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Community School of the Arts (CSA)

 

The Community School of the Arts offers classes, camps and performance opportunities for children ages 2 through 18.

 

 

Kansas City Young Audiences' CSA is the only program to offer classes in dance, theatre, music, and visual art in the same place, at the same time. Private instruction is also available in vocal and instrumental music. CSA classes meet after school and on Saturdays. During the summer, full and half-day, week long Summer Camps offer outstanding opportunities for children to express themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

Why choose KCYA - Community School of the Arts for your performing & visual arts classes?

 

  • Small class sizes
  • Professional teaching artists
  • Age appropriate curriculum
  • Variety of arts disciplines taught in one place
  • Convenient Midtown location
  • Scholarships and payment plans are available

 

 

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CSA Enrollment Information

 

Enrollment Information & FAQ

 

What are the Session Dates?

What are typical business hours?

Summer Camp questions?

Enrollment questions?

Where is KCYA located? Where do we Park? And what is the drop off/ pick up policy?

Are there any Discounts?

Do I qualify for a Scholarship?

What is the Payment Policy?

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Can I enroll after the session has started?

What about inclement weather?

What is the Illness policy?

What if I need to miss a class?

What are Student Demonstrations?

Are there Special Events?

Can I get on the mail list?

What should my child wear to dance class?

 

 

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CSA Session Dates

Spring 2024: January 29 - May 4

Summer 2024: June 3 - August 3

 

Private lessons begin when arranged with Teaching Artist 

 

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Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
The Business Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

 

Holiday Schedule

TBA

 

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Camp Details

  • All camps are held at KCYA: 3732 Main Street, KC, MO 64111
  • All summer camps meet Monday-Friday (except the week of June 17 and July 4th)
  • Camp begins at 8:30, campers may begin arriving at 8:00am
  • Campers need to be picked up no later than 10 minutes after the end of camp (12:00 for half day camps, 4:00 for full day camps)
  • Extended Daycare is available until 5:30pm for an additional fee
  • All campers should bring a waterbottle
  • Full day campers must bring a lunch (this includes campers attending 2 half-day camps)
  • AM and PM snacks are provided
  • Most Camps conclude with an end of the week camp performance on Friday. Specific information will be distributed on the first day of the camp.

 

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Enrollment

All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees. 

You'll create your own secure account at ACTIVE CAMP & CLASS MANAGER. Click here to login to your Active Camp & Class Manager account. 

 

Who should I talk to about enrolling in a class?
Enollments are processed online. If you have questions, please call Andi Gilbertson at 816.531.4022 x1000.
Private instruction is offered through a number of fabulous teaching artists who you should contact directly.  

 

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Where are the CSA classes held?
All classes are held at 3732 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111

 

Where do we park?
All KCYA families are encouraged to park in our lot (3732 Main St.) if space is available.  If the KCYA lot is full, you may park across the street  (3731 Main Street) and use the crosswalk at 37th Street.  After 5pm or on weekends you may also park at The Whole Person (3710 Main St.).

 

Student Drop off and Pick up Policy

Drop off:

  • Students can either walk themselves or be escorted by a parent/guardian to the building entrance.
  • Students may go directly to their class or, if early, may wait in the Family Lounge. Parents/guardians may wait inside until class dismissal. 
  • Students may arrive as early as 10 minutes before their class start time. 

 

Pick up:

  • Parents/guardians of children ages up to 10 years should be near the classroom door at dismissal time to escort your student out of the building.
  • Parents/guardians of children 11 and older may meet near the classroom door, in the Family Lounge, at the building entrance/exit, or you may choose to meet your child in the parking lot at dismissal time. Please make sure your child knows where to meet you. For their safety, students will not be allowed to wait outside. 
  • Students must be picked up within ten minutes of their class ending time. If you know you will be late, please give us a call.
  • KCYA staff will be at the entrance/exit of the building to assist students as needed.

 

 

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Discounts and Special Offers

  • NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enroll before 4/15 to save 15% on your class or camp fees for summer 2024.
    Use code:SUMMER24 at checkout.
  • MULTI-CLASS OR MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNT: enroll in more than one class and receive 10% off your second class. (Two classes or two children must be enrolled in the same transaction.)
    Use code: multi24 at checkout.
  • REFER A FRIEND DISCOUNT:  Referee will receive $20 off their first class and must give name of the person who made the referral. The person who made the referal will receive $10 off their next class. Discount codes are required, please call to confirm your refer a friend discount. 

