Theater Classes

Grand Blanc Youth Arts is partnering up with local theater teachers to offer music theater classes for children in the community. Children will develop acting, drama, and singing skills through various music theater numbers that will be showcased in a public performance for friends, family, and community members.

Drumline

The GBYA drumline is a percussion ensemble that features the standard drumline instruments that you see in most high school marching bands but is open to elementary and middle school students. Children will learn to read and perform basic rhythms and drum rudiments on their specific drums. They will collaborate with the entire ensemble to play fun drumline arrangements that they will share with the community through public performances.

Grand Blanc
Summer Arts Academy 2026

June 16th - 26th, 2026
8:30am - 12:30pm Weekdays (9 days total)
Mason Elementary School
Open to all GBCS & Holy Family CURRENT 2nd-5th graders
Showcase Performance: Friday, June 26th @ 6:30pm
Registration Fee: $130 per student (Includes T-Shirt)

**Financial assistance may be available for qualifying students through the Education Benefits application (formerly free and reduced lunch eligibility). Please contact Steve Simmons, at ssimmons@gbcs.org if you need assistance and think you may qualify.

What is the Summer Arts Academy?
Current 2nd-5th grade students from all across the Grand Blanc community will come together to spend 2 weeks learning, creating, and performing through the arts! Each day students will rotate between 5 arts classes including: Choir, Marimba Band, Theater, Visual Art, and an Instrument Exploration class. A final showcase performance will be held to allow students the opportunity to perform and show what they've worked on for friends and family!

Choir
with Mr. Smith, Mrs. Shuck, & Mrs. Smith

Visual Art
with Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Waxweiler, & Ms. Darby

Marimba Band
with Mr. Simmons & Mr. Navier

Music Theater
with Mrs. Wilkerson, Mrs. Smith, & Mr. Buclay

Instrument Exploration
with Mr. Smith, Mr. Matthews, and Ms. Thomas

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Summer Arts Academy 2026 Registration Form

Student First Name:

Student Last Name:

Student's School:

Student's Current Grade Level:

Student's T-Shirt Size:

Student's registered after June 12th may not be guarenteed an Academy T-Shirt

Parent Name (First & Last):

Parent Phone Number:

Parent Email:

Other Emergency Contact Name:

Other Emergency Contact Number:

Any medical or behavioral needs to be aware of?

Media Release. By registering my child, I understand that staff will be taking pictures and videos during the Summer Arts Academy, and that pictures/videos including my child may be used to promote the positive learning experience. Student names will not be associated with the media. Please contact arts academy director, Steve Simmons, if this is a concern.

SchoolPay Payment. Once you Submit this registration form, you will be prompted to follow the SchoolPay link to pay the registration fee. If you have not used SchoolPay, this is a safe and convenient way that Grand Blanc Schools allows parents to electronically pay for school items and activities. Your child is not registered until payment is recieved.

Cash/Check Payment. Even though we ask that you use SchoolPay, we are able to take cash or checks. Checks should be made out to "Grand Blanc Community Schools" with "Arts Academy #061" in the notes section. Please send cash or checks in an envelope clearly labeled with the student's name, teacher, and "Arts Academy." This may be given to your child’s music teacher or your school’s main office.

**If you already filled out the registration form but were not able to pay, you may follow the SchoolPay link below.

https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Summer-Arts-Academy-2026/SxCaVu

Theater Classes

Drumline

Grand Blanc Summer Arts Academy 2026

June 16th - 26th, 2026 8:30am - 12:30pm Weekdays (9 days total) Mason Elementary School​ *Open to all GBCS & Holy Family CURRENT 2nd-5th graders* Showcase Performance: Friday, June 26th @ 6:30pm Registration Fee: $130 per student (Includes T-Shirt)

**Financial assistance may be available for qualifying students through the Education Benefits application (formerly free and reduced lunch eligibility). Please contact Steve Simmons, at ssimmons@gbcs.org if you need assistance and think you may qualify.

Choir with Mr. Smith, Mrs. Shuck, & Mrs. Smith

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Visual Art with Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Waxweiler, & Ms. Darby

Marimba Band with Mr. Simmons & Mr. Navier

Music Theater with Mrs. Wilkerson, Mrs. Smith, & Mr. Buclay

Instrument Exploration with Mr. Smith, Mr. Matthews, and Ms. Thomas