Programs
At JAMS, the curriculum is designed to support students navigate the emerging, developing, proficient, mastery, and professional phases of their creative arts and youth leadership education. Each stage coincides with the student's grade level and mirrors JAMS program offerings: The JAMS 100, Artworks, and What A Leader. It allows students to build on their existing knowledge and creatively explore new techniques and ideas with increasing independence.
Grades 4th – 8th
JAMS 100 is our exploratory and developmental arts education and leadership program. Eligible youth are elementary and middle school students who desire to be cultivated as future innovative leaders. This program specifically ensures foundational training in visual arts, film, drama, dance, creative writing, music, and vocal.
Ages 15 – 24
ArtWorks is a college and career exploration program designed to prepare teens with the skills, training, and real-world experience necessary to prepare them for life beyond high school. Eligible teens are high school and post-secondary education students who desire mentorship and are interested in exploring a career in the creative economy, public/private business sector, or civic engagement.
Grades 6th – 12th
What A Leader (W.A.L.) is an engaging leadership training curriculum and youth competition that officially launched in 2021 to foster early professional development. The program aims to "resuscitate" students' social skills through C.P.R.: Confidence, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, and Relationship Development.