Overview
Arts-Kids is a youth development program based in Summit County using the expressive arts and group techniques to serve students between the ages of 8 and 17 years old. Arts-Kids reaches out to children who are trying to deal with economic, social or emotional pressures, although the program benefits any student who wishes to participate. Grants and private donations make it possible to offer the program free to all participants regardless of a family’s ability to pay.
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Purposes
- To build communication, problem solving, listening and social skills.
- Foster confidence and self-esteem.
- Provide a non-competitive, creative environment.
- Promote empathy among diverse populations, ages 8-17.
- Build positive relationships with adult role models.
- Balance individuality with a sense of global community.
- Use the creative part of brain to enhance intellect.
- Be a joyful place to experience the freedom of self.
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Arts-Kids builds communication, problem
solving,
listening and social skills.
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