📍Location: 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC
📆 When Offered: Year-round classes; themed summer and holiday camps
💡 About: SCCT offers engaging classes and immersive camps for kids K3–12 focusing on acting, singing, dance, and imaginative play — all culminating in a fun performance!
⭐ Highlights:• Themed camps like “Hogwarts Primary” and “Fantasy Quest”• End-of-session showcase performances on stage
• Experienced teaching artists who specialize in youth theater

💬 Helpful Hints: Sign up early — spots fill up fast! Check their website for scholarship options if you need them.

📍Location: 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC
💸 Cost: Tuition is FREE for Greenville County Schools students
📆 When Offered: School-year programs & summer intensives
💡 About: South Carolina’s first public arts high school, providing rigorous training in visual arts, dance, creative writing, music, and more.

⭐ Highlights:• Intensive classes, Student showcases and public exhibits every semester • Prepares students for college auditions and portfolios
💬 Helpful Hints: Open to GCS high schoolers — apply early as auditions & portfolio reviews are required for admission

📍Location: 101 Abney Street, Greenville, SC
📆 When Offered: Year-round classes and summer workshops for all ages
💡 About: GCCA offers hands-on classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, and more, taught by working artists who inspire creativity in a friendly, supportive setting.

⭐ Highlights:
• Family art workshops & one-off weekend sessions• Exhibition opportunities for students• Studio spaces and galleries you can explore

💬 Helpful Hints: They often offer discounts for multiple sibling enrollments

📍Location: Greenville, SC
📆 When Offered: Weekly classes during the school year; summer camps too
💡 About: A welcoming space for all skill levels offering classes in dance, musical theater, visual arts, and more, encouraging kids to embrace self-expression and creativity.

⭐ Highlights:
• Collaborative performances and showcases • Creative games and team projects • Positive and inclusive atmosphere

💬 Helpful Hints: This is a great first studio if your child is nervous — smaller classes mean more one-on-one attention.

📍Location: 15 University Street, Greenville, SC
📆 When Offered: Residential high school & summer intensives
💡 About: The Governor’s School provides pre-professional training in dance, drama, music, creative writing, and visual arts.

⭐ Highlights:• College-prep academics alongside arts training• Nationally recognized faculty and guest artists• Intimate class sizes & college-style instruction

💬 Helpful Hints: Entry is competitive — encourage your young artist to prepare audition pieces and portfolios ahead of time.

📍 Location: 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville

✨ Highlights:A safe, nurturing space blending homework help, healthy snacks, and one-on-one tutoringEnrichment through arts, cultural activities, STEM, bilingual support, and youth leadership opportunities

💲 Cost: Designed to be affordable, with options available for low-income families—reach out to ask about sliding-scale support

💖 Why parents love it: It truly meets kids where they are—especially English language learners—supporting their academics, creativity, and identity, all under one joyful roof