MACH Camp

Known as the “Camp for Everyone”, MACH Camp builds its program around the performing and visual arts. This is a unique six-week summer day camp for children ages 6 to 16 where youngsters with special needs can interact and form friendships with their non-disabled peers. The theme-based curriculum allows students to participate in theater, dance, music and visual arts classes. Students rotate through all four disciplines throughout the week. All of the disciplines are featured in an original play that the children and staff perform at the end of camp.

In addition to their classes, campers take field trips, participate in recreational activities and have the opportunity to make lasting friendships in a safe and secure setting.

                     MACH/AileyCamp™

MACH/AileyCamp™ is a summer day camp run in partnership with the internationally renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Campers take part in four dance disciplines (ballet, modern, jazz and tap). Over the course of the summer, participants learn to respect the discipline of dance as a physical activity which also gives them creative expression.

In addition, MACH/AileyCamp™ offers these youngsters an opportunity to improve their social skills. Counselors teach youngsters how to deal with peer pressure, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual responsibility, interpersonal relationships and alternatives to violence.

The campers present, to the community, a performance highlighting the dance disciplines they have experienced. 

                          Neighborhood Studios

Neighborhood Studios is a job-training program in the arts for 14-19 year olds from the Greater Bridgeport area interested in pursuing higher education and careers in the arts. The program lasts six weeks and participants are exposed to many professional and creative opportunities.

Participants receive training in visual, performing, media and design arts. In addition, during their studio intensives, apprentices take part in professional and personal development workshops such as resume writing, portfolio development, history, self-promotion, arts resources, and team building.

As part of their participation in the program, participants receive a stipend, paid every two weeks. At the end of the six-week program the young artists present an end of camp art exhibit and a performance to showcase their talents.