July 12 to August 6

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Program options for students entering grades 1st through 5th 

Flexible, week-long sessions

Sliding Scale Tiered Tuition

Creative Play at the BAX Building and Outdoors!

About the 2021 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. Children entering 1st through 5th grade participate in two different groups, organized by age: NanoBAXers (rising 1st and 2nd graders) and MegaBAXers (rising 3rd to 5th graders). 

Register by Week

Program Schedule | Monday to Friday

9:00am to 3:00pm (Drop Off may begin as early as 8:30am)

Click the drop downs below to view a sample day for each group!

Babysitting Add-On, 3:00pm to 4:00pm 

For families who are unable to pick up promptly at 3:00pm, BAX will be offering a Babysitting Add-On, which extends pick up time to 3:45-4:00pm. Nanos and Megas will be in separate areas within Studio B, participating in self-directed activities, games, and art projects under the supervision of BAX program staff. Students are also welcome to bring any favorite books, coloring pages, playing cards, etc. Babysitting costs $15 per child per day, and will be capped at 10 spots. 

• Advance sign up is encouraged, day of requests will be processed on a first come first serve basis, and subject to availability. 
• Advance Sign Up: Families can add on Babysitting at the time of registration. After registration, they can log into their Active account and add Babysitting on to their child’s existing registration. Or, they can email summer@bax.org to inquire about space. 
• Day of Requests: Families who wish to make a day of request will fill out an online request form at drop off. BAX staff will be in touch with an update by 9:30am each day. 
• Students who are not picked up promptly at 3:00pm will be added to Babysitting and the parent/caregiver will be charged the $15 fee.

COVID Safety and Community Commitments 

Welcome back to the BAX Building! The below information and included Building Guide will serve as a guide of BAX’s Covid-related safety protocols for the 2021 Summer Arts Program. Please take the time to read through it in its entirety to help us keep you and all of our community members safe. Questions? Feel free to email summer@bax.org

Following CDC covid safety guidelines of at least 3 ft of social distance, groups will be limited to 12-15 children with three program staff assigned to each group: Group Leader, Lead Counselor, and Assistant, providing at least a 5:1 child-to-adult ratio.

The Summer Arts Program will split its programming day between in-door studio time (spacious and well ventilated studios) and outdoor park program (JJ Byrne Park). In case of extreme weather (a “feels like” of 100+, under 30 degree weather, or severe rain), BAX will adjust the outdoor time to be predominantly indoors. BAX will utilize open windows, air purifiers, and AC ventilation, as necessary to maintain healthy and CDC recommended air-flow.

Click here to view BAX’s full COVID-Safety Building Guide for Youth and Adult Programs. Families who enroll in SAP will receive a SAP-specific Building Guide Addendum as part of their Welcome Packet, which is sent two weeks prior to their program start date.

Click here to view BAX’s 2021 Summer Arts Program Release Form and COVID-19 Waiver. 

A program phone and number will be shared with enrolled families so that they can contact the Group Leader and vice versa in case of emergency at any time during the program, including when the groups are outside.

Accessibility

BAX is on the second and third floors of the building. Physical access is restricted due to stairwells that extend from the ground floor entrance to the building’s third floor. There is no elevator or ramp at this time. BAX is committed to finding ADA compliant solutions that open the spaces to all bodies. For accessibility requests or information, please contact info@bax.org.