Creative Arts Samplers
Performance Programs
Leadership Training
Full-week programs, M-F
Limited single days available
(weeks A & I only)
Full days, 9:00-3:00
Creative Kids, 9:00-1:00
Students grouped by grade/age
Each week has unique activities.
Register for more than one!
Tuition
$425/wk, Sampler programs
$90/day, weeks A & I only
$435/wk, Performance programs
$320/wk, Creative Kids
$100/wk Leadership Training
Contact us about payment plan options
Summer 2026
PreK - 10th grade
Summer 2026 Programs & Dates
Registration opens January 2nd
June 22-26, Week A: Creative Arts Sampler, K-6th, (M-F)
(Single day options available for Week A)
Theme: Party Time!
$425/week, $90/day
June 29-July 2, Week B: Creative Kids, 4-6 yrs, (M-Th)
Theme: The Four Seasons
$320/week (4 days)
July 6-10, Week C: Acting For YoungStars 2.0, 1st-6th, (M-F)
(Performance program with final showcase)
$435/week
July 13-17, Week D: Creative Arts Sampler, K-6th, (M-F)
Theme: Natural Wonders of the World
$425/week
July 20-24, Week E: Creative Arts Sampler, K-6th, (M-F)
Theme: Favorite Authors & Illustrators
$425/week
July 27-31: CLOSED
(No programs this week)
August 3-7, Week F: Musical Theater Revue, 1st-6th, (M-F)
(Performance program with final showcase)
Theme: From Page to Stage
$435/week
August 10-14, Week G: Musical Theater Revue, 1st-6th, (M-F)
(Performance program with final showcase)
Theme: Hopes & Dreams
$435/week
August 17-21, Week H: Focus area TBD (M-F)
Theme: TBD
Tuition: TBD
August 24-28, Week I: Creative Arts Sampler, K-6th, (M-F)
(Single day options available for Week I)
Theme: Party Time Two!
$425/week, $90/day
Program Descriptions:
PreK-1st: (age 4-6 yrs)
Creative Kids
9:00-1:00
Story time Art projects Music & movement Week B: June 29 - July 2 (M-Th) -No program on Friday 9:00-1:00 Ages 4-6 (PreK-1st) -must be turning 4 by Sept 1st Theme: The Four Seasons $320/wk Explore, discover, and create in this program for young students filled with creative arts experiences all focused around a central theme. The group will read stories together, create art projects throughout the week, and explore music & movement in an interdisciplinary experience!
K-6th:
Creative Arts Samplers
9:00-3:00
Creative Arts Sampler weeks are filled with creative arts activities! -Students will be grouped by grade/age based on registration numbers (some activities may be different for each age group) -Stories and related art projects inspired by the artwork, characters, and/or theme -Plus music, drama, dance, & creative writing throughout the week Week A: June 22-26, M-F Theme: Party Time! - celebrate parties all week long (a birthday party, beach party, pizza party, and more!) with unique artwork for each! Week D: July 13-17, M-F Theme: Natural Wonders of the World - explore the world's natural wonders with projects inspired by places such as the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, & The Great Barrier Reef! Week E: July 20-24, M-F Theme: Favorite Authors & Illustrators - create artwork and write your own story as we are inspired by favorite authors & illustrators Week I: August 24-28 Theme: Party Time Two! - celebrate with parties all week long - maybe an ice cream party, costume party, or garden party...! Sampler programs run from 9:00-3:00, M-F Single days are available during weeks A & I only ("Party Time" and "Party Time Two") $425/wk $90/day (Weeks A & I) Program weeks will have unique activities - sign up for more than one!
1st-6th:
Musical Theater Revue
9:00-3:00*
(*3:30 on Friday)
In our Musical Theater Revue programs students will work all week towards a final showcase performance of singing & dancing for family & friends on Friday afternoon NOTE: Students MUST be available for the Friday afternoon performance in order to participate in these programs. Week F: Aug 3-7 Theme: From Page to Stage Week G: Aug 10-14 Theme: Hopes & Dreams Musical Theater programs run 9:00-3:00, M-F $435/wk -There will be a final performance on Friday afternoon -Please plan for your child to be available until 3:30 on Friday afternoon as you plan your summer schedule Unique to Total Arts!, students are also heavily involved in creating the sets & props, plus writing bios with headshots for a full-color program! The goal is to provide a fuller understanding of all the moving parts required for a stage production and an appreciation for those on stage and behind the scenes. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Students will be expected to rehearse during the week at home, outside of our program, in order to be ready for the final showcase 2. Students MUST be available for the final showcase in order to participate in the program. 3. The current plan is to have two shows on Friday afternoon. Your child will be placed in one of the shows. Siblings will be placed together. We will do our best to have friends in the same show. 4. Every effort should be made to have your child attend the program all day, every day so that they and their group will be comfortable and prepared for the performance.
1st-6th:
Acting For YoungStars 2.0
9:00-3:00*
(*3:30 on Friday)
In Acting For YoungStars 2.0 students will work all week towards a final showcase performance for family & friends on Friday afternoon NOTE: Students MUST be available for the Friday performance in order to participate in this program. Week C: July 6-10 9:00-3:00 $435/wk -Final performance on Friday afternoon -Please plan for your child to be at Total Arts! until 3:30 on Friday as you plan your summer schedule. Unique to Total Arts!, students are also heavily involved in creating the sets & props, plus writing bios with headshots for a full-color program! The goal is to provide a fuller understanding of all the moving parts required for a stage production and an appreciation for those on stage and behind the scenes. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Students will be expected to rehearse during the week at home, outside of our program, in order to be ready for the final showcase 2. Students MUST be available for the final showcase in order to participate in the program. 3. The current plan is to have two shows on Friday afternoon. Your child will be placed in one of the shows. Siblings will be placed together. We will do our best to have friends in the same show. 4. Every effort should be made to have your child attend the program all day, every day so that they and their group will be comfortable and prepared for the performance.