Sorry - discounts and special offers may not be combined. 

 

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Scholarships
Kansas City Young Audiences Community School of the Arts believes that all children deserve access to the arts. Visit our Scholarship page for more information. Limited Scholarships are available for each program. Learn more.

 

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Payment Policy - Classes
Group classes may be paid in full at time of enrollment or may be paid in three installments with the first installment due at the time of enrollment.

 

Payment Policy - Camps 
50 % of the fees are due at registration. The remainder of the fees must be paid prior to the Friday before camp begins.  If waitlisted, no payment or deposit is due until a spot becomes available.

 

Private Instruction may be arranged directly with Teaching Artists. Fees and payment arrangements are based on individual artist's policies.

 

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

CLASS Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • If you withdraw from any class prior to the first meeting, we will issue a full refund less the processing fee.
  • Our goal is to find the perfect class for your child. If your child is not happy in their class please let us know and we’ll do what we can to find a better fit. However, after the fourth week of the session it’s difficult to transfer students into a class and the decision to accept an additional student will be made in conjunction with the teaching artist.
  • Class credits (less the processing fee) will be issued for those who withdraw from a class after the first session if a different class is not available. Credits will remain on your account and may be used for any future classes or camps.
  • All CSA classes require a minimum of 5 student enrollments. Should the minimum number of students not be reached, class will be cancelled and a refund will be issued. Enroll early and tell a friend to help ensure that all classes make!

 

 

CAMP Cancellation & Refund Policy

 

  • Prior to May 1st camp fees are refundable (less the 4% processing fee)
  • May 1- May 30 camp fees are refundable at 50% (less the 4% processing fee)
  • Beginning June 1 there are no refunds for camp fees, but campers may transfer to another week during the 2024 summer.
  • The seasonal nature of our program precludes any refund, camp credit, or reduction for late or non-arrival, early withdrawal, or student cancellation within two weeks of the program for any reason. 

 

 

**Special Circumstances - Coronavirus**

We will continue to monitor developments, and will act and communicate based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and appropriate state, county and local authorities. 

 

 

 

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Late Enrollments & Pro-rated Fees
We encourage you to enroll prior to the first day of class. However, we will do our best to accommodate late enrollments and to pro-rate the fees accordingly. Any enrollment after the fourth week of the session requires the teaching artists approval.
Enrollments for private instruction lessons must be arranged through the Teaching Artist.

 

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Inclement Weather
On inclement weather days, a decision may need to be made to cancel classes. We will make that decision by 2:00pm on weekdays or by 8:00am on Saturdays. We also reserve the right to cancel classes later than that if the weather conditions worsen. You may call the office at 816.531.4022, check our website homepage: www.kcya.org or visit our Facebook page for the latest information.  

We have reserved the week after the final week of the Session for make-up classes. 

 

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Illness Policy

Community School of the Arts policy (based on CDC recommendations) requires a child stay home if he or she has:

  • Has a fever of 100.4 or higher
  • Has been vomiting or has diarrhea (within 24 hrs)
  • Sore throat if you suspect a strep infection, even if there is not fever.
  • Drainage from an ear or eye (may indicate infection)
  • Severe cough that may be uncontrollable.
  • Frequent sneezing and coughing. This spreads sickness to others.

 

24 Hour Rule:

  • Fever: Keep your child home until his or her FEVER has gone WITHOUT medicine for 24 hours. Colds can be contagious for at least 48 hours. Returning to school too soon may slow recovery and make others sick.
  • Vomiting or Diarrhea: Keep your child home for 24 hours after last time he or she vomited or had diarrhea.
  • Antibiotics: Keep your child home until 24 hours after the First dose of antibiotic for anything like ear infection, strep, or pneumonia.

 

Please consult your doctor promptly if there is any doubt about the condition of your child. Follow the directions from your child’s physician or school nurse before sending your child back to school or other activities following a communicable disease. Whenever possible, KCYA will notify parents of a communicable disease incidence as appropriate.

 

Read the Building Protocols

 

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Missing Classes or Lessons
Please call 816.531.4022 to report an absence. Sorry, there are no make-ups for group classes, except for those classes we cancel due to weather. Some dance and acting class students may be able to make up a missed class by attending a similar class or a class one level lower than their current class.  

