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Dear Community Friends,
We had a busy winter at the BCCA and spring is on its
way, but its time to start planning for the summer.
The 2004 Summer Arts Program is ready for pre-
registration, and program sessions are already filling up.
In the past few weeks, we've added a few new
sessions
and adjusted the schedule, so take a look and see
what we've got planned!
All sessions are listed below according to age group.
Pre-register today!!!
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Pre-K and Kindergarten |
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Alphabet Fitness & Music, Ages 4-6
June 28th - July 9th, 9:00 - 12:30
-An exciting summer twist on our popular Alphabet
Fitness program that we currently have at the BCCA
-A fun way for your little wigglers to develop language
skills and explore their creativity through movement and
music
Creative Movement, Ages 4-6
July 12th - 23rd, 9:00 - 12:30
-An exploration of movement with a strong emphasis on
music that introduces students to the foundations of
several styles of dance, from pre-ballet to modern
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7 to Preteens |
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World Dance Intensive, Ages 8-11
July 12 - 23rd, 9:00 - 12:30
-A funky combination of our great cultural dance
offerings
-An easy way to sample many cultural flavors in a short
period of time
Ballet, Jazz, & Tap Intensive, Ages 7-10
July 26th - August 6th, 9:00 - 12:30
-A classical dance program taught by some of the best
instructors in Boston
-Designed for all experience levels
Drama Workshop, Ages 11-14
July 26th - August 6th, 9:00 - 12:30
-A fun workshop for young actors that will build skills
such as improvisation, stage-presence, and character
development
-Appropriate for experienced and novice actors
Hip Hop & African Drumming, Ages 8-12
August 9th - 20th, 9:00 - 12:30
-A high-energy journey through the hottest new dance
and music styles
-A great context in which to learn about and
experiment with African drumming
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Teens (13-17) |
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Kung-Fu & Capoeira, Teens
July 26th - August 6th, 9:00 - 12:30
-An intensive look at today's most popular forms of
martial arts
-Great exercise and strength-building for young
adults
Hip Hop & African Drumming, Teens
August 9th - August 20th, 9:00 - 12:30
-A cool way to stay active and listen to fun
music
-A fresh twist to learning to play a new musical
instrument- the
African drums!
-Plus, the extended-day program will include a
breakdancing workshop!
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Extended-Day Option |
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All of the above sessions run from 9:00 to 12:30
with
an 8:30-1:00 early/late dropoff/pickup option.
For all
elementary, middle, and teen sessions, there
will be an
extended day Creative Arts option until 4:00
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Students will eat lunch (brought from home) from
12:30-
1:00 and resume summer programming at 1:00.
The Creative Arts afternoons will be less
movement-oriented than the morning session and
will focus
primarily on two-dimensional art and sculpture,
as well
as fun, one-hour electives. Possible elective
topics
include Installation Art, Magic, and Belly Dancing.
The BCCA Summer Arts Program will not offer an
extended day option for the 4-6 year-olds
program. We
are happy to network you with other BCCA parents if
you need help arranging afternoon
care for your child. We apologize for any
inconvenience, and we hope to be able to offer this
option to all students in the future.
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Program fees |
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The BCCA is a non-profit organization and we charge
only the amount to
cover the costs of the program. Each two-week,
morning session costs $385 per student. The session
fee for the extended day option with twice the fun is
only $700. The extended-day option will also require
students to purchase art supplies for their Creative Arts
session, not to exceed $30.
To help accomodate the needs of working parents, the
program will offer a $50 per session fee if you would like
an
early/late dropoff/pickup option. This
option would extend the morning program hours to 8:30-
1:00. For those students in the extended day program,
late pickup would run until 4:30.
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Other Summer Programming |
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We hope that the above sessions fill up quickly because
we've got more great ideas. Please help us spread
the word about the Summer Arts Program, and
we'll be happy to add new sessions as demand
increases! You can simply forward this newsletter to
other parents who might be interested using the
Forward email link at the bottom of this page .
I'd also like to mention another kids program that will be
housed at the BCCA this summer. Summer Tunes
, a "jam-filled music adventure for kids," will be
offered July 19th - 30th and August 16th - 27th for
elementary and middle school students. Contact "Middle
C Music" for more information at 617-594-4676.
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PRE-REGISTRATION |
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Space for these sessions is
limited so pre-register your student today!
Click here to open and print the registration
form.
You can also pick up a registration form at the BCCA.
Mail or bring in your completed form, including your
$100 program deposit fee. This fee
is required to register and guarantees a placement for
your child. Pre-registration ends May 1st when the
total program fee is due.
I am happy to answer any questions about the program
or the registration process. Please don't hesitate to call
or e-mail me at the contact info below. Thanks!
Emily Gold, Summer Program Coordinator
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