Question 1

Who can register?

Accepted Answer

Underserved Children in Grades 2 – 6.   This program is for children who are not able to access any extracurricular lessons due to financial constraint. Cubs, Brownies, subsidized swimming are allowed.   Parents/guardians of participating students may be required to provide proof of need.

Question 2

How does the program work?

Accepted Answer

Each registered child is invited to select two areas of interest from five artistic disciplines:   1. Music (piano, violin, guitar) 2. Drama 3. Dance 4. Creative writing 5. Visual arts.   We run two terms each year. For ten weeks each Fall and ten weeks each Winter the students meet on Mondays from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at the London Food Bank for a group class in each of their two areas of study. Each class is 45 minutes long.   
Each term includes an Open House with an end-of-term celebratory performance/party where family, friends, and supporters have the opportunity to see the kids in action, sharing the art that they love.

Question 3

When do classes begin?

Accepted Answer

2022 FALL TERM  MONDAYS 5:00-6:30 pm September 26, 2022 - December 5, 2022    * NO CLASS THANKSGIVING DAY ~ Monday, October 10 *Violin Class - Day and times still to be determined based on teacher availability   2022 WINTER TERM  MONDAYS 5:00-6:30 pm January 16, 2023 - April 3, 2023    * NO CLASS ON FAMILY DAY ~ Monday, February 20 *CLASSES WILL BE HELD DURING MARCH BREAK WEEK *Violin Class - Day and times still to be determined based on teacher availability

Question 4

When and how do I register my child?

Accepted Answer

Registration is currently OPEN for FALL 2022.   Here is the link to our A4AK Registration Form or use the REGISTRATION button below.

Question 5

Do you provide instruments for home practise?

Accepted Answer

We do!   As a participant in the program, your child is obligated to practise. Only with regular practise will they become proficient.  To that end we provide your child with an instument for home use.

Question 6

I registered my child but I have not heard back. Why?

Accepted Answer

We will begin contacting registrants closer to the start date of the next session. We cannot place students in classes and arrange teachers until we have a good idea of how many kids will register. Expect to hear from us about 4 weeks prior to the session start date. All of our registrations are time stamped so we are able to use a "first-come-first-served" approach in the event we reach capacity in any class.   We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Question 7

Where can I find more details about classes?

Accepted Answer

Vist our Arts 4 All Kids page for more details. If you still have questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

THE LONDON AND AREA FOOD BANK'S

FREE ARTS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES CAN'T AFFORD INSTRUCTION