Grand Blanc
Summer Arts Academy
JUNE 17th - JUNE 28th, 2024
8:30am-12:30pm WEEKDAYS
Mason Elementary School
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 28th @ 6:30pm
Registration Fee: $120 per student
Registration is currently at full capacity. We are looking at ways to increase capacity, so if you are interested please fill out the waitlist below! Once spots become available, we will reach out to you.
**Financial assistance may be available for qualifying students through the Education Benefits application (formerly free and reduced lunch eligibility). Please contact Steve Simmons, at ssimmons@gbcs.org if you need assistance and think you may qualify.
What is the Summer Arts Academy?
Current 2nd-5th grade students from all across the Grand Blanc community will come together to spend 2 weeks learning, creating, and performing through the arts! Each day students will rotate between 5 arts classes including: Choir, Marimba Band, Theater, Visual Art, and an Instrument Exploration class. A final showcase performance will be held on Friday, June 28th @ 6:30pm at Mason Elementary to allow students the opportunity to perform what they've worked on for friends and family!
VISUAL ART
with Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Wise, &
Ms. Huggler
Ms. Huggler
Students will create art projects where they can communicate ideas, thoughts, and feelings through their artwork.
MARIMBA BAND
with Mr. Simmons & Mr. Horn
Students will learn individual parts on a marimba and work with each other to put the parts together for a fun marimba tune.
CHOIR
with Mr. Cort & Mr. Smith
Students will learn vocal techniques to improve their singing and work on listening and blending their voice within an ensemble.
MUSIC THEATER
with Mrs. Wilkerson & Mrs. Smith
Students will build confidence, work as a team, and have fun as they discover the magical world of musical theater, where every kids' star can shine bright!
Instrument Exploration
Students will learn about different band and orchestra instruments and will have the opportunity to hear, see, and play them!
Arts Academy Promo Video
Meet Your Instructors:
Daily Schedule:
8:20-8:30am: Arrival8:30- 9:15am- Full Choir9:15-9:55am- Class #29:55-10:35am- Class #310:35-11:45am- Class #4 & Break/Snack11:45-12:25- Class #512:30- Dismissal
Questions?
Please contact the Summer Arts Academy director, Steve Simmons, at ssimmons@gbcs.org