Summer Drama Teams Missionary Opportunity

Travel With Us | Information on SDT for Churches
E-Scheduler | Summer 2008 General Information

MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY WITH
SUMMER DRAMA/MUSIC TEAMS

THE OPPORTUNITY
To travel throughout the East, Midwest, or Southern United States, ministering through music, drama, counseling, and personal witness as Teams minister in over 120 churches this summer.

THE REQUIREMENTS
You must be a born again Christian with a good testimony. You must also have three recommendations; one of those being from your pastor or youth pastor. You must fill out an application. You must pay a non-refundable application fee. It helps to have had some experience in drama and music, but we recruit on the basis of a desire to minister more than on being a "good" actor. Drama Team Members are chosen on the basis of character, conviction and spiritual maturity. You must raise your own support for the summer. See additional information below concerning our 2006 Summer Drama/Music Teams.

MISSIONS SUPPORT
A non-refundable reservation fee is due upon acceptance. There is also a costume fee due and the remainder of support for the summer tour is due by the first day of training camp. Your support funds cover all the expenses of Training Camp and the 8-week tour. Meals, lodging, staff, vehicles and equipment are all covered by the support fee. Support does not include amusement parks, souvenirs or personal articles.

The Academy of Arts supplies you with everything you need to raise your support. Upon acceptance we will send you a packet containing brochures about the ministry, a sample support letter, and return envelopes. All gifts to The Academy of Arts are tax deductible. Checks are to be made out to The Academy of Arts. Receipts are available upon request.

As with most summer mission trips, the cost may seem daunting, but in the 30 years we have been ministering through the Drama/Music Teams, we have seen the Lord supply every need of the young people who travel with us.

THE SCHEDULE
Drama Training Camp is held at The Academy of Arts in Taylors, South Carolina. All team members must arrive no later than at a specified time and location unless special arrangements have been made. We will attend a local church; families are welcome to attend with us.

Training Camp lasts through a specified date, and the teams depart the following day. The Drama Teams travel through mid-August. At the end of the tour all three teams converge in Greenville for our Annual Awards Program. Parents and friends are invited to this special occasion where the blessings of the summer are reviewed through testimonies and music.

QUESTIONS
If you or your parents have questions, please feel free to speak to any of The Academy of Arts staff by calling 1.800.620.9997 or 864.268.9342 or email us at information@theacademyofarts.org. May God bless you as you consider this opportunity. "GOD is abundantly able to supply your every need!"

GENERAL INFORMATION SHEET
SUMMER
2008 DRAMA/MUSIC TEAMS

Training Camp Begins:	Saturday, June 7th by 5:00 PM all students must arrive at: The Academy of Arts Headquarters 80 School Street Taylors, SC 29687
Location:	Training Camp is held in Taylors, SC. Students and chaperones are housed in a nearby motel or other suitable accommodations.. Click here for arrival information.
Training Camp Opening:	The official Opening Ceremony for Training Camp 2008 begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Logos Theatre. There will be a brief Parent/Staff meeting during that event.
Team Assignments:	Team members are assigned by the first Monday of camp. Requests are considered, but not always granted. The needs of the team and the presentation must take priority. Remember this is a missions tour.
Tour Dates:	Saturday, June 7th through Monday, August 11th, Awards Banquet at 6:00 p.m.
Application:	Applications must be filled out in full and a recent photo must be included.
Application Fee:	Enclose an application fee of $25.00 [non-refundable] with application.
Medical Release:	An insurance information form must be completed and a medical release form must be filled out completely and signed by a certified physician. Medical form must be turned in before Training Camp.
Reservation Fee:	A $100.00 reservation fee is paid upon acceptance. This fee is also non-refundable. This fee holds your place on one of the teams.
Team Outfit Fee:	A $150.00 team outfit fee is due May 1st. It will cover the cost of a team sport shirt, duffel bag, tie for guys, top for girls, and costume needs for each team member.
Support:	One thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600.00) must be raised for the 9-week tour. Support covers the cost of a two- week training camp, lodging and food for the team members. Brochures, sample support letter and return envelopes are provided by The Academy of Arts. The Academy of Arts receipts are sent directly from our office. Statements are sent monthly. All checks and money orders must be made payable to The Academy of Arts. Support must be raised entirely by June 1, 2007.
Overage:	Support raised beyond the required $1,600.00 will go toward the ongoing needs of The Academy of Arts Ministries, which is a 501-C3 non-profit, charitable and educational institution. Tax receipts cannot be given to individuals if the check is made out to the student's name rather than the Academy of Arts Ministry. Make all checks payable to The Academy of Arts.
Underage:	Special arrangements for the balance to be paid can be made with the business manager on an individual basis. Team members with underage will be asked to continue to raise their support throughout the summer months.
Spending Money:	Students will need spending money for personal needs, snacks, & souvenirs. Students will also need money for entrance into amusement parks and/or professional programs. Spending money can be held by team leaders in the team lock box. Students should NOT carry a large amount of money.
Phones:	Students may carry personal phones, however, the team leaders have the right to limit callings times. We have found that cell phones can become a problem for some team members. We prefer pre-paid calling cards.
Awards Banquet:	The Awards Banquet will be on Monday, August 11th. All teams will return to Greenville, Monday afternoon, to prepare for the evening Awards Program. Parents and friends are welcome to attend this special event. Email us if you have questions about this year's event.
Congratulations Packet:	A Congratulations Packet will include all the support materials and information that you will need to make your plans for the summer.