4th-6th:
Stage Crew Program
9:00-3:00*
(*3:30 on Friday)
NEW this summer! For older students who enjoy being part of stage productions but may not want to perform. Stage Crew Program Options: Week C: Acting For YoungStars 2.0 Week F: Musical Theater Revue Week G: Musical Theater Revue Stage crew runs from 9:00-3:00, M-F $435/wk -Please plan to have your child available until 3:30 on Friday for the final performance as you plan your summer schedule Our Stage Crew students will: -work throughout the week to help design and create sets & props. -collect, create, and manage costumes -welcome guests to the performance and hand out programs -be given specific behind-the-scenes responsibilities during the performance -be given the opportunity, if they wish, to be on stage briefly to make short announcements, provide information to the audience, set the scene, etc. -create art projects to bring home IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Students MUST be available for the final showcase in order to participate in the program. 2. The current plan is to have two shows on Friday. The stage crew will be participating in both shows. 3. Every effort should be made to have your child attend the program all day, every day so that they will be fully prepared for the performance. Limited enrollment for this program.
7th-10th:
Leadership Training Assistants
9:00-3:00*
(*3:30 on Fridays in performance weeks)
The Leadership Training Assistant program is back this summer! Students will: -Develop leadership skills -Learn to work as part of a team -Help plan & implement lessons & activities -Create some of their own projects -Have the opportunity to take the stage during the performance weeks Tuition: $100/wk -Except Week B, $60/wk Perfect for the student who loves to be with kids and has a passion for some area of the creative arts (art, music, theater, dance, musical theater, creative writing, etc.). IMPORTANT NOTES for performance weeks: 1. LTAs will be expected to rehearse during the week at home, outside of our program, in order to be ready for the final showcase and to set an example for younger students 2. LTAs must be available for the final showcase in order to participate in a performance program week. Please plan to have your student stay until 3:30 on Friday afternoon. 3. LTAs should attend the program all day, every day so that they will be fully prepared for the performance. We will accept up to 2 LTAs each week! -An application and interview is required -Refer to our LTA information page for details: www.total-arts.com/lta
Summer Program FAQs
Do you offer sibling or multi-week discounts for summer programs?
No, we do not. - We make a significant effort to keep summer program costs as low as possible. As a result, you will find that Total Arts! summer fees are lower than most other area creative arts full-day programs. - In order to maintain a high quality program with qualified staff we cannot afford to offer an additional sibling or multi-week discount on top of our current rates.
If I receive a credit for withdrawing, what can I use that credit for?
Any credit you may receive for withdrawing from a summer program will be put into your Total Arts! account and can be used towards any class, workshop, event, summer program, or birthday party for anyone in your family. -Credit is good for one year from the date it was placed into your account.
My child requires assistance and/or accommodations at school. Is Total Arts! a good fit for them?
Maybe! - We want to be able to welcome any child into our programs and we do our best to accommodate a variety of needs. - That said, our summer programs tend to fill up so they can be noisy, they involve messy art projects, and it may take several steps over a few days to complete a given project. - Plus, our staff to student ratio will not allow for dedicated one on one instruction. - If any of these are potential issues for your child please contact us before you register in order to discuss if we are a good fit.
Do you offer payment plans to help spread out the cost ?
Yes, we do! - An initial deposit would be made for the chosen week or weeks. We will spread out the remaining balance to allow for multiple payments to assist families as they budget for summer programs. - Please contact us for details about how to set up a payment plan.
Can you switch program weeks after you register?
Yes! - You may switch weeks without penalty to any week that has an open spot up until 2 weeks prior to the selected program week. - Any requests made within the 2 weeks will be taken on a case by case basis. - Please contact us about switching weeks.
I see you are tree nut & peanut free. Will you accommodate other food allergens as well?
Yes we will. - We want Total Arts to be a safe space for all of our students. - When you register your child please list all allergens in the "Medical" part of your student's account. - Indicating the severity (contact vs. ingestion) helps us with our planning and logistics. - A notice will be sent to all families each week about allergens to avoid and we check everyone's snacks & lunches each day. - If your child has an EpiPen, please leave it with us each day of the program.
What is your summer program withdrawal policy?
Through March 31st: - Full refund (less processing fees) or full credit Starting on April 1st: - No refunds, but you will receive a full credit up to 3 weeks before a given week Less than 3 weeks prior, up to 2 days: - Half the fees will be given as credit 2 days prior or during the program: - No refund or credit granted
Do the kids spend all day in their focus activity (acting, music, etc.)?
Each week is filled with a range of creative arts activities which includes daily stories & art projects plus the chance for music, dance, and/or creative writing throughout the week. - The special focus activities for select weeks will typically occur in the afternoons (Musical Theater & Acting For YoungStars 2.0) although this may change day to day based on staff availability, rehearsal needs, and logistics for set & prop creation.
Why do you charge tuition for the Leadership Training program? Aren't LTAs working at Total Arts?
Excellent question! - Students in our Leadership Training Assistant program are not staff. The LTA program provides opportunities for leadership development and also allows students the opportunity to create projects, participate in activities, and perform on stage. LTAs will gain valuable leadership skills as they assist younger students in the program but will not be given full responsibility for any of our program elements. The nominal fee that is charged only partially covers the cost of running the LTA program such as oversight of participants by summer staff and the LTAs use of materials as they participate in the program.