Ashfield Community Theater Summer Arts Program for Children 2014

Full Day Visual & Performing Arts Education

"Our core mission is to guide creative exploration and growth in a safe and fun environment, enriching the lives of children in the Hilltowns and beyond."

Registration and Program information SUMMER 2014:
http://www.acth.org/program-overview/

Since 2002 ACTh Summer Arts has provided families with a full day educational program centered on creative expression and learning in the arts. We strive to create unique and engaging programs that will inspire children to grow as artists. performers, and individuals. Programs are designed for children, ages 5-12, from all backgrounds and levels of experience.

A week at ACTh Summer Arts program is experiential and dynamic. We play, we learn, we get loud, we get dirty, we bravely take to the stage, we draw, paint, print, sculpt, and duct tape! (to name a few). It's a busy and fast paced program with focused activities and open ended learning. This is creative immersion and it's lots of fun!

Teaching Artist Bios:
http://www.acth.org/teaching-artist-bios/

Each week long sessions includes a morning and afternoon workshop-- one visual art topic and one theater/performance topic. Each workshop topic is lead by a different lead teacher. Our lead teachers are supported by an assistant teacher who assists for the full day. All teachers are highly experienced teaching artists who are skilled at leading children through varied, hands-on, and experiential activities. Group sizes are limited to 12-14 students. Descriptions of the 2014 season sessions.

Program Information:

Dates: July 7, 2014 - August 1, 2014 (4 individual week long sessions)
Time: 9am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday (Sharing at 2:45pm on Friday)
Location: Sanderson Academy, Ashfield MA 01330
On-Site Phone at Sanderson Academy: (for use during program only): 413-628-4404
Contact: Co-Directors Rachel Silverman & Allison Ahearn, 413-626-1976, summer@acth.org
Program Fee: $210 per child/per session including materials (free registration until May 30, $10 registration fee afterward).

What to Bring and Know:

each session includes 2 workshops (a morning and an afternoon) with different topics
wear comfortable play clothes (that can get dirty) and closed-toe shoes that are easy to move in
a healthy lunch and 2 snacks
apply sunscreen at home, if needed, for outdoor activities and play time

Sample Daily Schedule:
9-9:15am Arrival and greetings
9:15-10:30am Morning Workshop Core Activity
10:30-10:45am Snack and Body Break
10:45-11:30am Morning Workshop Core Activity
11:30-12:30pm Lunch, Outdoor Play, and Cooperative Games
12:30-1:45pm Afternoon Workshop Core Activity
1:45-2:00pm Snack and Body Break
2:00-3:15pm Afternoon Workshop Core Activity
3:15-3:30pm Closing Game/ Play/ Parents Pick-Up

Sanderson Academy, Ashfield, MA

Summer Arts Program Information:
summer@acth.org