ARTS & SMARTS

Arts & Smarts is an after school and summer enrichment program for children. All activities are offered at no cost to families. The programming includes a wide variety of activities, but places a particular emphasis on unique experiences in the arts.

Our programming builds mentoring relationships as it surrounds children and youth with a strong and supportive community of adult staff and volunteers. These adults encourage and celebrate the children’s individual interests and structure the programming around those interests.

Arts & Smarts programming takes place Monday-Thursday afternoons during the school year (from the day after Labor Day to the end of April) and Monday-Thursday mornings for 5 weeks in June and July.

To participate, children must be registered by a parent or guardian. Registration forms can be downloaded below or picked up in Patchwork’s main office.

Children in grades 6-8 receive special leadership training and opportunities to have fun together. Teens in grades 9-12 can further develop their leadership skills by serving as Teen Volunteers.

Each day includes a wide variety of activities including:

  • Art (ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, videos, and more!)
  • Preparing healthy snacks
  • Gardening
  • Leadership Training
  • Walks in the neighborhood
  • Substance Abuse Prevention Activities

Download our Participant Registration Form for grades 1-8