The Jones Center Summer Youth ACADEMY is an eight week interactive, educational, and recreational program for children ages 9-12. The program will be held Tuesday - Friday for 8 weeks in June & July. The program will promote educational and social development opportunities. The goal of the ACADEMY is to build confidence and self-esteem by empowering youth to engage in activities to promote achievement and accomplishments.

Summer Youth ACADEMY Schedule:

Week 1 – Music Jam Session
June 9th – June 12th
- Songwriting
- Luthier (The Art of Instrument Making)

Week 2 – Drama & Stage
June 16th – June 19th
- Arts Live Theatre
- Playwriting

Week 3 – Mad Science
June 23rd – 26th
- Mad Science NWA
- Geology Survey

Week 4 – The Art of Art I
June 30th – July 3rd
- Anime
- Crystal Bridges Museum Project

Week 5 – The Great Outdoors
July 7th – July 10th
- Ropes Course Experience
- Hiking 101

Week 6 – Let’s Get Physical
July 14th – July 17th
- Hip Hop Dance
- Soccer & Yoga

Week 7 – The Art of Art II
July 21st – July 24th
- Cartooning
- Pottery

Week 8 – What’s Cooking?
July 28th – July 31st
- Gourmet for Kids
- Outdoor Cooking

What you need to know:

- Registration begins May 5th
- Registration is $45 per week, per child
- Programs are Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Registration forms available at The Jones Center
or online at www.jonesnet.org
- Summer Youth ACADEMY is for ages 9-12
- For more information, call (479) 756-8090 ext. 2222