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BE GREAT Academy Arts Programs & Initiatives
Woven throughout other programs and activities, BE GREAT Academy uses the arts as a tool to teach a host of skills and qualities. Additionally, arts programs especially written for BE GREAT Academy allow members to explore their own creativity while teaching social emotional skills like Self & Social Awareness, Optimistic Thinking, Goal-Directing Behavior and Personal Responsibility.
Performing Arts
This curriculum written exclusively for BE GREAT Academy uses theater games and techniques to teach members how to label and manage emotions, practice conflict resolution, build self-confidence, develop public speaking skills.
Visual Arts
This program encourages artistic expression through drawing, painting, print making, collage, mixed-media and sculpture while teaching participants how to work with the various mediums and showcasing work through local art exhibits.
Digital Arts
Middle school members get to participate in a wide range of Digital Arts activities that combine academic research with self-expression. Members get to explore Graphic Design, App Development, Animation, Filmmaking, & Photography.
‘Breakfast’
a stop motion video made by Riverbanks Summer Camp members Jahira S. and Aubrey D. ages 6 and 7
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