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JUNIOR SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM

July 6 – August 13, 2010 | 9:00am-3:00pm

(drop off begins at 8:30 am – late pick-up available until 5pm)

For children entering grades K-5.

Register for one week, mix and match, or register for all six.

Imagination Exploration Discovery Adventure Friendship Memories

The Junior Summer Arts Program is made up of 60 children that are divided into two groups:

Jumping Tomatoes (30 kids entering grades K-2)
Hot Tamales (30 kids entering grades 2-5)

No particular talent or experience is necessary only interest and curiosity.

Children bring their own lunch. BAX supplies two healthy snacks.

Each group of 30 is staffed by a Group Leader, two Senior Counselors, two Junior Counselors and Arts Specialists. The program is administrated and supervised by Program Director Andrew Jannetti and the Education Department Staff.

How It Works

In the Morning:

Each week is focused on a different specialty. Children will explore the week’s specialty and their own creative voice in addition to enjoying themselves during free play.
Lunch @ J.J. Byrne Playground (weather permitting), with sprinkler fun!

In the Afternoons:

Children will get to experience a menu of activities, led by counselors, special workshops and/or guest performances including arts and crafts, singing, yoga, video scavenger hunts and more!

WEEK #1: July 6 – 9

Creative Circus — Hot Tamales

Lights! Video! Action! — Jumping Tomatoes

WEEK #2: July 12 – 16

Lights! Video! Action! — Hot Tamales

Creative Circus — Jumping Tomatoes

WEEK #3: July 19 – 23

Tumble Moves

WEEK #4: July 26 – 30

Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!

WEEK #5: August 2 – 6

Curtains Up!

WEEK #6: August 9 – 13

Puppet Parade

SPECIALTY DESCRIPTIONS

Creative Circus

A summer favorite — includes juggling, clowning, tumbling, slapstick and physical comedy and is sure to tickle the funny bone.

Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance!

This specialty offers a unique interpretation of traditional musical theater — singing, dancing and acting — all in one shot. Voice technique and various acting styles will be incorporated. You won’t believe what these young performers can accomplish in one week!

Lights! Video! Action!

Young people direct, create and act in this fun and informative specialty. Basic camera operation techniques will be taught along with storyboarding and story development.

Tumble Moves

Through acrobatic techniques, dance and yoga, the world will be turned topsy-turvy and upside-down! Basic tumbling (cart-wheeling, rolls and round-offs), upside-down skills (head and hand stands) and elements of breakdance and yoga (arm balancing, upside-down freezes) will be explored.

Curtains Up!

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.

Puppet Parade

Working collaboratively, young artists will build their puppets from scratch using a variety of materials. Their one-of-a-kind creations will come to life as they parade down Fifth Avenue in Park Slope.

INFORMAL PERFORMANCES:

Each week culminates with an informal showing for family and friends. The Jumping Tomatoes have their performances on Thursdays at 2:30pm, and the Hot Tamales on Fridays at 2:30pm. Except for weeks 1 and 6. These weeks, both JT’s and HT’s have their show on Friday.

TUITION/FEES

Week 1: $280

Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6: $345/week
(Note: register for 5 or 6 weeks and receive a 5% discount)

Annual Non-Refundable Registration fee: $35

LATE PICK UP (3-5PM)

$10 per day if paid in advance, or $15 per day if arranged after 3pm on Monday of each week. All Late-Pick Up fees are non-refundable and non transferable.

PAYMENT POLICY

Half of the tuition plus the registration fee must be received to secure your spot. The balance is due no later than Tuesday June 1, 2010. Registration will be voided if payment is not received or postmarked by Tuesday June 1, 2010.

REFUND POLICY

ON OR BEFORE MONDAY MAY 3, 2010

Cancellations accepted minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Registration fee is non-refundable.

AFTER MONDAY MAY 3, 2010

Cancellations incur a $50 cancellation fee per week cancelled, provided BAX can fill the spot with a full paying student. If spot cannot be filled all tuition is forfeit.
Registration fee is non-refundable.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis. Scholarship applications can be downloaded HERE, or by request at the BAX reception desk.

TO REGISTER:

By FAX (send form to): 718-832-9189
By PHONE: 718-832-0018
In PERSON: at the reception desk