Our popular AfterSchool program combines quality care with exceptional art education, creating an empowering sanctuary for children’s creativity.
Our popular AfterSchool program combines quality care with exceptional art education, creating an empowering sanctuary for children’s creativity. Catering to students from grades K-5, AfterSchool invites children into the world of diverse art forms.
Registration
Many classes fill quickly, so we recommend registering in advance to reserve your spot. Classes with low enrollment will be canceled 1-3 days prior to the start of the class. In these cases we will process a full refund and notify enrolled students via email. Please note that checks should be made payable to The ArtsCenter. A $25 service charge is applied to returned checks.
Some classes have supply lists. However, we encourage students to confirm the minimum enrollment of their class before purchasing materials. We will typically notify enrolled students about the status of a class 3 days prior to the start of the class. The ArtsCenter cannot be held responsible for materials purchased for a canceled class.
Refund Policy/ Financial Assistance/ Scholarship Information/ Cancellation Policy
Program Cancellation Policy & Scholarships
egistration can be cancelled up to 14 days prior to program start date. The $200 Placement Fee will be deducted from the total refund. If you wish to cancel at any point during the semester, please contact us at youth@artscenterlive.org.
We are unable to retroactively give a pro-rated refund or full month refund, so please get in touch at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of the month.
Following cancellation, subsequent months will not be charged. If your student is absent for 2 weeks or more, the full month’s tuition is due to keep the spot in the program. Individual days that your student does not attend are not eligible for a refund.
We offer scholarships for youth programs. If you are interested in more information please contact youth@artscenterlive.org.
Behavior Policy
To ensure the uniform handling of discipline problems and corrective disciplinary procedures for certain situations, the following guidelines have been established.
• Responding defiantly to a counselor or instructor
• Not listening to directions
• Name calling / teasing, using foul language / profanity
• Being disruptive / loud during quiet times
• Fighting / pushing / kicking (including play fighting or wrestling)
• Not respecting another’s physical space
• Unapproved use of other people’s belongings
• Going to unauthorized areas
• Throwing objects
• Stealing
• Vandalizing equipment or property
• Bringing items that are restricted
• Endangering the safety of others
The corrective procedure for each category is as follows:
1. Verbal Warning & Appropriate Consequence (this will differ depending on the behavior)
2. Written Warning & Discussion with Parent/Guardian
3. Expulsion/Removal from the Program
This Behavior Policy is used as a guideline. The ArtsCenter reserves the right to bypass steps when it is appropriate. The safety of all students and staff is our highest priority.
Expulsion Policy: In the case of expulsion or removal from the program, there will be no refund or pro-rating of program fees already paid. A student who has been expelled or removed from the program may request to be allowed back into the program in a subsequent year. This request must be put in writing and approved by the Director of Education before the student will be allowed to return to the program.
Photo Release Policy
Youth Photo & Video Release Form
Please note that the ArtCenter must have a Youth Photo & Video Release permissions for every student on site. Review the release below. Parents will indicate permissions during registration.
Contact our Youth team at youth@artscenterlive.org with any further questions.
Download the form here
What are the pricing options for the AfterSchool program?
We offer a three-day option (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and a five-day option (Monday through Friday).
Three-Day Option: $3,965 in installments ($200 now / 9 monthly installments of $441.66)
Five-Day Option: $5,550 in installments ($200 now, 9 monthly installments of $618.88)
What is the daily schedule for the Art Intensives for Grades K-5?
Our daily schedule is as follows:
2:45-3:20 PM – Student Drop-off (please pack a snack or provide $1 to buy a snack)
3:20-4:05 PM – Art Class Session I
4:05-4:35 PM – Break/Transition
4:35-5:30 PM – Art Class Session II
5:30-6:00 PM – Student Pick-up
We’ve designed this schedule to maximize your child’s engagement with the arts while also providing necessary breaks for relaxation and snack times. Tuesdays and Thursdays provide more free time for individual exploration through staff-led use of our creative spaces. Kids learn to be creative with craft projects and STEAM activities.
How do I inform people about absences?
If your child will be absent, please text our parent information line at (919)-748-9194 any time before 1pm on that day. This is also the best number to reach the Youth Team during AfterSchool hours. If we are expecting your child on a scheduled day but they do not arrive, we will email, text, or call you to check that they are safe with you.
What is the cancellation policy?
Registration can be cancelled up to 14 days prior to program start date. The $200 Placement Fee will be deducted from the total refund. If you wish to cancel at any point during the semester, please contact us at youth@artscenterlive.org.
We are unable to retroactively give a pro-rated refund or full month refund, so please get in touch at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of the month.
Following cancellation, subsequent months will not be charged. If your student is absent for 2 weeks or more, the full month’s tuition is due to keep the spot in the program. Individual days that your student does not attend are not eligible for a refund.
How does transportation to The ArtsCenter after school program work?
CHCCS provides transportation from public schools in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. During registration, please let us know if your child requires this service. After receiving your
request, we’ll submit a roster to the CHCCS transportation office. They will assign a bus number for each school that will travel to TAC. We will then notify parents of these assigned
bus numbers, and it’s the parents’ responsibility to inform their child’s teacher about the assigned bus number for their child to take at the end of the school day.
How can I support the AfterSchool Program?
To the ArtsCenter patrons and guests wishing to give to support our Youth Education programs – please check out our Amazon Wish List! Please bring any and all of these materials during our business hours. We are happy to provide the appropriate tax documents and appreciate your support of The ArtsCenter!
The ArtsCenter would like to thank the foundations and organizations that support our mission and programs.
