Augusta Folk Arts for Kids participants (ages 5-11) explore visual arts, dance and crafts through the creation of a variety of artworks and explorative experiences. Participants will paint, sketch, dance, sing, weave, bind, mold, sew, experiment and more as they learn about how crafts are connected historically and to the world today. Each week will have a different focus and set of lessons to engage participants that may enroll for a single week or for multiple weeks. Augusta Teen Week participants (ages 12-15) take these same ideas to the next level. Teen Week is a great option for a young teen who likes to try new things and has varied interests.
Folk Arts for Kids and Teen Week Schedule
Sunday
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Check-in
4:30 p.m.: Folks Arts for Kids & Teen Augusta Orientation
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Dinner
7:00 p.m.: Theme Week Orientations (for adult classes)
8:00 p.m.: Group Orientation (for everyone)
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Welcome Dance/Jams
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
9 a.m.: Parent drop off at classroom
9-11:45 a.m.: Morning class featuring crafts, ongoing folklore projects & outdoor time
11:45 a.m.: Head to lunch to beat the rush
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Parents can pick up their kids at the cafeteria entrance for the lunch hour. For FAFK, there is optional supervised lunch in the cafeteria. All students eating lunch in the cafeteria will need to purchase a lunch card.
1:00 p.m.: Parent drop off at classroom
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: Music and dance class with guest artist
2:30 – 4 p.m.: Afternoon class featuring crafts, ongoing folklore projects & outdoor time
4 – 5 p.m.: FAFK: Supervised playtime. Parents can pick up their children anytime during this hour.
Friday
9 a.m.: Parent drop off at classroom
9-11:45 a.m.: Morning class featuring crafts, ongoing folklore projects & outdoor time
11:45 a.m.: Head to lunch to beat the rush
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch
1:00 p.m.: Parent drop off at classroom
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.: Last class. Finish up any final projects!
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Student Showcases and Wrap-Up Events
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Dinner
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Farewell Dance