Stress Less! Program Overview

Stress Less! is intended to assist students in developing coping mechanisms for daily stressors through the arts and various activities while in a welcoming, safe environment. The Logan County Art Center, in collaboration with local agencies and guest artists, will facilitate the workshops.

 

WHO: Logan County students in grades 5-12. After-school programs will consist of up to 20 students per workshop

WHAT: Stress Less! has grown from a six-week summer program to both an after-school program and a summer camp. 

  • After-school programming will consist of fall, winter, and spring workshops each focusing on a different artistic discipline. 

  • Summer camp will be a week-long, all-immersive arts experience.

WHEN: Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM

  • The programming schedule is: 

    • FALL- VISUAL ART September 27th through November 1st, 2023

    • WINTER- MUSIC January 10th through February 21st, 2024 (no mtg. Feb. 14)

    • SPRING- THEATRE March 13th through April 24th, 2024 (no mtg. Mar. 27)

    • SUMMER CAMP June 24th through June 28th 2024

  • Make-up dates will be set in case of inclement weather

WHERE: Workshops will be held at the Logan County Art Center, including the LoCo Art Studio and the Holland Theatre (127 E. Columbus Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311)

  • Additional workshop space may take place at local partner agency locations

MEET THE TEAM: The Stress Less! team consists of professionals across multiple artistic disciplines collaborating to create an enriching, enjoyable, and unique program to benefit the local youth. The group includes: 

  • Jennifer Davis LoCo Art Co-Director and Benjamin Logan Art Educator 

  • Myles Bowers LoCo Art Co-Director and Benjamin Logan HS Band Director 

  • Alayna Levingston Community Health & Wellness Partners Team Care Case Manager and Music Therapist 

  • Greg Titus Holland Theatre Executive Director 

  • Kris Swisher Holland Theatre Board President 

  • Nancy Funderburgh Logan County Art League President

HOW: Please consider nominating your student for Stress Less! if your student:

  • Responds well to the arts

  • Has an interest in one or more of the art forms

  • Would benefit from tools to help with day-to-day stressors

  • All levels of experience in the arts are welcome.  

SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION:

  • Summer Camp Dates and Hours:

    • June 24,25,26,27,28

    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Logan County Arts Center & Holland Theater

      • 127 E. Columbus Ave. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311

  • What to Expect

    • Immersive arts activities in music, visual arts, and drama

    • Motivational speakers that will make a positive impact on you

    • A diverse staff that will use the arts to lift you up in a positive manner

    • Fun!

    • There is no cost for this summer program

  • If you have further questions: director@locoartspot.com

SUMMER ARTS CAMP REGISTRATION 2024

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Partial Funding provided through the generosity of the following organizations: