BlackRock Center for the Arts

Purpose

BlackRock Center for the Arts education department is committed to providing an artistic outlet for Montgomery County and area residents through creative, affordable and diverse classes in a nurturing, positive and safe learning environment. At BlackRock, persons of all ages are encouraged to find his or her own unique voice while exploring the creative process within a community of their peers. We believe that when each of us becomes immersed in the creative process, we are instilled with a personal sense of responsibility and pride as well as the potential to discover the freedom and the courage to perform with confidence and self-respect.

BlackRock Center for the Arts exists to inspire the community to explore, experience, engage and excite through the arts. We strive to provide quality programs that develop lifelong participants in the arts, which we believe to be central to the lives of local residents—programs that are accessible and affordable to as many families and individuals as possible.

For questions about arts education programming or special needs accommodations please call 240.912.1053 or e-mail rschecker@blackrockcenter.org.

BLACKROCK TEACHER BIOS

Brochures

Spring 2008 class brochure

Spring classes begin March 31.

Summer camp information is available in the spring brochure. To register, please download the forms below.

Summer camp registration form

Summer camp emergency contact form

Summer camp medical form

Scholarship Information

Student profile form

Scholarship registration form

Call for Counselors

Applications are now being accepted for summer camp counselors for the 2008 summer camp season at BlackRock Center for the Arts, June 16-August 1. For more information, click here.

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Call for Instructors

BlackRock Center for the Arts is currently accepting applications for teachers in the following areas:

Music
- Strings, flute, winds, guitar, voice and piano
Dance
- Social dance especially Salsa and Swing
Literature
- Creative writing, playwriting, screenwriting, fiction and poetry
Art
- Sculpture, calligraphy, painting, illustration
Developmental disabilities specialist
- Drama, music, movement, dance and art
Deaf and KODA specialist
- Music, drama and art

Classes consist of students of all ages and abilities. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes to Rene Schecker, Director of Education, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874, fax 301.528.2266, rschecker@blackrockcenter.org.

Testimonials

Quotes from parents and students of classes and camps:

“We'll be back!”
“The class was loads of fun!!!”
“Overall an excellent well-rounded arts program with terrific leadership and enthusiasm.”
“Hats off! This camp is the best managed camp…I feel very comfortable and safe in sending my kid to this camp and BRCA in general.”
“The teacher was wonderful with the young children exuding a special quality, which draws out the best of such little students. We would be glad to join any future class with her.”
“Have really enjoyed the class and felt I have improved/learned a lot.”
“The teacher has been a great first instructor for my kids.”
“I was very pleased with the class and my daughter enjoyed it.”
“The quality of the classes have been great!”
“My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her experience. She will be back for more.”
“We love BlackRock! Thank for the great job.”
“This is a great place for learning.”
“Staff and my experience with BlackRock has been superb.”
“The camp is run well—the kids enjoy it a lot! Great camp!”
“Both my daughter and myself were very pleased with the camp. She couldn't wait to come back each day. We'll be back next year!”