MISSION & PASSION
Take part of our mission
to facilitate a
Hollywood Healing,
for the next generation of
Hollywood Artists, Musicians, and Filmmakers!
Youth (ages 9-17) from around Los Angeles County (and beyond) are invited to attend this 2-week Day Camp at the Hollywood Club LA (a landmark historical building, in the heart of Hollywood since 1905).
Experts from the Entertainment Industry are coming together to coach, mentor, and guide the attendees through a magical & practical process of creativity.
The end result will be the attendees performing on August 2nd, in front of a live audience; including families, friends and industry professionals.
The performance will be filmed and posted to a streaming platform, to give the attendees access to their performance, for social media and industry reels.
DETAILS ON THE CAMP
The two-week (day camp) will commence on July 22nd – July 25th & July 29th-August 2nd from 9:00-4:00.
The camp will include: Coaching, Mentorship, Performance Training, Media & Interview Training, Branding,
Inner-work to build confidence and peace within.
One of the most important elements that sets our camp from others
is the expert training for Safety & Security, to build confidence to have a voice,
and know what to do in times of potential danger. READ BELOW!
On EACH day of our camp, the attendees will participate in:
GROUP ACTIVITIES: Dance, Yoga, Stretch
BREAKOUT GROUPS: Ages 9-13 & Ages 14-17
Team Building Exercises
Knowing who they are and how to represent themselves professionally from the audition,
to red carpet, to the stage.
Each age group will be divided into TEAMS:
Each TEAM will go through a creative process of choosing their group name,
branding their group, creating their logo, look and feel, & mission statement.
Each TEAM will go through “TRACKS” of creative expression. (Rhythm, Movement, Melody, Spoken Word/Lyrics) to co-create a performance piece to perform on stage for the August 2nd show, for families, friends and industry professionals.
Each day of the camp is crafted to the building blocks of creating
a song, a dance, spoken-word, or short play to EXPRESS THEMSELVES.
The camp is led by Industry Professionals to guide the attendees through the process
of creating a piece to perform on the stage, while teaching the process of registering their Intellectual Property,
while coaching them through the proper channels of brand identity, protection in social media and more.
The attendees are required to attend the full two-week program, unless there are special circumstances that
prevent them to doing the full program. This is an all-in intensive that will serve them to do the entire camp.
Each week is $895.00 and includes all classes, coaching, mentorship, etc. as well as any supplies needed.
Each day a lunch is provided, as well as snacks and water.
Each attendee will have access to the final performance video that will be loaded up to
social media channels and will be downloadable for attendees to post on their own social sites.
A FULL AGREEMENT will be provided for all attendees with parental sign-off, legal terms, release forms etc.
MOVEMENT
Dance & Movement to free your mind and align your body.
Those dancers who want to perform dance will be instructed by professional choreographers. (SEE TEAM BELOW)
Those with little or no dance training will be given exercises to inspire the movement within and to explore new elements of creative expression.
The basics of dance will be taught, so that we can assist in unleashing the creative expression of movement, that leads to a more confident performer.
RHYTHM
The beat of the drum is the core of the heartbeat.
Rhythm is the grounding force for creative expression.
Those interested in the beat will be led by musicians and beat makers in the industry. (SEE TEAM BELOW)
Each team will have rhythm as part of their performance piece. as the rhythm is the foundation and grounding for most songs.
Even in acapella songs, there is still a beat to give grounding to the performance piece.
SPOKEN WORD/VOCALS
The written word, the spoken word, the lyrics to a song, the writing of our feelings unleash the passion that drives us on a daily basis.
These words can be turned into songs, performance pieces, lyrics to a song, poem, spoken word performance. It will be the choice of the teams to decide which elements of expression to be put into their piece.
We have award-winning songwriters on hand, as well as behind the scenes pros that will walk through all the registration and legal processes of creativity and Intellectual Properties.
INNER-VIEW
Creating daily practices for internal peace and meditation is an important tool to have, so that we can all learn to manage stresses that occur in each of our lives on s daily basis.
The attendees will learn techniques that will assist them in also overcoming performance anxiety, public-speaking fears, and more.
