Who wants to go to Rocket City Magic Camp this summer?

Some of the most magical memories from childhood often happen in the summer. You can guarantee those lasting memories by signing your child up for the Rocket City Magic Camp this summer. We sat down with camp director and professional magician, Steve Trash, to learn more about camp and what parents can expect. This camp was so successful last year, that they’re expanding into the gym!

Rocket City Magic Camp Details

Camp Director: Rockin’ Eco Hero & Professional Magician – Steve Trash
Location: Optimist Recreation Center Gym 703 Oakwood Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35811
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Grades/Ages of Campers: 8-12 years old
Counselor/Camper Ratio: 1 Counselor and 1 Jr Counselor for every 10 campers.
Camp Dates: Wednesday July 19, 2023 8:30 – 11:30 | Thursday, July 20, 2023 8:30 – 11:30 | Friday, July 21 2023 8:30 – 11:30 | Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:30 – 12:30
Cost: $300

Campers will learn from professional magician, Steve Trash.

What is your camp’s predominant mission/philosophy?
Rocket City Magic Camp focuses on building self-confidence, better communication skills, and empathy through learning really cool magic tricks. That’s the most amazing part of Magic Camp. The kids are learning empathy (ever seen a “pick a card trick” that did not require an audience?). The kids are learning to speak to each other eye to eye. The kids are learning a skill quickly and then are able to demonstrate this skill. I’ve been a professional touring entertainer for over 39 years. I’ve also performed internationally, have been written about in the NY Times and many other national publications, AND have my own national PBS TV show. I’m dyslexic. I (still) have difficulty reading quickly and writing accurately, but, magic taught me that I wasn’t stupid and I could be really good at doing some really cool things. This is a life lesson that every kid needs. Magic did this for me. Magic Camp can do this for your kids.

With hands-on activities, campers will come home ready to show off their new tricks.

What sets your camp apart from other area programs?
Rocket City Magic Camp has partnered with Huntsville Parks & Recreation to bring kids ages 8-12 in Huntsville something really special. First, it’s being taught by globe-trotting illusionist and professional magician Steve Trash. Your kids will learn from a Master!

Magic Camp at Optimist Recreation Center is going to be such an epic experience! There will be magic shows, fun interactive “team-building” games, ridiculous prizes (WORST PRIZE EVER BOX), silly music, laughter, learning of cool magic tricks, more games (DANGER DICE), exploring what it means to be a true magician, more laughter, learning the 3 Rules of a True Magician, more learning magic that you get to take home (RETAIL VALUE – $79 for the kit), and even more fun!

Plus campers will learn the 8 character traits of a magician: respectful, prepared, enthusiastic, confident, humble, creative, authentic, & giving.

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Campers will also go by the 3 rules of a true magician:

1. Have Fun.

2. Treat others the way you’d like to be treated.

3. Never reveal the secret.

Kids will grow their confidence through learning various magic tricks.

What protocols are you following for Covid-19?
We will follow CDC and Alabama Health Department guidelines.

What activity opportunities exist for your campers?
Every camper gets the following to take home: an official Alabama Academy of Magic magic bag, world class magic tricks, a VIP Key Card which allows access to the Video Vault (secure online site with hundreds of magic trick explanations), file folders with magic tricks and puzzles, a graduation certificate, and on the last day of camp, we invite parents and friends to come watch the magician’s perform their magic.

Campers live by the rules of being a magician and learn the main characteristics of one during their camp.

What are parents saying about the camp?
Here’s what some parents have to say about the Discover Magic and River City Magic Camp program:

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“This is the one place that has truly sparked something in my son’s life and has made him feel comfortable around other people!” – Ben Smith, Parent

“My daughter has never been more excited to come home and show me what she’s learned!” – Joy Skinner, Parent

“If my kid could only pick one program to go to…THIS IS IT.” – Damien Brezinski, Parent

“This is the only program my kid comes home excited to tell me about every detail of his day!” – Leslie Stachowicz, Parent

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