Desert Stages Theatre to Offer Supervised Online Learning and Theatre Arts Camp

Supervised Online Learning and Theatre Arts Camp

Desert Stages Theatre is excited to partner with parents and the Scottsdale Plaza Resort to provide a safe and supervised learning experience for students when classes resume online in August. In the DST Connect at the Plaza program, students grades K-6 will set up their own personal workspaces in conference and meeting rooms at the Resort with laptops and headphones that they bring from home. Trusted DST staff will be on hand to make sure students are comfortable and connected via high speed internet for maximum productivity during each day of online learning.  Students will be monitored and assisted, as needed, throughout the day. This program will be designed to align most closely with the PVConnect online learning option available to PVUSD students.

Fine-Tuning the Art of Social-Distancing In a successful relationship that developed during DST 2020 Summer Camp, Desert Stages Theatre and the Scottsdale Plaza Resort have fine-tuned the art of social-distancing to allow young people to gather safely during the time of COVID-19. The Scottsdale Plaza Resort is located at 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd, at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Indian Bend.

Ending your Day the DST Way! Each day will conclude with two hours of what DST does best - music, movement, magic, and fun!  From approximately 3 to 5 pm, arts enrichment activities will be coordinated by your child's favorite DST teen counselors. Your student will be dismissed feeling accomplished and happy, ready to enjoy an evening with the family. A more detailed daily schedule will be posted once finalized.

Safety and the DST Connect Program

Each student will bring his/her own laptop, headphones, power cords, lunch, water bottle, and snacks.   Masks will be required, except during lunch and snack times.   No study space will contain more than 10 students.  COVID-19 interviews will take place during carpool drop-off every morning, and temperatures will be taken. Any student, staff, or counselor showing signs of fever or illness will be sent home.   The same sanitizing and social distancing protocols that have been established during our successful summer camp sessions will be strictly followed.   Students will be organized by grade levels, and they will eat and take breaks together with their group.  Regular bathroom breaks will be taken. To reduce health risk, students will not be encouraged to mingle with students in other groups. Small groups of 10 will be maintained at all times.

Providing Confidence

With a safe place for your child to have a productive day of learning supervised by people you know and trust, parents are free to physically go to work or get work done remotely at home.  DST Connect at the Plaza is expected to run at least through September 4.   Cost per student for DST Connect at the Plaza is $275 per week. Siblings: $250 per week. Space is limited. Call the DST Box Office at 480-483-1664 to register your student today!