 

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Student Demonstrations 

  • Typically, each group class will participate in an end of session (in-class) demonstration during the final week of class. 
  • Student Recitals: Private instruction teaching artists will communicate with you about student recital opportunities.
  • Typically, we host two dance performances and two theatre performances each year. 

 

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CSA Special Events
We host a number of special events like Student Showcases, Dance Performances, Theatre Performances etc. See upcoming Special Events here.

 

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Communications

We use email to communicate information about classes, camps, special events, performance opportunities. Sign up (in the footer at the bottom of this page) to receive our emails so you're always in the know.  Like us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

 

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CSA Dance Class Attire

 

Pre-Ballet and Ballet I-VI Classes:  Ladies: solid color leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from the face in a bun or ponytail. Please bring rubber hair bands and barrettes to each class. 
Gentlemen: T-shirt, black leggings or bike shorts, and white or black leather ballet slippers.

 

Hip Hop: Loose fitting clothes and bare feet or sneakers that are only worn for Hip Hop class. (Please, no street shoes in the dance studios.)

 

Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Dance for Musical Theatre, LDC, Teen/Tween Ballet: Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants with jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Hair in ponytail.

 

Parent and Me Pre-Ballet, Tiny Creative Movement: Adults in Parent & Me class should wear comfortable clothes and socks or bare feet. No leotards required. Children can wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or the same attire as Pre-Ballet.

 

Tap/Jazz:  Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants (Gentlemen: t-shirt, black leggings or bike shorts)  All dancers will need tap shoes and/or jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from face in a bun or ponytail.  Please bring rubber bands and barrettes to each class.

 

Dance Shoes should never be worn outside, only in the Dance Studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.

 

Dance attire may be purchased online at https://www.discountdance.com/teacher_search.php. Use the Studio/Teacher ID# TP48802. We'll earn points towards new costumes and other dance supplies when you shop here.  And with the ID# you can get 10% off your first purchase!  

 

 

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Join our Roster of Teaching Artists

 

KCYA hires Teaching Artists for two distinct programs:

 

School and Community Programs (SCP) – in school programs 
and
Community School of the Arts (CSA) – classes & camps at our location 

 

 


Jaime Lyon reflects on her time as a teaching artist with Kansas City Young Audiences

 

 

School and Community Programs

 

KCYA's School and Community Programs works with a roster of nearly 150 artists to provide dynamic and educational arts programs to children in schools, libraries, and community centers throughout the greater Kansas City area.

 

KCYA's School and Community Programs reinforce core curriculum as well as cultivate artistic expression; unleashing ideas, creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills.

 

Performances, workshops, residencies, after-school programs, and professional development are offered in a variety of artistic disciplines: Dance, Language Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and more! Every program we offer incorporates one or more curricular connections, everything from Social Studies, STEM, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Fine Arts, and Language Arts to Healthy Living.

 

General information:

 

  • At this time we are not accepting applications from teaching artists outside the greater Kansas City area.
  • When a Teaching Artist submits an application to the KCYA School and Community Programs roster it is with the understanding that the specific program will be offered exclusively through KCYA if accepted.
  • A panel of teaching professionals reviews and responds to all applications.  

 

Contact Director of Arts Education: 816-531-4022 ext. 1011

 

Community School of the Arts

 

The Community School of the Arts offers classes, camps and performance opportunities for children ages 2 through 18.

 

Kansas City Young Audiences is your destination for a well-rounded arts education. The only organization to offer classes in dance, theatre, music, and visual art simultaneously, we can help you discover how your dance classes inform your acting classes; and how improvisation techniques connect your creativity whether in garage band or painting. CSA classes meet between 4 and 8pm and on Saturday mornings. 

 

Spring Break and Summer Camps are offered as well. Spring Break camps will align with area districts in March and Summer Camps are available between June and August. These week long camps provide outstanding opportunities for children to learn, explore and express themselves.

 

Private instruction is also available in acting, vocal and instrumental music.

 

General information:

 

  • The Community School of the Arts operates on a trimester schedule. (13 week sessions in the Fall and Spring, 8 week Summer session.)
  • Planning for each of these sessions begins approximately 6 months in advance.
  • Teaching Artists may submit their resumes for consideration at any time.
  • We are always considering new programs and instructional offerings based on the strengths of our teaching artists.

