Summer Programming at Forte Arts Center
Summer Programming at Forte Arts Center
Whether you're looking to try something new, or be a part of a team, or brush up on an old skill, FAC would LOVE to help guide you in finding the perfect fit for you and your family!
Summer 2025 Schedule
Click on any of the age blocks below to register today!
Ages 12-24 months
Forté Free Play: Ages 12 months+. Pre-register to reserve your spot! Meet new friends, shake your sillies out, and explore colors, shapes and more in a safe and fun environment!
Toddler Time: Ages 18-24 months. Our Toddler Time program is designed to let students explore! Learn to jump, hop, skip, develop balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn a progression of skills in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere while still having the freedom to explore.
Ages 2-3 years
Forté Free Play: Ages 12 months+. Pre-register to reserve your spot! Meet new friends, shake your sillies out, and explore colors, shapes and more in a safe and fun environment!
Toddler Time: Ages 18-24 months. Our Toddler Time program is designed to let students explore! Learn to jump, hop, skip, develop balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn a progression of skills in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere while still having the freedom to explore.
Dance for Littles: Inspired by Ms.Rachel, this camp is the perfect opportunity for your little one to sing, dance, and play in a safe and fun atmosphere!
Ages 4-5 years
Dance for Littles: Inspired by Ms.Rachel, this camp is the perfect opportunity for your little one to sing, dance, and play in a safe and fun atmosphere! Included in the Age 3-5 Camp Bundle.
Under the Sea: We've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty planned for this fun summer camp! Mermen, Mermaids alike are sure to make a SPLASH with us this summer! Included in the Age 3-5 Camp Bundle.
Tumbling Tots: Our tumbling program is designed to develop balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn a progression of skills in a safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. Included in the Age 3-5 Camp Bundle.
Superhero Training Camp: Unleash Your Inner Hero! Get ready for an epic adventure where kids discover their unique superpowers and learn what it takes to save the day! Our Superhero Training Summer Camp combines action-packed fun with inspiring lessons in courage, teamwork, and creativity! Included in the Age 3-5 Camp Bundle.
Defying Gravity: .Step into the enchanting world of Oz at our Wicked-Inspired Summer Camp! Campers will explore themes of friendship, courage, and individuality through creative activities, magical crafts, and show-stopping performances. Whether they’re Defying Gravity or Dancing Through Life, every moment will be wickedly unforgettable! Included in the Age 3-5 Camp Bundle.
Hip Hop Tots: Join us for a spellbinding adventure!Get ready to move, groove, and shine! At our Hip Hop-Themed Summer Camp, campers will learn exciting dance moves, unleash their creativity through choreography, and build confidence in their style. With high-energy music and freestyle fun, this camp is the ultimate dance party! Bring the beat, and let’s hit the floor! Included in the Age 3-5 Camp Bundle.
Little Limelight: (ages 5+)Inspired by the Magic of Wicked! 🌟Step into the spotlight and let your little star shine in Little Limelight Summer Camp, a musical theatre adventure for young performers ages 5-7! Inspired by the enchanting world of Wicked, this one-of-a-kind camp introduces budding actors, singers, and dancers to the magic of storytelling through music, movement, and imagination.
Tumble Team Workshop: Starting at age 5, our tumble team is a great way to have individualized attention while still being a part of a team! This class is required for all 25-26 Tumble Team Members.
Ages 6-7 years
Tumble Team Workshop: Starting at age 5, our tumble team is a great way to have individualized attention while still being a part of a team! This class is required for all 25-26 Tumble Team Members.
Front & Back Walkover Workshop: This workshop will include drills and techniques for front and back walkover skills. Students must be able to do a backbend to attend this workshop.
Little Limelight: Inspired by the Magic of Wicked! 🌟Step into the spotlight and let your little star shine in Little Limelight Summer Camp, a musical theatre adventure for young performers ages 5-7! Inspired by the enchanting world of Wicked, this one-of-a-kind camp introduces budding actors, singers, and dancers to the magic of storytelling through music, movement, and imagination.
Tumbling Ages 6-7: Our tumbling program is designed to develop balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn a progression of skills in a safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. This class is ideal for beginner tumblers working on cartwheels, bridges, backbends, rolls, and handstands!
Hippity Hop: Hippity Hop class is a very stylized form of jazz dance using isolations, popping, and free styled movement, These upbeat high tempo classes aim to develop not only technique, but self confidence and stage performance as well. Hippity Hop was designed to introduce younger and beginning hip hop students into this style!
Dance Fundamentals: The basic foundation of ballet, tap and jazz will be taught in a fun and free environment. The individual instruction our dancers receive will give them the correct foundation and the "fun"damentals for their physical and mental development.
Private Lessons: Email privatelessons5678@gmail.com or fill out this form to set up a private lesson for your dancer or tumbler this summer!
