Find your voice..
SMARTS Summer Institute
Started in 1986, the SMARTS Summer Institute offers arts interested and talented students grades K-9, an opportunity to focus intensively on the arts and creativity and work under the guidance of working artists and arts educators. The SMARTS experience is about the creative process, imagination and dynamic opportunities to discover your own vision and voice. At SMARTS learning is fun, joyous and inspired.
Do you have a busy schedule?
Don't worry! During the SMARTS Summer Institute Before and After Care is available every day!
SMARTS works hard to make sure all students interested are able to attend. We offer installment plans and scholarships based on need.
SMARTS Summer Institute registration opens January 1st each year. We encourage families to register early to secure a spot.
SMARTS Summer Institute is a Multi-Arts Program for children grades K-9.
This program offers students an intensive four week multi-arts experience...students are grouped by age.
Each group is assigned 2 group leader counselors to stay with them throughout the day.
SMARTS Summer Institute is 4 weeks long and is cumulative. Children work on projects throughout the month that lead up to an exciting final presentation. The first 3 weeks of the program have a set daily schedule.
On the final week of camp the schedule changes to allow time for rehearsing.
**We recommend all incoming first year 5/6 year olds attend the spring open house.
The open house date will be emailed to all registered families early spring.
Students explore:
Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts and Percussion through daily classes in each discipline.
Children must participate in all of the classes. Children will also participate in group rehearsals for the final presentation. We include daily outdoor play and unique activities (like theme days and open mics!)
Open mic information:
2-3 days a week we hold open mic at the end of lunch. Children can sing, dance, perform a skit, play an instrument, tell jokes and more! This is run by our performing arts staff and children are informed about this on the first few days of camp. Children who want to participate need to sign up with the assigned performing arts teacher in their room. Children are encouraged to practice for their performance.
Other details:
Children must bring their own snack, lunch and drink. We sell freeze pops and ice cream at lunch.