 

Contact Director of Arts Education: 816-531-4022 ext. 1011

 

To apply to become a KCYA Teaching Artist please submit the following:

 

School and Community Programs Application Submissions must include:

 

  • Completed Teaching Artist Application
  • Lesson Plan (see pg 2 of the Teaching Artist Application) 
  • Resume and bio. Please include previous teaching and residency experience.
  • Examples of your professional work (website or portfolio link, photos, videos, audio, etc.)
  • Sample footage of you teaching. Seeing you or your ensemble interacting with students is the best way for the panel to view your competency as a teaching artist. If digital footage is unavailable, please contact us to make other arrangements.
  • Three references (include addresses and phone numbers)

 

If you are a current KCYA teaching artist and have an idea for a new program you may use the same TA application completing only the following:

 

Community School of the Arts Application Submissions must include:

 

  • Completed CSA Teaching Artist Application
  • Resume and bio. Please include previous teaching and residency experience.
  • Examples of your professional work (website or portfolio link, photos, videos, audio, etc.)
  • Sample footage of you teaching. Seeing you or your ensemble interacting with students is the best way for the panel to view your competency as a teaching artist. If digital footage is unavailable, please contact us to make other arrangements.
  • Three references (include addresses and phone numbers)

 

 

 

CSA Classes

 

Summer Camps and Classes Begin June 1 

 

 

 

Thank You

 Thank you for enrolling at the Community School of the Arts.

You should receive an email confirmation very soon.  If you have any questions or need additional information please email Kim Heald or call 816.531.4022.

Ballet classes, Acting Camps, Piano lessons,   Acting Classes,  Guitar lessons,  Garage Band classes,  Hip Hop Dance,  Dance Camps, Jazz Dance, Summer Camps,  Acting for Teens,  Advanced ballet classes,   visual arts classes,  Improvisational acting classes, Theatre Camps, Spring Break Camps, in-school performances,
artist residencies, classroom workshops!

CSA Summer Camps

 

Summer Arts Camps & Classes

 

2024 Summer Camps 

June 3 - August 3

 

Our Summer Camps offer a unique opportunity for children ages 5-13 to explore and develop their skills in the performing and visual arts. Our professional teaching artists bring their own talents and passions for the arts to inspire and engage your child in week-long camps they’ll never forget! 

 

EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUT! Enroll before April 15 to save 15%! Use coupon code: SUMMER24 at checkout!

 

Click a title below or click to view camps by ages:

 

CAMPS FOR AGES 5-7                           CAMPS FOR AGES 8-13

 

While we often repeat a popular camp title no two weeks of camp are the same!

 

DATE AGE TIME CAMP NAME
June 3-7 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Puppet Pals
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Fairytale Mash Up
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Musical Theatre Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Art Studio Camp
WEEK 2
June 10-14   5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Dance A Day
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Music Makers
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Musical Theatre Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Let's Dance Camp
WEEK 3 Camp meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (No camp on Wednesday 6/19)
June 17-21 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Rise Up 
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Puppet Pals
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Art of Change Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Let's Dance Camp
WEEK 4
June 24-28 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Broadway Bound
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Music Makers
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Musical Theatre Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Improv Adventure Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Let's Dance Camp
WEEK 5 camps meet Monday-Wednesday only (no camp Thursday or Friday 7/4 & 7/5)
July 1-3 5-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Camp Americana
WEEK 6
July 8-12 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Art Explorers
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Stories on Stage
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Musical Theatre Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Art Studio Camp
WEEK 7
July 15-19 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Fairytale Mash Up
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Music Makers
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Improv Adventure Camp 
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Let's Put On a Show
WEEK 8
July 22-26 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Stories on Stage
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Art Explorers
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years  8:30am-4:00pm Improv Adventure Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Move and Groove
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Musical Theatre Camp
WEEK 9
July 29-August 2 5-7 years 8:30am-12:00pm Broadway Bound
  5-7 years 1:00pm-4:00pm Fairytale Mash Up
  5-7 years 8:30am-4:00pm combine AM + PM
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Moove and Groove
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Art Studio Camp
  8-13 years 8:30am-4:00pm Improv Adventure Camp

 

*4-Day Camp due to Juneteenth / Camp meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (no camp on Wednesday 6/19)

 

**3-Day Camp due to 4th of July holiday / Camp meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (no camp on Thursday or Friday)

 

EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUT! Enroll before April 15 to save 15%! Use coupon code: SUMMER24 at checkout!

