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Summer 2025
Summer programs are open for registration
NEW SPOTS ADDED in almost every week!

Entering K-5th

Full day programs:

-Full and partial week options

-Limited individual days in select weeks

Creative Arts Samplers

-Stories, art, music, movement, & more

Musical Theater Revue

Acting For YoungStars 2.0

Programs are filling up fast! Join the waitlist if the week you want is full. Spots often open up as summer plans form and change.

- NEW! -

Entering PreK-1st

(Age 4-6 yrs)

Morning program:

Creative Kids

-Stories, art, music, & movement

-Partial week program (M-W)

​June 30-July 2

- NEW! -

Entering 5th-8th

Afternoon program:

Summer Art Club

Explore art materials & techniques

-Partial week program (M-W)

​June 30-July 2

1:00-4:00 PM

Week A: June 23 - 27, M-F, K-5th
   
-limited single days available in Week A
Week B: June 30 - July 2, M-W, PreK-1st (AM)
               June 30 - July 2,
M-W, 5th-8th (PM)
Week C: July 7 - 9,
M-W, K-5th
Closed: July 14 - 18, no programs
Week D: July 21 - 25, M-F, K-5th
Week E:  July 28 - Aug 1 , M-F, K-5th
Closed: August 4 - 8, no programs
Week F: August 11 - 15, M-F, K-5th
Week G: August 18 - 22, M-F, K-5th
Week H: August 25 - 29, M-F, K-5th
   
-limited single days available in Week H

Siblings, payment plans, withdrawal policy,

accommodations, allergies, etc.

Summer 2025 Programs & Dates

Programs are filling up fast!

Extra spots just added in select weeks!

Join the waitlist if the week you want is full.

We might be able to add spots with additional staff.

Spots often open up as summer plans form and change.

June 23-27

K-5th

$395/wk  |  $85/day

-Full day program, M-F, 9:00-3:00

-Limited single day options are available for this week!

Week A: Creative Arts Sampler - Full day program, M-F

Creative arts activities all day - stories, art, music, movement, & more! - Each Sampler week program is unique with a different theme, stories, art projects, and creative arts activities so your child can register for more than one Sampler program and have a unique experience each time! Some projects are done in stages. If your child misses part of the program we cannot guarantee they will complete all of their projects.

Theme:

The Great Outdoors

Big Tree
June 30-July 2

PreK-1st (Age 4-6)

$180/wk

-Morning-only program, 9:00-12:00

-M-W, 3-days (NO class TH or F)

-Must be 4 y/o by June 1st to attend

Week B: Creative Kids - Morning program (M-W only)

Creative arts activities all morning - stories, art, music, movement, & more! - This NEW morning program for ages 4-6 will be a 3 day exploration of creative arts. - We must have at least 6 registered by May 1st in order to run this program. - Enrollment will be kept smaller than our full-day K-5 programs and is a great introduction to summer programs for our younger students. Some projects are done in stages and may take more than one day to complete. If your child misses a day, or part of a day, we cannot guarantee they will complete all of their projects.

Filling up!

Theme:

Hello, Sunshine!

Sun

5th-8th Grade

$180/wk

-Afternoon-only program, 1:00-4:00

-M-W, 3-days (NO class TH or F)

-Need 6 registered by May 1st to run it

Week B: Summer Art Club - Afternoon program (M-W only)

Three afternoons filled with creative exploration - drawing, painting, mixed media, and more! -Students will explore a variety of materials and techniques each day and will create several projects during this 3-day summer workshop.

Group of Colored Pencils
July 7-9

K-5th

$240/wk

-Full day program, 9:00-3:00

-M-W, 3 days, (NO class TH or F)

Week C: Creative Arts Sampler - Full day program (M-W only)

Creative arts activities all day - stories, art, music, movement, & more! - This is a partial week program, 3 days only, M-W. - Each Sampler week program is unique with a different theme, stories, art projects, and creative arts activities so your child can register for more than one Sampler program and have a unique experience each time! Some projects are done in stages and may take more than one day to complete. If your child misses a day, or part of a day, we cannot guarantee they will complete all of their projects.

Theme:

My Favorite Things

Heart
July 14-18

Closed, no programs this week

July 21-25

K-5th

$395 wk +$15 scene book fee

-Full day program, M-F, 9:00-3:00

*Your child must be available for the Friday afternoon 2:30 PM performance to participate in this program.

Filling up!

