Family Music Class presented by Blue House Music and Art Camp 504 is an immersive music experience for infant, toddler and Pre-K age children along with their caregivers. The infant and toddler class focuses on early language development, especially phonemic sound, and gross motor development  from crawling and first steps to finger-walking and motoring around. The class teaches eye tracking, attention, and connection with the caregiver. Through singing, movement and instrument play children will experience rich learning in key developmental domains while caregivers gain powerful tools to communicate with their little ones. Blue House Music is an early learning program for children under five that empowers caregivers to actively participate in music making.

Class begins promptly at 4:30pm. Please arrive at 4:15 to get settled before class. We encourage families to play at Markey Park or visit Pizza Delicious after class ends! We love making new friends!

HOW TO JOIN FOR DROP IN DATES: We reserve two drop in spots per class. You must RSVP and pay via venmo to reserve your spot at least 24 hours in advance. Due to building capacity, we do not accept walk-ins without an RSVP. 

1. RSVP: Email bluehouseclasses@gmail.com to see if there are spots available for your chosen class
2. SUBMIT PAYMENT: Send payment $30 via venmo to @artcamp504 or cashapp $artcamp504. Your spot is not confirmed until we receive payment for the date

MEET THE TEACHER:

CHRISTOPHER “MR. CHRIS” SHEARD (he/him) is a music teacher and teaching artist with over fifteen years in the field of early childhood music. He has been certified in Music Together, Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts and the Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential. He is the founder of Blue House Music, a direct-to-family early learning music program that serves children under five and their caregivers. He currently works as the lower school music teacher at The McGehee School for Girls and Little Gate. He is a Bywater resident, father of two, and is so excited to join the Art Camp 504 team!

Family Music Class presented by Blue House Music and Art Camp 504 is an immersive music experience for infant, toddler and Pre-K age children along with their caregivers. The infant and toddler class focuses on early language development, especially phonemic sound, and gross motor development  from crawling and first steps to finger-walking and motoring around. The class teaches eye tracking, attention, and connection with the caregiver. Through singing, movement and instrument play children will experience rich learning in key developmental domains while caregivers gain powerful tools to communicate with their little ones. Blue House Music is an early learning program for children under five that empowers caregivers to actively participate in music making.

Class begins promptly at 4:30pm. Please arrive around 4:15 to get settled before class. We encourage families to play at Markey Park or visit Pizza Delicious after class ends! We love making new friends!

HOW TO JOIN FOR DROP IN DATES: We reserve two drop in spots per class. You must RSVP and pay via venmo to reserve your spot at least 24 hours in advance. Due to building capacity, we do not accept walk-ins without an RSVP.

1. RSVP: Email bluehouseclasses@gmail.com to see if there are spots available for your chosen class
2. SUBMIT PAYMENT: Send payment $30 via venmo to @artcamp504 or cashapp $artcamp504. Your spot is not confirmed until we receive payment for the date

MEET THE TEACHER:

CHRISTOPHER “MR. CHRIS” SHEARD (he/him) is a music teacher and teaching artist with over fifteen years in the field of early childhood music. He has been certified in Music Together, Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts and the Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential. He is the founder of Blue House Music, a direct-to-family early learning music program that serves children under five and their caregivers. He currently works as the lower school music teacher at The McGehee School for Girls and Little Gate. He is a Bywater resident, father of two, and is so excited to join the Art Camp 504 team!

DATES: Dec 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, Jan 2, 5

It’s the most magical time of the year… time to build the Enchanted Forest House Float! The Enchanted Forest exists in another dimension and is home to the esteemed Creature Academy. Over eight days, we’ll transform the outside of the Tigermen Den into a large-scale interactive art installation showcasing the talents of our students and local artists. Together we’ll sculpt towering trees, craft vibrant flowers and leaves, and create exotic foliage as we bring our magical world of creatures to life. Get ready to climb on a ladder and get messy, we have a lot of work to do!

In addition to constructing the 2026 House Float (on display through April), students will have the opportunity to select from a variety of classes, including costume design, filmmaking, cooking, sculpture, creative writing & illustration, and more. We can't wait to continue our adventures with the Creature Academy Class of 2026!

HOW TO REGISTER: Add this class to your cart. As you go through the registration process, you will be prompted to select your days. You total price will adjust based on the number of days.

NOTE: Once you register for the class, you will not be able to add additional drop in days through our online platform. To add days, email us to check for availability. You will then submit payment through venmo @artcamp504 or card/cash on site.

PRICES:

• Single Day: $80
• Full Session (8 days): $595

PAYMENT PLAN: Because this camp is drop in, we can't set up payment plans through Coursestorm. We are offering a payment plan through venmo. 

• To utilize the plan, register online for your selected camp days. At checkout, enter the discount code VENMO to complete your registration at no cost.
• Send your payments to @artcamp504 on Venmo. Please include your child’s name and “Fall Break” in the description.
• Full payment must be completed by your child’s first day of camp.

BEFORE & AFTERCARE: Advance notification is not required to attend.

