Dear Broadway Bound Families,

The spotlight is almost on, and we cannot wait to welcome your camper for a summer of music, dance, and full cast magic. This is our big all in one guide for Camp 2, so it is long on purpose. Everything also lives on our Parent Info page, so you can come back to it anytime.

Camp 2 families: your performance details will come in a separate note closer to your camp, so no need to watch for it yet.

🔗 Your Home Base for the Summer

Bookmark this one link and you will never lose track of a detail. It holds every date, form, track, and policy in this email, kept current all summer long.

How to find anything fast:
• Use the quick jump menu at the top to reach any section.
• Use your browser's Find feature (Command F on Mac, Control F on PC, Find on Page on your phone) to search a word like tickets or allergy.
• Or ask SPOT, our site guide, a question in plain English.

📍 Exciting Update: Where Camp Is This Summer

We have one important update: Broadway Bound is moving to a wonderful new home, the National Conference Center in Leesburg. We know this community loves Broad Run, and that another move asks something of your family, so thank you for your flexibility and trust. It is going to be a fantastic season.

The quick background: even with confirmation from Broad Run's theatre teacher and outgoing principal, Loudoun County Public Schools could not permit us on their property this summer due to construction. That was outside our control, so our team found a space worthy of your campers, and we could not be happier.

The new space is spacious, air conditioned, and secure, with plenty of room for our shows to shine. As one parent reminded us, Broadway Bound succeeds because of its people, not its location, and we could not agree more. We are also working toward a new Creative Arts Center in Ashburn, with more to share soon.

🚗 Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Drop-off and pick-up is the same for every camper, all grades. Everyone is dropped off and picked up at Plaza C or the South Lot, where you can do a quick and easy kiss and ride. Pull in, and our staff will greet your camper, walk them in, and bring them back out to you at pick-up.

Times
• Full Day: drop-off 8:50 AM, pick-up 4:00 PM (free early drop at 8:30 AM, free late pickup until 4:15 PM)
• Half Day AM: 8:50 AM to 12:00 PM
• Half Day PM: 12:50 PM to 4:00 PM

Early and Late Fees: Care is free during the windows above. After the free window, late pick-up is billed at $15 per 15-minute increment, and unattended early drop-off before 8:30 AM may be charged $1 per minute at staff discretion. Please let us know in advance about any expected delays so we can keep your camper supervised and safe.

Alternate Pick-Up: Only approved individuals may pick up a camper, and an ID may be required. Authorize someone here.

Absences: Please text or call the office at 571-571-2120, or email info@novapa.org.

🎭 Camp 2 Performance Schedule

Every camper takes the stage on our performance weekend, July 24 and 25. Find your camper's cast and time below, then save the date and invite the whole family!

Please note: All performances have assigned seats, so you will choose your specific seats when you purchase your tickets.

Auditions (Shrek Jr. and Shrek Kids)

Auditions happen on the first day of camp. Campers are encouraged to sing 30 seconds to 1 minute of a song. Singing is encouraged but not required, and solo roles are cast from these songs. A dance call is included, with no experience needed. You can also upload an audition song ahead of time as a backup.

⭐ Star Pages & Spirit Buttons

Two special keepsakes to celebrate your camper, both purchased at novapa.booktix.com. These are not in the merch store.

Our show program features Star Pages, a personal message just for your camper. Add a photo, a heartfelt note, a favorite memory, or an inside joke. Campers light up when they find their page on show night.

• Reserve and submit at: novapa.booktix.com
• Due: Tuesday, July 14 by 5:00 PM, no exceptions
• Please double check every name, photo, and detail before you submit.

Collectible buttons to celebrate your camper's show, perfect for pinning on performance day.

• Order at: novapa.booktix.com
• Due: Tuesday, July 14 by 5:00 PM, no exceptions

☀️ A Day at Broadway Bound

A typical day blends acting, voice, dance, theatre games, character and scene work, small group instruction, tech theatre, and full cast rehearsals. As shows near, rehearsals get more production focused. In other words, joyful chaos with choreography.