Week D: Acting For YoungStars 2.0 - Full day program, M-F

Mornings will be spent exploring a variety of creative activities, including creating sets & props for the final performance. - Afternoons will focus on the Acting For YoungStars program. Acting For YoungStars 2.0 is a fun introduction to theater performance. - In addition to Jape Payette's classic program that includes learning scenes, sharing talents, and singing songs together for 2 hours every day, this 2.0 version adds set & prop design and a full-color program for the final showcase. - Additional time each day may be spent in creative arts activities including stories, art, music, and movement. *Please note: - Students will need to spend time outside of our program each day in order to learn their lines for the final showcase. - Children who are not confident readers will require adult assistance to help them feel prepared each day as they rehearse for the showcase. - The required scene book is a one-time purchase good for multiple sessions of Acting For YoungStars. Each student is required to have their own scene book. - Your child must be available for the final performance at 2:30 on Friday afternoon to participate in this program.

Scene Book Note:

Required for each student.

-The fee will be charged closer to the program date.

-Please let us know if you already have a book.

July 28 - Aug 1

K-5th

$395/wk

-Full day program, M-F, 9:00-3:00

*Your child must be available for the Friday afternoon 2:30 PM performance to participate in this program.

Week E: Musical Theater Revue - Full day program, M-F

Spend the week singing, dancing, and creating sets & props for a final showcase performance! - Students will explore vocal performance techniques and dance choreography as they sing along with favorite songs and create simple sets & props for a final end-of-week showcase. - This is not a full musical theater production. Instead, students will sing & perform numbers from a variety of sources in a single show as they are exposed to different elements of performance in this fun introduction to musical theater. - Additional time may be spent in creative arts activities including stories, art, music, and movement. Performance notes: - Students will need to spend time outside of our program each day in order to learn their songs for the final showcase. - Children who are not confident readers will require adult assistance to help them feel prepared each day as they rehearse for the showcase. -There will be a Final Showcase Performance on Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM. -Your child must be available for the final performance to participate in this program.

Theme:

Movie Heroes

Cinema
Aug 4-8

Closed, no programs this week

August 11-15

K-5th

$395/wk

-Full day program, M-F, 9:00-3:00

*Your child must be available for the Friday afternoon 2:30 PM performance to participate in this program.

WAITLISTED!

Week F: Musical Theater Revue - Full day program, M-F

Spend the week singing, dancing, and creating sets & props for a final showcase performance! - Students will explore vocal performance techniques and dance choreography as they sing along with favorite songs and create simple sets & props for a final end-of-week showcase. - This is not a full musical theater production. Instead, students will sing & perform numbers from a variety of sources in a single show as they are exposed to different elements of performance in this fun introduction to musical theater. - Additional time may be spent in creative arts activities including stories, art, music, and movement. Performance notes: - Students will need to spend time outside of our program each day in order to learn their songs for the final showcase. - Children who are not confident readers will require adult assistance to help them feel prepared each day as they rehearse for the showcase. -There will be a Final Showcase Performance on Friday afternoon at 2:30 PM. -Your child must be available for the final performance to participate in this program.

Theme:

Movie Villains

Cinema
August 18-22

K-5th

$395/wk

-Full day program, M-F, 9:00-3:00

Week G: Creative Arts Sampler - Full day program, M-F

Creative arts activities all day - stories, art, music, movement, & more! - Each Sampler week program is unique with a different theme, stories, art projects, and creative arts activities so your child can register for more than one Sampler program and have a unique experience each time! Some projects are done in stages and may take more than one day to complete. -If your child misses a day, or part of a day, we cannot guarantee they will complete all of their projects.

Theme:

Enchanted Kingdoms

Castle
August 25-29

K-5th

$395/wk  |  $85/day

-Full day program, M-F, 9:00-3:00

-Limited single day options are available for this week!

Week H: Creative Arts Sampler - Full day program, M-F

Creative arts activities all day - stories, art, music, movement, & more! - Each Sampler week program is unique with a different theme, stories, art projects, and creative arts activities so your child can register for more than one Sampler program and have a unique experience each time! Some projects are done in stages. If your child misses part of the program we cannot guarantee they will complete all of their projects.

Theme:

Sun, Moon, & Stars

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NOTE:Our summer programs are NUT-FREE.

Please do not send your child with anything containing, or that "may contain", peanuts or tree nuts of any kind, (almonds, hazelnuts, etc.), or coconut. This includes spreads, snacks, granola bars, etc.

Any food items containing these ingredients will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

View our full Allergy policy, or Contact us with questions.

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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).

FAQs Summer
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Total Arts!

Creative Arts Workshops

Total Arts! is located at

2 Bourbon Street #100, 

Peabody, MA  01960

978-854-5140

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Total Arts! serves the following areas

(Towns listed represent on-location options - we can come to you!)

Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, Wakefield, Reading, Stoneham, Salem, Beverly, Middleton, Topsfield, Georgetown, Boxford, Newbury, Lynn, Saugus, Wenham, Hamilton, & Essex

If you don't see your town listed, please contact us!

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