gottsegen
Maya Brimfield
Noah Hertzman
Samuel Greenwald
Juliette Nahman
Kayla Shin
Leah Simon
Nell Saltonstall
Pierce McNamara
February 28
Amelia Garrett
Ayla Groden
Brandon Reed
Graham England
Raphael Allnutt
Samuel Porter
Alexander Renbeck
February 29
Ethan Stern
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Important Info from Errick
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Please add our camp phone numbers to your contact list in your cell phones. Please make sure our emails do not end up in spam.
So many times the office calls, the head counselor calls you, or even your campers call and the call goes straight to voicemail because you do not recognize the number. We all do it!
While it is fresh in your mind, please add (607) 637-8400 to your contacts and mark it French Woods. All of our phone lines will come through on your phone as this same number.
We already have CampMeds info on your child's dashboard. Just scroll all the way down to Family forms. If your camper takes any prescription medication or over the counter meds regularly, the meds must be packaged by single dose. CampMeds has been providing this service for many years.
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Hey Frenchwoodite,
I just got off the phone with Louie. There is no snow at camp right now and the temperature is over 50 degrees F. If it
just gets a little warmer, we could head up to camp. I can’t wait.
We’ve just finished the final show list for the summer. Check your Performer for the 2nd Session shows. It’s an
incredible schedule. I am now scheduled to direct, in order, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,
Something Rotten, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Rag Time in addition to one of the Stock shows. Beth likes to keep me busy.
A lot of you have been emailing and calling. We’ve even had a couple of visits to the office by campers and their parents. Keep it up. I love to hear from you, but I’ll see you this summer.
Ron
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The Performer is Your Newsletter
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The Performer is only as good as the contributions we receive from the French Woods community. Let us know what is going on in your life.
Your camp friends love to hear what you are doing.
email admin@frenchwoods.com, call 607-637--8400 or write us at P.O. Box 770100, Coral Springs, FL 33077-0100.
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