Providing quality fine arts education to young people in the juvenile justice and foster care community.
90% of 2023 music camp students had little to no access to fine arts education without Juniper.
Juniper Student, 2021
“During my time in Juniper, I have learned how to turn my voice into a musical instrument”
Juniper Choir Student, 2022
“Something I learned about myself [at Juniper Arts Academy] is that I do not have to be afraid to talk.”
Choir
A choral and musical group for youth ages 10-18 in the Kansas juvenile justice and foster care communities. Located in Wichita, Kansas.
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Submit a student referral form HERE. A Juniper Arts Academy member will be in contact shortly regarding enrollment.
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Student Advocates are pivotal volunteer roles for the Juniper Choir. Individuals can learn more and apply HERE.
Music Clubs
An ongoing music club hosted at partner youth residential facilities, giving students a variety of instrumental lessons.
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Submit a facility referral form HERE to begin the process.
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Students enrolled in Juniper Music Clubs learn a variety of instruments including, but not limited to, piano, guitar, ukulele, and percussion. All classes are taught by professional music educators.
Summer Camps
Music & visual arts camps in Wichita, Kansas providing quality education and community to youth in the Sedgwick County foster care & juvenile detention.
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Enrollment is opening soon! Contact Lisa Paine at lisa@juniperartsacademy.org to be on the early enrollment email list.
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We are excited to present:
“I Am Here” Visual Arts Camp in June 2023 for youth in the Sedgwick County foster care community ages 13-18.
“The Greatest Show” Music Camp in July 2023 for youth in the Sedgwick County foster care community ages 10-18.
Pottery Camp in June 2023 for youth residents at the Sedgwick County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Mandy Powell, EmberHope