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❄️ Late-breaking weather updates and class cancellations can be found on our Facebook page
The Munroe Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing high quality arts programming for the entire community and beyond. The Munroe Center for the Arts offers visual, ceramic, and performing arts classes for all ages, split into multiple semesters year-round. These classes often include ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, acting, and more. Week-long or shorter semester classes may be offered at certain times of the year, for both youth/teens and adults. One-day events or art-making workshops are also held seasonally.
Our vacation arts programs are offered during the February and April school vacation breaks, as well as nine weeks in the summertime. Programs during school vacation include a variety of projects and activities, including but not limited to 2D and 3D visual arts and ceramics. Basic programs are available for kindergartners and up, and in the summertime a special program for Counselors in Training is offered, starting at incoming 7th graders.
Summer vacation camp complies with the regulations of the MDPH and is licensed by the Lexington Board of Health.
Our vacation arts programs are offered during the February and April school vacation breaks, as well as nine weeks in the summertime. Programs during school vacation include a variety of projects and activities, including but not limited to 2D and 3D visual arts and ceramics. Basic programs are available for kindergartners and up, and in the summertime a special program for Counselors in Training is offered, starting at incoming 7th graders.
Summer vacation camp complies with the regulations of the MDPH and is licensed by the Lexington Board of Health.
MCA Program Policies and Procedures
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We value the health and safety of all our artists, staff, teachers, students, and visitors. We thank you for being here, and ask for your assistance in staying vigilant and thoughtful in helping one another to transition out from pandemic conditions.
[Updated December 2022] COVID-19 VACCINATIONS All staff, teachers, and volunteers at the MCA are vaccinated against COVID-19, and any new staff, teachers and volunteers who will be in the building will be required to show proof of full vaccination, or exemption as described above. While we no longer require proof of vaccination from students, we encourage everyone to keep their vaccinations up to date in order to reduce illness in our community. MASKS While we do not currently require mask use within the building, we remind all those who enter the building that, beyond being vaccinated, the safest way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to wear a mask. We request anyone in the building to wear a mask if they have recently been in close contact with someone COVID-19 positive. The main office (Room #214) maintains a supply of face masks for anyone who would like one, as well as use of hand sanitizer. Please read more detail on our COVID-19 Policy regarding symptoms & exposure. Photograph/Video Policy [Updated Nov. 2023]
The Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) may take photographs, videos, and/or audio recordings while MCA programming occurs, for records and/or promotional purposes. Images/recordings from classes, camps, workshops, events, etc. help us keep our community informed on the various activities and offerings we work to provide year-round. Registering for any of our programs/events implies consent from the participant (or their parent/guardian). Any participants (or their parent/guardian) who wishes to opt out from this must send a request in writing. More details on opting out and the full policy can be reviewed here. Building Restoration Fee
Munroe Center for the Arts has instituted a Building Restoration Fee (BRF) required for all students taking classes at any school in the Munroe Center for the Arts. The fee is $40 per student, with a $100 cap for families of 3 or more students. Please remember that this fee is due only once an academic year, resetting with Fall registrations (ie. if you take a fall class, you do not pay the fee during winter, spring, or summer). This fee demonstrates our collective dedication to revitalizing this much-beloved home for the arts in Lexington. If you have already paid this fee with another registration at one of the other Munroe Schools (i.e. Lexington School of Ballet or The Dance Inn), you do not need to pay an additional fee for The Munroe Center for the Arts registration. Students are responsible for tracking if they have paid the BRF already. Please contact our Executive Director with general questions, or Operations Coordinator for specific issues during registration related to the Building Restoration Fee. *Services being offered by the Munroe Center for the Arts are not licensed by the Department of Education or any other state agency. |
Drop-Off and Parking
For the safety of young children, we ask that they be dropped off directly to their teacher in the classroom and remain with the teacher until being picked up by a parent/guardian (or other authorized adult). If a child is allowed to leave after class on their own, parents/guardians must note this in the registration form OR provide a written note to the Programming Director with enough notice for staff to safely make this accommodation. Our parking lot has a one-way system, for easy drop-off at the back of the center. We request everyone's attention to the following parking procedures, to ensure safety:
Behavior Guidelines
Unacceptable Behavior
Behavioral Procedure When the above Behavior rules and policies of MCA are broken:
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Refund & Credit Policy
Students and families are expected to take any class they successfully register for. This helps the Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) effectively plan for teaching staff, materials, and other administrative logistics. As life is not always predictable, we understand the need to make changes. For this reason, we ask all students and parents/guardians to be familiar with the refund policy listed below [Effective 12/2022]
Any registration change requests (swapping classes, cancellations, etc.) must be submitted in writing to programming staff. Cancellation requests MUST be processed during regular business hours (ex. Cancellations for a Monday class or vacation camp must occur by 12PM the Friday before). A request to cancel registration should also specify for the refund to be returned via the original form of payment OR received as credits for future registrations.
(Altered refund policies for vacation camp & workshop programs are available on their respective webpages)
Any registration change requests (swapping classes, cancellations, etc.) must be submitted in writing to programming staff. Cancellation requests MUST be processed during regular business hours (ex. Cancellations for a Monday class or vacation camp must occur by 12PM the Friday before). A request to cancel registration should also specify for the refund to be returned via the original form of payment OR received as credits for future registrations.
(Altered refund policies for vacation camp & workshop programs are available on their respective webpages)
- Full refund - A full refund will be given for registration cancellations that occur more than two weeks prior to the start of the class/camp (excluding 5% registration processing fee).
- Partial Refund - A 50% refund will be given for registration cancellations that occur on a business day (M-F) within two weeks to the start of the class/camp (excluding 5% registration processing fee).
- No Refunds will be available on or after the day a class or camp week begins (including weekend before).
- If the class is cancelled by MCA due to insufficient enrollment, students will be alerted at least 1 week before the start date. Registrants may choose to transfer into a different open class, if desired. If not, MCA will then issue a full refund (including registration process fee).
- In the event of a COVID-19 related shutdown (due to national, state, or local regulations) or other emergency cancellations of the full class/camp where the Munroe Center for the Arts is unable to provide an online option, a prorated refund/credit of 50% of the remaining days will be provided.
- If a single class meeting is cancelled due to a snow day, a make-up class will be provided at the end of the semester. Every effort will be made to find a make-up date for classes missed due to snow days, but in the event there are multiple snow days that are unable to be made up or if this happens during a camp week, registrants will be provided with a credit for future classes/camp.
- In the event that a teacher calls out sick, every effort will be made to find a suitable substitute. In the event that this is not possible, a make-up class will be provided at the end of the semester. Every effort will be made to find a make-up date for classes missed due to missed days, but in the event there are multiple class days that are unable to be made up, registrants will be provided with a credit for future classes/camp.