Ages 8-10 years
Tumbling Ages 8-10: Our tumbling program is designed to develop balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Students will learn a progression of skills in a safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. This class is ideal for beginner tumblers working on cartwheels, bridges, backbends, rolls, and handstands!
Hip Hop: Hip Hop class is a very stylized form of jazz dance using isolations, popping, and free styled movement, These upbeat high tempo classes aim to develop not only technique, but self confidence and stage performance as well. Hippity Hop was designed to introduce younger and beginning hip hop students into this style!
CAMP DANCE: Get ready to move, groove, and shine at Camp Dance! This high-energy camp is packed with exciting styles like jazz, lyrical, and musical theatre! From learning awesome moves to performing like a pro, it’s a week of creativity, fun, and nonstop dance excitement! Jump into the action, take center stage, and dance your heart out!
Tumble Team Workshop: Starting at age 5, our tumble team is a great way to have individualized attention while still being a part of a team! This class is required for all 25-26 Tumble Team Members.
Front & Back Walkover Workshop: This workshop will include drills and techniques for front and back walkover skills. Students must be able to do a backbend to attend this workshop.
Side & Front Aerial Workshop: This workshop will include drills and technique for side aerials.Students must be able to do a one hand cartwheel to attend this workshop.
Back Handspring & Back Tuck Workshop: This workshop will include drills and techniques for back handsprings and back tucks. Students must be able to do a back walkover to attend this workshop!
Star Leadership 12 & Under (Topic: Prioritizing and Time Management)
Private Lessons: Email privatelessons5678@gmail.com or fill out this form to set up a private lesson for your dancer or tumbler this summer!
Dance Team & Company Camps: See the performing group summer information or email ForteArtsCenter5678@gmail.com for more information!
Ages 10+ years
Leaps & Turns: In this class dancers will work on new leaps and turns as well as work on perfecting basic leaps and turns that are used in their other technique classes. This is an ideal way to keep up your turn, jump, and leap technique over the summer!
Tumble Team Workshop: Starting at age 5, our tumble team is a great way to have individualized attention while still being a part of a team! This class is required for all 25-26 Tumble Team Members.
Front & Back Walkover Workshop: This workshop will include drills and techniques for front and back walkover skills. Students must be able to do a backbend to attend this workshop.
Side & Front Aerial Workshop: This workshop will include drills and technique for side aerials.Students must be able to do a one hand cartwheel to attend this workshop.
Back Handspring & Back Tuck Workshop: This workshop will include drills and techniques for back handsprings and back tucks. Students must be able to do a back walkover to attend this workshop!
Star Leadership 13+ (Topic - College Prep!): This year, we are working with the students on COLLEGE PREP! How to look for schools, how to look for scholarship opportunities, and MORE! The STAR Leadership Program is designed to develop leadership, character, and a sense of purpose in children ages 8-18. Our goal is to encourage other like-minded youth in our world to enroll in this program.
Assistant Camp 10+: (Must also take star leadership in summer and fall) Join the classroom assistant team!
Ballet Intensive 10+: This intensive will focus on Ballet Technique to help your dancer soar to the next level. Classes will be in technique, variations, floor barre, and pointe work. Available to dancers ages 10 and up with previous ballet experience. Auditions will be held at the end of each week for lead roles in the coming season's shows!
Summer Mixtape 10+: Try something new every week! Hip Hop, Leaps & Turns, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary
Private Lessons: Email privatelessons5678@gmail.com or fill out this form to set up a private lesson for your dancer or tumbler this summer!
Dance Team & Company Camps: See the performing group summer information or email ForteArtsCenter5678@gmail.com for more information!
Summer 2024 Schedule
Click on any of the age blocks below to register today!
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MORRIS LOCATION
1200 N Division Street, Morris, IL 60450815-941-4680
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CHANNAHON LOCATION
24805 S. Tryon Street Channahon, IL 60410815-521-0744
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About
At Forte Arts Center, we offer complete instruction programs in the arts for students of all ages and abilities. Our integrity, value and dedication to excellence is the foundation of all we do.
Our instructors go beyond technique and poise to develop important life skills such as confidence, respect, passion, determination, trust, friendship, and perseverance.
It is our mission to provide a safe and inclusive environment for our students while providing engaging and entertaining classrooms.
We take pride in being a family-first organization that provides life skills, friendships, and community in a welcoming atmosphere.
We know that parents choose Forte Arts Center for our friendly service and positive environment. They stay with us because of our commitment to customer care, our values, our culture, and our excellence.
Opening Hours
Daytime Staff available via call, text, or email
Monday-Thursday from 10 AM-2 PM!
Monday: 4–7 PM
Tuesday: 4–7 PM
Wednesday: 4–7 PM
Thursday: 4–7 PM
Friday-Sunday: Closed
ADDRESS:
1200 N Division Street Morris, IL 60450
24805 S Tryon Street Channahon, IL 60410
Telephone
Morris: (815) 941-4680
Channahon: (815) 521-0744
