Kick StART After School Enrichment
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 enroll per semester. KickStART is available to students K-6 and is open only to students enrolled in the school or Co-Op. Price varies based on the amount of classes per semester at each school.
Scroll down to view participating schools and visit our Kick StART home page below for more information:
Participating Schools:
Picolata Crossing Elementary School (Monday)
PVPV - Rawlings Elementary School (Monday)
Ocean Palms Elementary School (Tuesday)
Freedom Crossing Academy (Wednesday)
John A. Crookshank Elementary School (Thursday)
Lakeside Academy (Thursday)
Palm Valley Academy (Friday)
The Nest Christian Homeschool Co-Op (Friday)
New Children's Classes!
Color My Emotions: A Journey Through Watercolor and Imagination with Diana Emparán
For ages 5 through 8
$40 per child, All supplies included!
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am November 23, December 7, December 21, and January 4, 2025.
Register for 1 or all of these watercolor classes!
Through creative watercolor activities, children will discover how painting can help them express their feelings. By teaching these artistic tools, they can develop the ability to release emotions constructively and manage stress as they grow.
Children will also learn basic Spanish vocabulary related to art, emotions, and daily interactions.
Kick StART is Hiring New Teachers!
We are hiring part-time teachers and substitutes for next school year to teach art after school in St. Johns public schools.
- Lesson plan is provided.
- Semester 1 begins in August and ends in December. Semester 2 begins in January and ends approximately in April.
- Competitive compensation.
- This independent contractor position is perfect for people who want to work part time and enjoy working with children!
- Candidate must have a pleasant disposition, have a passion for teaching elementary school students, and an understanding of basic art techniques.
- All candidates must be willing to obtain vendor status in Saint Johns County school district.
- Candidate must attend mandatory training in August.
- Three years of teaching experience is preferred and classroom experience is required.
Kick StART has proudly served St. Johns School District for four years, operated by First Coast Cultural Center.
Please share this opportunity with others.
Send your resume to:
Interviews will be held in May and June.
FREE pedagogy and classroom management training will be held early August.
Winter Break Art and Drama Camp: Sweet Sculptures! REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
December 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 2025 (4 days)
Full days 9:00AM - 3:00PM
9:00AM - 11:00AM - Drama and Improv with Acting Coach Sheri Lahris
11:00AM - 3:00PM - Art making with FCCC Teaching Staff
For children 6 years old through 12 years old
$260 non members, $230 members
Yummy! The theme of "Sweets" takes the cake during this fun filled 4 day art and drama camp.
DRAMA - Children will build skills and technique while having fun! Dive into the world of acting through improvisation, monologues, scene work, and more. Beginners and veterans will take their craft to the next level in a relaxed atmosphere. Tailored to meet the needs and goals of the individual students: auditions, characterizations, drama, comedy, you name it! Seasoned Acting Coach Sheri Lahris leads students.
VISUAL ART - They will also paint, sculpt, draw, print, and play games, while learning about artist Wayne Thiebaud.
Known for painting and sculpting the theme of cakes, cookies, pies, and candies, Thiebaud will inspire campers to get into the holiday spirit artistically!
Winter Break Culinary Camp REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
December 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 2025 (4 days)
Full days, 9:00AM - 3:00PM
$260 non members, $230 members
Students 6 years old through 12 years old will bake and cook and so much more!
Little chefs will learn kitchen safety, accurate measurements, how to prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including fresh soups and sauces with herbs from FCCC's garden, and other practical skills, such as dining etiquette, and how to "clean as you go" with a Culinary Instructor.
Beginner Ballet with The Florida Ballet at First Coast Cultural Center
Class series begins late SOON!
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
Music Lessons with Sabrina Krisberg
Private Piano or Orchestra with Sabrina Krisberg
Tuesdays as scheduled
All Ages
Cost: Varies
Contact
Past Events 
Children's Summer Camps
Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at
First Coast Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
Individual weeks are available from May 28 to August 2.
$350 for non members, $325 for FCCC members
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
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.