Certified Neuroscience Experts are on hand to teach techniques that we can use to make our lives peaceful. Parents will also be shown these techniques so that the members of the family continue on the same path.
Join us! For this life-changing camp
for your kids!
Our Team
Our coaches, trainers, team leaders are experts in their individual lanes.
Each leader will have a required background check to assure the parents that
we have chosen the best in the industry and that all safety measures are taken into account.
Tess Cacciatore
CEO/Founder
GWEN Global
25+ years in the industry.
Award-Winning filmmaker & director with international workshop experience with youth leaders for the past 20 years.
Alex Riggs
Top Security & Safety Training
Alex has spent over 25 years working in the paramilitary realm, servicing corporate, government & intelligence service clients.
Alex has taught thousands of kids in person, as well as online, K-12 as well as college/university.
SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OUR SAFETY & SECURITY PROGRAM.
John Vinestreet
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Vocal Performance and has over 40 years of working and performing in the music industry as an artist and a music business consultant.
As an artist, he has toured and performed with some of the biggest names in the business.
Anika Paris
Artist Development, Award-Winning Songwriter & Artist.
Instructor: UCLA, Grammy Museum, Musicians Institute.
Radiance Tyler
Fun-hearted human – Mom of three – Bachelor of Science Therapeutic Studies SJSU Certified – Neurological Coaching – Owner of Lighthouse Affects – Co-owner of SilverBirch Studios.
Committed to healthy living and clean sober campus AirPlay in 47 countries. Wrote score for The Rescue which won 21 national and international film festivals.
Alan B. Charity
Contant, creator, videographer, filmmaker 3-D animator, Notre Dame Happy Families, project communication coach, USA, boxing certified coach, Martial artist, Personal development, coach, consultant, producer with 25 years Dedicated to the expertise
Alisha K. Rodgers
Alisha Rodgers
Creator of Imagine.Nation and European Trained Master Stylist with 25+ years in beauty iand personal transformation, accredited Coach for Youth by Happy Families Project of Notre Dame, Curator and Consultant for Artists and Organizations in development of Social Impact Initiatives
Filippo Voltaggio
Master Certified Life Coach, Workshop Creator and Leader, Author, Voice and Presence Coach.
Host of “The Life Changes Show” as well as performer/singer and keynote speaker.
Meeka Sykes
Former Professional Dancer and Instructor for Varsity Spirit dance camps,
Adjudicator for ESPN dance competitions, Creative Director/
Choreographer for the NFL, various bowl games and parades, Co-Founder
of Movement Of Dance Intensive.
Salemah Gabriel
Professional Dancer for entities such as Justin Bieber and Dancer/
Choreographer on Disney shows, Actress, Television Writer and Producer,
Instructor for Movement of Dance Intensive.
Shaunte Armmer
Professional Dancer and Choreographer for entities such a Nikki Minaj,
Khalid, Tyrese, and Disney artists, Co-Founder of In Talent We Trust, and
Co-Director and Instructor for Movement of Dance Intensive
Bradford Smith
Music Producer & Beat Maker
Currently on tour, Bradford Smith is an American music producer, songwriter, engineer, and DJ from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He’s the founder of StudioLife Tour Music Seminar and the key face of Deceptaconz Productions. He has been a musical genius since a very early age and is proficient in playing many different types of instruments.
Scott Feld
Master Certified Professional Coach, Best Selling Children’s Author, Creator of The Power-UP Experiences for Kids.
David Longoria
Latin Grammy Award & Nominee Musician & Producer
Talented & Award-Winning Trumpet Player
Robert Eibach
Grammy Award & Nominee
Producer/Engineer
Award -Winning Remix Engineer
William C Brown IV
Wil, recently nominated for a regional Emmy award, is a percussionist/maker of drums, with more than 45 years of experience.
Wil is also the son of William C Brown III who is recognized in the Smithsonian Institute for recording arts and science, Soul Music Hall of Fame.
