smARTen Up

The Manatee Arts Education Council is proud to host the smARTen UP Summer Camp in effort to enhance and enrich the learning of our district’s rising 1st-rising 6th grade students. In addition to art and general music, students directly benefit from this program by receiving instruction from certified and highly-qualified arts educators in arts content areas not traditionally offered in the elementary arts curricula, including dance, theatre, band, orchestra, and community partners.

smARTen UP

Who

Rising 1st - Rising 6th Grade Students

Dates & Times

June 2nd – 5th, 2025
Monday through Thursday

Camp Hours: 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Breakfast/Drop-Off: 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Extended Supervision: 7:00 - 8:00 AM, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Location

James Tillman Elementary
1415 29th St. E.
Palmetto, FL 34221

Tuition & Fees

$200.00 – Camp Fee ($175.00 for siblings from the same family)
$25.00 – Extended Supervision Fee
$25.00 Registration Fee required for all campers

*If applying for a scholarship, check the appropriate box on the Registration Form and pay $25 at the time of registration*

Scholarships
Deadline to apply and be considered for a full or partial scholarship is April 30, 2025. After April 30th, all scholarship applicants will be notified of their scholarship status.

Breakfast, Lunch & One snack provided
Free breakfast will be available from 8:00-8:30 AM. Free lunch will be provided during scheduled camp times. Your child may also bring a packed lunch. Feel free to provide as many snacks for your child as you see fit.

Questions
Call or email Jeramiah Bowman (MEF Director of Educational Programs)
941-479-2166 | [email protected]

Dr. Christy Isaacs
smARTen Up Camp Director

Student Registration

Pay by mail:

Manatee Education Foundation
ATTN: smARTen Up Summer Camp
1023 Manatee Ave W STE 215
Bradenton, FL 34205

Event Sponsors

Florida Center for Partnerships for Arts-Integrated Teaching
Manatee Community Foundation
School District of Manatee Florida
Manatee Education Foundation

Arts Partners