Course Catalog

CAP offers in-person, standards-based instruction in dance, music, theatre and visual arts for students across educational settings, as well as arts integration, art counseling, music therapy and sensory arts. Click below to see current program offerings.

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About CAP Programs

Through CAP programs, children and young adults across various educational settings receive quality, standards-based instruction in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. Additionally, CAP offers specialized programs designed for students with disabilities, including art counseling, music therapy and sensory arts.

Emerging Artist Programs

CAP Emerging Artist Programs give students in grades 3-12 the opportunity to hone their technical abilities and expand their creative skills in a focused discipline alongside a community of dedicated young artists. These specialized ensembles provide more individualized instruction for students who wish to further their arts education. Open to both new and returning CAP students, these programs offer intensive instruction in dance, strings, theatre and the visual arts. Through performance and exhibition opportunities, portfolio development and audition preparation, students build confidence and skills for future studies and careers in the arts.

Program Reach

During 2024-2025, CAP offered in-person arts programs and experiences to children and young adults across Northeast Florida, including at public schools, community centers and partner sites. Through its afterschool and daytime arts education and integration programs, CAP reached 4,328 students through 265 programs at 61 sites. CAP employed 15 part-time teaching artists, 12 full-time teaching artist fellows and 22 assistants. More than 22 performance, field trip and exhibition opportunities were provided to CAP students throughout the year.

Program Partners

Amelia Art Studio
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Duval County Public Schools
Global Leadership Academy
GRASP Academy
Growing Together Behavioral Center
Hope Haven
Jacksonville Classical Academy
John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Facility
Keys Educational Resource Center

My Tutor Connections
North Florida School for Special Education
Phoenix Arts & Innovation District
PossAbilities Plus
Radiant Collective
River City Science Academy
Royal Amelia Dance Academy
Sanctuary on 8th Street
Tiger Academy
Youth Crisis Center

Become a Partner Site

Interested in bringing CAP’s nationally recognized arts education program to your school, organization or neighborhood? Contact Vice President of Programs Luisa Reis at luisa@capkids.org.

CAP is hiring a full-time Special Assistant to the President & CEO! This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the CEO of a dynamic and successful nonprofit and to become a trusted partner in shaping how the organization runs. 

Learn more about the role and how to apply by clicking the Work at CAP 🌟 link in bio.

This is a wonderful role for someone who wants to be trusted with meaningful work in service of children, creativity and a brighter future for Northeast Florida. We look forward to hearing from you! 💜
Research shows clear links between arts involvement and positive outcomes in academics, creative and critical thinking, personal behavior, and social and civic participation. Rhythm-based musical training, in particular, has been shown to enhance higher-order cognition and motor control. These benefits reinforce the essential value of the arts to enrich not only individual children and young adults, but also their communities. For more information about CAP programs visit our link in bio.🪘
Thank you to all who attended the CAP Visual Arts Showcase Opening Receptions today! You can still view the inspiring artwork created by CAP students through June 10 at the Alexander Brest Gallery at Jacksonville University! Don’t miss it!🎨🎉 
#capkidsjax
CAP is hiring a Part Time Teaching Artist in Strings! As a CAP Teaching Artist specializing in strings, you'll inspire young lives by providing instruction in violin, viola, cello and/or bass in afterschool settings across Northeast Florida. You'll create and utilize engaging, standards-aligned curriculum and lead enriching educational experiences that ignite students' creative spirits and foster a lifelong appreciation for music. Start Date: August 2026. 
For more information visit the Work at CAP link in bio. Apply today!🎻
Every child has a creative spirit. The study of music develops their unique strengths – like self-confidence, creative thinking, self-respect, empathy and perseverance. Participation in the arts creates extraordinary change in the lives of children that sets them up to succeed in school and in life.🌟#theartsaddup #capkidsjax #artsed
Are you a military family? CAP is proud to provide two FREE week-long arts camps for Blue Star Families this summer!🎶👯Supported by the @Kids Hope Alliance, CAP’s Brave HeArts program provides military families with the opportunity for their students to explore their creativity through a variety of arts experiences and performances. Led by CAP teaching artists, campers of all experience levels will enjoy music and dance activities designed to spark creativity and self-expression. Learn more and register at our Brave HeArts link in bio!💙

Session 1 | Music Exploration
July 6-10 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rising 3rd – 5th graders
Campers will explore their musical interests through both individual and collaborative instruction. 

Session 2 | Dance Exploration
July 13-17 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rising 3rd – 5th graders
Campers will embark on an exciting journey in this beginner-level dance camp.

Location: Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Come out to this Riverside Arts Market and cheer for our Emerging Artists Programs students in the CAP Dance Ensemble, CAP String Orchestra and CAP Theatre Company on the River Stage this Saturday, May 2 beginning at 10:30 am! 🎻👯🎭Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Spring for the Arts is tomorrow and the silent auction is officially OPEN – you can place your bids remotely or in-person with the auction link in bio!

This annual event celebrates the impact you, our donors, have had on local students, and raises funds for CAP's REIMAGINE Campaign, with the ultimate goal of putting paint brushes, instruments, scripts and dance shoes in the hands of more children in Northeast Florida than ever before. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.🎉Happy bidding!

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