Program Dates: Monday, July 10 to Friday, August 4, 2023
Register by the week, mix and match, or join us all summer!
Sliding Scale Tiered Tuition & Scholarships Available
Registration opens February 1, 2023
About the Summer Arts Program
At BAX, we foster creativity and encourage playful exploration in a positive and nurturing environment. Our Summer Arts Program (SAP) draws from our year-round education programs to provide young artists with opportunities to explore different forms of mixed media art and performance around a specific themed week thoughtfully designed for active and fun engagement. Arts Specialists teach daily workshops, while a well-trained, creative staff supports a healthy balance of fun indoor (at the BAX Building in spacious, well ventilated studios) and outdoor (at the Old Stone House in Washington Park/JJ Byrne Playground) play, performance, and art-making activities. At the end of each week, families are sent a unique web page that features photos and videos of each day’s activities.
Program Groups & Ages
NanoBAXers and MegaBAXers
Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade participate in two different groups, organized by age: NanoBAXers (rising K to 2nd graders) and MegaBAXers (rising 3rd to 5th graders).
Program Hours & Extended Day
- 8:30-9:00am Drop Off
- 9:00am-3:00pm Main Program
- NanoBAXer Family Gallery, Thursdays from 2:30-3:00
- MegaBAXer Family Open Studio, Fridays from 3:00-3:30pm
- 3:00-5:30pm Optional Extended Day Add-On
BAX Extended Day is available for an additional fee for families who need additional caretaking coverage until 5:30pm. In Extended Day, children have time for free play, small group activities, visual arts, and snack. For those enrolled in Extended Day, pick up can happen anytime between 3:00-5:30pm.
At BAX, we foster creativity and encourage playful exploration in a positive and nurturing environment. Our Summer Arts Program (SAP) draws from our year-round education programs to provide young artists with opportunities to explore different forms of mixed media art and performance around a specific themed week thoughtfully designed for active and fun engagement. Arts Specialists teach daily workshops, while a well-trained, creative staff supports a healthy balance of fun indoor (at the BAX Building in spacious, well ventilated studios) and outdoor (at the Old Stone House in Washington Park/JJ Byrne Playground) play, performance, and art-making activities. At the end of each week, families are sent a unique web page that features photos and videos of each day’s activities.
Tuition Tiers & Scholarships
Summer Tuition and Fees
| Tuition Tier | Price per Week |
|---|---|
| Tier One (Full Price) | $675/week |
| Tier Two | $600/week |
| Tier Three | $525/week |
| Extended Day | $25/day |
| Registration Fee | $20 |
The above tiered pricing is based on an honor system of your-expressed-need (we do not require financial documentation). By paying what you are able, you help us better meet the needs of other families. Registration is taken on a first come, first serve basis, and half of the tuition must be received to secure a spot. Installment plans are available, and you can elect to enroll in one during online registration.
We have a limited amount of financial assistance available beyond these public tiers. You are welcome to submit a request for additional financial assistance (either in the form of a reduced deposit or an increased level of subsidy) which we will take under consideration if our capacity changes and we are able to extend greater aid. To make a request, please fill out a request form online HERE. Please note that submission of a request form does not guarantee an offer of additional financial assistance.
Summer Registration Fee: $20 per family. This one time, non-refundable fee will be charged once per family for the 2023 Summer Arts Program.
About the NanoBAXers (K-2nd)
NanoBAXers (rising K to 2nd graders) explore a variety of performing arts disciplines, with a different discipline workshop each day, and engage in dynamic visual art workshops that build over the course of the week. The Nano staff members are selected for their understanding of the unique needs of our youngest artists, and special attention is paid to community building and collaboration in the daily schedule of activities, games, and time for small group play. On Thursdays, the Nano’s host the Megas and their families for a celebration of that week’s exploratory theme and Gallery sharing of their visual art.
Sample SAP Day NanoBAXers (K-2nd)
8:30am – Drop Off
9:00am – Morning Meeting
9:30am – Leave for Park
10:00am – Snack
10:15am – Outdoor Games
10:45am – Performing Arts Workshop
11:30am – Water Play Time
12:00pm – Lunch
12:30pm – Transition back to BAX
1:00pm – Indoor Activities
1:30pm – Visual Arts Workshop
2:30pm – End of Day Sharing with Megas
3:00pm – Dismissal
About the MegaBAXers (3rd-5th)
MegaBAXers (rising 3rd to 5th graders) focus on one performing arts discipline each week, while engaging in a diverse span of creative activities, community centered games, and visual art practices throughout the day. On Fridays, the Mega experience culminates in a performance that showcases their skills built over the week, with a special emphasis placed on their unique creative choices and voice as individual artists.
Sample SAP Day MegaBAXers (3rd-5th)
8:30am – Drop Off
9:00am – Morning Meeting
9:30am – Performing Arts Workshop
10:30am – Snack
10:45am – Leave for Park
11:15am – Outdoor Activities
11:45am – Water Play Time & Games
12:30pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Transition back to BAX
1:30pm – Visual Arts Workshop
2:30pm – End of Day Sharing with Nanos
3:00pm – Dismissal
REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
NanoBAXers – Entering Grades K-2nd
Program Day
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31-August 4
Exploratory Theme
MegaBAXers – Entering Grades 3rd-5th
Program Day
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
July 31-August 4