ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, TEACHERS, AND OUR COMMUNITY

YPAC is an artistic hub in Uptown Yucaipa and our goal is to engage, educate, and provide outstanding arts education programing to our community at large. We are developing a variety of educational opportunities that will be offered for all ages. These will include lessons, workshops, and master classes with local and national educators. Stay tuned!

Children

Young Artist’s Academy

4pm OR 6pm

Each week the Young Artist’s Academy explores the Elements of Art, through the study of many diverse artists’ works, while also being introduced to different techniques using a variety of art mediums. Each session includes a directed lesson, with all supplies included. The young artist walks away with confidence, a unique experience, and a self-produced masterpiece.

For future dates and pricing, please see below.

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1 Class – $10

Class One: Tuesday, June 27

3 Classes – $30

Class One: Tuesday, July 11
Class Two: Tuesday, July 18

Class Three: Tuesday, July 25

4 Classes – $40

Class One: Tuesday, August 1
Class Two: Tuesday, August 15

Class Three: Tuesday, August 22
Class Four: Tuesday, August 29

3 Classes – $30

Class One: Tuesday, September 5
Class Two: Tuesday, September 12

Class Three: Tuesday, September 19

4 Classes – $40

Class One: Tuesday, October 3
Class Two: Tuesday, October 10

Class Three: Tuesday, October 17
Class Four: Tuesday, October 24

4 Classes – $40

Class One: Tuesday, November 7
Class Two: Tuesday, November 14

Class Three: Tuesday, November 21
Class Four: Tuesday, November 28

4 Classes – $40

Class One: Tuesday, December 5
Class Two: Tuesday, December 12

Class Three: Tuesday, December 19
Class Four: Tuesday, December 26

Youth Classical Music Academy- Come Sing with Me!

Wednesdays 5:30pm (5-12 years old)

These weekly voice classes are geared towards children ages 5 – 17 years old. We will focus on learning how to sing with our healthy and beautiful voices through classical technique by learning songs appropriate for the voice and age. We will also learn how to read music, solfège, rhythms, and quality vocal exercises and learn through our imagination by listening and feeling the sounds we hear. These classes may provide performing opportunities at our community and city events throughout the year.
Youth classes are every Wednesday at 5:30pm; All classes are taught by Opera singer, Aneta Augustyn.
For future dates and pricing, please see below.
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No Classes in June

(due to Summer Opera Camp)

All Ages

Hula Classes

Learn the art of hula dancing!  Instructor Jennifer Stegall will teach the basic steps of hula dance. Learn dances from some of the Hula masters. Hawaiian words, culture, and tradition are an integral part of the class. No experience needed! Pa’u skirts required (loaners available upon request).

Fees for all classes:

  • Youth (6-10 y/o) – $30.00
  • Adults (11-54 y/o) – $40.00
  • Seniors (55+) – $25.00

Mondays – 10AM, 4PM, & 6:30PM

Tuesdays & Wednesdays – 10AM

Hula for Kids (Ages 6-10)

Monday’s – 4:30PM

Mommy & Me Hula

Wednesday 9:30AM

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Acting Classes

Students will learn the fundamentals of acting. Participating in acting exercises develop confidence and creativity. Adults and children will learn to project their voices which, in return, will help them become excellent public speakers. Students will explore expressing their emotions through different characters while having a great time with improvisation and group activities.

Adult and youth acting classes will be held at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center.

  • YOUTH ACTING CLASS
    • Every Wednesday: 4:45PM & 5:45PM
  • ADULT ACTING CLASS
    • Every Thursday: 5:30PM & 6:45PM

Cost:

  • Youth (6-12): $100/month
  • Teens (13-17): $100/month
  • Adults (18+): $185/month
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Summer Opera Camp

Do you love to sing, act and dance? Then join us in our Opera Camp this Summer for a fun-filled week of music-making, singing, and making friends!

There is a performance at the end of each week!

TWO SESSIONS:

JULY 17TH-21ST 9AM-1PM

JULY 24TH-28TH 9AM-1PM

COST/SESSION: $250 ($10 MATERIAL FEE)

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Adults

Elements – Adult Art

NO CLASSES IN JUNE

Session One –  Thursday, May 4 | 6:30pm-8:00pm

Session Two –  Thursday, May 18 | 6:30pm-8:00pm

Each session of the “ELEMENTS” Adult Basic Art Class explores the Elements of Art, through the study of many diverse artists’ works, while also being introduced to different techniques using a variety of art mediums. Each session includes a directed lesson, with all supplies included. The ELEMENTS artist walks away with a unique experience and a masterpiece.

Each class is $15. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each Month.

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Adult Classical Music Academy- Come Sing with Me!

Wednesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm

These weekly voice classes are geared toward adults 18+. We will focus on learning how to sing with our healthy and beautiful voices through classical technique by learning songs appropriate for the voice and age. We will also learn how to read music, solfège, rhythms, and quality vocal exercises and learn through our imagination by listening and feeling the sounds we hear. These classes may provide performing opportunities at our community and city events throughout the year.
Adult classes are every Wednesdays at 7:30pm; All classes are taught by Opera singer, Aneta Augustyn.
For future dates and pricing, please see below.
Register

No Classes in June

(due to Summer Opera Camp)

Scholarship Assistance Program Application

The City of Yucaipa has received federal Community Development Block Grant funding to provide financial assistance to Yucaipa youth and seniors. The program provides low and moderate-income families, who live in Yucaipa, the opportunity to apply for a scholarship for children 17 years of age and under and Seniors 55 years of age and over. Scholarships may be used to register youth and seniors for City sponsored activities at the Yucaipa Community Center, Scherer Community Center, and Yucaipa Performing Arts Center. Filling out this application does not guarantee a scholarship.

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