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To apply for Artstrek 2009 you must submit an application form and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or director who is familiar with your interest and/or experience in the performing arts.
Please read the entire brochure before completing the application form.
Please print clearly and complete in ink.
Before submitting your application, please make use of the checklist to ensure your package is complete.
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STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS, provided their application is complete and their letter of recommendation is satisfactory. In the event that the program is full, students will be placed on a waiting list in the order that their applications were received. Artstrek fills quickly — register early to avoid disappointment! "I never wanted it to end!" |
Application Checklist
Completed application must include:
- Application Form
- Full fee payment, made payable to Theatre Alberta (or $35 administration fee if applying for a
Theatre Alberta scholarship) - Signed Parent Approval Form
- Completed Medical Form
- Letter of Recommendation (in sealed envelope)
- Copy of Birth Certificate (if 12 or 13 years)
Please send all of the above components in one package in order for us to process your application
as efficiently as possible. Do not wait to apply as the program fills up quickly.
"Artstrek inspires happiness, confidence, energy, and friendship."
Program Fee
| Exploration I | Students 13–15 years old |
| July 5–11, 2009 | $490 |
| Exploration II | Students 16–18 years old |
| July 12–19, 2009 | $525 |
All prices include GST and a $35 administration fee.
Students who reside outside of Alberta must add $50 to the above fees.
Payment
Full payment must accompany application forms. In the event that an applicant is not accepted into the program, the program fee is automatically refunded in full.
Payment may be made by cheque, money order, MasterCard or VISA; cheques and money orders must be payable to Theatre Alberta. Post-dated cheques and American Express are not accepted. If you will be receiving a scholarship from an organization other than Theatre Alberta, please include a letter of intent from the sponsoring organization.
If you are faxing your application [780-422-2663]:
To ensure your security and privacy, please phone in your credit card number to the Artstrek Registrar at 780-422- 8162 or toll free in Alberta at 1-888-422-8160.
Theatre Alberta receives a large number of applications within a short period of time — please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. Students accepted into the program will receive a letter of acceptance and the Artstrek Student Handbook.
Send completed application to:
Theatre Alberta – Artstrek 2009
3rd Floor Percy Page Centre
11759 Groat Road
Edmonton AB T5M 3K6
Canada
"It’s not just a camp, it’s an amazing experience."
Value For Your Dollar
We strive to make Artstrek as affordable as possible. Theatre Alberta, Red Deer College, and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts subsidize costs for all Artstrek students. Ten instructors, eight supervisors, and five support staff provide 12 hours of daily instruction/activity, around the-clock supervision, three meals a day, and accommodation.
As an added bonus, each Artstrek participant is given a one-year membership to Theatre Alberta, which includes access to our library.
Scholarships
Theatre Alberta offers 20 partial scholarships to Alberta students who require financial assistance to attend Artstrek.
To apply, you must include a cover letter with your application stating your financial need and requesting consideration for a scholarship. Your referrer must also attest to your financial need in their letter of recommendation. Assistance from Theatre Alberta will be provided to those in the greatest need. The $35 administration fee is still applicable and must accompany all scholarship applications.
Call the Artstrek Registrar at 780-422-8162 or toll-free in Alberta at 1-888-422-8160 for more information.
We are also happy to assist you in seeking scholarship funding from your community. Upon request, Theatre Alberta will support your application with information and documentation about Artstrek. Some suggestions for sources of sponsorship include local individuals, businesses, schools, community groups, lottery boards, or service organizations. Many previous Artstrek participants have been successful in seeking financial support from within their communities.
"Artstrek is intense, incredible, and the most fun I’ve ever had in my life."
Cancellation Policy
All refund requests for accepted applicants must be made in writing to Theatre Alberta. Theatre Alberta will retain the $35 administration fee of all accepted applicants who withdraw their applications after they have been processed.
If a participant decides not to attend Artstrek prior to the program’s start, they MUST inform Theatre Alberta of their cancellation as soon as possible. Failure to inform us of a cancellation results in students on the waiting list being denied a chance to attend Artstrek.
Refunds will be available on the following pro-rated scale:
- Cancellations before June 1, 2009 receive a full refund minus the $35 administration fee.
- Cancellations between June 1 and June 7, 2009 will be charged the $35 administration fee plus 10% of the original program fee.
- Cancellations between June 8 and June 14, 2009 will be charged the $35 administration fee plus 20% of the original program fee.
- Cancellations between June 15 and June 22, 2009 will be charged the $35 administration fee plus 30% of the original program fee.
No refunds will be given if registration is cancelled after June 22, 2009. Extreme circumstances such as illness, hospitalization, death of a family member, etc. will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Documentation will be required.
| If you have questions about your application or the Artstrek program: | |
| Phone: | 780-422-8162 |
| Toll-Free (in Alberta): | 1-888-422-8160 |
| Email: | artstrek@theatrealberta.com |