Parker Arts Education

Education Resources

Parker Arts offers educators the chance to integrate and enrich their curriculum with live performing arts, student and teacher workshops, volunteer and paid opportunities, and professional development. Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable educational opportunities for students and educators, while fostering their creativity and community engagement.


Scholarships

Parker Arts can provide financial assistance to qualified families interested in enrolling in cultural classes, thanks to our generous Parker Arts Members and the Greater Parker Foundation.

Scholarships


Parker Arts can provide financial assistance to qualified families interested in enrolling in cultural classes, thanks to our generous Parker Arts Members and the Greater Parker Foundation.
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Student Matinees

Parker Arts presents shows intended for school-aged audiences that can include a post-show Q&A with the cast, study guides, in-school residencies, and up to ten complimentary chaperone tickets. Select shows offer student-rush tickets for high school students required to attend a production as part of the curriculum. View the this season's student matinees and submit your school group order online today.

Student Matinees


Parker Arts presents shows intended for school-aged audiences that can include a post-show Q&A with the cast, study guides, in-school residencies, and up to ten complimentary chaperone tickets. Select shows offer student-rush tickets for high school students required to attend a production as part of the curriculum. View the this season's student matinees and submit your school group order online today.
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Student and Teacher Resources

Parker Arts offers educators the chance to integrate and enrich their curriculum with live performing arts, student and teacher workshops, volunteer and paid opportunities and professional development. Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable educational opportunities students and educators, while fostering their creativity and community engagement.

Student and Teacher Resources


Parker Arts offers educators the chance to integrate and enrich their curriculum with live performing arts, student and teacher workshops, volunteer and paid opportunities and professional development. Our mission is to provide accessible and affordable educational opportunities students and educators, while fostering their creativity and community engagement.
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Parker Arts Lectures

Parker Arts Lectures is a series of free lectures supported by the Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission. The intent of the lectures is to increase the understanding of how arts, science and technology affect current and future issues facing our community and provide the opportunity to learn and discuss a variety of trending topics. Lectures take place at The Schoolhouse and are FREE to any age of interested learner. Click the link below to learn more and RSVP to an upcoming lecture!

Parker Arts Lectures


Parker Arts Lectures is a series of free lectures supported by the Parker Cultural and Scientific Commission. The intent of the lectures is to increase the understanding of how arts, science and technology affect current and future issues facing our community and provide the opportunity to learn and discuss a variety of trending topics. Lectures take place at The Schoolhouse and are FREE to any age of interested learner. Click the link below to learn more and RSVP to an upcoming lecture!
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Register for a Class

If you already know which class you’re interested in, you can go straight to the registration page here.

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Contact Us

Have a question or comment for a member of the Education Department? Email us here.

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Teach a Class For Us

Do you have an idea for a class we could offer? Share it with us here.

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Don’t just take our word for it …


I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your efforts and being creative with zoom! This was my daughter’s first experience with a class like this and I have to say- the instructors are top notch! She learned A LOT and had so much fun- even working within the crazy parameters of Covid! Much much appreciation to everyone.

Kristin L.

Parker Theater Academy and Parker Arts, Thank you for giving my daughter something to look forward to every week and for being such a source of love and support for her and all the kids!

Lisa S.

“This is the best community class I have ever taken. The level of instruction is far beyond what I expected and the class is fun and engaging.”

Laura P. (Improv Fundamentals with Grant Garrison)

“Joy is delightful and brings everyone into a nice, friendly group.”

Chery L. (Advance Line Dance with Joy)

“Colleen is fantastic with these lil ones!”

Anonymous (On Pointe Preschool Combo)

“My daughter loved the class, and was so excited about the cookies she made. The instructor seemed very organized and prepared. She’s excited to take the instructor’s next baking class!”

Sarah K. (Kids Holiday Cookie Baking)

“I look forward to signing up for another class!”

Jane M. (oil painting class)

“It was a fun day camp, scheduled on a day out of school!”

Lisa L. (rocket camp)

“The class was really great. It got my son out of his comfort zone and challenged him and opened him up to new things (like singing and dancing) that he did not know he liked. He wants to join for the Spring class.”

