Arts for Learning at Goodnow
Since 1995, the Goodnow Community Center at 5311 Goodnow Road has united the diverse community of Northeast Baltimore by providing meaningful educational and artistic enrichment to youth. Through programming focused on respect, honesty, cultural diversity, civic responsibility, and teamwork, the Center served as an anchor and inspiration to generations, establishing itself as a source of pride within the Frankford community.
Arts for Learning is proud to continue the Goodnow Community Center’s legacy as the managing partner in its building, on its basketball courts, and in its garden plots.
This Year at Goodnow
Arts for Learning is proud to continue the Goodnow Community Center’s legacy as the managing partner in its building, on its basketball courts, and in its garden plots.
With a mission and vision centered in community, compassion, cultural understanding, academic excellence, and arts and recreational enrichment, we look forward to bringing together community members of all ages in meaningful and joyful experiences all year long at Goodnow, including youth summer and after school programs and community events.
Free, in-person, arts-centered afterschool program for K–8th grade students!
The Arts for Learning at Goodnow Afterschool Program is a FREE after school program filled with art, fun, and community! Baltimore City students currently in grades K-8 will spend their afternoons with professional artists doing arts enrichment, health/wellness activities, and taking part in cultural activities.
In this FREE program, teaching artists support students’ creative growth, character development, and cultural understanding. Students in afterschool at Goodnow will develop socially and emotionally, expand their creative process, and engage in a variety of experiences that support their growth and development.
Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and registration is first-come, first-served. Apply early—the program will fill up quickly!
AFTERSCHOOL 2024-25
September 16, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Monday–Friday
2:00-6:00 pm
5311 Goodnow Rd
Baltimore, MD 21206
Arts for Learning at Goodnow's Women's History Month Tribute
Noah Silas directed this tribute to Women's History with contributions from 6th through 8th graders and the Arts for Learning at Goodnow's Afterschool Program community.
Free, in-person, arts-centered afterschool program for K–8th grade students!
The Arts for Learning at Goodnow Afterschool Program is a FREE after school program filled with art, fun, and community! Baltimore City students currently in grades K-8 will spend their afternoons with professional artists doing arts enrichment, health/wellness activities, and taking part in cultural activities.
In this FREE program, teaching artists support students’ creative growth, character development, and cultural understanding. Students in afterschool at Goodnow will develop socially and emotionally, expand their creative process, and engage in a variety of experiences that support their growth and development.
Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and registration is first-come, first-served. Apply early—the program will fill up quickly!
AFTERSCHOOL 2024-25
September 16, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Monday–Friday
2:30-6:00 pm
5311 Goodnow Rd
Baltimore, MD 21206
AFTERSCHOOL 2024-25
September 16, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Monday–Friday
2:00-6:00 pm
Free, in-person, arts-centered afterschool program for K–8th grade students!
The Arts for Learning at Goodnow Afterschool Program is a FREE after school program filled with art, fun, and community! Baltimore City students currently in grades K-8 will spend their afternoons with professional artists doing arts enrichment, health/wellness activities, and taking part in cultural activities.
In this FREE program, teaching artists support students’ creative growth, character development, and cultural understanding. Students in afterschool at Goodnow will develop socially and emotionally, expand their creative process, and engage in a variety of experiences that support their growth and development.
Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and registration is first-come, first-served. Apply early—the program will fill up quickly!
BABY ARTSPLAY™
WITH TEACHING ARTIST
Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann
FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS + CAREGIVERS
Engage in play-based learning that supports
school readiness at Arts for Learning at Goodnow!
Bring your little ones and engage together in play-based learning
with Arts for Learning artist Deborah "Spice" Kleinmann.
Explore simple things you can do at home to keep the fun going!
Cost to attend: Free!
BEGINNING JANUARY 18
THEME-BASED RESIDENCY
WITH TEACHING ARTIST
Kevin Alan Brown
FOR CHILDREN IN PRE K + KINDERGARTEN
Young children move, pretend, and engage
in immersive theatre experiences that support early childhood
learning standards with Arts for Learning artist Kevin Alan Brown.
