Children's Summer Camps
Visit our Children's Camps page to view our SUMMER CAMPS and other current options below:
Beginner Ballet with The Florida Ballet at First Coast Cultural Center
Class series begins late Spring
6000B Sawgrass Village Circle
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Primary -Thursdays, 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm
(ages 5 - 7)
Mommy and Me -Thursdays, 9:30 am-10:30 am
(ages 2 - 4 with a parent)
Click the link to stay connected to details and pre-register
Past Programs
Winter Break Art Camp (SOLD OUT)
The Art of Texture
January 3-5, Wednesday-Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (3 days)
Ages 7 - 11
$180 non-members, $162 members
Get ready to create unique art projects!
Campers will create patterned collage, textile work, clay patterns,and paint with unusual tools to create a variety of textures!
Sawgrass Village location
6000B Sawgrass Village Circle
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Virtual Music Lessons with Sabrina Krisberg
Private Piano or Orchestra with Sabrina Krisberg
Tuesdays as scheduled
All Ages
Cost: Varies
Kick StART is an after-school art enrichment program that introduces students to master artists. Students are taught various foundational art skills and explore lines, shapes, texture, color, and contour, learning how to utilize a variety of mediums in tandem with these foundational skills.
Kick StART meets one day a week afterschool for a 90 minute class each semester. Students can enroll for a single semester or for both. KickStART is available to students K-6 and is open only to students enrolled in the school. Price varies based on the amount of classes per semester at each school.
See Kick StART's home page button to view more information:
Sweet Sculptures
Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Children's Art Class, ages 8-12
First Coast Cultural Center 3972 Third St. So., Jacksonville Beach
$45
Artwork by Wayne Thiebaud
Yum, Yum! (We will not actually be eating sweets) Get in the mood for Trick or Treating by sculpting some deliciously-themed artwork!
Just in time for Halloween, children will learn about artists, such as Wayne Thiebaud and Claes Oldenburg who used sweet treats as a source of inspiration for their art construction. They will learn how to create a paper armature to design delicious sculptures using recycled materials. Art Educator, Silvia Romero will lead the class. Please provide your child with healthy snacks for built in breaks.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kids' Night Out!
October 11, 2023, 5:15-7:15 PM
Kids ages 8-12
First Coast Cultural Center (3972 Third St. So., Jacksonville Beach)
$40 for FCCC members; $45 for non-members
Immerse yourself in Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations!
Children will experience Hispanic culture and music from around the world and learn some Spanish, as well. Authentic Mexican snacks and refreshments, such as chips and queso, Pan de Muerto, and Refrescos will be provided. They will also create a Dia de Muertos traditional art project to bring home!
Don’t miss your opportunity to unleash your creativity in one of our many art classes and workshops. If you are an artist, novice or professional, we have programs that will enhance your creative process and artwork. Pre-Registration is required for all programs. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Please review our Program Policies before registering. If you are unsure about the status of your membership, please call 904-280-0614 ext. 1206. If you would like to become a member of the Cultural Center, please visit membership. If you have a child with special needs, please call TWO WEEKS prior to registration to ensure we can provide adequate services for your young artist.
These programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
First Coast Cultural Center is supported by a grant from the Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. The funds will be used to support the Kick StART afterschool visual arts program at Osceola Elementary, a Title 1 school in St. Augustine.
About The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
Now in its 56th year, The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (www.jaxcf.org) is Florida’s oldest and largest community foundation. The Foundation works to stimulate philanthropy to build a better place. The Foundation has more than $482 million in assets and has made grants in excess of $550 million since 1964.
First Coast Cultural Center is a proud supporter of the Sustainable Development Goals, a United Nations initiative.
