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In-House Programs
In-House Programs at Riverfront Museum Park
- Camp Collage
- Fine Art Friday Field Trip
- Terrific Tuesday Field Trip
- Adapted Dance Class
- Chance to Dance
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.
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 815-963-3341.
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.
Adapted Dance Class
Adapted Dance offers sessions for teens and adults with physical disabilities to explore dance movements and personal creative expression. Sessions can be tailored to your organization and can be held onsite at your facilities. "This is an experimental program for both the participants and Rockford Dance Company" explains School Director, Margaret Rennerfeldt. "We would like to cultivate a common ground for creative expression for all participants regardless of abilities".
Interested participants, age 14 or older can call 815-963-3341 to inquire about summer class opportunities.
Chance to Dance
The Rockford Park District and the Rockford Dance Company have teamed up to provide Chance to Dance - a semester-long dance program for youth with disabilities. Learn basic dance skills such as movement, rhythm, and creative expression in a real dance studio.
