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<div><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956rz75zqz87zz65zdk4ukgz81zi8oz84z3tsz86zz122zz66zz65zz71zcsz65zz75z">The Cultural Exploration Program</span> <span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956rz75zqz87zz65zdk4ukgz81zi8oz84z3tsz86zz122zz66zz65zz71zcsz65zz75z h-lparen">(</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z956rz75zqz87zz65zdk4ukgz81zi8oz84z3tsz86zz122zz66zz65zz71zcsz65zz75z">CEP) is an after-school program that introduces kids to basic skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, dance, photography, drama, and more. A talented team of bilingual artists, tutors, and staff offer a safe and nurturing environment for kids to develop their creativity, build their self-esteem, and strengthen their academic skills.</span></div>

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We also offer a six-week multidisciplinary children’s summer arts camp. The six-week summer program offers daily art instruction, performing art classes, physical and fun activities and field trips.

<em>El Programa de Exploración Cultural (CEP) introduce a los estudiantes en las artes básicas de dibujo, pintura, baile, drama y más.  El programa se divide en el <strong>Programa de Concientización Cultural (CAP por sus siglas en inglés, para las edades de 5 a 10)</strong> y el P<strong>rograma de Exploración Cultural Avanzada (ACE, por sus siglas en inglés, para las edades de 11 a 14)</strong> y provee  una programación divertida, interesante y apropiada para las diferentes edades.  Un equipo talentoso de artistas bilingües, tutores, y empleados ofrecen un ambiente seguro y estimulante para que los participantes puedan desarrollar su creatividad, fortalecer su estima propia, y  reforzar sus destrezas académicas. </em>

Low-income opportunities and Health Partners Plans grants are available.
<strong>Programs run after school Monday through Friday from 3:00-6:00 p.m.</strong>

<b>To register your child or youth, or for more information about programming, costs, and scholarship opportunities, please contact Adela at 215-423-6320 or <a href="mailto:arivera@tallerpr.org">arivera@tallerpr.org</a>.</b>