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JUNE 30 TO AUGUST 22 🎭 THEATRE SUMMER CAMP – 8 WEEKS OF PERFORMANCE MAGIC in BAC ACHRAFIEH!

About the theatre summer camp 2025

Theatre summer camp at Najjar Academy is more than just fun and games, it's a powerful tool for personal growth. Through acting, movement, voice, and storytelling, kids develop self-confidence, creativity, empathy, and teamwork. 


Each week offers a new theme that encourages them to express themselves, explore emotions, and build valuable communication skills in a playful and supportive environment. 


It’s a space where every child gets to shine, be heard, and discover the joy of performance.


Scroll down for the weekly module!

WEEKLY MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30 AM TO 1 PM

The summer camp is split into two daily sessions. 


Session 1 - with Rana Najjar will focus on Public Speaking and Storytelling Monday to Thursday from 9 to 10:30 AM. 


Session 2 -  with Lama Najjar will focus on Acting Skills Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 1 PM. 


Fridays will be for final rehearsals before the small performance to parents. 


The schedule is as follows:

8:30 AM Arrivals

9:00 AM  session 1 (90 minutes)

10:30 AM Break for Snack (30 minutes)

11:00 AM  session 2 (120 minutes)

1 PM (end of class and parents pickup)


🎬 Week 1: Lights, Camera, Confidence!

June 30 - July 4

Theme: Introduction to Theatre & Stage Presence
Focus Skills: Confidence, focus, teamwork
Activities:

  • Name & movement games
     
  • Exploring the stage
     
  • “I Am” monologues
     
  • Ensemble trust-building

Friday Performance: Personal intro pieces and group movement exercises



😃 Week 2: Face It! Expressive Emotions

July 7 - July 11

Theme: Facial Expressions & Emotional Intelligence
Focus Skills: Expressing feelings, reacting honestly, reading others
Activities:

  • Mirror games
     
  • Emotion charades
     
  • Freeze frame tableaux
     
  • Feeling journals

Friday Performance: Emotion-based skits and “Guess the Feeling” game



🗣️ Week 3: The Power of Voice

July 14 - July 18

Theme: Voice Training & Vocal Play
Focus Skills: Voice projection, clarity, tone, storytelling
Activities:

  • Vocal warm-ups & tongue twisters
     
  • Echo games
     
  • Poem & story performances
     
  • Character voice experiments

Friday Performance: Group performance and silly voice storytelling


👥 Week 4: Build a story!

July 21 - July 25

Theme: Story Structure & Expressing Ideas Clearly
Focus Skills: Organizing thoughts, storytelling structure, creative thinking

Activities:

  • Introduction to the parts of a story (beginning, middle, end)
     
  • Story sequencing games (e.g., “What happens next?” circle games)
     
  • Group story-building: creating simple stories from images or props
     
  • Drawing a story map (visualizing scenes)
     
  • “Story machine” improv game – turning random ideas into a plot
     

 Goal: Help children structure their ideas, understand how stories are built, and express themselves clearly and creatively.

Friday Performance: stories written and told by the kids. 


👥 Week 5: Improv Adventures

July 28 - August 1

Theme: Improvisation & Quick Thinking
Focus Skills: Creativity, spontaneity, active listening
Activities:

  • “Yes, and…” games
     
  • One-word stories
     
  • Prop improv
     
  • Scene building on the spot

Friday Performance: Improv jam with audience suggestions


✍️ Week 6: Public speaking Boot Camp

August 4 - August 8

Theme: Speak Up & Be Heard
Focus Skills: Confidence, clarity, presence

Activities:

  • Voice and breathing warm-ups
     
  • Fun articulation and projection games
     
  • Short personal speeches (show & tell style)
     
  • Body language and posture practice
     
  • Speaking exercises with facial expressions and gestures
     

Friday Performance:
Mini solo presentations – each child shares a short speech or story on stage


✍️ Week 7: Scene & Script Magic 

August 11 - August 15

Theme: Acting with Dialogue
Focus Skills: Memorization, timing, teamwork
Activities:

  • Reading and acting out short scenes
     
  • Blocking (movement with dialogue)
     
  • Using props and set piece

Friday Performance: Short scripted scenes in pairs or trios

 

😃 Week 8: MONOLOGUES!

August 18 - August 22

Theme: Acting with Monologue and Written Speech
Focus Skills: Memorization, timing.
Activities:

  • Reading and acting out short scenes
     
  • Blocking (movement)
     
  • Using props and set piece

Friday Performance: Short scripted scenes. 


Further details on the weekly schedules will be shared by whatsapp with parents of registered kids. 



Camp Details

Age Group: 8 TO 12


Duration: 8 weeks

Format: Weekly Themes + Weekly Mini-Performances


Goal: Empower kids to express themselves confidently through acting, movement, voice, and imagination


Dates: June 30 – August 22

From 08:30 am - 01:00 pm


Locations: 

The Theatre of Beirut Annunciation College, Achrafieh, facing Saint Georges Hospital مستشفى الروم

The theatre entrance is from the back road, facing La Sagesse entrance. 


Each week ends with a Mini Performance Friday – a short, informal presentation of the skills learned


EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OVER


REGISTRATION AFTER JUNE 30

DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY

WEEKLY: 120$

2 WEEKS: 220$

3 WEEKS: 300$

4 WEEKS: 380$



*Food is not available at the academy, children must bring with them their own snack. 


For more info: +961 71 525 037


For registration click on the link below and choose the dates that work for you. 


We will then contact you for more info and for payment details. 

Register Now

The Summer Camp Trainers

Lama Najjar

From an early age, Lama was immersed in the world of theater and television, laying the foundation for a lifelong career in the performing arts. After earning a degree in Political Science from the American University of Beirut, she pursued her passion for drama at the University of California, Irvine. Her career includes acting in television series, most notably Ahla Biout Ras Beirut, and working as an assistant director on various productions. Lama also brings over 15 years of experience in advertising as an English copywriter, refining her skills in communication and creativity. In addition to her professional work in both fields, Lama has taught drama at Brumana High School, specializing in IB and A Level Drama, for over a decade, and has led various drama courses in other educational settings. Drawing on her background in both creative industries and education, she will be offering a diverse range of workshops designed to inspire and foster creative growth in both teens and adults.

Rana Najjar

Rana, graduate of LAU (Class of 2000), holds a BA with honors in Communication Arts, specializing in theatre. Her early career saw her on stage and screen, acting in several series and directing five plays, before her passion for creativity led her to the dynamic world of advertising in 2007. After 11 years in Beirut agencies and 7 years in Dubai, Rana has become a leader in the industry, earning over 70 prestigious awards, including several Cannes Lions and New York Festival accolades. As an expert in copywriting, storytelling, and public speaking, she has shared her insights and expertise through numerous workshops and talks, inspiring audiences and shaping the next generation of creative talent.

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