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801-422-5080
cw169[AT]byu.edu
Harman Continuing Education Building (HCEB) 770 E University Pkwy
Provo, Utah 84602
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This is a 2 week comedy intensive where youth 14-18 years old learn how to write and perform comedy! In the first week, we teach how to come up with comedy-rich topics and develop them into scripted sketches. In week two, we prepare and rehearse selected sketches from the material from week one to be performed at our end of workshop show: The Sketch Comedy Spectaculum!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We are committed to providing a learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Prior to registration, applicants with disabilities are invited to discuss the program content and available facilities with the program director. Those with disabilities desiring to register should call 801-422-7692.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, and more. Comedy.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located at Brigham Young University at the Harman Continuing Education Building located in Provo, Utah. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos.
CAMP FACILITIES: We provide college dorms, classrooms, a cafeteria and a variety of fast-food restaurants, a fun campus atmosphere, and so much more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Sketch Comedy Workshop will be taught by BYU Divine Comedy alumni and current cast members. Several of the instructors have had the opportunity to write for Studio C, with some past years instructors becoming cast members of the show. As part of the camp's evening lecture series, 2-3 current cast members of Studio C will come and share their experiences as sketch comedy writers and performers.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: BYU Continuing Education offers a limited number of partial-tuition assistance awards for students who would not otherwise be able to attend the program. These do not cover airfare or spending money. Because requests always exceed available funds, the financial aid process is competitive. Decisions are based on merit and financial need.
Applications are available by calling 801-422-5080 or emailing us at cw169[AT]byu.edu and are due in our office no later than May 28, 2022. Applications are not available online. Applying for financial aid does not guarantee a spot in a program.
OTHER CAMP INFO: BYU offers in campus housing, or the option of commuting each day. If you stay in campus housing, you will have a counselor (one counselor for every 10–15 participants). Counselors supervise activities and coordinate devotionals (scripture, song, and prayer) each evening. Commuters will also be assigned a counselor and are welcome to participate in all activities, including evening devotionals. Campus participants are not allowed to leave the residence halls after the nightly headcount. Commuters must check out with their counselor and be picked up each evening by an adult after the rehearsals/activities.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
BYU Sketch Comedy is held June 19—July 2, 2022.
Below are the following fees/prices:
Regular $1,450
Walk-on $1,495
*Optional Food and Housing Package is an additional: $485
Lunch is included each day!
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