Cost to attend: Free!
BEGINNING JANUARY 18
Registration for the 2024 Summer program is now closed.
Free, FULL-DAY, in-person summer program for K–8th grade students!
Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow offers Baltimore City students in grades K-8 an energetic, healthy, and safe summer packed with opportunities to creatively collaborate, cooperate, and engage with peers and the community through art-making and recreational sports.
In this FREE, full-day, six-week program, teaching artists support students’ creative growth, character development, and cultural understanding. Students in Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow will develop socially and emotionally, expand their creative process, and explore creative and athletic experiences that support their growth and development!
Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and registration is first-come, first-served. Apply early—the program will fill up quickly!
SUMMER 2024
JULY 1–AUGUST 8
Monday–Friday
8:30 am–4:30 pm
5311 Goodnow Rd
Baltimore, MD 21206
Registration for the 2024 Summer program is now closed.
Free, FULL-DAY, in-person summer program for K–8th grade students!
Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow offers Baltimore City students in grades K-8 an energetic, healthy, and safe summer packed with opportunities to creatively collaborate, cooperate, and engage with peers and the community through art-making and recreational sports.
In this FREE, full-day, six-week program, teaching artists support students’ creative growth, character development, and cultural understanding. Students in Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow will develop socially and emotionally, expand their creative process, and explore creative and athletic experiences that support their growth and development!
Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and registration is first-come, first-served. Apply early—the program will fill up quickly!
SUMMER 2024
JULY 1 – AUGUST 8
Monday–Friday
8:30 am–4:30 pm
5311 Goodnow Rd
Baltimore, MD 21206
Registration for the 2024 Summer program is now closed.
SUMMER 2024
JULY 1 – AUGUST 8
Free, FULL-DAY, in-person summer program for K–8th grade students!
Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow offers Baltimore City students in grades K-8 an energetic, healthy, and safe summer packed with opportunities to creatively collaborate, cooperate, and engage with peers and the community through art-making, recreational sports, and STEM-based and academic pursuits.
In this FREE, full-day, six-week program, academic teachers and teaching artists support students’ educational enrichment, character development, and cultural understanding. Students in Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow will develop socially and emotionally, expand their creative process, and explore creative and athletic experiences that support their growth and development!
Registrations are reviewed on a rolling basis, and registration is first-come, first-served. Apply early—the program will fill up quickly!
Registration for the 2024 Summer program is now closed.
Legend
Teaching artist Femi the Drifish worked with his 3rd through 5th grade class to compose and choreograph the song "Legend" at Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow.
First Idea
Teaching artist Femi the Drifish worked with his 6th through 8th grade class to compose and choreograph the song "First Idea" at Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow.
What's Happening at Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow
SQUADS
Each morning begins with SQUADS–a gathering of classmates grouped by grade level–to focus on the development of social and emotional skills while building a creative and caring community.
ARTS INTEGRATION + ENRICHMENT
Students participate in eight hours of arts-integrated learning, enrichment, and recreational sports each and every day of Summer Arts for Learning at Goodnow. Throughout the program, students will be introduced to a wide variety of art forms—from visual arts and spoken word, to percussion, DJ’ing, and dance–as they learn first-hand from professional artists.
ARTS EXPLORATIONS FOR K–2ND!
K–2nd grade students will express themselves in performing, visual, media, and literary arts, as well as complete STEM lessons over the course of the program. Squads unite every week to show off their work and connect with artists!
CREATIVE CHALLENGES FOR 3RD–8TH!
3rd–8th grade students will collaborate with classmates on arts- or STEM-based creative challenges. New weekly components will be built into the challenges, culminating in an A4L Goodnow Community Celebration!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
We will also host one event this summer, giving families, caregivers, and community members a chance to be involved in the fun.
