Hey DRAMA Families! You will find all of the information you need to participate in DRAMA this fall below. Please read this letter carefully as we’ve made some significant changes this session!
The older team, Alpha, will be Directed this Fall by Christopher (Chris) & Jaimee King. If you have any questions please contact us. Chris – artaxerxes.king@gmail.com (717)808-8277 and Jaimee – JHLM12@gmail.com (201)580-0051.
Parent Meetings: Instead of hosting parent meetings this fall, we decided to try something new: we will send out an email after we’ve confirmed the teams for this session. It is very important that parents read and respond to this email, as it will include important information like the Training Camp meal sign up and dates for potential outreaches. 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.
Training Camp: Thursday, September 21st (8:30 am) – Saturday, September 23rd (7:30 pm), at Woodcrest Retreat (225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata). This Training Camp we are adding 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 through Monday, December 11th. We plan to have one team again this session, and will meet at the DRAMA Office (131 Terrace Ave, Ephrata).
-Alpha 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: -Living Hope Community Church October 22, 2023.
Alpha & Sprouts: -Wednesday evening, October 12, 2023 DRAMA Fall Fundraiser.
To Apply for Alpha:
- Fill out your application on the website (here) by September 7th.
- If you are older than 18 fill out are alternative application (here) by September 7th.
Send your $60 session fee (made out to DRAMA Ministry) and completed and notarized Release of Liability form (on the website documents page) to Phil Weaver (95 Stobers Dam Rd. Stevens, PA 17578) by September 15th. If the session fee creates financial difficulty, please contact Phil (717-682-8597) as there are scholarships available.
Sprouts: Here are the details for Sprouts (youth ages 8 to 12):
- Session Dates: October 4th – December 13
- Time and Place: 3:30-5:30 pm every Wednesday at Christ House Church. (Lower level, 131 Terrace Ave, Ephrata)
- Session Fee: $15 per child. This helps cover costs of t-shirts and supplies.
Our first practice is Mini Training Camp! It is an extended practice where we play fun games, learn mimes, and get to know each other. October 4th is Mini Training Camp from 3:30-8pm. Supper is provided. Any food allergies will be complied with as necessary. If you have any questions you can reach out
to Emily Sensenig (emilysensenig@yahoo.com 717-826-7137) or Jaimee King (JHLM12@gmail.com 201-580-0051). You can find the Sprouts application here.