Join us! We want you to be part of this GWEN initiative of Hollywood Heals…
On the heels of all that has gone on in Hollywood for decades and all that is being exposed, we want to assure you that we are in the forefront of bringing the experts forward to create a healthy creative expression. Each and every instructor & coach has gone through a background check, to assure safety in our camp!
SAFETY & SECURITY
It is imperative that we provide kids (& their families) the necessary tools to help keep them safe. Our safety programs are age appropriate, interactive and focus on Self-Awareness, Prevention, Evasion & Self-Protection. The core of all of our programs is our trademark “Color Code of Awareness.”™
We have taught our Safety Programs to thousands of kids-since 2014. We are a preferred “Safety Program” provider for schools K-12 as well as for Colleges & Universities. We have taught over 700 programs in person & hundreds online! Our programs work – for the simple fact that they were born out of a necessity to keep our corporate clients & their family’s safe while traveling through & residing in Red Zones throughout the world. We also have a non-profit that facilitates the rescue of children that have been kidnapped. We know first-hand, the dangers that lurk –in even the “safest” of places. We also know how to combat these atrocities from ever happening.
Knowledge is power.
Fear cripples an individual – at any age. Fear is usually driven by not knowing what to do – lack of knowledge. Education empowers the student-so that their thoughts and reactions are not fear driven.
Learning the “Color Code of Awareness” ™ is as important as learning to look both ways before you cross the street. It was a scary proposition once upon a time, but now, you do it without ever thinking about it.
When a child, tween, teen (or adult) is taught Situational Awareness and practices the “Color Code of Awareness”™ (until it becomes second nature), they realize that they have some control over events and their surroundings.
At a minimum, they are prepared to make split-second decisions based on what color threat level they are in at any given moment.
kIDS PROGRAM: BE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO
Program focuses on how to stay safe from “bad guys” and “bullies.” Empowers kids to learn situational awareness, what to do in bad situations and how to get help. The 2nd part of the program focuses on Evasion & Self-Protection. Instructor interacts with children, teaching evasive and self-protection moves in a fun & friendly fashion. Kids are taught real-world tactics: thwarting unwanted attention, how to draw attention to themselves – the right way, how to get the help they need and also how to create the space to get away.
Navigating the entertainment industry “on their level” is also taught in a safe and friendly environment. Once they learn the core of our program, kids will be able to navigate any situation calmly and make split-second decisions.
The entertainment module, stresses safety and how to use the tools they now know, to handle tense/stressful situations. Knowledge is Power. The techniques that they learn, will help them to avoid dangerous circumstances. But if a situation does arise, we empower our students to make educated, split-second decisions.
TEEN PROGRAM
Program focuses on how to stay safe. Empowers teens to learn Situational Awareness, what to do in bad situations and how to get help. Real-World modules include: Dating Safety, Social Media/Geo-Tagging, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Stalking, Cyberstalking, Alcohol/Drug Misuse and Abuse, Suicide Prevention, Sex Trafficking, Grooming and Staying Safe.
Teens will learn advanced “self-awareness & prevention” as well advanced evasive and self-protection techniques. Bonus modules focus on navigating the “entertainment super highway.” Once they learn the core of our program, teens will be able to navigate any situation calmly and make split-second decisions. The entertainment module, stresses safety and how to use the tools they now know, to handle tense/stressful situations.
Knowledge is Power. The techniques that they learn, will help them to avoid dangerous circumstances. But if a situation does arise, we empower our students to make educated, split-second decisions.
PARENTS
We will be offering the parents/guardians a special opportunity to learn the “Color Code of Awareness” ™ so that they can not only help their kids practice, but also gain the valuable information to help them stay safe as well. We will also cover how to help minor performers — there are actionable things that parents can do to help their kids stay safe at home, school, online, at auditions, events, when traveling and when on the job.
An abbreviated program will be available for the parents to attend. This information is invaluable in helping their child in all facets of safety and security.
Packets will handed out and reviewed during the parents programs. This runs the gamut of possible obstacles that their child might face: bullying, stalking, cyber-stalking, drugs, alcohol, lover-boy/lover girl syndrome (grooming), unwanted advances, how to intervene in bad situations and how to help your child feel empowered to say “no” – even it is costs them the part/job.