OrchKids is enrolling students for the 2025 summer (open only to current students and those enrolled in the Mount Royal and Booker T. Washington in-school music programs) and the 2025-2026 school year in one application. This is an application and not a confirmation of enrollment. Parents/guardians will receive the enrollment decision for the 2025-26 after-school program by the end of summer (notification dates are outlined below). There are limited spaces for the 2025-2026 after-school program and enrollment will largely be based on a first-come, first-enrolled basis.
Please note that the summer program is only available to students currently enrolled in the after-school program or the in-school programs at Mt. Royal and Booker T. Washington.
Dates
July 7 - July 25, 2025
Friday July 11 and 18 will be Fun Friday field trip days. More information will be provided at orientation.
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.
Program Components
- Small group lessons
- Large ensemble rehearsals
- Instrumental sectionals
- Enrichment activities
- Field trips
- Book club
- Performances
Important Dates
All parents/guardians of accepted students are required to attend one orientation. Accepted students are welcome to attend.
Enrollment Period
March 14 - May 16
Notification of enrollment sent by the end of May.
Summer Orientation
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School & The Belair-Edison School
June 2 OR 3 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #237 Library
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School
June 2 OR 3 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School Cafeteria
More details regarding the summer program will be included in your enrollment notification.
OrchKids is excited to offer TWO tracks within our after-school program for the 2025-26 school year. In addition to our instrumental track, we will also be offering a choir track! This page provides information about the after-school instrumental program. If you are interested in learning more about the after-school choir program, click here. The choir program is only open to new students in 1st through 4th grade.
The instrumental music program is designed to enhance musical education, foster community, and provide performance opportunities for students in Baltimore City.
Through lessons and ensembles, students learn the technique and skills needed to be a successful musician that can pursue advanced musical opportunities. Learning a musical instrument is not only fun, it also engages both sides of the brain simultaneously, stimulating memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Please review and submit this form to learn more information about the OrchKids instrumental program.
Dates
September 29, 2025 - May 14, 2026
Note: OrchKids is hosting a Kick-Off Week during the week of September 22 before after-school programming begins the following week. Student attendance is required.
Program Days & Time Frames
Monday-Friday, school dismissal until 6:30 PM
Locations
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School
220 N Bentalou St, Baltimore, MD 21223
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #237
231 S Eaton St, Baltimore, MD 21224
The Belair Edison School
3536 Brehms Ln, Baltimore, MD 21213
Where should I enroll my student?
Students who attend The Belair-Edison School (BES) should enroll at "BES-Belair-Edison"
The following schools should enroll at "MAWES-Mary Ann Winterling":
- Mary Ann Winterling Elementary School (MAWES)
- Dorothy Height Elementary School (DH)
- Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School (MTR)
- Booker T. Washington Middle School (BTWMS)
- Any other school on the WEST SIDE of Baltimore City (BCPSS)
The following schools should enroll at "HEMS-Highlandtown #237":
- Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #237 (HEMS #237)
- Clay Hill Public Charter School (CH)
- Patterson Park Public Charter School (PPPCS)
- Henderson Hopkins School (HH)
- Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #215 (HEMS #215)
- Any other school on the EAST SIDE of Baltimore City (BCPSS)
Enrollment Dates
OrchKids is accepting new students for the 2025-2026 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 at Family orientations in the Fall.
Program Components
Private or Small Group Lessons
Ensembles
Instrument-Specific Sectionals
Enrichment Classes
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory for all scheduled OrchKids classes, rehearsals, ensemble days, and private or small group lessons. To fully benefit from the OrchKids program, students must attend every session on their assigned days. Consistent participation is essential for skill development, group cohesion, and overall success in the program. Thank you for your commitment to regular attendance. More information on the attendance policy will be shared at orientation.
Transportation
Students enrolled in after-school programming who attend school at one of the OrchKids satellite sites listed below will receive transportation to their hubsite (MAWES or HEMS #237) on their scheduled programming days.
OrchKids Satellite sites:
- Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School (MTR)
- Booker T. Washington Middle School (BTWMS)
- Dorothy Height Elementary School (DH)
- Clay Hill Public Charter School (CH)
- Patterson Park Public Charter School (PPPCS)
- Henderson Hopkins School (HH)
- Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School #215 (HEMS #215)
Students enrolled in after-school programming who attend Baltimore Junior Academy (BJA) or the Belair-Edison School (BES) will receive transportation to their hub site (MAWES or HEMS #237) 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 the site's Program Manager (whose contact information is on the enrollment form).
Important Dates
NOTE: ALL parents/guardians of accepted students (new and returning) are required to attend a family orientation meeting. More information about family orientations and the OrchKids Kick-Off Week will be included in the enrollment notification.
If your family is unable to attend a family orientation meeting please reach out to your Program Manager ASAP.
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