Passaic Valley Summer for the Performing Arts
About
The Passaic Valley Summer for the Performing Arts (PVSPA) is a camp dedicated to the education of students in the field of fine and performing arts and has been running for over 10 years. The camp is funded fully by the Passaic Valley Education Foundation.
What is the Education Foundation?
The Education Foundation is a broad based, non-profit community organization; organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including, by way of illustration and without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
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To foster supportive community and private sector relationships to service the interest and needs of the youth of Little Falls, Totowa and Woodland Park, New Jersey.
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To inform the community about the strengths of and challenges faced by Passaic Valley Regional High School (PVRHS)
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To serve as a catalyst to support and enhance school improvement programs which heighten learning opportunities for children.
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To provide small grants to PVRHS staff members to initiate quality projects consistent with the goals of the Foundation and to bring positive attention to PVRHS.
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The making of distributions, for educational purposes, to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any successor statute.
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To seek donations of equipment and funds from businesses or individuals to support the Foundation's educational goals and purposes.
http://pvhs.k12.nj.us/proginfo.asp?DeptID=14&Program=Statement+of+Purpose
The foundation has run great programs including an annual Beefsteak, an annual golf outing, mini-grants, scholarships, adult evening classes and Summer Theatre productions for both high school and middle school students.
Testimonial
“The Passaic Valley Performing Arts Summer Camp was one of my first introductions to performing. It helped me discover what I love to do, and without it, I probably wouldn't be pursuing acting as my career today.”
Giuliana Carr
Former camp student
“PV Summer Camp gives kids a great opportunity to pursue a fun, summer experience doing what they love. I've been both a camper and helper since I was in 5th grade, and I love being part of something that enhances both the performing and fine arts programs in our community."
Lucas Sverdlen
Former camp student and assistant camp instructor
“Music and art iinspire and enhance knowledge and creativity. The PVHS Summer Performing Arts Camp has made a great difference in our son Matthew's academic life, and now on our young daughter Sophia. The program is very well organized. Great Job!"
The Colacinos
Camper Parents
