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About Creative Action After School At Blanton
Creative Action Arts-Based After School
Creative Action at Blanton Elementary provides a high-quality after-school experience where students develop as '4C' learners: Creative Artists, Courageous Allies, Critical Thinkers, and Confident Leaders. Led by professional teaching artists, the program utilizes theatre arts, digital filmmaking, and visual arts to foster social-emotional growth and community connection. The curriculum is intentionally designed to be culturally and socially relevant, encouraging students to explore their creativity while building life skills. Students benefit from a supportive environment that follows the AISD calendar, operating from the end of the school day until 6:00 PM. The program integrates seamlessly with the school campus, utilizing classrooms, the cafeteria, and outdoor playgrounds. Families can expect a mission-driven culture that prioritizes equity and joy, supported by a staff of compassionate educators dedicated to youth development through the arts.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
This is one of the best after-school and summer camps in Austin. My kids love it and they don't want to leave when I come to pick them up.
Creative actions is exactly what the community needs for kids! So much creativity as far as the projects they kids do.The staff is amazing and the culture is very chill and diverse! I wish I was able to have an after school program like this when I was in school.
I can’t begin to describe our gratitude to Creative Action Summer 2019 Camps. Our son has been having the time of his life! After rotten experiences at other camps around town, he was convinced that all camps were, “AWFUL!” I’m happy to share that he has fallen in love with Creative Action camps! He has made friends, art and movies. The Creative Action Staff has welcomed him with wide open arms and supported him since day one. We love Creative Action Camps and look forward to many more summers with their incredible programs!
This wonderful organization brings the richness of the arts to serve our community's children. They are skilled, inspired, and compassionate educators.
My kids go to creative action after school care. They are a really great organization. Super artistic and fun.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns or licensing violations were found for this facility. State records for license #1661296 indicate 10 inspections with zero deficiencies, self-reported incidents, or administrative penalties. The program is a licensed school-age care center that has maintained compliance with state health and safety standards since its initial licensing in February 2018.
Parent Reputation
The program maintains an exceptional reputation with a 4.7/5 rating from over 50 reviews on Google. Parents frequently praise the arts-focused curriculum, the welcoming and diverse culture, and the positive impact on their children's social-emotional growth. In 2023, Creative Action was voted 'Best Youth Arts Program' in the Austin Chronicle's 'Best of Austin' poll.
Staff Insights
Employees describe a supportive, collaborative, and creative work environment, with teaching artist positions starting at $20 per hour. Staff consist of professional teaching artists who are noted by parents for their compassion and dedication. While broader sector staffing struggles were mentioned in local news in 2021, direct employee feedback highlights a mission-driven culture focused on youth development and social justice.
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