Summer Camps 2023 

All Beginner Classes. No Experience Required. Existing students please call to enroll.

Create Your Own Schedule. 
Take one class or connect multiple classes such as a morning, lunch and afternoon classes to create your own 2 to 6 hour mini or full day camp experience. (EXAMPLE: take Film & Acting from 9 am to 12pm, take a break with b.y.o. lunch from 12 to 1pm*, and finish the day with piano from 1pm to 2pm and vocals from 2pm to 4pm; OR finish wish with music & arts adventure 2 to 4pm.)

Scroll down for a complete list of spring camp classes, or check out a comprehensive list of our regular recurring evening schedule of classes.  


WE HAVE A STRICT REFUND POLICY if you cannot attend for any reason. It is important that you carefully read ALL terms below, descriptions, and dates carefully prior to registering for any class. Yes, you will be refunded 100% of your funds if WE CANCEL. If you have questions call 210-748-5599 or email admin@blackboxmusicarts.com for clarification. Our classes are small so enroll early!

Acting Classes

Film and Acting Camp

Acting & Film: Ages 10 to 17

Daily 9am to 12pm

Sessions run 2 weeks

June 5 – 16
June 19 – 30
July 10 – 21
July 24 – Aug 4

TUITION: $350 

DESCRIPTION:
Students will have a blast as they explore fun and innovative ways to complete a short. Students will learn acting for film, auditioning for film, script reading, rehearsals, and table reading. Students will also learn the production side of filmmaking, including shooting, lighting, and directing.

All levels of experience are welcome to join us! No previous experience required. 

Times don't work? Consider our regular recurring evening classes.

Actors Workshop

Actor's Workshop: Ages 10 to 17

Monday - Friday :  9am to 12pm

1 week session

Aug 7 – 11

TUITION: $175 week 

DESCRIPTION:
Students will be introduced to various aspects of acting during this 1 week intensive workshop.

All levels of experience are welcome to join us! No previous experience required. 

Times don't work? Consider our regular recurring evening classes.

Art  Classes

fish kids art

ART: Ages 6 to 11

Monday - Friday : 9am to 12pm
TUITION: $150 week
All Supplies Provided. 

June 5 – 9 : Landscapes & Horizons

June 12 – 16 : Animals

June 26 - 30 : Under the Sea

July 10 - 14 : Still Life and Observational Drawing

July 17 - 21 : Acrylic Painting

July 31 - Aug 4 : Abstract and Mixed Media

Aug 7-11 : Student's Choice - Students will work independently on their project of choice.

DESCRIPTION: Campers get creative as we focus on drawing skills and introduce different media such as pastel, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, markers and colored pencils. We'll explore the theme of the day as we touch on a little of everything including abstract, realism and expressionism! Each week will have a different theme and focus with a final masterpiece!

Each student will be receive age appropriate instruction and outcomes in a group setting.
This is a no pressure, creative environment.

Student art pictured. No experience required. 

tiger realistic and abstract combined drawing

ART: Ages 12 to 15

Monday - Friday : 1pm to 4pm
TUITION: $150 week 
All Supplies Provided. 

June 5 – 9 : Landscapes & Horizons

June 12 – 16 : Animals

June 26 - 30 : Under the Sea

July 10 - 14 : Still Life and Observational Drawing

July 17 - 21 : Acrylic Painting

July 24 - 28 : Watercolor Painting

July 31 - Aug 4 : Abstract and Mixed Media

Aug 7-11 : Student's Choice - Students will work independently on their project of choice.

DESCRIPTION: Campers get creative as we focus on drawing skills and introduce different media such as pastel, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, markers and colored pencils. We'll explore the theme of the day as we touch on a little of everything including abstract, realism and expressionism! Each week will have a different theme and focus with a final masterpiece!

Each student will be receive age appropriate instruction and outcomes in a group setting.
This is a no pressure, creative environment.

