Kids are getting the chance to learn from the best when it comes to arts and entertainment. A local arts and music camp is bringing talent from the Strip to kids in the valley.

The arts and entertainment classes are becoming more and more limited for students. Funding has been cut back for programs across the valley. But this camp is for those who have a passion for the arts — to do and learn what's needed, when they hear,”lights, camera, action.”

Learning music from Las Vegas show entertainers is paving the way for some valley kids.

“How to sing and project and get on stage and do what you want to do,” said 9-year-old Tyler Urbano. He hopes to take center stage one day as a singer.

“It's really good to have these kind of people come in because you got to learn something new,” said Tyler.

Dancing is also part of the mix. A dancer from Follies Bergere showed them the Samba, even if it meant boys pairing up with the girls.

It's all part of the game, says aspiring actor Austin Ferguson. “Everyone else is like icky, but you're learning how to do it, and if you want to become that you have to learn.”

He admits he likes sports and video games, but arts and music is what has him here. “The fundamentals of dancing, how to sing. Not pretend but put your heart into it.”

Camp founder Nicholas Brooks, who also plays Sammy Davis Jr in the show, “The Rat Pack is Back,” wants this camp to keep growing.

“What this camp does is bridge the gap between the Las Vegas entertainment community, and the youth of Las Vegas,” said Brooks.

Youths like Tyler and Austin, some day may be gracing a stage on the Strip or somewhere else.

“This is about having fun and being who you want to be,” said Tyler.

“I just really want to act – if it's movies, plays,or anything,” said Austin.

The camp is a week long, with different entertainers from various shows in Las Vegas as guest presenters.

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