Week Three of Camp: Confidence in the Spotlight

Week three of summer camp was full of drama—in the best possible way! With help from the amazing team at Missoula Children’s Theatre, Lopez campers took to the stage for a full production of Red Riding Hood. In just five days, they learned lines, songs, staging, and more to bring a whimsical twist to this classic tale.

This version featured a not-so-little Red Riding Hood and a Big Bad Wolf who wasn’t all that bad. But that’s not all, this creative retelling also included a friendly neighborhood Forest Ranger who urged our heroes to stay true to the path, a pack of sassy young wolves, and a handsome young woodsman who was too good to be true. And of course, no wolf story would be complete without the Three Little Pigs or the boy who cries… you guessed it!
Throughout the week, campers also dove into three theatre workshops to explore improv, acting, and mime, honing new skills and learning to express themselves in creative ways.
We were proud to see the school cafeteria packed on Friday afternoon with friends and family cheering them on. Thank you to Amanda and Patrick, our incredible actor/director duo; Becky Berge, who provided live piano accompaniment; the camper family who generously hosted Amanda and Patrick; and the Lopez Island School for opening its doors to us.

And of course, a gigantic thank you to our brave, hardworking campers! As one family member shared:

“It was so great to see her build confidence on stage.”

Tying our Read-a-Rama sessions into this week’s theme, campers also enjoyed reading three different versions of Little Red Riding Hood, including Federico and the Wolf, which introduced Spanish vocabulary like cuidado (caution).

“Cuidado means caution. I read the signs on things and it’s on there,” said one camper.

Storytelling activities, like building a zipline to deliver Grandma’s groceries and making disguises so the wolf wouldn’t recognize her, sparked thoughtful conversations about bravery, big feelings, and physics!
It was a week of fun, friendship, and finding our voices.

Bravo, campers!

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