president’s week arts program
President’s Week Arts Program 2012
Monday Feb. 20 -Friday Feb. 24 - 9:00am-3:00pm
(drop-off 8:30-9:00 & late pick-up option 3:00- 5:00)
For children currently enrolled in grades K-5
Register by the day, or for the entire week.
Registration begins Jan. 3rd!
Click here to view the 2012 President’s Week brochure.
theater, musical theater, dance, singing, tumbling … and lots of fun!
Limited to 30 children per day
How it Works
IN THE MORNING:
children will be divided into two groups to participate in one of the days
specialties. After a healthy snack, the groups will swap so that everyone has an opportunity to explore each discipline and their own creative voice.
IN THE AFTERNOONS:
children will get to experience a menu of optional activities, workshops and/or guest performances that include: obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, making board games and much more!
What They Might Do
DRAMA-RAMA: Young actors will unleash their imaginations while learning to use their voices and bodies on stage through theater games and storytelling, making for a creative, interactive experience.
MOVEMENT MOJO: More of a dance experience than a class, these action packed dance sessions will keep them grooving. Young movers will use their bodies and imaginations to create their own movement. The perfect forum for kids to learn movement combinations that are challenging and fun. Dance explorations are influenced by modern dance, hip hop, contact
improvisation, and capoeira.
TUMBLE JUMBLE: Through acrobatics, dance and yoga, the world will be turned topsy-turvy and upside-down! Basic tumbling skills (cart-wheels and round-offs), upsidedown skills (head and hand stands) and elements of yoga (asana poses) will be explored.
MUSICAL MADNESS: A twist on traditional musical theater, young performers will learn fun musical numbers that incorporate staging, physicality and vocal technique. They will explore and collaborate, creating songs of their own. Drawing on various acting and singing styles, the experience is designed to help them find their voice along the way.
Sample Schedule
| Monday & Wednesday |
|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Drop Off |
| 9:00 – 10:15 | MUSICAL MADNESS | MOVEMENT MOJO |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Snack |
| 10:30 – 11:45 | MOVEMENT MOJO | MUSICAL MADNESS |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Workshop | Creative Activities |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Group Sing / Share |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Snack |
| 3:00 | Pick Up |
| 3:00 – 5:00 | Optional Late Pick Up |
| Tuesday & Thursday |
|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Drop Off |
| 9:00 – 10:15 | TUMBLE JUMBLE | DRAMA-RAMA |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Snack |
| 10:30 – 11:45 | DRAMA-RAMA | TUMBLE JUMBLE |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Workshop | Creative Activities |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Group Sing / Share |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Snack |
| 3:00 | Pick Up |
| 3:00 – 5:00 | Optional Late Pick Up |
| Friday | |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Drop Off |
| 9:00 – 10:15 | MUSICAL MADNESS | MOVEMENT MOJO |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Snack |
| 10:30 – 11:45 | MOVEMENT MOJO | MUSICAL MADNESS |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | CREATIVITY CARNIVAL FEATURING A SPECIAL GUEST |
| 2:30 – 2:45 | Snack |
| 3:00 | Pick Up |
| 3:00 – 5:00 | Optional Late Pick Up |
Tuition/Fees
Entire Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$325
Per Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …$75
Late Pick-up (3–5PM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 a day in advance, $15 day of
TO REGISTER
Registration is taken on a first come first serve basis. Half of the tuition must be received to secure a spot. The balance is due no later than Monday January 30, 2012. Registrations after January 30 require payment in full.
REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY
On or before Friday January 13, 2012:
- Cancellations or changes will be accepted minus a $35 cancellation fee.
After Friday January 13, 2012:
- Cancellations or changes will be accepted minus a $35 cancellation fee. In addition, they will incur a late cancellation fee of $25/day, provided BAX can fill the spot with a full paying student. If the spot cannot be filled, all tuition is forfeited.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Financial assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis. Scholarship applications can be downloaded from www.bax.org/youth/financial-aid/, or requested at the BAX reception desk.
TO REGISTER
By MAIL (send form and payment to):
Brooklyn Arts Exchange
421 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
By FAX (send form to): 718-832-9189
By PHONE: 718-832-0018
In PERSON: at the reception desk.
Other Important Information
- Children should bring lunch in a soft-sided lunch box, paper or plastic bag. BAX provides two snacks.
- We have an excellent child to staff ratio including a Group Leader, two senior counselors, one junior counselor, arts specialists and our Educational Administrative Staff.
What Parents Say
“Who knew that a 7-year-old could be as creative as we’ve seen her be? BAX has brought out a side of her that I don’t think we would have seen otherwise. This is a place that takes very seriously how children can develop creatively.”
— Sara Dean Palmer, parent
“To me, BAX is like a small town arts center. It is clear to me that something very good and very special is happening at BAX.”
— Gabrielle Shubert, parent
“I love the respect that is given to children and each other, the freedom of expression, the safe feeling, the connections my child has made, the non-competitive attitude, the feeling at home, the generosity.”
— BAX parent from Park Slope Parent survey, Summer 2007
