JumpStart for Art 2026 Registration
Ready for a week of creativity, connection, and fun? Register for Jumpstart for Arts today!
JumpStart for Arts is a FREE* summer camp for Plano** residents ages 8–15, inviting them to explore visual art, creative movement, music, and theater in a welcoming, supportive environment.
During the week, campers build confidence, self-expression, and prepare for a Friday showcase performance for family and friends at 5:15 p.m. Campers may attend one week of camp.
Complete the registration form to reserve your child’s place for one of the available camp sessions.
Camp dates:
• Camp 1: June 8–12
• Camp 2: June 15–19
• Camp 3: June 22–26
• Camp 4: June 29–July 3
• Camp 5: July 6–10
• Camp 6: July 13–17
The partnership between Chamberlain Ballet and the ArtCentre of Plano helps make JumpStart for Arts a stronger, richer experience for every camper.
Founded in Plano in 1981, the ArtCentre of Plano is a long-standing nonprofit arts organization known for its commitment to high-quality exhibition, arts education, and community outreach across North Texas.
Together, Chamberlain Ballet and the ArtCentre bring their unique expertise, staff, and creative leadership to camp—expanding what the program can offer and deepening its impact for Plano children and families.
Community Partnership with ArtCentre of Plano – We are Stronger Together.
*JumpStart is offered at no cost to the camper, however we do ask that you are respectful of the time and energy that is spent setting up for each class and camp and only sign up if you are able and committed to attending the full week of classes.
**Our funding from the City of Plano requires that children attending Title 1 schools are given priority to attend the summer camp.
Mission Statement
Chamberlain Ballet is committed to presenting excellent ballet to enrich the North Texas community, enlighten with arts education, and encourage through outreach programs.
Four decades of building artists
Founded in 1984, Chamberlain Ballet is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Plano, TX. Originally intended to provide performance opportunities to local area students, Chamberlain Ballet has grown into an organization which furthers the impact of ballet and the performing arts through training and education, performance, and outreach through programs such as Relevé and Shining Stars.
Donor and sponsor support allows Chamberlain Ballet to stage full scale theatrical productions for the public, provide world class instruction to our students, and educate and expose the arts to underprivileged and underserved members of our community.
Whether instilling a work ethic of will and determination into our students or sparking an artistic light in a fellow community member; Chamberlain Ballet is proud to provide Classical Foundations for Life®.
“For over 40 years, founder Kathy Chamberlain has been a leader in dance education in the greater dallas community.”
— Gayle Halperin - Executive Director Bruce Wood Dance
“This is what The Nutcracker is all about, why it has become a North American Christmastime staple.”
— Manuel Mendoza - The Dallas Morning News
“Chamberlain Ballet is a key partner in helping TAFF maximize our impact on underserved children in North Texas. Arts education is crucial to helping children overcome life’s mental and/or physical challenges. If one child can make a difference, imagine many.”
— Rudolph G. Andrea - The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation
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Our staff and dancers appreciate your time and support of our mission to spread the arts through North Texas and beyond.
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