Art, Theatre & Music

Lil' Art Adventures (Ages3-5 yrs)

Get ready to dive into a world of color and creativity! In our messy art adventure, little ones will explore lines, shapes, colors, and textures while making their own masterpieces. They’ll get hands-on with different materials, practice using their fingers, and have tons of fun along the way. It’s all about exploring, creating, and learning together!

Held at Dolan Recreation Center

Mini Melodies: Little Tot Music(Ages1-5w/Adult)

Come join the fun in our music and movement program for little ones! Our classes help toddlers grow in speaking, listening, moving, and dancing with friends. We'll sing songs, explore rhythms, and get creative together! Kids will express themselves, relax, and build important skills like focusing and sharing. Join us, and watch your child light up with the joy of music! (4 wks)

Held at Dolan Recreation Center

Parkapalooza! Artapalooza! (Ages 1-6 w/Caregiver)

Join us for a palooza of activities in our summer toddler-and-parent program where little ones explore, create, and play in nature! Each week, we’ll explore a local park, offering a fresh adventure combining both organic and organized play and activity through music, movement, and art. Perfect for curious toddlers and their caregivers, Parkapalooza! Artapalooza! is all about laughing, learning, and playing in the great outdoors. Pack your lunch because we’ll wrap up each session with a picnic. Come for the fun, stay for the friendships! (3 or 4 weeks)

Art Club (Ages 5-13)

This class aims to inspire creative thinking in your child, while boosting their skills in many art medias. In our class we explore painting, drawing, watercolor, collage, and even clay. Led by Stacee Kalmanovsky.

Held at Dolan Recreation Center.

Craft Club (Ages 5-11)

Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on class where everyday materials transform into amazing works of art! Each week, we'll take something ordinary—like paper, cardboard, or string—and turn it into not one, but two mind-blowing projects. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crafter, you'll discover new ways to bring everyday items to life and create stunning, unique crafts. Let your imagination run wild and watch the magic happen! (4 weeks)

No Class Sept 1.

Held at Dolan Recreation Center.

Intro to Theatre:Once Upona Stage (Ages 5-8)

We will introduce and explore elements of theater through familiar fairy tales. (Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood). Children will take on a variety of rolls in the theater world themselves; creating their own set designs, costumes, props, sound design, taking turns becoming different characters as well as directing their fellow cast members!

Held at Kracklauer Dance Studio.

MusicalTheatre: Greese is the Word Showcase (Ages 8-12)

Get ready to sing and dance with Rydell High's senior class of 1959! "Grease is the Word" is a fun and lively musical set in the late 1950s that follows a group of students as they navigate friendships and adventures. The story revolves around a wholesome exchange student and a leather-clad Danny who have a summer romance. This is perfect for young actors and provides a great opportunity to experience the fun-loving spirit and immortal songs that make Grease is the Word a classic favorite for rock and roll fans of all ages. Appropriate content for any young thespian who is interested in singing, acting, and dancing!

NOTE: Showcase will be held at Diamond Lake Recreation Center on April 16 at 7:00 pm

No class Mar 26

Pottery Pals: Play with Clay (Ages 8-12)

Young artists will explore the world of ceramics by working on a variety of creative projects, from making pinch pots and sculpting playful forms to painting on bisque. Kids will get hands-on with clay, shaping and molding it into unique designs that reflect their imaginations. They’ll also experiment with decorating techniques, adding textures and colors to personalize their pieces. This class is ideal for beginners and encourages creativity, making it a fun and inspiring experience with clay, paint, and self-expression! (4 wks)

Held at Dolan Recreation Center

No class March 25

Project pick up on April 8.

Summer Art Club: A Brush with the Past (Ages 6-11)

We will dive-in to Art History by learning about different artistic movements as well as some of the fascinating and inspiring artists that pioneered them. Not only will we learn about these great artists, but we will create our own works of art in their style. (4 weeks)

Week 1: Impressionism. (Monet)

Week 2: Surrealism. (Dali)

Week 3: Cubism. (Picasso)

Week 4: Pop Art. (Warhol)

Held at Kracklauer Dance Studio.

WickedlyGood: A Musical Theatre Camp

Prepare to shine and showcase your musical talents at Wickedly Good! Campers will dive into the world of a popular Broadway musical, learning songs, dances, and scenes that will bring the story to life.

By the end of the first day, every performer will have a part. By the last day, our young thespians will be ready to show off their new skills in a memorable showcase performance!

Our program emphasizes the journey to the performance, teaching kids how to express themselves creatively, build confidence, and develop teamwork—all while having a blast. Plus, we’ve got a few surprises in store with crafts and fun games to keep the excitement going!

Showcase:

The camp will conclude with a final performance on the last day of class at 11:30 am.

Held at Kracklauer.