Workshops for Children and Teens
Tomato Patch Visual and
Performing Arts Workshops- Frequently Asked
Questions
2010
The longest running, most successful summer arts program
in central New Jersey, now in its 37th year!
Tomato Patch FAQ's
Is there still room?
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We don’t turn kids away from Tomato Patch, there is
always room for one more!
What’s the enrollment deadline?
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Tomato Patch’s Session I deadline is set for June 1,
2010 while Session II and Master Class deadlines are
July 1, 2010.
How does the registration process work?
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Download our registration form, complete the form
and attach your $25 payment, send it to the address
provided.
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Once received, Kelsey Theatre will send you a 15
page packet that includes necessary medical forms,
course selections, before and after care
information, etc.
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You and your child will need to select classes and
complete the provided paperwork together.
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Return the package along with your tuition balance
and doctor’s immunization records by the deadlines
listed.
What's the difference between Performing Arts and
Visual Arts?
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Performing Arts includes things that are performed
on stage; Acting, Singing & Dancing.
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Visual Arts includes things that you create by hand;
Sculpture, Painting, Computer Art.
What's the new Video major?
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This is a combination of Performing and Visual
Arts! Performance pieces for in front of the
camera and creating the big picture behind the
camera!
What classes are offered?
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There is a wide range of classes offered in our
program; from Children’s Theatre to Computer Art,
from Tap to Two-Dimensional Design, from Vocal Solos
to Video Production, from Comedy to Cartooning &
Anime!
Which classes fill up? And why?
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Some classes fill up due to limitations of supplies
or space; for example, the Computer Arts classroom
only has 20 computers!
Who is your staff? What are their qualifications?
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Our staff is a talented group made up of Arts and
Education professionals; in fact, most are Tomato
Patch alumni!
What should my child wear?
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They should be comfortable in the summer heat, but
warm in the air-conditioned classrooms. Also, keep
your child’s classes in mind; flip-flops, for
example, will only hinder your child in a dance or
stage combat class!
What about lunch?
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MCCC has a full-serve cafeteria on campus; they
offer anything your child could want for lunch from
hot platters to cold sandwiches and freshly made
salads! An average lunch costs approx. $5.00. Your
child is also welcome to bring their own lunch!
Where are the classes held?
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Tomato Patch classes take place throughout the
college campus including the Kelsey Theatre stage.
Students are taken on a tour, given a map AND
escorted between classrooms in groups!
What kind of supervision is offered during lunch and
between classes?
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Our staff is partially made of counselors; they are
college-aged staff members and are there to
assist/oversee the students throughout the course of
the day.
What about Before and After Care?
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Tomato Patch offers Before Care 7:00 am – 8:45 am
for $20 per week, while After Care is available 4:15
pm – 6:00 pm for $40 per week.
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Students must be pre-registered for this service so
we can ensure staff coverage.
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Students are encouraged to read, play games or
rehearse what they’ve learned in Tomato Patch with
their classmates!
If you have questions, email to projects@mccc.edu or call (609) 570-3566.
Print Tomato Patch Registration Form
Funding for Tomato Patch has been made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.
Workshops for Children and Teens
We offer 2 exciting programs for students & children:
Kelsey Kids Playshops
Winter 2010
Saturday Morning Creative Theatre Workshops for Grades K-7
presented in conjunction with Youthstages
For more information or to register click here
&
Tomato Patch Summer Workshops 2010
Summer Workshops for Grades 5-12
For more information or to register click here
