Overview
GMG Music and Arts Afterschool Academy vision, mission and value statements are below:
VisionTo provide opportunities where youth can benefit from engaging in the arts in a safe and creative environment with caring adults and allowing them to participate in artistic activities that connects each child to his/her school, family and community.
MissionThe mission of GMG Music and Arts Afterschool Academy is to provide a safe and supervised afterschool art enrichment program for students ages 7-16.
Values1. Nothing we do is as important as the effect it has on a child.
2. Engaging in artistic activities develop values, skills, and relationships. The arts is seen as a vehicle for creating values, building skills and solidifying peer and adult relationships in addition to as research has pointed out, increasing academic performance in certain areas. An engaging activity is one that holds child's attention, awakens their imagination and creativity, and inspires them to want to learn more.
3. All children have equal rights to be accepted, respected and valued by others. Children are viewed as individuals to be developed, not problems to be solved.
4. Children should be involved in decision-making and program design. If children get to choose how, when, in what and with whom to be engaged, they are far more likely to enjoy themselves and behave cooperatively.
5. When we listen for understanding everyone learns - children and adults alike. We are constantly able to learn form our children as well as each other. Everyone is a learner.
Core Activities- Homework Assistance/Tutoring
- Music - Piano, Drums, Vocal and Guitar
- Music Recording
- Performance
- Creative Writing
- Digital Photography
- Songwriting
- Videography
- Drama