OrchKids is enrolling students for the 2024 summer (open to current students only) and the 2024-2025 school year in one application (at the bottom of this page). This is an application and not a confirmation of enrollment. Parents/guardians will receive the enrollment decision (accepted, waitlisted, or declined) for the 2024-25 after-school program in the fall (notification dates are outlined below). There are limited spaces for the 2024-2025 school year and enrollment will largely be based on a first-come, first-enrolled basis.
Summer Program
Dates
July 8 - July 26, 2024
Program Days & Time Frames
Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Location
Goucher College (1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Baltimore, MD 21204)
Transportation to and from Goucher College is provided at your students OrchKids site. Students may also be dropped off and picked up directly at Goucher College.
Please note that the summer program is only available to currently enrolled students.
Program Components
Small group lessons Large ensemble rehearsals Instrumental sectionals Enrichment activities Field trips Book club Performances - Workshops
Important Dates
Enrollment Period
March 1 - May 16
Notification of enrollment sent by May 24.
Summer Orientation
Highlandtown/Belair-Edison
June 3 OR 4 | 5 - 6pm
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #215 Cafeteria
Mary Ann Winterling/Mt. Royal/Booker T. Washington
June 5 OR 6 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School Cafeteria
More details regarding the summer program will be included in your enrollment notification.
After-School Program
Dates
September 30, 2024 - May 15, 2025
Program Days & Time Frames
Monday-Thursday, school dismissal until 6:30 PM
After-School Programming Locations
220 N Bentalou St, Baltimore, MD 21223
3223 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21224
3536 Brehms Ln, Baltimore, MD 21213
OrchKids is accepting new students for the 2024-2025 school year. Once a decision has been made, parents/guardians will receive an enrollment notification. We will send out a detailed program calendar to accepted families prior to the start of programming. We will discuss the program overview, student schedules, and other important details during scheduled, individual parent/guardian check-ins in the Fall.
Students who do not attend one of the schools above may enroll at Mary Ann Winterling if availability allows.
Enrollment Dates
Program Components
Attendance
Attendance is MANDATORY for all assigned OrchKids classes and rehearsals. This includes ensemble days and private lessons/small group lessons. All students are required to come a minimum of two days per week to receive OrchKids programming.
Program-Wide Transportation
Students enrolled in after-school programming who attend Mt. Royal Elementary School or Booker T. Washington School for the Arts will receive transportation to Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School on their programming days.
Students who attend school at Baltimore Junior Academy or the Belair-Edison School will receive transportation on ensemble days only.
Students who do not attend one of the schools listed above will be responsible for getting to their site on their programming days. If there are any challenges regarding transportation, please reach out to your student’s site Program Manager.
Important Dates
New Student/Family Interest Meeting & Instrument Petting Zoo
Attendance required by new students/families only.
The Belair-Edison School
September 3 | 2:15 - 3:15pm
The Belair-Edison School Cafeteria
Mary Ann Winterling, Mt. Royal, and Booker T. Washington
September 4 OR 5 | 5:00 - 6:30pm
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School Cafeteria
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #215
September 4 OR 5 | 5:00 - 6:30pm
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #215 Cafeteria
Individual Parent/Guardian Check-Ins
ALL parents/guardians of accepted students (new and returning) are required to sign up for an individual parent/guardian check-in with an OrchKids staff member (accepted students are welcome to attend). Notifications of fall enrollment will begin on Monday, August 12. More information about individual check-ins will be included in the enrollment notification.
If your family is unable to meet for an individual check-in please reach out to your Program Manager ASAP.
Complete the Enrollment Form Here