 

Multi-camp OR multi-child discounts

 

All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees.

 

Summer Camps for Ages 5-7

 

Summer Camps for Ages 5 - 7

 

While we may repeat a popular camp title - no two camps will be exactly the same!

 

 

Early Enrollment Discount: enroll before April 15 and save 15%! Use code: SUMMER24 at checkout!

 

WEEK 1 June 3-7, 2024

 

AM: Puppet Pals

In this fresh and inventive camp, students will explore the vast world of puppetry. Campers will make several kinds of puppets as well as learn how to use their voice and body to bring a character to life.

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Kelsey Bowers

FEE: $185

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Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

PM: Fairytale Mash Up

Once upon a time…  Have you ever wondered what would happen if characters from your favorite fairy tales finally met?  Campers will explore  that idea through theatre, song, and dance.  Teaching Artists will introduce students to lesser-known fairy tales alongside beloved classics.  

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: 

FEE: $185 

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

WEEK 2  June 10-14, 2024

 

AM: Dance A Day

Campers will learn about the plot, main characters, and music from well-known classical ballets. Each day features a new ballet and fun activities including story time, lots of time to dance, and a daily visual arts project.   

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Franci Talamantez-Witte

FEE: $185

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Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Music Makers

Campers will love making music with our professional teaching artists! Campers will explore songs, lyrics, and rhythms and create new songs from well-known classics!

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: Chris Hudson & 

FEE: $185 

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

 

WEEK 3  June 17-21, 2024

Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. No camp on Wednesday, June 19th.

 

AM: Rise Up Camp

Campers will be introduced to inspirational characters (like Ruby Bridges) through books and plays and will bring their stories to life through dance!

 

NOTE:  Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. No camp on Wednesday, June 19th.

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Franci Talamantez-Witte

FEE: $150

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Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Puppet Pals

In this fresh and inventive camp, students will explore the vast world of puppetry. Campers will make several kinds of puppets as well as learn how to use their voice and body to bring a character to life.

 

NOTE: Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. No camp on Wednesday, June 19th.

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: TBA

FEE: $150

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $230

 

 

WEEK 4  June 24-28, 2024

 

AM: Broadway Bound

Be a shining star. Campers will sing and dance their way through music and scenes from popular Broadway shows. This high energy camp takes a look at what it takes to be in a musical production.  

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Kelsey Bowers

FEE: $185

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Music Makers

Campers will love making music with our professional teaching artists! Campers will explore songs, lyrics, and rhythms and create new songs from well-known classics!

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: Chris Hudson & TBA

FEE: $185 

Enroll Now  

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

 

WEEK 5  July 1 - 3, 2024

Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (No camp on Thursday or Friday = Happy 4th of July)

 

AM: Camp Americana

This 3-day camp for all ages features music, dance, literature, and visual arts activities highlighting America's cultural history. From Woodie Guthrie to Johnny Cash, from Walt Whitman to Emily Dickinson, and Whistler to Pollock we'll have fun exploring and experimenting in this holiday inspired camp. (Campers will be sub-divided by age group.)

 

NOTE: Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (No camp on Thursday or Friday = Happy 4th of July)

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Chris Hudson, Franci Witte, John Mulvey

FEE: $170 (full day)

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PM: Camp Americana

NOTE:  Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (No camp on Thursday or Friday = Happy 4th of July)

TIME: 8:30am-12pm OR 1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST:  Chris Hudson, Franci Witte, John Mulvey

FEE: $110 (half-day)

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Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $170

 

 

WEEK 6  July 8-12, 2024

 

AM: Art Explorers

Spend the week with famous artists throughout history. Campers will create famous artist inspired art projects and end the week with a gallery of their work.

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Lindsay Brunk

FEE: $185

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Stories on Stage

Campers will explore the world of children's literature and learn what it takes to turn stories into plays. By using their imaginations, with the guidance of their teaching artists, campers will bring these stories to life!  

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: TBA

FEE: $185 

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

WEEK 7  July 15-19, 2024

 

AM: Fairytale Mash Up

Once upon a time…  Have you ever wondered what would happen if characters from your favorite fairy tales finally met?  Campers will explore  that idea through theatre, song, and dance.  Teaching Artists will introduce students to lesser-known fairy tales alongside beloved classics.  

