How do I know if my student is eligible?

All students must meet the following three requirements: Student must currently be in Pre-K-5th Grade (during the 2017-18 school year) Student must have a Baltimore City Public School Student ID number Student must be considered a Title 1 student. See…

Is there a cost for the program?

There is NO COST for the program. The program is FREE! Program hours are 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.

What will my student gain from this experience?

Your student will have a chance to learn from the BEST teachers and teaching artists Maryland has to offer. By participating, your student has the opportunity to continue learning and growing in the summer months—developing critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry,…

What does the staff look like at the Summer Arts & Learning Academy?

Each class of 26 students is co-taught by a certified teacher and teaching artist together, and we maintain a ratio of at least 13 students for every one adult. Teachers and artists work together to present both academic and arts…

What are the dates and hours of the program?

The program runs July 9th – August 10th, 2018, Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM-3:00 PM. Breakfast is served from 8:30-9:00 AM each morning and the program begins promptly at 9:00 AM. Lunch is served from 11:00-11:30 AM each day.…

Is transportation provided?

In general, transportation is not provided. You are responsible for getting your student to the program between 8:30-9:00 AM each day. Keep this in mind when requesting your preferred site on the application. We will be hosting the program at…

Will there be aftercare?

Yes! We partner with Smart Steps Children’s Centers, a certified childcare program, to provide aftercare from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM each day. Your child may qualify for a voucher that would reduce the cost of the program. Smart Steps…

How do I apply for an aftercare voucher?

If your family receives Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), you may apply for a voucher at your DSS office. If your family is not on Temporary Cash Assistance, you may obtain a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) voucher through CCS Central by…

What will my student be learning in math?

Your student will learn math in a classroom that is uniquely tailored to their current level. The instruction may look different—they might be having so much fun they don’t even realize they’re doing math—but the curriculum goals are consistent with…

What will my student be learning in literacy?

Your student will be placed in an English language arts classroom that is uniquely tailored to their current reading and writing level. Young Audiences works with City Schools to identify the specific knowledge and skills at each grade level with…

What does a typical day look like?

PRE-K — SECOND GRADE SAMPLE SCHEDULE 8:30  |  Breakfast 9:00 |  Morning Meeting 9:30 |  Arts-Integrated Math Class 11:00 |  Lunch / Physical Activity (Playworks) 11:30 |  Arts-Integrated Literacy Class 1:30 |  Enrichment Exploration Class 3:00 |  Dismissal **3:00-6:00 PM…

What are Enrichment Exploration and Majors Classes?

In addition to daily arts-integrated instruction in math and literacy (co-taught by a professional teaching artist and certified teacher), students will explore a variety of different afternoon enrichment options. Children in Pre-K through 2nd grade will participate in a total…