AileyCamp FAQ's
What is AileyCamp?
A six-week summer day camp where youth are introduced to dance and learn ballet, jazz, modern and tap. AileyCampers also have classes in creative expression and personal development. During the six weeks, AileyCampers increase their self-esteem, learn leadership skills and enjoy a variety of athletic and social activities. They learn that dance is challenging, fun, helps them in other sports and in life!
Who is Eligible?
100 Boys and Girls, completing the 6th and 7th grades in spring, will be selected from applications received. Students must be attending school in Missouri to attend camp at the Missouri site or attending school in Kansas to attend camp at the Kansas site. Prior dance training is not a consideration for admission.
How are students selected?
After applications have been received by KCFAA, trained volunteers interview each student during scheduled visits at their school or at the KCFAA office. Each student is ranked during their interview based on need. No prior dance training is necessary. The selection process for AileyCamp is done based on this ranking in conjunction with other factors to ensure there is a balance at each camp of girls/boys, students from each school, and ethnicity.
When is AileyCamp?
AileyCamp usually begins on a Monday in mid-June and ends on a Thursday in late July. Camp starts at approximately 7:15 am and ends at 2:15 PM, Monday - Friday. These are six action-packed weeks! Campers must attend each day, unless they are ill. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to send your child during the above-mentioned dates. If you have vacation plans during this time DO NOT APPLY.
What is the cost of AileyCamp?
AileyCamp is free! Dance attire, transportation, field trips, breakfast, snacks and lunches are provided for campers thanks to generous cash and in-kind donations from corporations, foundations, government agencies, community groups and individuals.
Where is AileyCamp?
AileyCamp is held at two sites, one in Kansas City, Missouri and one in Kansas City, Kansas. Campers within the school district summer program boundaries will be transported by school bus to and from designated pickup points. Those we cannot provide transportation for must arrange their own.
Who Sponsors AileyCamp?
AileyCamp is sponsored by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1984 to establish an on-going presence of Alvin Ailey in Kansas City. KCFAA receives contributions from corporate, foundation, government and individual donors in addition to school district support.
How may I apply?
DON’T DELAY, SPACE IS LIMITED!!! Interested students may apply by means of in-school recruitment, online, or by calling KCFAA. Each student submitting an application for AileyCamp Missouri will be interviewed at their school or must come to KCFAA for an interview. Application does not guarantee acceptance.