Jenn M. (Parker Theatre Academy’s Showtime)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see answers to some our most frequently asked questions below. For even more detailed information, please visit Policies and Procedures.

 

  • Who can I contact for Education questions?

    Education Contacts
    Education Phone: 303.805.3374
    Education Email: PACEedu@parkeronline.org

    Contact: Kirstin Fletcher, Education Manager
    Phone Number: 303.805.3364
    E-Mail: kfletcher@parkeronline.org

    Contact: Kami Cooper, Education Specialist
    Phone Number: 303.805.3374
    E-Mail: kcooper@parkeronline.org

    Contact: PACE Center Patron Services
    Phone Number: 303.805.6800
    Weather Hotline: 303.805.3289

  • What is your policy for weather closures/inclement weather?

    When there is inclement weather, cancellation of classes/camps will be determined by 8:00 a.m. Closures will be posted on the Parker Arts website and the Parker Arts Weather Hotline at 303.805.3289. If permissible, make-up sessions will be scheduled for classes. Camps are not permissible for makeup days. Refunds will not be issued for partial or full class cancellations due to weather closures.

    Parker Arts follows inclement weather closure procedures of Douglas County Schools. If schools are closed, Parker Arts enrichment for all ages are closed for that day (morning, afternoon and evening classes are cancelled). There are no delayed-starts for Parker Arts classes or school shows. If school is not in session (i.e. school break), cancellation of classes/camps will be determined by the Education Manager by 8:00 a.m.

  • How do I get the latest weather closure information?

    Weather Hotline at 303.805.3289

  • What is your activity refund policy?

    If a class is canceled due to insufficient registration, you will be notified seven days prior to the class and will receive a full refund, credit or transfer to another class.

    Patron cancelation and transfer requests for classes must be made seven days prior to the scheduled start of the activity. There is a $5 processing fee for classes and $10 processing fee for camps.

  • How do I provide emergency contact information for my child enrolled in camp?

    Emergency and medical information is requested for camps only during the online registration process. If you register over the phone, please provide this information to your registration specialist.

  • Who provides Parker Arts classes and camps?

    Classes and camps are run by a combination of Town of Parker staff and contractors. Curriculum and communication is provided by staff or the contractor.

  • How are age determinations made and managed for camps?

    Each participant must be the correct age by the first day the class starts. Ages qualifications are set by the Town of Parker teaching staff or contractor for the following reasons: curriculum content and difficulty, dexterity and coordination, student age dynamics, and instructor student ratio.

  • My child is enrolled in both morning and afternoon camps. Is supervision offered during lunch, in between classes?

    By registering for corresponding weekly summer camps in the morning and afternoon, campers may attend a free supervised lunch with Parker Arts education staff. Please call 303-805-3374 or email paceedu@parkeronline.org to reserve your child a spot in Lunch Bunch for any summer week(s) that they are enrolled in both a Parker Arts morning camp and a Parker Arts afternoon camp.

    Students attending a full-day camp must bring a peanut-free lunch, snacks, and water bottle. Students attending a half-day camp must bring a peanut-free snack and water bottle.

  • Does Parker Arts provide a Parents Handbook?

    Parents may access the Parker Arts Parent Handbook for questions regarding daily and emergency procedures, registrations, and staff contact information.

  • Where can I park to drop off and pick up my child(ren)?

    Pikes Peak Avenue in front of PACE Center is a through street and is a no parking zone. Parking of any kind is prohibited. Guardians must park in the parking lot and walk their child(ren) across the street to the building. Access to classes is through the PACE Center lobby and interior hallway. Access to camps is through exterior doors to the PACE Center. Please ask a Parker Arts Staff member for directions to your weekly camps.

  • Does Parker Arts have a lost and found?

    Parker Arts has a lost and found. Items are stored in the patron lounge for approximately 30 days prior to being donated to a local charity. Valuable lost items are stored in a safe. For lost items, please contact Patron Services at 303-805-8600.

  • Where can I find information on your camp safety guidelines and procedures?

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Have a question or comment for a member of the Education Department? Email us here.