Summer Art

2022 Summer Fine Arts Program Information

Program Information

  • Dates: All classes take place Monday-Thursday from June 6 - July 14, 2022. (For the weeks of June 20 and July 4, classes will be Tuesday-Friday.)

  • Location: All classes are held at York High School. Limited transportation is available in conjunction with York Summer School bus routes, contact the Program Director for details.

  • Vacation Policy: The D205 Summer Fine Arts Program welcomes students who will be on vacation for some classes/rehearsals and/or students who participate in other summer activities. Students who can only attend a portion of the summer program are still strongly encouraged to register!

  • Registration Fee: $120 per course (No prorated fees for missed classes.)

  • All students should enter the Academic Building at Door 1 (entrance to the left of the flagpole), detailed signs will direct students to their classrooms.

  • Classroom doors open 15 minutes before class. Please pick up your student promptly after their last class.

  • All participants will receive a Summer Fine Arts Program t-shirt.

 

DAYTIME SESSIONS

NEW! Rock Band (Zero experience is necessary)

(Learn the basics of bass and electric guitar, drums, microphone and recording techniques)

  • Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students

  • Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Band Room (A151) 

  • Limited to 20 students, priority given to bus riders.

 

Introduction to Dance (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop)

(Zero experience is necessary)

  • Who: Incoming 6th - 9th grade students

  • Time: 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Black Box Dance Studio (C183) 

  • Limited to the first 30 students. Dance/athletic attire must be worn: dance shoes optional.

 

Band and Orchestra (Band and Orchestra Literature and Chamber Music Exploration)

  • Who: Incoming 5th grade students

  • Time: 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Band Room (A151) and Orchestra Room (A153)

  • Concert: Thursday, July 14th at 9:45 a.m. in the York Auditorium - all are welcome! 

 

Band and Orchestra (Band and Orchestra Literature and Chamber Music Exploration)

  • Who: Incoming 6th grade students

  • Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Band Room (A151) and Orchestra Room (A153)

  • Concert: Thursday, July 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the York Auditorium - all are welcome! 

 

Introduction to Visual Arts (Sculpture, Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media)

(Zero experience is necessary)

  • Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students

  • Times: 9:15 - 10:15 a.m., 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., or 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Art Room (A135) 

  • Limited to the first 30 students per class section. All materials are covered in the registration fee.

 

Ukulele Class (Learn Ukulele or Develop Existing Skills)

(Zero experience is necessary)

  • Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students

  • Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Band Room (A151)

  • Bring your own uke or use a school-owned instrument

 

Music Production (Create, Record and Produce Your Own Music)

  • Who: Incoming 5th - 9th grade students

  • Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

  • Where: Music Technology Room (A155)

  • Students may want to bring a flashdrive to archive their recordings

 

EVENING SESSIONS (FOR INCOMING 7TH - 9TH GRADE STUDENTS)

Band and Orchestra

  • Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday evenings)

  • Where: Band (A151) and Orchestra Rooms (A153)

Choir 

  • Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Monday and Wednesday evenings, will meet on Wednesday and Friday for the weeks of June 20 and July 4)

  • NEW: Incoming 6th graders are welcome to join the choir!

  • Where: Band Room (A151)

Jazz Band 

  • Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. (Tuesday and Thursday evenings)

  • Who: Band and Orchestra students may participate at no additional cost

  • Where: Band Room (A151)

 

Concerts

  • Daytime Session Concert: Thursday, July 14th at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. in the York Auditorium

  • Evening Session Concert: Thursday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the York Auditorium

 

Registration Link

 

Contact Mike Pavlik, Summer Fine Arts Program Director, at mpavlik@elmhurst205.org for additional information.