“I was a staff member at CAA for 12 years, teaching everything from dance to gymnastics to circus arts. I watched children grow from quiet introverts into superstars! The program is completely transforming and provides children with positive reinforcement and builds amazing amounts of self-esteem and pride. It was my privilege to teach for those 12 years, and see children grow into adults. . . . Ot fills my heart with pride to see the program continue to inspire children to greatness!” –Bob Hedglin, CAA Staff
“My daughter LOVED her time at Creative Arts & Athletics. She made some wonderful friends, sand, reported, acted and painted. It filled her summer with such joy.” –Deborah Kuras, Former Parent
“Top Creative Arts & Athletics Moments: The moment I figured out how to slam dunk off the gym wall . . . learning the correct way to shoot a foul shot . . . learning to shoot and develop my own film . . . seeing my one-time counselor, Stanley Mathis, perform in Cats!” –Denton Smith, Former Camper
“CAA was the best camp experience ever. My favorite memory is doing the musical . . . My mom loved the camp, too!” –Elisabeth Pacileo, Former Camper
“The only reason I got through each school year was because of summers at CAA.” –Former Camper
“I absolutely loved it when I attended Creative Arts & Athletics. Made some of my best friends there and just enjoyed every second of every day. I still tell everyone about it.” –Randy Biagas-Hill, Former Camper
“I made friends from diverse backgrounds, learned multiple skills, took chances in safe environment. . . . What more could I ask for?” –Christopher Persley, Former Camper and Staff Member
“Creative Arts & Athletics was the most formative experience of my creative life. . . . [CAA] gave me opportunities that I never would have experienced if it wasn’t for my scholarship. I am forever grateful, and it will always hold positive memories in my heart.” –Arielle Maugé, Former Camper and Staff Member
“Everyone, whether they know it or not, is an artist of some sort. . . . Creative Arts & Athletics created an environment that not only made it fun to discover . . ., but also influenced my decision to forever keep theatre and artistic expression in my life. . . . Creative Arts & Athletics teaught me to embrace my passions as an artist, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of a phenomenal summer camp experience.” –David Martinez, Former Camper and Staff Member
“[You] helped us become the people we are today.” –Former Camper and Staff Member