Manatee Arts Education Council SMARTen Up Arts Camp

The Manatee Arts Education Council is proud to host the smARTen UP Summer Camp in effort to enhance and enrich the learning of our district’s rising 1st-rising 6th grade students. In addition to art and general music, students directly benefit from this program by receiving instruction from certified and highly-qualified arts educators in arts content areas not traditionally offered in the elementary arts curricula, including dance, theatre, band, orchestra, and community partners.
Camp runs Monday-Thursday at Braden River Elementary.

Deadline to Apply for a Full or Partial Scholarship is Friday, May 1, 2026. Scholarships are awarded based on need and submitting by the May 1st deadline. Only a limited number of scholarships are available and are not guaranteed.
Deadline to Cancel Registration and Receive a Full Refund is Friday, May 15, 2026. No Refunds will be given after Friday, May 15.