Enrollment for Summer 2012

Enrollment for our summer 2012 program will open next Wednesday, February 22 at 10 AM for past campers and the following Tuesday, February 28 at 10 AM for campers who are new to our program.

Two changes for this summer are worthy of note:

1) The Design Program will take place on our Los Angeles Campus. This creative program is a huge favorite with our young teen campers who are 12 to 15 years old. Design Program, Jr. for 8 - 11 year olds will be available on both campuses.

2) Due to the early start date for LAUSD students (August 14) for next school year, the Valley Campus has a three week Session 2 ending Aug. 10 especially for those students. Curriculum has been designed so that students will complete their classes by the end of the three weeks. Non LAUSD students will continue until August 17 with an additional week full of intensive study and fun.

Looking forward to see you this summer.

CHANGES FOR THE CHILDREN’S ARTS INSTITUTE

The Children’s Arts Institute (CAI) will be posting this summer’s schedule of classes on our website this Monday, Feb. 21. This will allow families to study our offerings and decide on a schedule before registration opens the following week. This year, we have made some changes in format. Students will still pick their own schedule of classes but the morning schedule will be structured differently – a block of classes that runs the entire morning.

Morning Block 9 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. (with break)
Depending on the campus, students have the choice of a Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Media Arts, or Design Project, Jr. block of classes which lasts all morning. New this year, this is an exciting new approach to an in-depth exploration of one of these genres. The blocks are team-taught by two instructors and 1 – 3 assistants. Within the block, students will participate in a variety of artistic mediums. For example, Visual Arts Block will cover drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics and more, depending on the interests of the group. The mediums covered in the other blocks will be detailed on the website.

Students will build collaborative and analytical skills as well as learning artistic techniques. Groups will be divided by age, skill level and interest as they undertake specific projects. The whole group will work together on a group project as well as individual ones.

An additional benefit to this new format includes the opportunity to include all students that wish to take a specific block. No more dividing friends or family members that sign up later. If a large number of students sign up for a block, more staff will be added to keep the same staff/student ratio.

Afternoon Classes 12:40p.m. – 1:50p.m. and 2:05 – 3:15p.m.
After lunch, students will have the opportunity to choose two classes to allow them to explore and experience additional interests. Favorite workshops such as woodworking, fencing, magic, gymnastics, and cooking will take place in the two afternoon time slots.

We are very excited about our new format. We know that one of the reasons you choose our program is to allow your children to explore and develop their creativity. We believe that this new structure will allow us to even more effectively use the power of the arts in accomplishing this aim.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children’s Arts Institute

Summer 2011

Summer is a coming. And it sure feels like it this week. We have already posted our session dates and prices on the website. More information will follow. Be sure to check back in mid-February to get the latest details on this summer.

If you would like to be added to our email notification list, just email me at susan@childrensartsinstitute.com and I will be sure to let you know when new information is posted.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute
818-780-6226

Winter Arts Camp

Well, it might not feel like it now but winter is coming. Children's Arts Institute will be offering our popular Winter Arts Camp again this year on the Valley Campus.

Check the website in November for information about the camp.

Session 2 Still has Spaces

Don't let our website scare you. If you look at the "Schedule" tab on the website, you will see that most of the workshops for Session 1 are filled.

However.... if you are interested in Session 2, just scroll down and you will see that we still have many choices for Session 2 on both campuses.

So, if you still have interest in attending our program this summer, take a look.

As always, we are happy to answer any further questions you might have.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute
susan@childrensartsinstitute.com
818-780-6226 ext. 13

Los Angeles Campus Open House this Sunday, May 16

This Sunday between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. we will be offering tours of the Los Angeles Campus. This is a good chance to see the campus if you are already signed up or to check it out if you or your friends are interested in enrolling.

We will give tours in small groups and the Director of CAI and the Site Director of the Los Angeles campus will be there to answer questions. You can even sign up onsite if you're interested.

Although Session 1 is getting pretty full, the good news is that most workshops still have some spaces left for Session 2. So, it's not too late to enroll.

Come for a visit. We will be happy to see you.

Susan Swarthout
Director, Children's Arts Institute

Registration is Open and Spaces are Going Fast

Spaces for favorite workshops are filling up fast - especially on the Los Angeles Campus for Session I. Don't delay if you want your first choices.

Also, stay tuned for information about our Open House on the Valley Campus this April and tour of the Los Angeles Campus in May.