Creative Arts Program (CAP)

The CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM provides an introduction to dance, creative movement, music, and the arts for youngsters aged 2 to 5.  The daily schedule includes a music class, dance class, and an art project. We use the Creative Movement Curriculum developed by Audrey Dascomb RDE  created for dance studios, elementary schools, enrichment centers, and daycares.  We are committed to providing a stimulating, adventurous, unique, and FUN environment to enhance children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.  First and foremost, we offer a fun introduction to dance, music, and the arts that nurtures, enhances, and encourages creativity, imagination, progress and development in EACH child.

Creative Arts Program Brochure

THE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM

Music
We use the licensed Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms® program.  Makin’ Music’s 12 CDS have won more awards than any other national music programs.  They have won two prestigious Parent’s Choice Awards, a NAPPA Parents Award and three Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Audio Awards as well as Best of Philadelphia “Best Children’s Music Classes.”  The music features a mix of folk, pop, original, traditional, and world music. 

Dance
We use the syllabus Creative Movement Curriculum© created by Audrey Dascomb, Registered Dance Educator - Director of Dance Expressions Unlimited.  The recently published curriculum was developed in 1989 and has been used ever since in dance studios, daycares, enrichment centers, and public and private schools.  The curriculum units include Body Awareness, Locomotion & Axial Movement, Space, Time, and Energy along with unique movement activities and hundreds of musical selections.  The popular curriculum is a favorite among area daycares and Dance Expressions Unlimited.

Art
The art projects presented in the CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM (CAP) are theme-based.  Typically students will take home a project daily (unless it is a two day project or it needs to dry, etc.).  Like our predecessor  program (Toddler Town), the CAP will coordinate the arts and crafts to focus on similar themes as the music and dance lessons.

FAQ’s

Why CAP and not a pre-school or a daycare?
Our program meets the needs of children between 2 and 5 - socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. This program is a terrific introduction to the arts while being a stimulating and nurturing environment for each child.  The arts provide numerous benefits for children which will ultimately enhance their academic growth and prepare them for the future (see the flyer - Benefits of Music & Dance).

Do the parents stay with the children for the class?
No, the CAP is a drop off program.  Children learn to become independent, participate, share, and create by themselves.

Does the CAP last throughout the year?
Yes, the program continues throughout the school year and we have summer sessions as well.  Most children continue throughout the year once registered.

Does my child need to be potty trained?
No.  We encourage all potty-trained students to use the facilities and often-times this motivates those who aren’t potty trained.

Does the program fill up?  Will there be a space for me?  What is the student:teacher ratio?
Our popular programs fill up.  Classes are small to ensure personal attention with 2-3 teachers per 14 students per session.  We recommend registering as soon as you think your child is ready as we often have waiting lists. 

How do I know if my child is ready for CAP?
Children that have successfully been left with babysitters are generally ready.  Also, children who are outgoing and used to separating from parents (at the gym, at playgroup, etc.) should be ready.  We highly recommend that students be left with a sitter (other than a family member) before enrolling in the program as this is usually the first structured class without a parent.  Although there is often separation anxiety, we will let you know after the first class if the child is ready for the program.

DATES

The Creative Arts Program observes the following holidays and Massachusetts vacations.

Classes Begin September 14, 2010

TUITION POLICIES

Tuition is due BEFORE the first of each month (during prior month).