Hey DRAMA Families! You will find all of the information you need to participate in DRAMA this Fall below. We apologize for the delay in this session letter getting out.
Alpha Details
The older team, Alpha, will be Directed this Fall by Christopher (Chris) & Jaimee King as well as Evan Zimmerman. If you have any questions please contact us: Chris – artaxerxes.king@gmail.com (717)808-8277, Jaimee – JHLM12@gmail.com (201)580-0051, and Evan Zimmerman –evan.zimmerman6@gmail.com (484)335-8387.
It is very important that parents read and respond promptly to this letter, as it will include important information like the Training Camp meal sign up and dates for potential outreaches. Here is the meal sign up sheet. Please sign up by September 1. If a member is 18 or older, they may participate in the session independently from their parents by following our Older Member Policy on the website.
Parent Meetings: We will have the parent meeting following the last Training Camp meal. This meal will be a potluck at 5:30 p.m. All families of current members are invited to come for supper and bring a dish to share. After supper, we will have a short wrap up time, after which you and your youth are free to go.
Training Camp: September 6th (8:30am) through September 8th (7:30pm) (Saturday-Monday) at the Welcoming Place, 21 S.12th St., Akron, PA 17501 (Pull around to the back). On Monday, we’ll have a family potluck for Saturday supper at 5:30 pm. All families of current members are invited to come for supper and bring a dish to share. After supper, we will have a short wrap up time, after which you and your youth are free to go.
Session Duration: Training Camp. We plan to have one team again this session, and will meet at the DRAMA Office (131 Terrace Ave, Ephrata).
-The Alpha team will be meeting on Monday evenings 6:30-9:00 pm.
Booked Outreaches: Every member is required to attend our pre-booked outreaches listed below. Times given might change, but only slightly. If there are any conflicts, please talk to your director before sending in your application! Any more outreaches that are confirmed will be shared via email or at practice.
Alpha: – September 20, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Rothsville Community Days, Forney Field, Church St., Lititz, PA 17543
Alpha: – October 10-11, Joshua Hands Fall Festival,
Walnut Creek Farm, Meadow Lark Dr., Hamilton, VA 39550
Alpha: – October 22, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Ice Cream Fundraiser set-up, Woodcrest Retreat
Alpha: – October 23, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Ice Cream Fundraiser, Woodcrest Retreat
Alpha: – November 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m., First Friday in Lancaster, meeting place TBD
Alpha: – November 11, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Revelation of Freedom Ministries, 114 Rancks Rd., New Holland, PA, 17557
To Apply for Alpha:
- Fill out your application on the website (Here) by August 22. For those who are 18 or older please fill out this Here.
- Send your $60 session fee (made out to DRAMA Ministry) and completed and notarized Release of Liability form (on the website documents page) to our NEW DRAMA alumna contact Jen Denlinger at 262 A Belmont Rd, Gordonville, PA 17529. If the session fee creates financial difficulty, please contact Chris (717)808-8277 as there are scholarships available.
Sprouts Details
Sprouts: Here are the details for Sprouts (youth ages 8 to 12):
Who:
- Youth ages 8-12
Dates:
- September 17 through December 3 (12 Weeks)
- We’re hoping to join the older team for a join outreach, November 7, 6:30-8:00 p.m., First Friday in Lancaster, meeting place TBD
- Parent presentation on the last week of the session at 5:00 p.m.
Time:
- Training Camp – To keep things simple, we won’t be doing a mini-training camp this year, so the first practice will be regular times.
- Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location:
- 131 Terrace Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522
Cost:
If you have any questions feel free to contact Tim King at tim@dramateam.org (717)951-2518.
Feel free to pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested!