Youth & Children's Info
The Children’s & Junior Artist’s Center
The Children’s Center (ages 5–12 years) and Junior Artist’s Center (ages 11–13 years) are designed for students who are interested in a focused intensive experience in the arts in an atmosphere which is responsive to the emotional and educational needs of young children and adolescents.
The differences between the workshops offered by the Children’s Center and the Junior Artist’s Center are the level of content and concepts taught, along with the general level of concentration and maturity found within those age groups. There is much overlapping to provide parents a broader selection of courses to choose from. Students are housed by age regardless of the center in which they are enrolled.
Skilled and experienced artist-educators use age appropriate materials and methods to convey the excitement and discipline necessary for achievement in the arts. Students are given technical instruction mixed with strong encouragement to come up with creative solutions posed by artistic challenges. Instructors are chosen for their ability to work in a focused and supportive atmosphere with students of all backgrounds and abilities.
Students work hard yet never lose sight of the fun involved in their personal pursuit of artistic goals. Small classes and a low student to teacher ratio—approximately 9:1—ensure that students receive a great deal of individual attention and support.
An important goal of the Children’s/Junior Artist's Centers is for students to gain an enthusiasm and excitement for the arts as well as a basic foundation of technical knowledge.
Fostering respect for individuals, for the arts, and for education is the foundation upon which expectations of student behavior are based. Because most students are responsible and focused in their artistic pursuits, the Summer Program does not emphasize rules at the expense of learning and creativity. At check-in, students are asked to sign a Student Contract outlining basic rules of behavior. A few policies pertaining to safe and cooperative communal living, and adherence to State and Federal laws are enforced rigorously.
1) Smoking is prohibited for all Youth, Junior Artists and Children’s Center students. Students found smoking or in possession of cigarettes or other tobacco products will be expelled with no refund of fees.
2) Minor students—under the age of 21—found in possession of alcohol, and any student found in possession of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia will be expelled with no refund of fees.
3) Vandalism against and theft of property and possessions of the school or other students will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion with no refund of fees.
4) Acts of violence, real or threatened; harassment or intimidation of any member of the school community will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion with no refund of fees.
5) Youth, Junior Artists and Children’s Center students may not leave the campus without written parental permission and the consent of the Dean of Students. Students found off campus are subject to expulsion with no refund of fees or other disciplinary measures.
6) Appropriate behavior and dress are expected at all times.