Week 8: Theater Camp with Evan Mitchell

August 4th - 8th

Rising Grades 7th - 10th
Cost - $300

Camper Drop off : 9 AM
Camper Pick up: 3 PM

Students will focus on learning all the skills needed to improve their acting/performance abilities. Through exercises focused on the elements of improvisation, character development, and scene study, students will experience multiple ways to engage creatively with the art form. Students can expect opportunities to work in large groups, small groups, and individually: everything from group improv games to solo playwriting workshops! All supplies provided. All skill levels welcome.

Once you have purchased your registration, you will receive our full registration form in your confirmation email. Please allow extra time for this process. If this form is not completed within 14 days of registration, your ticket be refunded.

About the Artist: Evan Mitchell

Evan has been teaching in NC since 2012. After training as an actor and director at UNC Chapel Hill, he began his career as a freelance teaching artist: traveling to every corner of the state, teaching at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and universities, as well as professional and community theatre companies. During that time, he also served as Theatre Arts Director at the North Carolina Governor's School West for eight summers. Evan began teaching full-time at Cedar Ridge in 2017. As an arts educator, he is passionate about fostering confidence, collaboration, creative expression, and play!

2025 Eno Arts Mill Summer Camp Policies & Expectations

Eno Arts Mill Summer Camps are hosted at the Eno Arts Mill (EAM) by the Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC), a unit of Orange County government, and the Orange County Arts Alliance (OCAA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

1. Cancellation and Refund Policy
a. Camps are paid in full at the time of booking
b. Camps are eligible for a full refund of tuition if our organization cancels the camp week due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or facilities issues.
c. Tuition assisted cancellations are non-refundable unless camp week is cancelled by our organization.
d. Cancellations before Friday, May 23, 2025, are refundable at 50%. Cancellations after Friday, May 23 are nonrefundable.
e. Teachers and staff reserve the right to remove campers to be sent home if they behave in ways which are disrespectful to or threatens harm to other campers, instructors, themselves, or property. There will be no refunds issued due to a camper’s removal.

2. Illness Policy: Children with a fever should be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to camp. Children who have been vomiting, have had diarrhea, consistent runny nose, discharge from eyes, rash, severe cough or congestion, sore throat/swollen glands, or green mucus, should stay home. If a child has been sick with any of the above symptoms, we ask that you allow a minimum of 24 hours after symptoms cease before bringing your child to camp, or we will need to call you to come pick up your child if symptoms persist.

3. Attendance & visiting: We request consistent attendance of campers each week. Please let us know if scheduling conflicts arise and your artist will miss some time so we can plan accordingly. We expect artists to participate in the full day including lunch and breaks. Visitors are welcome only during planned events/activities scheduled by the teachers. You will be notified of these opportunities.

4. What to Wear: All campers should wear closed-toed shoes they can move in, and shoes will always remain on. Camps will have a range of subjects from visual arts to movement arts and music; flexible clothing that can get messy is highly recommended. Campers are allowed to bring a jacket or sweater.

5. Snacks/Hydration: Campers should bring a reusable water bottle marked with their full name for personal use. Bring a packed lunch and personal snacks to enjoy each morning and afternoon, either in a sack or insulated container marked with their name. There are no refrigerators or microwaves available. Lunch is not provided for this camp.

6. Personal Items: All personal items other than those listed above are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: Personal electronics and cell phones; games and toys; and make-up, brushes, etc. If personal items are brought into camp, they will be removed by staff and held safely until pick-up.

7. Outdoor policy: Campers may periodically take chaperoned walks to Gold Park or play outside if weather allows. Parents of campers with conditions that prevent outdoor time must disclose this as time of registration. Campers unable to go outside will be provided alternative, chaperoned, indoor activities.

8. Inclement Weather: In case of severe weather, OCAC camps will be cancelled if the Eno Arts Mill is closed, as directed by Orange County government. If Orange County government is on a delayed opening or early closure due to inclement weather, parents will be contacted by email by OCAC staff.

9. Administration of Medications to Participants: It is our intent that everyone may participate in EAM programs regardless of whether a participant requires ongoing medication prescribed by a physician. Staff does not as a matter of routine administer medications, however, will in limited medically necessary circumstances. Every effort should be made by the parent/guardian to administer medications prior to or after program hours. If your child requires medication(s) during a scheduled program, please complete the Supplemental medical form: Administration of medicine