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Kelsey Bowers

FEE: $185

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Music Makers

Campers will love making music with our professional teaching artists! Campers will explore songs, lyrics, and rhythms and create new songs from well-known classics!

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: Chris Hudson & TBA

FEE: $185 

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

WEEK 8  July 22-26, 2023

 

AM: Stories on Stage

Campers will explore the world of children's literature and learn what it takes to turn stories into plays. By using their imaginations, with the guidance of their teaching artists, campers will bring these stories to life!  

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: 

FEE: $185

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Art Explorers

description coming soon

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: Lindsay Brunk

FEE: $185 

Enroll Now

Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

WEEK 9  July 29-August 2, 202

 

AM: Broadway Bound

Be a shining star. Campers will sing and dance their way through music and scenes from popular Broadway shows. This high energy camp takes a look at what it takes to be in a musical production.  

 

TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm

ARTIST: Brad Shaw

FEE: $185

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Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

 

PM: Fairytale Mash Up

Once upon a time…  Have you ever wondered what would happen if characters from your favorite fairy tales finally met?  Campers will explore  that idea through theatre, song, and dance.  Teaching Artists will introduce students to lesser-known fairy tales alongside beloved classics.  

 

TIME:1:00pm-4:00pm

ARTIST: Cori Anne Weber

FEE: $185 

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Select full or half-day option at Active Network

 

Combine AM + PM Camps for full day for only $285

 

 

 

Extended Day

 

The perfect solution for working parents!  

Extend the fun from 4:00 til 5:30pm  / $60.00 per child per week 

Active Camp & Class Manager tip: Look for this option after you've selected the specific week of Summer Camp.

 

 

Early Enrollment Discount: enroll before April 15 and save 15%! Use code: SUMMER24 at checkout!

 

All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees.

Summer Camps for Ages 8-13

 

Summer Camps for Ages 8 - 13

 

While we may repeat a popular camp title - no two camps will be exactly the same!

 

 

Early Enrollment Discount: enroll before April 15 and save 15%! Use code: SUMMER24 at checkout!

 

WEEK 1: June 3 - June 7, 2024

 

Art Studio Camp

 

Campers will spend the week exploring their inner artist as they work with professional teaching artists to develop visual art skills.  The week will include multiple arts mediums.  Campers will be amazed with the fantastic pieces they will have to take home at the end of this great camp!

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: 

FEE: $300

 

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Musical Theatre Camp: Alice in Wonderland

 

Calling all triple threats! Sing, dance, and act through a creative and fun-filled week! In this one of a kind camp, campers will work with their teaching artist to create a fully original Broadway style show.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME:8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST:  Brad Shaw

FEE: $285

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WEEK 2: June 10 - June 14, 2024

 

Let's Dance: World Beat

 

This fun and engaging week explores a variety of dance styles with music from around the world. Campers will focus on rhythm, movement, and the beat with multiple teaching artists while learning new world dances. 

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: 

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Musical Theatre Camp: Original Show

 

Calling all triple threats! Sing, dance, and act through a creative and fun-filled week! In this one of a kind camp, campers will work with their teaching artist to create a fully original Broadway style show.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST:  Brad Shaw

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now 

 

 

WEEK 3: June 17 - June 21, 2024

Camp meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (No camp on Wednesday)

 

Art of Change Camp

 

This one of a kind camp will introduce campers to spoken word poetry, hip hop dance, and mural with an emphasis on how these are forms have evolved and the role the arts have had in the social justice movment. Campers will be encouraged to find their own voice through the arts. 

 

NOTE: Camp meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (No camp on Wednesday)

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST:  Brad Shaw, Priest Hughes, Demarco Williams

FEE: $240 

 

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Let's Dance Camp

 

Campers will love this comprehensive and energizing week of dance! This is a great opportunity to become a versatile dancer by learning various styles. Camp will include ballet, jazz, hip hop, as well as visual art projects. Dancers will impress family and friends with their new steps. No prior dance experience required. 

 

NOTE: Camp meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (No camp on Wednesday)

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree, +

FEE: $230

 

Enroll Now!

 

WEEK 4: June 24 - June 28, 2024

 

Improv Adventure Camp

 

Campers will create hilarious comedy sketches and improv scenes similar to Saturday Night Live using improvisational techniques, performance skills, and their imaginations. Campers will work with professional teaching artists to develop their own comedic style and put it all together for a performance for family and friends.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Let's Dance Camp

 

Campers will love this comprehensive and energizing week of dance! This is a great opportunity to become a versatile dancer by learning various styles. Camp will include ballet, jazz, hip hop, as well as visual art projects. Dancers will impress family and friends with their new steps. No prior dance experience required. 