• BEFORECARE, 8:00-8:30: $10/day 
• AFTERCARE, 3:30-5:30: $20/day or $15/day if enrolled in 3 or more days
• Payment options: Venmo @artcamp504 or pay cash or card at drop off/pick up. Write student name in payment description

Learn more at www.ArtCamp504.org/holiday

Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

SASHA RIVERA KRUGER (she/ her) is a graduate of Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature and a dual minor in Chinese and Asian Studies. Her journey with teaching began in 2008 when she embarked on a volunteering abroad program to teach English in Zhongshan, China. This shaped her understanding of the importance of inclusive communication, and drove her passion for helping her students embrace the challenges of honest self expression, no matter the language. Her love for collaborative storytelling brought her to the world of TableTop Role Playing games, what started as a desire to spend more time playing with her son has turned into an essential part of her career. When not running her own campaigns, she is preparing to attend various conventions where she runs D&D games and assists vending artists, most recently New York Comicon, Jordancon, Cyphacon, Pax Unplugged and Fanexpo New Orleans.

• NO CLASS: Feb 6, 13, 20, April 3, 10
• 12 Sessions Total

Learn more at https://www.artcamp504.org/dnd

Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

ADAM LEDET (he/him) is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology's Interactive Media and Game Design program with a bachelor's degree in Game Design and Development. He has professional experience in the video gaming industry as a Game Designer for companies including Second Avenue Learning, where he helped to publish a mobile game; Blizzard Entertainment, where he interned with Hearthstone's Mission Design team; and Noxcrew, where he aided in the design and development of the Minecraft server "MCC Island." Adam is happy to be in his third year participating with Art Camp 504. Adam is a pianist, singer, and thespian who loves to evoke emotions in others through his crafts. Adam's love for Dungeons and Dragons has colored his life, and he is excited to guide new players through the TableTop Role-Playing experience. Visit Adam's website!

Open to new and advanced players. Dungeons and Dragons presents endless possibilities and allows you to roleplay as a hero in your own story. Players work together as a team to decide how to respond to problems and solve them. D&D is not only fun-- it's a group social activity that teaches teamwork, cooperation, storytelling, problem-solving, and even math. D&D has become one of our most popular classes, we are so excited to introduce a new generation to this timeless and unique game!

MEET THE TEACHER:

ADAM LEDET (he/him) is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology's Interactive Media and Game Design program with a bachelor's degree in Game Design and Development. He has professional experience in the video gaming industry as a Game Designer for companies including Second Avenue Learning, where he helped to publish a mobile game; Blizzard Entertainment, where he interned with Hearthstone's Mission Design team; and Noxcrew, where he aided in the design and development of the Minecraft server "MCC Island." Adam is happy to be in his third year participating with Art Camp 504. Adam is a pianist, singer, and thespian who loves to evoke emotions in others through his crafts. Adam's love for Dungeons and Dragons has colored his life, and he is excited to guide new players through the TableTop Role-Playing experience! For more information on Adam, you can visit his Linkedin profile or his website.

Family Music Class presented by Blue House Music and Art Camp 504 is an immersive music experience for infant, toddler and Pre-K age children along with their caregivers. The infant and toddler class focuses on early language development, especially phonemic sound, and gross motor development  from crawling and first steps to finger-walking and motoring around. The class teaches eye tracking, attention, and connection with the caregiver. Through singing, movement and instrument play children will experience rich learning in key developmental domains while caregivers gain powerful tools to communicate with their little ones. Blue House Music is an early learning program for children under five that empowers caregivers to actively participate in music making.

Class begins promptly at 4:30pm. Please arrive at 4:15 to get settled before class. We encourage families to play at Markey Park or visit Pizza Delicious after class ends! We love making new friends!

HOW TO JOIN FOR DROP IN DATES: We reserve two drop in spots per class. You must RSVP and pay via venmo to reserve your spot at least 24 hours in advance. Due to building capacity, we do not accept walk-ins without an RSVP. 

1. RSVP: Email bluehouseclasses@gmail.com to see if there are spots available for your chosen class
2. SUBMIT PAYMENT: Send payment $30 via venmo to @artcamp504 or cashapp $artcamp504

MEET THE TEACHER:

CHRISTOPHER “MR. CHRIS” SHEARD (he/him) is a music teacher and teaching artist with over fifteen years in the field of early childhood music. He has been certified in Music Together, Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts and the Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential. He is the founder of Blue House Music, a direct-to-family early learning music program that serves children under five and their caregivers. He currently works as the lower school music teacher at The McGehee School for Girls and Little Gate. He is a Bywater resident, father of two, and is so excited to join the Art Camp 504 team!

This class is designed for our youngest artists with an emphasis on drawing! Kids will learn foundational art skills like making different kinds of lines, choosing colors, and adding details to their drawings. We’ll practice drawing our own characters by exploring eyes, noses, hairstyles, and expressive faces. We’ll use art materials such as oil pastels, watercolor paints, and ink. Even though this class focuses on drawing, we’ll also experiment with sculptural mixed-media projects that let kids explore and play with different textures and techniques. Our goal is to help every child feel confident, creative, and proud of their artwork. This class is a warm, encouraging space where young artists can discover their own unique style. No experience needed—this beginner class is great for all students!

MEET THE TEACHER:

MIKHAYLA HARRELL (she/her) is an educator and arts advocate with over twenty years of experience helping young creatives turn wild ideas into real, hold-in-your-hands books. She holds a Master of Arts in Education and a K–12 Fine Arts teaching credential from the University of New Mexico. A lifelong storyteller and unapologetic doodler, she believes every scribble has a story and every kid has a voice worth printing. She specializes in zines, mini-comics, and DIY bookmaking, guiding students through characters, panels, and plot twists with equal parts enthusiasm and mischief. Mikhayla currently serves as Co-President of the Louisiana Art Education Association, advocating for arts educators statewide through mentorship, funding opportunities, and professional development. Previously, she managed teen programs at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.