GPAC's Summer In The Arts
Want to inspire your child’s creative side?
Mark your calendar now for the Grand Prairie Arts Council’s 2026 Summer in the Arts Program.
2026 Open Enrollment
ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN
We are limited to the number of children for both sessions, so sign up now.
Confirmation will be sent when we have the completed form and the payment is received. Sessions run Mondays-Fridays, 9 am - 4 pm, culminating in performances and exhibits. Open to children who have completed 1st grade - 15 years old.
ART EXPLOSION CAMP - July 6th – 10th ($175.00)
Art Explosion Camp – is a camp for young Artists ages 7 – 15.
Professional Art Teachers will work with the Children on various mediums. The theme this year will be Dare to Dream Jr, to complement our Theater Camp.
Camp is one week long and runs Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm
There will be a viewing of all art created.
All art will go home with the parents/guardians at the end of the viewing except for one piece. We will keep one piece of art from each child to create an Art Display In the lobby for 3 public productions of Dare to Dream Jr.
THEATER CAMP - July 13th – 24th “DARE TO DREAM JR” ($375.00)
Theater Camp (Dare to Dream Jr) is for young actors/actresses ages 7 – 15. Professional staff will teach your children the basics of Theater while creating the Dare to Dream Jr., featuring music from Disney’s: Encanto, Cinderella, Aladdin, Moana, Pinocchio, Hercules, and more.
Camp is two weeks and runs Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm
There will be three public performances at the Uptown Theater;
-
Friday, July 24th at 7pm
-
Saturday, July 25th at 2pm and 7pm.
Costumes will be provided, but you may be asked to supply certain parts…. IE. Black pants, Black Leotard, white undershirt, etc.
GROWING THROUGH THE ARTS
Just because school is out for the summer, doesn't mean your child has to stop exploring, growing, and learning. With our summer in the arts programming, children learn to hone their skills in the performing and visual arts with the help of instructors with expertise in these areas. Check out some of the areas our qualified teachers with focus on.
