LEAF Schools & Streets and Asheville Parks & Recreation have partnered once again to bring arts education to children across Western North Carolina.
The 2nd Annual LEAF Arts & Parks Camp will be taking place July 24, 2015 and July 27-31, 2015 from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Center, located at 285 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC, 28801.
LEAF Arts & Parks Camp will re-create the beloved LEAF Festival experience for kids as they participate in dance workshops, healing arts, face painting, drumming workshops, hula hooping, DJ dance parties, circus fun, costuming, performances and more!
The goal of the LEAF Arts & Parks Camp is to serve as an experience of adventure, creativity and performing arts for first through fifth grader.
During our time together, kids will learn about global cultures, friendship, self-confidence and empowerment through the performing arts! For an hour each day, kids will learn and explore with a performing local artist. Through this intimate learning experiencing, kids will transform into performing superstars by the end of the week, with a final performance for families and community members. For the first week of camp, youth will host a final performance of their talents, Friday 24th, at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Center. Campers of the following week will have a chance to perform at the first annual LEAF Downtown on Saturday, August 1st at the LEAF Community Arts Stage!
Youth from communities all over Asheville and Buncombe County will be coming together for 1 or 2 weeks (depending on time chosen at registration) in order to step into their individual artistry. By way of the partnership with the City of Asheville, LEAF Arts & Parks Camp is able to sustain as an accessible and affordable offering for all families regardless of economic status.
Get involved or find out more at www.theLEAF.org.