Meals and Snacks: Please send a lunch and a refillable water bottle every day. A snack cart is available at lunch with items for sale, but it sells snacks only, not meals, so always pack a lunch.

🎒 What to Pack

Pack daily essentials in a clear bin so staff can easily access materials.

Bring daily:
• Refillable, labeled water bottle
• Lunch and snacks
• Script
• Pencil and highlighter
• Dance shoes (Week 2)
• Comfortable clothing
• A positive attitude and willingness to participate

Here is the exact clear bin we recommend, so you know just what we mean.

The clear bin we recommend (tap to view)

Please do not bring:
• Expensive valuables
• Weapons or prop weapons
• Distracting electronics
• Excessive cash
• Toys unrelated to camp
Phones should stay stored during camp hours unless approved by staff.

Dress code: Comfortable clothes you can move in, closed toe shoes, and jazz shoes (tan or black) for performances. Camp t-shirts are handed out on Day 2.

Jazz shoes, tan or black (tap to view)

A gentle tip from experience: label everything, especially water bottles. There is always a dramatic water bottle identity crisis by Day 3.

🎉 Camp 2 Spirit Days (July 13 to July 24)

Every day has a theme. Plan costumes ahead so your camper can go all out.

• Mon 7/13: Class Color Day (wear your cast color!)
• Tue 7/14: Disney vs. DreamWorks
• Wed 7/15: Crazy Hair / Hat Day
• Thu 7/16: Favorite Character
• Fri 7/17: Camp T-Shirt Day
• Mon 7/20: Pajama Day
• Tue 7/21: K-Pop / Pop Star
• Wed 7/22: Dress Like Camp Staff
• Thu 7/23: Fantasy and Magic
• Fri 7/24: Camp T-Shirt Day

👗 Costumes and Modesty Garments

Specific costume needs come from each production team closer to performances. Families may be asked to provide base layers: black dance shorts, nude or skin tone undergarments, black leggings, plain black tank tops, nude camisoles, age appropriate nude or black sports bras, seamless undergarments, and character shoes, jazz shoes, or appropriate socks.

Please label all garments, arrive already wearing required base layers when possible, and do not alter costumes at home unless instructed. Any family facing financial hardship is warmly welcome to contact the production team privately. We are committed to a respectful, age appropriate costume experience for every student.

🪺 Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

Your camper is in caring, experienced hands. Our team of over 50 staff, including educators, directors, choreographers, music directors, teaching artists, counselors, and interns, keeps campers well supported and supervised. Emergency and medical info is collected at registration. To update it, email info@novapa.org and it goes to our Director of Health and Safety.

Meet Katie Rivers, our Director of Health and Safety. A Loudoun County theatre parent, Katie has been with Broadway Bound since 2016, this is her 12th year, and she brings 30 years of experience with youth and families.

Medication: Clearly labeled and turned in to the Director of Health and Safety, with instructions or forms when needed. Students generally may not self administer unless pre approved.
Allergies and dietary needs: Email updates to info@novapa.org so we can accommodate.
Please keep your camper home for fever, vomiting, contagious symptoms, or severe illness, and let the office know.

📸 Staying Connected

For urgent situations, we contact families immediately using your emergency contact. We also reach out about injuries, significant behavioral concerns, medical situations, or major emotional concerns.

Reach us by text or call at 571-571-2120 or info@novapa.org during daytime business hours all summer. Please avoid contacting students directly during the camp day, and route urgent matters through the office.

We share photos, highlights, and reminders by email, social media, and the BAND app. Daily photos go to our SmugMug gallery.

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and trust. We are grateful to share this season with you, and our team pours everything into making it joyful, safe, and unforgettable. We cannot wait to see your camper shine.

If you have any questions at all, reach out anytime. We are always happy to help.

Warmly,
The Broadway Bound Team