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After care extends your child's camp day until 5pm, and is available for all 2023 summer camps. You will need to purchase after care for each child enrolled in camp, for each week of camp enrolled. For example, if you enroll your child in two weeks of camp, and would like after care for both weeks, you'll need to add "2" after cares to your cart! -
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Saturday, April 8
with Highly Improvable Doors open at 7:00pm, show begins at 8:00pm Cincinnati’s own improvisational (improv) comedy troupe returns to CCAC for an evening of unscripted fun! Performing a series of improvisational games fueled by audience suggestions, Highly Improvable makes each show uniquely entertaining. This event is for adults and children 13 and older. Highly Improvable has been performing since 2011, when the troupe formed in a Hyde Park basement with three members. Now, the troupe has close to twenty members and regularly performs at the Lebanon Theatre Company and CCAC, as well as at the Improv Festival Cincinnati (IF Cincy). Their shows include long and short form comedy at a variety of venues, and the troupe has branched out into sketch, stand-up, and podcasting. Highly Improvable alumni have gone on to perform at Second City, iO, the Annoyance, as well as a variety of different dramatic theater productions.Performance Location
CCAC @ Short Vine: 2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219Parking
Parking is available on-street, as well as in a few close-by garages. Click here for a map of nearby lots and garages!Tickets
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Nia technique is an expressive body-mind movement and fitness program incorporating dance, martial arts and healing arts, including yoga. It is a cardiovascular program that uses whole-body, expressive, grounded movement. Nia is adaptable to most levels of fitness, age and body types. Class payment options:- $10 per class for a single class
- $6 per class for students (with a valid student ID) and seniors (over 65 years)
- $80 for a 10 class pass
- $140 for a 20 class pass
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Fire-breathing dragons, fantastical fairies, and faraway lands await: Miss A leads the way to an enchanted world of fantasy art this summer. Taking inspiration from Anne Stokes and Paul Klee, your camper will craft colorful illustrations, 3D sculptures, and more as they discover new creatures and friends – both real and make believe!- Ages: 8 - 12
- Camp Dates: July 17 – 21, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until July 14): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: July 14, 2023
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Doodle, design and draw your own cartoon characters, then make them leap to life on the page! From superheroes and villains to manga, your camper will create model sheets, expression storyboards, comic books and more – and have fun exploring the twelve principles of animation, all culminating in a spectacular, all-original art show.- Ages: 8 - 12
- Camp Dates:
- June 2023 Session: June 19 – 23
- July 2023 Session: July 10 – 14
- August 2023 Session: July 31 – August 4
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until the Friday prior to each camp): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: the Friday prior to each camp session
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Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection. Class payment options:- $8 per class for a single class
- $60 for a 10 class pass
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Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination!
Walkover service from Fairvew-Clifton German Language School provided. Tuition includes snack and all class supplies; tuition assistance available.
- Ages: Grades 3-6
- Session: 20 weeks (January 5 – May 25, 2023. No class March 30!)
- Instructor: See monthly class topic list below for featured teachers
- Cost: $300/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program, and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: Every Nation Cincinnati Church (3722 Clifton Avenue)
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Thursdays, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination!
Walkover service from Clifton Area Neighborhood School provided. Tuition includes snack and all class supplies; tuition assistance available.
- Ages: Grades 3-6
- Session: 20 weeks (January 5 - May 25, 2023. No class March 30!)
- Instructor: See monthly class topic list below for featured teachers
- Cost: $300/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program, and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: Every Nation Cincinnati Church (3722 Clifton Avenue)
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Tuesdays, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination!
Walkover service from Clifton Area Neighborhood School provided. Tuition includes snack and all class supplies; tuition assistance available.
- Ages: Grades K-2
- Session: 20 weeks (January 3 - May 23, 2023. No class March 28!)
- Instructor: See monthly class topic list below for featured teachers
- Cost: $300/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program, and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: Every Nation Cincinnati Church (3722 Clifton Avenue)
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For those who love to build and construct, this camp is for you! We will create sculptures with a variety of materials: clay, papier-mache, found objects and more. New projects this summer, coming your way!- Ages: 5-8
- Camp Dates: August 7 – 11, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until August 4): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: August 4, 2023
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Step up to the runway all of you fashion fans! This week let’s delve into transforming fashion dreams into reality. Design and create an outfit for a wooden drawing model, complete with headwear and footwear. Make jewelry, hair clips and pins to wear. Friday we will show off all that was dreamed up and fabricated.- Ages: 5-8
- Camp Dates: June 12 – 16, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until June 9): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: June 9, 2023
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Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Explore artmaking while embracing your inner weirdo in this new drop-in art class led by Bridget and Madison of Weird Girl Energy. Championing the idea that everyone is an artist, Weird Girl Energy encourages students of all ages and artistic abilities to celebrate their differences and create community through artmaking. Students will utilize thrifted items and traditional art materials – as well as inspiring items from home – to construct an upcycled art piece each week. Come to class every week or when you can!- Ages: All Ages 6+, students under 12 must attend with an adult
- Session: Ongoing year-round
- Instructors: Madison Britt and Bridget Hamilton, Weird Girl Energy
- Cost: Free, suggested donation of $5 per class
- Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street)
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On this guided art adventure, children are introduced to a wide range of art materials. They are encouraged to discover and create using various media including painting, pastels, sculpture, and printmaking, with plenty of artwork to take home at the end of camp. Don’t miss this week of extraordinary art making!- Ages: 5-8
- Camp Dates: June 26 – 30, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until June 23): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: June 23, 2023
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Get three dimensional this summer! Working with wire, clay, duct tape, and more, your camper will create their own sculptural masterpieces influenced by the 3D works of Picasso, Debuffet, Michelangelo, and 21st century sculptors, to be shared with family and friends in an end-of-camp display.- Ages: 8 - 12
- Camp Dates: August 7 – 11, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until August 4): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: August 4, 2023
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Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This exciting semester-long after school class with Clifton Cultural Arts Center will allow students to express themselves using painting, fiber arts, collage, drawing and much more in a number of different projects. The only limit to what you can create is your imagination!
