KCYA's Community School of the Arts
Offering classes, camps, and performance opportunities for children ages 3-17.
At KCYA's Community School of the Arts, your child will be inspired, encouraged, and celebrated. Our classes are led by professional teaching artists who know how to connect with kids and help them grow, whether they’re just starting out or building on their existing artistic skills. But it’s about more than technique for us. It’s about joy, creativity, and belonging!
During the school year, classes are offered on the weekends and weeknights at our Midtown Kansas City location. Summer camps are half-day or full-day camps. Both classes and camps offer dance, music, visual arts, Garage Band, and theatre. Each year we have theater performances your child can join onstage or behind the scenes!
At KCYA, your child becomes part of something bigger: a creative community that believes every child deserves the chance to express themselves through the arts. We can't wait for you to join us!
SUMMER CAMPS & EVENING CLASSES ARE STILL ENROLLING!
You can always save 10% on multiple enrollments. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
dance
From tiny tots to advanced ballet and more!
music
From guitar to garage band and pop/rock singers!
THEATRE
Engaging acting, improv, and musical theatre classes for all skill levels!
visual arts
Painting, sculpting, print making, and fiber classes for all ages!
Scholarships
We believe that all children deserve access to the arts!
With the support of our donors, we are able to provide scholarships on a
'first-come, first-served' basis for group classes.
Scholarship Information
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A limited number of scholarships are available each session.
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Scholarships may be awarded for up to 60% of class fee.
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Only one group class per session may be taken on scholarship.
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1/3 of the total balance must be paid prior to the first day of class.
Scholarship Eligibility
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Family must be current in its payments to KCYA.
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Student must be 18 years of age or younger
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Students must attend classes regularly to continue receiving scholarship
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Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to volunteer 2 hours per session
To Apply for a Scholarship
Documentation of Financial Need (Provide one of the following documents)
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The 1st page of the IRS 1040 form from most recent year
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AFDC/TANF award letter
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SSI (Based on adult applicant benefits)
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Current Unemployment information
Determining Need
This table does not guarantee a scholarship award and is a rough guideline based on number of dependent children at home and adjusted gross income. You must complete the scholarship application form and submit documentation of financial need to apply for a scholarship.
Please contact enrollnow@kcya.org or
816.531.4022 with any questions.
Download and return the following Scholarship Application Form
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Enrollment Information & FAQ
What are the Session Dates? CSA Session Dates Fall 2025: Sept 1-Dec 13 Private lessons are arranged with Private Teaching Artist and lessons fall withing the Session dates.
Can I enroll after the session has started? Late Enrollments & Pro-rated Fees We encourage you to enroll prior to the first day of class. However, we will do our best to accommodate late enrollments and to pro-rate the fees accordingly. Any enrollment after the fourth week of the session requires the teaching artists approval. Enrollments for private instruction lessons must be arranged through the Teaching Artist.
What are your typical hours? Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 7:30pm Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm The Business Office is open Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
What about inclement weather? Inclement Weather On inclement weather days, a decision may need to be made to cancel classes. We will make every effort to communicate with you as soon as possible and makeup the class at a later date. You may call the office at 816.531.4022, check our website homepage: www.kcya.org or visit our Facebook page for the latest information. We have reserved the week after the final week of the Session for make-up classes, and we will work with parents and Teaching Artists to make the best plan for your class.
Summer Camp questions? Camp Details All camps are held at KCYA: 3732 Main Street, KC, MO 64111 All summer camps meet Monday-Friday Camp begins at 8:30 Campers need to be picked up no later than 10 minutes after the end of camp (12:00 for half day camps, 4:00 for full day camps) Extended Daycare is available until 5:30pm for an additional fee All campers should bring a waterbottle Full day campers must bring a lunch (this includes campers attending 2 half-day camps) AM and PM snacks are provided Most Camps conclude with an end of the week camp performance on Friday. Specific information will be distributed on the first day of the camp.
What if I need to miss a class? Missing Classes or Lessons Please call 816.531.4022 to report an absence. Sorry, there are no make-ups for group classes, except for those classes we cancel due to weather. Some dance and acting class students may be able to make up a missed class by attending a similar class or a class one level lower than their current class.
Questions about enrollment? All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees. You'll create your own secure account at ACTIVE CAMP & CLASS MANAGER. Click here to login to your Active Camp & Class Manager account. Who should I talk to about enrolling in a class? Enollments are processed online. If you have questions, please call 816.531.4022. Private instruction is offered through a number of fabulous teaching artists who you should contact directly.
What should I know about Student Sharings and recitals? Typically, each group class will participate in an end of session demonstration during the final week of class for the Fall session. Some classes may provide the opportunity to participate in a recital at the end of the semester. More information will be sent specifically to those classes. Private Student Recitals: Private instruction teaching artists will communicate with you about student recital opportunities.
Where are the CSA classes held? Where do we park? All classes are held at 3732 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Where do we park? All KCYA families are encouraged to park in our lot (3732 Main St.) if space is available. After 5pm or on weekends you may also park at The Whole Person (3710 Main St.).
What should my student wear to class? CSA Music, Theatre and Art class Attire Student should wear what is comfortable for them. For visual art classes, it is suggested that students not wear anything that that might get ruined if paint or art supplies were spilt on them. (We do provide paint smocks as an option when creating messy art to help avoid this.) CSA Dance Class Attire Pre-Ballet and Ballet I-VI Classes: Ladies: solid color leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from the face in a bun or ponytail. Please bring rubber hair bands and barrettes to each class. Gentlemen: T-shirt, black leggings or bike shorts, and white or black leather ballet slippers. Hip Hop: Loose fitting clothes and bare feet or sneakers that are only worn for Hip Hop class. (Please, no street shoes in the dance studios.) Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Dance for Musical Theatre, LDC, Teen/Tween Ballet: Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants with jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Hair in ponytail. Parent and Me Pre-Ballet, Tiny Creative Movement: Adults in Parent & Me class should wear comfortable clothes and socks or bare feet. No leotards required. Children can wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or the same attire as Pre-Ballet. Tap/Jazz: Loose fitting clothes or leotard and jazz pants (Gentlemen: t-shirt, black leggings or bike shorts) All dancers will need tap shoes and/or jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Hair must be pulled away from face in a bun or ponytail. Please bring rubber bands and barrettes to each class. Dance Shoes should never be worn outside, only in the Dance Studio. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.