Summer 2026 ADAPT

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Working with professional actors, specified field directors, and choreographers, campers will learn a range of career building and life skills as we emphasize creative thinking, self-confidence and building each other up! This fast-paced camp beginning July 11th, takes students who have an interest and love for Arts, Development and Performance Theatre (ADAPT) through daily fun and engaging courses as we prepare for a fully produced LIVE Show for friends, family and the communityon August 2nd.

What sets us apart from other performing arts programs is the daily group activities and affirmations in addition to personalized training that we pledge to each camper. Each session, campers experience the arts ranging anywhere from acting, musical theatre, vocal training, movement, dance, film production, stage production and so much more.

Camp Schedule

Registration/Sign in is from 9AM to 9:30AM

Week 1: Saturday, July 11th | 9AM -1:30PM

Week 2: Saturday, July 18th | 9AM -1:30PM

Week 3: Saturday, July 25th | 9AM -1:30PM

Week 4: Saturday, August 1st | 9AM -1:30PM

LIVE SHOWCASE: Sunday, August 2nd (TBD)

Location

Class workshops and the Live Showcase will be hosted at the Historic Black Repertory Group Theatre in Berkeley.

3201 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

ADAPT MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS

MISSION

Arts Development And Performance Theatre (ADAPT) is a not for profit organization committed to fostering our youth and community with a sense of inclusion while producing entertainment and fun for all ages through our live showcases. Our mission is to enrich our youth with a greater understanding and develop a depth of self-reflection of the arts through our fun and creative 4-week summer sessions. As well as connecting with community and family.

Our goal is to give each camper the experience of a lifetime during their time with us as they build authentic friendships, learn, explore and discover their individual talents and passions through ADAPT while creating a safe and healthy environment where campers can hone their creative expression, self-confidence and feel valued all while developing a life-long love for Arts Development And Performance Theatre.

VISION

Our vision is to help campers develop self-esteem, self-worth, and self-respect as they discover their skills and abilities in the arts and become confident leaders representing the arts in the future.

MEET OUR TEAM

LEADERSHIP

J-Red Walton | ADAPT Creator & Director,

As ADAPT Creator and Director, J-Red believes in teaching our youth how to ADAPT from any environment to be AMAZING! He is diligent in accomplishing this as he doubles as our Teaching Artist in a variety of the sessions, Creative Director and more.

Monica B. Hutchins | Assistant Director

As Assistant Director Monica is responsible for supporting the Director in overseeing all aspects of camp operations, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all participants. Acting as a key leader in managing daily activities while directly assisting the director with administrative tasks and overall camp management.

Tanisha Walton | Camp Counselor

As camp counselor Tanisha leads campers in our ice breaker activities, focusing on fun, friendship, and belonging.

FIELD DIRECTORS/TEACHING ARTISTS

To ensure the highest quality experience for students our Field Directors are carefully curated teaching artists from their perspective fields. These teaching artists are always carefully chosen, to ensure that their teaching style is in line with ADAPT’s mission and values.

J-Red Walton | Acting Coach

Erica Pringle | Vocal Coach

Tyona Burton | Dance Instructor

Joseph Cannon | Financial Literacy Coach

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