Student art pictured. No experience required. 

Singing and Music Classes

Kids playing piano

Intro to Piano: Ages 5 to 14

Monday - Friday : 1pm to 2pm (1 hr daily)
TUITION: $150 week

June 5 – 9
June 19 – 23
July 10 – 14
July 24 – 28
Aug 7 – 11

DESCRIPTION: Curious about piano? This is a perfect opportunity to get a sneak peek at our recurring weekly group piano classes without the month long commitment. Learn the basics in this beginner intro class while working individually and together to complete activities and play theory games.

Times don't work? See our regularly recurring evening classes

Kids singing

Vocal Performance & Recording: Ages 5 to 14

Monday - Friday : 2pm to 4pm (2 hrs daily)
TUITION: $150 week

June 5 – 9
June 19 – 23
July 10 – 14
July 24 – 28
Aug 7 – 11

DESCRIPTION: The energy and camaraderie that comes from learning to sing in a group environment make for an unbeatable experience.
During this fun and engaging group course, students:
• Learn proper vocal technique
• Learn vocal care
• Improve sense of pitch
• Learn to blend voices
• Learn to harmonize
• Improve rhythm & timing
• Gain an understanding of performance, delivery, projection, and stage presence
• Combat stage fright with the help of new friends
• Have lots of fun
This class is for anyone who enjoys performing and singing.

Beginners are welcome! No experience required!
Times don't work? See our Summer Wednesday evening classes

kids drumming

Music Arts Adventure
Ages 5 to 12

TUITION: $150 week

Monday - Friday : 9am to 12pm (3 hrs daily)
June 19 – 23
July 24 - 28

Monday - Friday : 1pm to 4pm (3 hrs daily)
June 12 – 16
June 26 – 30 * 
July 17 – 21* 
July 31 – August 4* 
* sessions that include drum circles

DESCRIPTION: Campers will enjoy daily introductions to a variety of Music & Arts related activities including music (ukulele, guitar, drums, drum circles, percussions, piano, etc), drama, dance, arts and crafts, storytelling and more.  There will be different experiences each week so students may choose to attend more than one of the weekly sessions.

Songwriting

SONGWRITING - Ages 10 to 17

Monday - Friday : 10am to 12pm (2 hrs daily)
TUITION: $175 week

June 5 – 9
June 19 - 23
July 24 - 28
Aug 7-11

DESCRIPTION: This week long camp combines the love of writing with the love of music. Students will be introduced to the processes of songwriting and gain an understanding of form, melody, harmony, rhythm and writing lyrics to music during this inspirational week.

All levels of experience are welcome to join us. No experience necessary. 

Kids Singing

Regular weekly recurring classes

Group Piano
Private Guitar
Private Ukulele
Private Bass
Private Vocals
Private Art
Acting: Mondays 6 - 8 pm
Private Acting: Saturdays
Little Kids Art: Wednesdays 4:45 to 5:45pm
Kids Art: Wednesdays 6 to 7:30pm
Independent Art: Thursdays 6 to 7:30pm
Kids Art: Saturday 2 to 4pm
Teen Art: Saturday 12 to 2pm

Music Ensemble instruments

Open to pre-approved Lackland students only

Summer Ensemble 

Fine tune your ensemble power this summer! Spend 8 Wednesday sessions strengthening your improv abilities, sharpening your listening skills, and mastering your major skills

SUMMER CAMP TERMS: These are terms addendum to our standard studio terms
All standard studio terms apply and can be found here.

MUST HAVES
Please send a refillable water bottle for all classes, no matter the duration.
Send a snack for classes lasting 2 hours or more. (nothing messy)
NO open toed shoes and dress appropriate for our natural outdoor setting.  
Bring a light jacket or sweater. Classrooms may be chilly to some.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT All camps are subject to a minimum enrollment of students in order to proceed. If class is cancelled, on option to transfer to another class or receive a full refund will be provided. 

