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Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA)*
A summer exploration of the arts for elementary school students currently in grades 2-5.
Registration
Tuition and registration dates are forthcoming.
E-IFTA is a vibrant weekly arts camp designed for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, and create! Each day, campers dive into four exciting classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, led by passionate FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging experiences. Watch your child’s imagination soar as they explore their creativity, make new friends, and discover the joy of artistic expression!
Eligibility
Open to students in grades 2-5 during the 2024-25 school year.
Is your student currently in grades 6-11? Institute for the Arts
All students are welcome:
- FCPS students.
- Students enrolled in private schools.
- Students who are homeschooled.
- Non-Fairfax County residents.
Program Dates
- Week 1: July 7-July 11
- Week 2: July 14-July 18
- Week 3: July 21-July 25
Time
- 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Early drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Location
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Tuition
TBD
Classes and Daily Schedule
Students will rotate through four classes every day. Classes include dance, theatre arts, fine arts, and music, and feature projects centering around a weekly theme.
Students will also have a 25 minute recess each day.
Information for the 2024 program is found below. The 2025 program information is coming soon!
2024 Themes and Descriptions
Spark Your Imagination: An Adventure in Storytelling!
Ready for an Adventure in storytelling? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a three-week adventure of fun through the Arts!
This week, we'll become eco-detectives while learning how to tell stories that celebrate our amazing planet!
Art: Design "trash monsters" from recycled materials! Give them personalities and backstories based on pollution problems. Then, write songs and skits to show how to defeat them!
Music: Create and explore "nature soundtracks" for different habitats – rainforest rhythms, desert wind songs, ocean symphonies.
Theatre: Create a drama and role play where trees, rivers, and animals address and encourage responsible treatment of our planet!
Dance: Choreograph movements inspired by endangered species through song connected to nature.
So, are you ready to unleash your inner storyteller? This incredible journey awaits, where imagination takes flight and stories come alive! Let's paint the world with images, movement, and music, and discover the magic that unfolds when we share our voices!
Get ready to hop on a magic carpet and soar across continents! This week, we'll dive into the treasure chest of stories from cultures near and far!
Art: Design mythical creatures from around the world or create vibrant masks for cultural celebrations.
Music: Learn traditional folk songs from diverse cultures and perform them with instruments or body percussion.
Theatre: Put on a mini festival showcasing folktales and legends from different countries!
Dance: Learn international folk dances! From the flamenco of Spain to the bhangra of India, each dance tells a story through movement. Explore the world with every step!
So, are you ready to unleash your inner storyteller? This incredible journey awaits, where imagination takes flight and stories come alive! Let's paint the world with images, movement, and music, and discover the magic that unfolds when we share our voices!
This week we'll join forces with our peers to tell our stories! We'll write, act, sing, and dance our way to the grand finale, where our masterpiece comes to life!
Art: Build a giant collaborative mural! Each person paints a scene or character that connects to the story you're creating. Watch the whole tale unfold on the wall!
Music: Compose a group song! Start with a simple melody and let everyone add their own verse, instrument, or sound effect. Create a story through music together!
Theatre: Improv storytelling! Take turns making up lines and scenes based on audience suggestions. Let your imaginations run wild and see where the story takes you!
Dance: Choreograph a group flash mob! Learn a short, fun routine and surprise everyone with a burst of storytelling through movement in unexpected places!
So, are you ready to unleash your inner storyteller? This incredible journey awaits, where imagination takes flight and stories come alive! Let's paint the world with images, movement, and music, and discover the magic that unfolds when we share our voices!
Lunch
Students will have a 30-minute lunch break every day. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Transportation
There is bus transportation from select FCPS high schools and middle schools outside of the host school pyramid. Transportation to and from these schools is the responsibility of the parent and guardian. Transportation information will be communicated to families before the start of the program.
Registration
Tuition and registration dates are forthcoming.
Dates
TBD
How to Register
- Students register on the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Registration website.
- Instructions for how to use the ACE website can be found on their FAQ webpage.
Transportation Information
During registration, students will also choose a mode of transportation. Students may choose either
- Parent Pickup
- an FCPS school location for bus pick up and drop off.
Confirmation Email
After the registration process is complete, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address associated with the parent account. The confirmation email will have a copy of the preferred and alternate class schedule and the transportation choice.
Required Forms
Students without the appropriate forms will not be able to participate until the forms are submitted.
All students must deliver the following forms(s) if they apply to your student by the first day of the camp. Forms can be printed and brought on the first day of camp.
Used to give school the authorization to dispense medication to a student.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Guidelines to assist schools with caring for students with life-threatening allergic conditions and to provide parents and/or guardians guidance about how allergies are addressed in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Used to authorize school employees to follow a student's Virginia Asthma Action Plan.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
FCPS Forms
Non-FCPS students must deliver the following forms before the first day of the camp. Forms can be emailed to IFTA.
Emergency Care Form
Used by schools to gather emergency contact information for a student.
Health Information
Used to collect health information yearly on a student.
Please submit the English version of this form to your school for processing.
Por favor, envíe la versión en inglés de este formulario a su escuela para su procesamiento.
Other Documents
Non-FCPS students must also provide a copy of these documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Medical evidence of immunization
- The most recent 2024-25 school report card
Documents can be
- emailed to [email protected]
- mailed to:
FCPS-ACE, Department C
6815 Edsall Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151
Contact
*This program is subject to funding in the FY26 budget.