While summer may be coming to an end, plenty of programs focusing on the fine arts can still be found.

Academy of Children’s Theater:The Academy of Children’s Theater offers workshops for ages 4-19. Some of the available workshops include foundations of acting, musical theater and scene studies. These workshops focus on many important aspects of acting like improvisational skills, auditioning and character development. Kids can also participate in a stage production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” which will be held in November.

For more information, call (719) 282-9101 or visit www.aoct.net.

Counterpoint School:The Counterpoint School combines the traditional preschool experience with the arts. Each day a fine-arts topic such as music, art and dance is incorporated into the curriculum. Extracurricular classes are offered after the end of the school day at 3:15 p.m. The preschool caters to children ages 2½ through 4. Half day classes cost $115 per week, and full day classes cost $150 per week. Daily prices are also available.

For more information, call (719) 633-9880 or visit www.counterpointschool.com.

Bemis School of Art:A part of the Fine Arts Center, the Bemis School of Art offers a wide variety of visual-arts classes for all ages. While the center offers traditional drawing and painting classes for youth, more instructive options are available including parent-and-child classes and home-school classes. Other highlights include an art exploration class, which gives kids experience using a variety of media, and a class that teaches kids to make their own monoprints. The fall session starts September 17.

For more information, call (719) 475-2444 or visit www.csfineartscenter.org/education.

Colorado Springs Conservatory:The Colorado Springs Conservatory is known for its music program but offers classes on a wide variety of topics. Programs are available for children as young as age 4 through high school. Younger children can enjoy an introduction to piano, violin, singing and basic music theory. Outside of the music realm, kids can explore theater fundamentals and an introduction to the elements of dance. Students can also audition for the Apprentice Pre Company for more opportunities to perform.

For more information, call (719) 577-4556 or visit www.coloradospringsconservatory.org.

Millibo Art Theater (MAT):Formerly known as the Manitou Art Theater, the Milibo Art Theater (MAT) starts its fall season Oct. 6. Classes and workshops are available for children of all ages. Workshops for ages 4-6 focus on recreating scenes from favorite childhood books like The Grouchy Ladybug and Chica Chica Boom Boom. Kids ages 7-9 help recreate the story of “Slobber Dog,” while kids ages 9-11 get the hands-on experience of trying a variety of circus acts and creating their own rock band. Kids can also attend performances each weekend, followed by milk, cookies and a craft for $10.

For more information, call (719) 465-6321 or visit www.themat.org.

Ormao Center for Contemporary Dance:At Ormao kids are encouraged to create and problem-solve through dancing. Available classes include Creative Movement, which is directed at children ages 3-4; Pre-Ballet, which is for kids ages 5 and up; and Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Tribal Belly Dancing. In addition to the end-of-the-year performance, kids can find additional performing opportunities by auditioning for Ormao Youth PREP or the Ormao Youth Ensemble. Classes are priced by hours per semester. Students can give classes a try with a free drop-in class; a discount is also available for the first trial month.

For more information, call (719) 471-9759 or visit www.ormaodance.org.

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