B.Y.O. Lunch Bring your own lunch and beverages and snacks. Please try and avoid messy items.  Refrigerator is available. 

100% POTTY TRAINED 
All students must be fully capable of utilizing the restroom without assistance (potty trained). No faculty assistance will be provided in the restroom. If your child presents signs of not being fully capable of using facilities without assistance, you will be contacted to pick them up and no refund will be provided.

DROP-OFF and PICK-UP
We are not a childcare facility and do not have staff available to supervise students outside of their scheduled class times. Students may not be dropped off more than 10 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled class and should be picked up on time. 

NO EARLY DROP OFF OR LATE PICK UP
We are NOT offering before or after care with the exception of supervised lunch at 12 p.m. for qualified students* We do not offer early drop off. Please do not drop  your student more than 15 minutes prior to class start time. Pick up should take place promptly at the end of the scheduled class. We do not have staff available to supervise children outside of the classroom. 

STUDENT DROP OFF AND RELEASE
DAY ONE: For your child's safety, make sure your child is escorted into the building on the first day.
EACH DAY AFTER: you may drop off and pick up at the patio deck. We will not release your children if we cannot see who is picking them up. Please pick up at the patio.
If a parent or guardian not listed on the original registration form will be picking your child up, please notify us at drop off.

TARDIES or  ABSENCES
Students who are late, accept the remaining time of their lesson as a lesson in full. There are no refunds or make ups for missed classes.

BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH - ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ONLY*
12 pm to 1 pm is applicable as an add-on fee for qualified students who attend classes ending at 12 pm or are attending classes beginning at 1 pm. No other students are eligible to be dropped off at lunch.

CLASS CANCELLATION & CHANGES
We apologize for any inconvenience, however, classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met. BlackBox reserves the right to cancel classes when necessary, as well as change time, dates of class offerings. If a class is cancelled, or changed, every effort will be made to notify participants by phone/text, and/or email prior to the first session. For cancelled classes, a full refund will be given or participant may request to be transferred to another class on a space–available basis or funds may be put on account for future classes. 

NO REFUND POLICY
Most classes depend on a minimum of 3 student in order to proceed. Your registration and tuition help us make the determination to proceed with the class, reserve your child’s place in a camp session and allow BlackBox Music & Arts to purchase supplies and contract staff. All camp tuition is non-refundable (with the exception of class cancellation) so please read all policies, time, dates etc. carefully prior to registration

YES, it is possible that classes may be transferred or gifted to other family or friends with advanced notice, the proper completion of a new registration form by the new student's guardian prior to the beginning of camp. Please contact administration 210-748-5599.

REMOVAL FROM CLASS
BlackBox Music & Arts reserves the right to ask any student, enrolled in any class or program, to leave the property if they: are disruptive or interfere with the safety of others, consistently debate or argue with the instructor, disrespect or abuse of instructor or interference with instruction, act out in any manner not acceptable to staff, or if parental/guardian are in non-compliance with stated policies.

Classes are designed based on age related criteria. Removal from class may occur if student is found to be under the age of class requirement or not fully potty trained. There will be no refunds or credits if removal occurs– no exceptions.

PRICING ERRORS & ORDER CANCELLATION
BlackBox reserves the right to adjust pricing in case of listed errors, can cancel orders and refund customers' money because of pricing errors (or for any reason). No discounts will be given for listed pricing errors.

ABOUT

Founded in 2015, Family owned and operated by retired San Antonio Fire Department EMS LT. Dwayne Toler, and his wife, visual artist Susan A. Toler. BlackBox Music & Arts is a creative space where performing and visual artists gather to learn, collaborate, celebrate and contemplate; are encouraged to reach their full potential; and are challenged to a higher standard.

CONTACT US

EMAIL: admin@blackboxmusicarts.com
PHONE: 210.748.5599
1401 Dezarae #6
San Antonio TX 78253

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