Research confirms that learning in and through the arts prepare students for school, life, and work. Summer is a blank canvas for creativity and self-expression through music, literature, dance, theater, visual arts, and so much more. Learn from leaders who are sparking the imaginations and muses that delight the spirit of children this summer.
Feel the power of love…of the arts and for our children. A special performance awaits you.
Many do not realize how vital art is to the learning process of all learners. Research confirms that the arts prepare students for school, life, and work. Summer is a blank canvas for creativity and self-expression through music, literature, dance, theater, visual arts, and so much more. Spark the imagination and a muse that delights the spirit of a child or an adult.
The Flint Institute of Arts is the second largest art museum in Michigan and is committed to making art available, approachable, and accessible to all. As the third largest museum-connected community art school in the country, the FIA Art School runs at full capacity, seven days a week, offering 180 art classes, educator workshops, and studio demonstrations for participants ranging in age from toddlers to senior citizens. It schedules more than 45 curriculum-based PreK-12 and homeschool programs serving tens of thousands of children through various workshops, programs, and platforms.
Greater Flint Arts Council https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=greater%20flint%20arts%20council
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub https://www.facebook.com/commabookstore
Sarvis Park Neighborhood Association https://www.facebook.com/sarvispark
Genesee County Parks & Recreation https://www.facebook.com/GeneseeCountyParks
Flint Institute Of Arts https://www.facebook.com/flint.institute.arts
Flint Institute Of Music https://www.facebook.com/flintinstituteofmusic
Flint Repertory Theatre https://www.facebook.com/FlintRepertoryTheatre
Flint School of Performing Arts https://www.facebook.com/flintschoolofperformingarts
Communities First Inc. https://www.facebook.com/communitiesfirstinc



Summer Zoom camp programs, through age-appropriate instruction, encourage students to explore their musical strengths and interests


Young Audiences of Maryland
This Arts & Learning Kids TV show brings school lessons to life in your living room every weekend with fun and engaging arts-based learning! Episodes are tailored to lessons by grade levels: Explorers, Discoverers, and Adventurers!
Music & Arts (Blog/Article)
Summer learning loss can affect a student’s music skills. After all, knowing how to read music and play an instrument is a skill that takes plenty of time and practice. Fortunately, Summer Brain Drain in math, science, reading and music can be prevented.
NWEA (Blog/Article)
Need tips in avoiding the summer slide? Parents can explore these eight, free online resources so that summer is a time of learning and growth (as well as relaxation!).
Sesame Street in Communities
Creating art gives children an opportunity to express themselves. Art can help bring science, math, and literacy concepts to life, and help kids develop important self-regulation skills. Fostering an appreciation of art and teaching basics can help kids succeed in school…and in life!



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