Are you ready for an amazing summer? We are! With only a few weeks before camp starts, our specialty staff wanted to say hello and give you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the activities they have in store for you!
So, get ready to PERFORM…DANCE…SING…ACT…CREATE…and so much more! Your camper is about to STAR in the leading role of a summer experience that entails learning new skills, having so much fun, and making friendships and memories that will last forever.
Make sure to see the Important Reminders & Updates section I placed below the videos!
Alise Robinson, StarQuest Camp Director
Linda Leonard, Performance Director
Skylar Duvall, Choreographer and Dance Specialist
Kristin Spires, Voice Specialist & Music Director
Logan Beutel, Acting Specialist
Beverly is a rising junior at the University of Texas at Austin. She is double majoring in Vocal Performance and Costume Design. Beverly loved Assistant Costume designing the Lion King at the JCC back in 2024, and is so excited to be back!
Sophia is a senior at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in theatre with minors in philosophy and musical theatre. She is excited to be back at JPAS. She was previously a counselor at StarQuest in 2021, 2022, and 2023. When she’s not at camp, Sophia enjoys spending time at Lake Michigan, eating sushi, reading, and hiking. After graduation, she plans to teach elementary theatre or art. She is looking forward to meeting everyone!
Rehan has been involved in JPAS productions since fourth grade, and theater has been a big part of his life ever since. This is his second year working as a counselor at Camp StarQuest. His favorite musical is Dear Evan Hansen, and he also loves to travel and explore new places. He is so excited to be back at camp and can’t wait for another amazing summer!
Juliet has been in the theater world ever since she was a kid. She is a graduate of KD Studios Conservatory, College of Film & Dramatic Arts in Dallas. Juliet loves acting and can't wait to share her passion with her campers! She is looking forward to having the best summer ever!
Miller Wendorf is a sophomore English major at UT. His first foray into theater was in his school's production of The Wizard of Oz in 4th grade, where he played the title character. He's been performing ever since then, either as an actor, a singer, a cellist, or some combination of the three. Currently, he's a member of the UT Concert Chorale and an executive officer of the Longhorn Singers show choir.
- Camp starts on Monday, June 8.
- Friendly Reminder – Mandatory Forms were Due May 5– All these forms are found on CampDoc. The software used to register your camper is campdoc.com. If you have any issues logging into your account, please email, jcamp@jccdallas.org. Please note, if all forms are not filled out before camp begins, your camper will not be able to attend camp.
- If your camper would like to go on the bus, needs am/pm extended care or a hot lunch please click the following link and fill out the form ASAP. Camp Extras: Additions or Amendments Form - Formstack
- Auditions will take place on the first day of camp in the afternoon. They do not need to prepare anything for auditions. Just be prepared to have fun.
- Tech rehearsals will take place on Monday, June 29, Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 1. It is super important and mandatory; campers DO NOT miss camp on these dates.
- Overall, please note, that Camp StarQuest is a musical-intensive summer camp experience fused with a traditional camp philosophy – that culminates with a fully staged production for family, friends, and the community. Therefore, it is important campers attend every day of camp unless they are sick. PLEASE DO NOT MISS CAMP! 😊 We’ve got a ton of accomplishing, lots of fun and laughs to be had, and a lot of artistic skills to be learned.
- The final performance will be on Wednesday, July 1st at 6 pm. ALL CAMPERS MUST ATTEND.
- Check out StarQuest’s fun calendar of events and activities at a glance!
- Please make sure you read the camp Guidebook and StarQuest’s Playbook!
- Camp StarQuest campers will sign in and begin their day in the Big D room.
- If you filled out an authorization form for dispensing medicine, please print the form off from campdoc.com and have your camper personally hand it to your camper’s counselor.
- Bring a water bottle. It is important our stars stay hydrated.
- No open-toe shoes or sandals. Please wear sneakers and if you would like bring dance/or jazz shoes.
- Wear clothing that is comfortable to move, dance, and rehearse in.
- The week of June 1 we will send an email letting you know who your camper’s counselor is.
- Please review our cell phone/iPad policy found in the Camp Guidebook with your camper. Cell phones and iPads are not to be used by the campers during camp hours unless permitted by StarQuest staff.
- Please download and reference the Dallas J Summer app often for camp pictures and alerts such as inclement weather, carpool changes, etc. You can download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also visit the J Facebook page, JDallasCamps Facebook Page, or jdallascamps.org during camp for all camp alerts regarding inclement weather, and carpool changes, as well.
- Before and after-care children are either dropped off or picked up in the lodge. Details in Guidebook.
- Carpool Tags and Car Tags: If your camper(s) is carpooling (Carpool Tag) with other families please fill out the carpool tag form on campdoc.com and log into your account. Soon you will be able to visit the camp website to find detailed information about carpool procedures that will help answer any questions you may have. You can also reach out to jcamp@jccdallas.org for specific questions anytime.
- If you are on Facebook, please become friends with J Performing Arts page and our JPAS Dallas Instagram. We will be posting pictures throughout the camp.
- Again, the Musical Production Finale is Wednesday, July 1st at 6 pm. The performance is open to friends, family, and the community. More details to follow.
- Battle of the Stars: Two action-packed days of complete and utter fun – July 2 and July 3. Please do not miss these days either. They are super fun and important because our campers have closure at the end of camp. After Battle of the Stars, on the last day of camp we have our big song fest… announce the winner, and have an end-of-camp finale that includes our final appreciation circle tradition which ends in hugs and often tears because we don’t want the summer to end.
- Please mark your calendars. We will be having a Camp Parent Night via Zoom on June 3, at 7:00 pm. Join us at the Zoom link here!
Can’t wait to make memories that last a lifetime – see you on Monday, June 8!
