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Spring Break & Summer Camps

LEAF Schools & Streets invites your students to join us at
LEAF Global Arts Experience for spring break camp and summer camp!

Summer camps are for rising first-graders through rising sixth-graders, with two options for rising fourth through eighth grade students.

We are offering multiple camps which will run 9am to 5pm
at LEAF Global Arts Experience at 19 Eagle St. in Downtown Asheville.

Camp Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-NOON

Extended Day Hours:
Monday-Thursday 3pm-5pm

Drop off is between 8:30am and 9am and pick up is from 5pm-5:30pm.

Snacks will be provided, and students should bring a peanut free bagged lunch and a water bottle to camp each day, and wear clothes and shoes they can move in.

In addition to the main focus of the camp, each week will explore elements of theatre art, music, and dance from around the world.

Cost: $200 –  $275 per week 
Extended Day: $60 per week

There is no extended day on Fridays.
All campers must be picked up by noon on Fridays.

Scholarships are available! Qualifications include:

• Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch

• Two of more siblings attending the same week of camp

• Students registering for 4+ LEAF Summer Camps in 2025 (must pay in full)

To inquire about scholarships, email education@theLEAF.org.

LEAF Global Arts Summer Camps are made possible by the generous support of LEAF Members.

2025 Camp Dates & Themes:

*Please note that all camps are best suited for 1st to 6th grade students unless otherwise noted*

April 14-18: Spring Break – Music, Art, Theatre, and Dance from Around the World

June 16-20: World Dance

June 23-27: LEAF International Haiti – Dance, Drumming, and Culture

June 30 – July 3: Songs for Peace – Global Grooves (Short week due to holiday) *for rising 4th-8th graders*

July 14-18: African Culture – Drumming, Dancing, and Culture

July 21-25: Visual Art

July 28-August 1: Global Arts – Music, Art, Theatre, and Dance from Around the World

August 4-8: World Dance

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Explore, Create, and Celebrate Cultures at LEAF Global Arts Summer Camp!

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Join us at LEAF Global Arts, where creativity meets culture! Our summer camps blend visual arts, music, dance, and theatre with an exciting exploration of traditions from around the world.

Campers will create, perform, and discover as they learn about diverse cultures through hands-on artistic activities. From painting inspired by global art styles to dancing to rhythms from different continents, every day is a journey of creativity and connection!

With expert Teaching Artists from a diverse array of cultures and a vibrant, welcoming community, kids will develop artistic skills, expand their worldviews, and make lifelong memories.

Register Here:

Winter Day Camps

Winter Enrollment 2024 is Closed
Winter 2025 Camps will be announced in November

This winter, give your child the opportunity to explore the world through art, music, dance, and theatre at LEAF Global Arts Winter Day Camps! Day camps are December 26, 27, 30, and 31, campers will engage in exciting activities that celebrate cultures and holiday traditions from around the world.

Children will work with our talented resident teaching artists, including Adama Dembele, McKinney, Arturo Chavez, Kelsey Moseley, Andre Lassalle, Paulina Olson, and more. 

Camp Dates & Hours:
December 26, 27, 30, and 31
9am-3pm 
(Drop-off between 8:30am and 9:00am, Pick-up at 3pm)

Location: 19 Eagle Street, Suite 120

Cost: $60 per day

Ages: 6-12

Discount: Save $5 off each additional camp day or sibling registration (sign up for two or more days for one child or multiple children)

What to Bring:
• Appropriate clothes for movement and art
• A lunch and water bottle
• A positive attitude and willingness to participate 

LEAF Provides:
• Afternoon Snack
• Any supplies needed for classes

Breakfast: Please ensure your child eats breakfast at home before arriving.

Sign-In/Sign-Out: Parents/guardians must sign their children in and out inside the building—no exceptions!

This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore creativity, make new friends, and experience global traditions in a fun, safe, and enriching environment.  

Register now for an unforgettable winter camp experience!

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.