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Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1

Hey Girls Ages 8 – 17!

You’re invited to spend an action-packed week (or two or more!) with us this summer at American Dance Training Camps. ADTC is the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp with 8 beautiful locations.

Our ULTIMATE Sierra Tahoe California home for dance, adventure, sun & summer fun is Lake Tahoe Prep; a beautiful boarding academy located down the road from the base of Palisades Tahoe Resort.

Come make new friends and have a blast learning the latest contemporary, jazz and hip hop dance moves from America’s greatest dance choreographers. Whether you're brand new to dance or a seasoned competitor, we want you to have fun and grow as a dancer, and a person.

At ADTC, you'll find a tight-knit, all-girl community; a place where you aren't bombarded by confusing media images; and a unique opportunity to reconnect with YOU.

And at ADTC, we have just as much fun outside the dance studio as we do in class. You’ll enjoy awesome summer activities like swimming, horseback riding, trampolines, roller-skating, kayaking on Lake Tahoe and so much more!

Join us for a fun-filled week you’ll never forget. We hope to see you for our 23rd summer of dance adventure, new friends & fun. We're committed to making it your best summer ever!

Itinerary

Prerequisites

What to Bring

Must Haves:

Toothbrush & toothpaste
Soap (in a travel holder)
Shampoo / Conditioner
Brush / comb, etc.
Pajamas
Underwear for each day
Socks for each day
Waterproof raincoat
Beach towel
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Unbreakable water bottle (important!)
Any necessary prescription medication (in original pharmacy containers)
Old T-shirt (for arts and crafts use & games)

Bedding:

Campers must bring 1) a sheet set (twin XL), 2) a pillow & pillowcase, 3) a blanket or comforter, and 4) one bath towel (Note: Some beds may be twin regular, not twin XL - twin XL sheets can work on either sized bed).

Dance Shoes (1+ pair):

For hip hop, we require EITHER regular workout sneakers OR dance sneakers.
For jazz, we require traditional jazz shoes.
For contemporary, we recommend lyrical half-soles, or dance paws/foot undeez (dancers can also be barefoot or wear socks / half socks).

Dance Clothes (5+ outfits):

Fitted dance pants, shorts or leggings
Fitted dance tops/tanks/shirts or leotards

Friday Night Show Items:

Black leggings
Black & white ankle socks
Multiple solid-colored shirts/tank tops

After Dance Clothes:

2+ pair shorts (at least)
2+ pair long pants (1 pair jeans)
3 - 5 + t-shirts &/or tank tops
2+ warm sweaters/sweatshirts
Swim suit
One nicer outfit (if going on Girls Night Out)

Shoes:

1 pair of shower shoes
1 pair of sneakers
1 pair of good walking sandals/summer shoes (NO heels)
1 pair boots or old sneakers (if horseback riding)

Highly Recommended:

Book to read
Personal journal & pen
Stamps, envelopes & paper for letters
Hangers (if you need to hang clothes)
Durable wrist-watch
Sun hat / visor
Sunglasses
Flashlight
Ear plugs or a "white noise" machine

Optional Items:

Travel games / playing cards• Battery-powered CD player
White pillowcase for signatures
Stuffed animal
Dorm decorations (photos, posters, etc.)
Hair dryer!
Laundry detergent (if doing laundry at camp)
Umbrella
Tennis racket (if playing tennis)

What NOT to Bring:

Cell phones (unless you are "checking" one in with us)!
iPods or other expensive personal music devices (unless you are "checking" one in with us).
Candles, matches or lighters
Expensive items (jewelry, etc.)
Laptops
Swiss Army Knives
Pets

Beyond the practical rationale for not packing these expensive items, we also strive to teach the value or slowing down, "unplugging" from screens and being in community with those around us. Therefore, campers are only allowed to listen to personal music when practicing for American Dance Idol, and before bed. Please review your daughter's musical selection prior to her coming to camp to make sure it is age-appropriate.

Remember:

LABEL EVERYTHING - permanently write, or better yet, use sewn or ironed-on labels that include the camper's first & last name.
DON'T pack anything of value - things do get lost, damaged, and/or borrowed. Old t-shirts, sweatshirts & shorts are quite in style at camp!!
Think LAYERS. Even in the peak of summer months, morning and evenings can be chilly. It's common for the day to start out in the 50's & 60s and then heat up to the 80's & 90's.
LAUNDRY facilities are available at each ADTC location. Therefore, your camper really only needs clothes for one week, even if she's staying for two or three weeks.

Cancellation Policy

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February 1, 2021 - Amy Shoumer

My daughter attended ADTC's Vermont location and she said it was the best 2 weeks of her year! Three adjectives I'd use to describe ADTC are creative, fun and kind.

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February 24, 2020 - Kate Ricaurte

American Dance Training Camps provides the dancers a very supportive environment to learn not only about dance but who they are as dancers and as people.

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February 20, 2020 - Tammy Campbell

American Dance Training Camp was the best place for my daughters first sleep away camp experience (for both of us). Although slightly nervous upon arrival, she was quickly welcomed and was off and running. The positive energy and excitement was contagious. The staff were super sweet and helpful and put me at ease knowing my daughter was in good hands. I was very impressed with the Friday show and was filled with joy to see my daughter having so much fun with new friends. She is already talking about going back next summer for 2 weeks!

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