Summer Learning Opportunities

Digital Resources from KID smART

KID smART teaching artists are creating FREE digital content for the whole family! The Art Apart series includes hands-on activities, read-alouds, movement exercises, and other projects that you can explore from the comfort of your home.

KID smART is also offering virtual professional development for the summer and fall! See workshop options here, and email stephanie@kidsmart.org to request additional information or book a session for your school!

Community Works Virtual Camps

We didn’t stop teaching this school year and we won’t stop this summer! Join Community Works for a FREE 5 Week Virtual Camp in Music, Art, STEM, Dance and more as we combine project-based enrichment lessons and community camp time in a virtual setting! Supply kits and computers are available for participants. Register here.

YALA Summer Programming

This summer, Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) is producing new online workshops and bringing the joy of art into the homes across the city! Our workshops range from art foundations to arts integration to social emotional learning through art.

Families and educators can learn more here and participate via our YouTube or Facebook.

Longue Vue Summer ‘Scapes Camp

Join us as we explore the gardens through arts, crafts and independent physical activities! Summer ‘Scapes will follow a new format, with three mornings per week at Longue Vue and take-home art and garden activities. Camp is every Mon, Wed and Friday during July from 9am-12pm and is open to ages 5-12. $150 per week with scholarships available.

For more information, contact Tess Fulton at tfulton@longuevue.com

You Can YAYA at Home!

We’re excited to bring YAYA into your home this summer (and beyond!) with art kits filled with supplies and access to virtual activities to match. Includes art workshops led by awesome YAYA Alumni Teaching Artists, recorded storytimes, virtual field trips, art supplies and more! Get your art kit here.

Dancing Grounds Summer @ Home

For more information, please visit: http://www.dancingrounds.org/dg-summer-at-home.

Ashé Cultural Arts Center - Summer Academy

The Institute of Cultural Education at Ashé provides workshops for teachers, parents and children, that integrate culture into educational curriculums to enhance the positive growth and overall development of young learners. Learn more about the Kuumba Institute children’s program here, and sign up for their FREE Summer Academy here. Runs June 22-July 24, open to ages 6-12.

NOMA Summer Art Kits and More!

Looking for ways to bring art into your home this summer? Check out the Hot Art, Cool Kids: Summer Art Kit, featuring live virtual sessions and at-home art-making activities inspired by the museum and sculpture garden. Summer Art Kits will be packed with materials and opportunities for creative expression through drawing and collage, creative writing, sculpture, and more! Also, check out the NOMA Teen Squad’s Teen Photo Challenge on Instagram.

Tuition-Free Summer Dance Classes at NOBA