Summer Art

This program will offer a variety of skills sets to allow the student to express her/himself throughout the process. This will include arts and crafts that the students will take home each week.

June through August
ages 6-10: Tues. & Thurs., 10-11:30 a.m.
ages 11-16: Wed., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

East Toledo Family Center,
1020 Varland Ave.

Girls Hub

Young Women participants, known as ‘Builders’ will have the opportunity to be part of the ‘A Seat at the Table’ project through classes in carpentry, architecture, and activist art. ages 12-18

Workshop 1: June 3-7
Workshop 2: June 10-14
Workshop 3: June 17-21
Mon.-Fri., from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Women of Toledo - Girls Hub Space,
425 Jefferson Ave.

Little Angels Arts & Crafts

Expression through arts & crafts! Youth encouraged to be creative, regardless of talent. All individuals are praised for their efforts, making this a failure-free environment. ages 2-12

June 8 - August 24
Saturdays from 4-6 p.m.

Highland Park, 1737 South Ave.

Speak Up!

This four-week poetry and performing arts program will approach poetry as a holistic means of touching others with powerful messages that heal the spirit. ages 5-11

July 11-August 3
Thurs., Fri., Sat., from 12-3 p.m.

Discovery Academy, 2740 Central Ave.

Young Artrepreneurs

Join us for a 4 week summer experience packed with leadership development, entrepreneurship exploration, and hands-on creative skill building! Dive into projects that will unlock your potential and your passion. Register today! ages 12-17

June 10- July 12
Mon.-Thurs., from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Jones Leadership Academy of Business, 430 Nebraska Ave.

Young Empowered Authors

Children are invited to create and publish their own book with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools. ages 7-12

Session 1: July 22-26
Mon.-Thurs., from 12-4 p.m.
Session 2: July 29-August 2
Mon.-Thurs., from 12-4 p.m.

Main Branch Library Fred McDonald Room, 325 N. Michigan St.

Youth eSports Game Development and Digital Media Programs

Come learn how to be a professional gamer! Kids will learn digital media and game development. ages 12-17

July 8-12
12-2 p.m.

The Believe Center, 1 Aurora L Gonzalez Dr.

Kraft Kids of Toledo

Learn to connect art, entrepreneurship, and mental health. Participants will explore their creativity by crafting handmade items. Field trips will allow participants to jain hands-on experience. ages 8-14

June 15-August 10
Saturdays, 12-2 p.m.

Reynolds Corner Library, 4833 Dorr St.

Wild Wednesday Splat Party

Kids will unleash their inner artist as they fling, flick, squirt, and hurl paint at their canvas to create a one of a kind piece of art in the neon glow room. ages 7-17

June 5- August 14
Wednesdays, 5:45-7 p.m.

Spin & Splat Art Studio, 2455 Tremainsville Rd.

Community Conversations

Teens are invited to drop in for open-ended conversations about issues affecting their lives and community. They are free to share what is important to them and learn from other artists/mentors through podcasts and other arts projects. ages 12-17

June 10- August 16
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 1-4 p.m.

The Junction Coalition, 419 Junction Ave.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

A play for young audiences! A new galactic recruit, a missing star, and a bit of unexpected mayhem create the world of the Star Keepers. Every night, the Star Keepers must make sure each star is awake and ready to shine.

Session 1: June 11
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Main Branch Library, 325 Michigan St.

Session 2: June 15
1:30-2:30 p.m.
King Branch Library, 3900 King Rd.

Session 3: June 15
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Sanger Branch Library, 3030 Central Ave.