In-House Programs

 

In-House Programs at Riverfront Museum Park

 

Camp Collage

This program runs in collaboration with Rockford Art Museum and the Discovery Center Museum. Application forms are distributed to all third through fifth grade teachers in RPS District 205, allowing the most disadvantaged children in the district a chance to attend a summer camp at no cost. The camp runs for one week during the month of July, and focuses on art, dance and science and concludes with a performance on the last day of camp.

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Fine Art Friday Field Trip

We're bringing out the artist in the child through exploratory and self expressive activities in dance, music and visual arts. Designed to foster an understanding of the performing and visual arts and their relationship with academic skills, this is a student and teacher favorite. Students engage in three hands-on learning experiences that tie in elements of composition, story building and fact vs. opinion to create works through fundamental activities. The artists then elicit verbal and written responses through questions and answer periods and a brief questionnaire. Held on Friday mornings for groups of 75-100 students at a cost of $9/student. To schedule a classroom field trip for Fine Arts Friday, call 815-965-0049 or visit online at www.rockfordsymphony.com.

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Terrific Tuesday Field Trip

Fun and imaginative trips designed for K-5th grade students are available throughout the school year. Art and science integrated themes bring out the imagination in a child while enhancing classroom studies. In partnership with the Discovery Center Museum and Rockford Art museum, unique lessons have been designed to introduce a variety of topics, such as; Body Basics, Color and Light, Energize and Splish Splash. Groups up to 100 students participate in 3 sessions in a 2 ½ hr. timeframe between 9:30-12:00 on select Tuesdays. An optional 4th lesson and lunch room rental is available by special request. Cost per student, $9, and partial funding is offered by the Rockford Area Arts Council on a first come, first serve basis. To schedule a field trip, call 815-963-6769 or visit online at www.discoverycentermuseum.org.

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Rockford Art Link Learning for Youth (RALLY)

As a recipient of a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts we were able to spearhead the inaugural operation of RALLY in collaboration with the Rockford Symphony and Rockford Art Museum. Endorsed by the Rockford School District 205, this vital program met literacy based state goals through the teachings of one of three artists who introduced their discipline. These classroom sessions implemented cross-curricular vocabulary and questioning strategies respective to the district's reading curriculum goals. These visits were then followed up with class field trips to the Riverfront Museum Park where students engaged in dance, music and visual art lessons, further imprinting their learning through hands on experiences.

Pre and post vocabulary testing and extended response questionnaires indicated convincing results that this program was successful. Students were not only exposed to the fine arts but were affectively improving their cognizance of the various art forms and the vocabulary of the third grade language arts curriculum.

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In-House Programs at the Coronado Theater

Matinee Performances

This unique opportunity educates, enlightens and entertains your students through the performing art of dance. Conducted two times per year prior to the dance company's annual Nutcracker production and the scheduled spring ballet,

This year delight your students with a trip to the ballet as dancers dance the beloved fairytale: Cinderella. Included with this swirling and vibrant fairytale is a study guide provided to each classroom.
The matinee performance of Cinderella's Act II will be held at the beautiful Coronado Theatre. Tickets are $4/student. For every 10 students, a complimentary adult ticket is granted. Reservations are being taken now at the dance company on a first come, first serve basis. Call now to ensure your audience participation at this enchanting ballet.

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