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree, +

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Musical Theatre Camp: Broadway Belters

 

Become a triple threat! Campers will sing, dance, and act their way through a fun-filled week of musical theatre. Focusing on scenes from a Broadway Musical, they will learn how to put these three essential elements together in an energetic and compelling manner. Broadway Belters (This camp will include material from Hamilton, Wicked, Matilda, Seussical, and Lion King)

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Cori Anne Weber

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now

 

 

WEEK 5: July 1 - July 3, 2024

Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (No camp on Thursday or Friday = Happy 4th of July)

 

Camp Americana

 

This 3-day camp for all ages features music, dance, literature, and visual arts activities highlighting America's cultural history. From Woodie Guthrie to Johnny Cash, from Walt Whitman to Emily Dickinson, and Whistler to Pollock we'll have fun exploring and experimenting in this holiday inspired camp.

 

NOTE: Camps meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (No camp on Thursday or Friday = Happy 4th of July)

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

AGES: 5-13 (Campers will be divided by age group.)

ARTIST: Franci Talamantez-Witte, John Mulvey, Chris Hudson

FEE: $170

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

WEEK 6: July 8 - July 12, 2024

 

Art Studio Camp

 

Campers will spend the week exploring their inner artist as they work with professional teaching artists to develop visual art skills.  The week will include multiple arts mediums.  Campers will be amazed with the fantastic pieces they will have to take home at the end of this great camp!

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Lindsay Brunk, +

FEE: $300

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Musical Theatre Camp: 

 

Musicals through the years. Become a triple threat!  Campers will sing, dance, and act their way through a fun-filled week of musical theatre.  Focusing on scenes from a Broadway Musical, they will learn how to put these three essential elements together in an energetic and compelling manner. 

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST:  Brad Shaw

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

WEEK 7: July 15-19, 2024

 

Improv Adventure Camp

 

Campers will create hilarious comedy sketches and improv scenes similar to Saturday Night Live using improvisational techniques, performance skills, and their imaginations. Campers will work with professional teaching artists to develop their own comedic style and put it all together for a performance for family and friends.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Let's Put On a Show

 

Campers will learn how to take a play from the page to the stage! During this fun-filled week, they will form a theatre troupe, and become producer, director, stage manager, designer, actor/actress...all rolled into one. Campers will create and build their own costume, make-up and set designs.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Lindsay Brunk

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

WEEK 8: July 22 - July 26, 2024

 

Improv Adventure Camp

 

Campers will create hilarious comedy sketches and improv scenes similar to Saturday Night Live using improvisational techniques, performance skills, and their imaginations. Campers will work with professional teaching artists to develop their own comedic style and put it all together for a performance for family and friends.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Move and Groove

 

Movement based workshop that will include stretch and strength, technique skills in common dance forms, and learning group dances. Concludes with a stage performance for families to enjoy.

 

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree, +

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Musical Theatre Camp: 

 

Musicals through the years. Become a triple threat!  Campers will sing, dance, and act their way through a fun-filled week of musical theatre.  Focusing on scenes from a Broadway Musical, they will learn how to put these three essential elements together in an energetic and compelling manner. 

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Franci Talamantez-Witte

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

WEEK 9: July 29 - August 2, 2024

 

Art Studio Camp

 

Campers will spend the week exploring their inner artist as they work with professional teaching artists to develop visual art skills.  The week will include multiple arts mediums.  Campers will be amazed with the fantastic pieces they will have to take home at the end of this great camp!

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Lindsay Brunk, +

FEE: $300

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Improv Adventure Camp

 

Campers will create hilarious comedy sketches and improv scenes similar to Saturday Night Live using improvisational techniques, performance skills, and their imaginations. Campers will work with professional teaching artists to develop their own comedic style and put it all together for a performance for family and friends.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

 

Move and Groove

 

Movement based workshop that will include stretch and strength, technique skills in common dance forms, and learning group dances. Concludes with a stage performance for families to enjoy.

 

Age: 8-13

TIME: 8:30am-4:00pm

ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree, +

FEE: $285

 

Enroll Now!