Walkover service from Fairview-Clifton German Language School provided. Tuition includes snack and all class supplies; tuition assistance available.
- Ages: Grades K-2
- Session: 20 weeks (January 3 – May 23, 2023. No class March 28!)
- Instructor: See monthly class topic list below for featured teachers
- Cost: $300/student
- CCAC is a Qualified Education Service Provider in the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) program, and also offers tuition scholarships.
- Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: Every Nation Cincinnati Church (3722 Clifton Avenue)
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Summer is a time to get your hands dirty! Working with air-dry clay and tempera paint, your camper will learn traditional and non-traditional pottery techniques while learning the history of the medium. We’ll imitate existing artwork, and create pieces of our own – all presented in a beautiful end-of-camp display.- Ages: 8 - 12
- Camp Dates:
- June 2023 Session: June 19 – 23
- August 2023 Session: July 31 – August 4
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until the Friday prior to each camp): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: the Friday prior to each camp session
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Does your child have a passion for fashion? Your camper will use traditional and non-traditional techniques to transform and manipulate copper, paper, wire, tie dye, and more in new and creative ways. Completed designs will be shared in a fashion show on the final day of camp!- Ages: 8 - 12
- Camp Dates: June 5 – 9, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until June 3): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: June 3, 2023
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Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set (ages 2-4), we will read and explore a different picture book each week and then make our own art inspired by the story using a variety of materials. Dress to allow for a mess! Grownups must stay with their young artists during the class. Space is limited: registration is required to reserve your seat! We're going to use our wettest art materials to make some art inspired by "Rain" by Linda Ashman & Christian Robinson. View and register for upcoming Art + Tales events by clicking here.- Ages: 2-4 with an adult
- Session: March 14, 2023
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 8 children registered per program day
- Class Location: The Upside Brew (329 Ludlow Avenue)
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Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set (ages 2-4), we will read and explore a different picture book each week and then make our own art inspired by the story using a variety of materials. Dress to allow for a mess! Grownups must stay with their young artists during the class. Space is limited: registration is required to reserve your seat! Let's grow our imaginations and some beautiful flowers inspired by "My Garden" by Kevin Henkes. View and register for upcoming Art + Tales events by clicking here.- Ages: 2-4 with an adult
- Session: March 7, 2023
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 8 children registered per program day
- Class Location: The Upside Brew (329 Ludlow Avenue)
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Saturdays, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Using a variety of yarns and wool roving, students will learn basic tapestry techniques to weave their own modern wall hangings. An 8 x 10" tabletop loom and all fiber will be provided; students may take home their looms at the end of class to continue their weaving explorations!- Ages: Adults and Mature Teens 12+
- Session: 2 weeks (June 24 - July 1, 2023)
- Instructor: Karen Anderson
- Cost: $105/session
- Class Size: Minimum of 3 students required to run class; no more than 12 students enrolled
- Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: June 22, 2023
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Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Express yourself freely from the inside out! We’ll journey without judgement into the land of shapes, colors, lines, and more: an experiential journey, with drawing/painting exercises to deepen our understanding of visual language, our world, and ourselves. Students will learn from other artists’ work and words, and discover how abstraction in art can resonate both personally and universally. See below for materials list.- Age: Adults and Teens 16+
- Session: 5 weeks (June 5 - July 10, 2023. No class July 3!)
- Instructor: Deb Brod
- Cost: $150/student
- Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total
- Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street).
- Registration Deadline: June 2, 2023
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Why does every culture have mythical creatures? Let’s explore the stories behind the beasts. We will stretch the limits of our creativity by breathing new life into creatures through a variety of two- and three-dimensional art projects.- Ages: 5-8
- Camp Dates: July 24 – 28, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until July 21): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: July 21, 2023
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Calling aspiring authors! Your camper will develop characters using drawing and painting techniques and create stories from start to finish. We’ll end the week by binding our books before a group reading to share our stories with friends and family.- Ages: 8 - 12
- Camp Dates: June 12 – 16, 2023
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.
- Camp Tuition:
- Early Registration (until March 31): $225
- Regular Registration (until June 9): $275
- Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)
- Registration Deadline: June 9, 2023
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Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
In this art class for the preschool set (ages 2-4), we will read and explore a different picture book each week and then make our own art inspired by the story using a variety of materials. Dress to allow for a mess! Grownups must stay with their young artists during the class. Space is limited: registration is required to reserve your seat! We'll make some wild landscapes and creatures with the classic picture book, "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. View and register for upcoming Art + Tales events by clicking here.- Ages: 2-4 with an adult
- Session: February 28, 2023
- Instructor: Kelli Gleiner
- Cost: Free, suggested $5 per class donation
- Class Size: maximum of 8 children registered per program day
- Class Location: The Upside Brew (329 Ludlow Avenue)
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