SHERBURNE – Eighteen area young people ages 9-14 will perform their hearts out in “Honk! Junior,” the culminating event of the Sherburne Music Theater Society’s Musical Summer Camp on Friday evening.

Michael and Donna Moren bring a wealth of performing arts expertise as camp directors. Camp counselors Hannah Dorsey and Kayla Landis assist with music and staging. “Honk! Junior” is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, “The Ugly Duckling.” The story is hilarious, touching, and delivers an important message. The lively score and the enthusiasm of the children bring the story to life.

Starting on Aug. 1, every weekday afternoon campers have been busy acting, singing and dancing. They were also involved in constructing and painting sets, and assembling costumes and props. As the performance comes together, the children are learning about teamwork, and the value of appreciating difference.