 

Extended Day

 

The perfect solution for working parents!  Extend the fun til 5:30pm

$60.00 per child per week 

Active Camp & Class Manager tip: Look for this option after you've selected the specific week of Summer Camp.

 

Early Enrollment Discount: enroll before April 15 and save 15%! Use code:SUMMER24 at checkout!

The Art of Healthy Lifestyles

 The Art of Healthy Lifestyles powered by Blue KC

The Art of Healthy Lifestyles, a collaboration between Kansas City Young Audiences and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), is designed todevelop and deliver workshops, performances and residencies based on the themes of healthy lifestyles and obesity prevention.

Internship Program

 

KCYA Internship Program

 

Share Your Love of the Arts with Kids in the Community!

 

KCYA Community School of the Arts offers full and part-time internships during our Spring Break Camps and Summer Camps 

 

KCYA's Spring Break and Summer Camps

  • Meet Monday - Friday for one week
  • Two weeks of Spring Break Camps will be offered in March 
  • Nine weeks of Summer Camp run in June and July
  • Intern shifts are either 8:15am - 12:30pm OR 12:00pm - 4:30 or 5:30pm.
  • Interns may request their desired schedule - either AM or PM.  

 

Student Interns will:

  • Help to engage, inspire, and supervise a group of campers.
  • Serve as a classroom assistant.
  • Oversee snack, lunch, and restroom breaks
  • Assist with clean up after lunch and other activities
  • Participate with the students and/or assist them with classroom activities
  • Assist teaching artists and KCYA staff with other tasks as needed
  • Help to create an environment that makes each child feel safe and supported

 

Eligible Student Applicants:

  • Must be over 16 years of age
  • Must have a school teacher or KCYA teaching artist recommendation
  • Would work the same schedule every day, Monday - Friday, for one week or more

 

 

Accepting applications for Summer 2024

 

This is an excellent resume-builder for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the arts, education or arts education, as well as an excellent opportunity to network with some of Kansas City’s most highly respected artists. 

 

Student age groups include: 5-7, 8-10, and or 10-13 year olds (Sometimes we combine 8-13 year olds)

 

Work-study opportunities may also be available through your school.  

 

Summer Camps 

Nine weeks : June 3 - August 3, 2024

 

Interested in helping? Send an email of interest or your resume to:

 

Andi Gilbertson
Director of Community School of the Arts

Kansas City Young Audiences

3732 Main St. 

Kansas City, MO 64111 

 

 

 

 

KCYA Coronavirus Update

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Ashlea is the Drama Director at Rockhurst High School. She previously taught at Avila Univeristy for 10 years. 

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KCYA Programs Today

Arts Programming

 

KCYA Programs Today

 

 

 

In March of 2020, all of our programming came to a screeching halt - schools closed, classes were cancelled, and our building stood empty for months. As we all know,  the way we communicate, educate, and gather changed overnight. After 59 years of in-person arts education, we were suddenly unable to create with students face-to-face, so we summoned our creativity to find solutions.

 

Community School of The Arts

 

  • This summer we are offering in person summer camps as well as a selction of hybrid dance and garage band classes. 
     
  • In the summer of 2020, The CSA  began offering virtual classes and camps; we reintroduced limited in-person classes in the fall, and hybrid class options for spring 2021. And we found a safe way to host our spring dance performance - the Drive In Movie Theatre!

 

In School Programming

 

  • Our In-school Teaching Artists also got to work, developing new virtual programs, and reimagining their existing programs for the screen.
     
  • A focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programming continues to build as critical skills like social awareness and responsible decision-making are recognized as fundamental to student success, so KCYA has been working with teaching artists to develop new programs that deal with these important skills.
     
  • We’re also having essential conversations with our Arts Partners districts to discuss how we and our partner organizations can assist with academic recovery, address emotional needs, develop Summer programming, and return to in-person programming in the fall. 

 

But the challenges we’ve all faced during this pandemic will not simply end when children are back in the classroom.  We know that KCYA will need additional financial resources to support the recovery efforts of our education partners and provide options for families with financial need. Their struggles are our struggles, and we have to find a way to make sure the arts are part of the recovery, because Arts Education is Essential!

 

This has certainly been a difficult year, but it has also been inspiring. Our mission continues to motivate us because now, more than ever, children need the arts to fuel their minds and lift their spirits. You can help by supporting the 60th Anniversary Campaign.

 

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