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Creative Action After School At Travis Heights
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About Creative Action After School At Travis Heights
Arts-Based After School at Travis Heights
Creative Action After School at Travis Heights transforms the standard afternoon into a vibrant studio environment. Operating directly on the elementary campus, the program utilizes school classrooms, the cafeteria, and outdoor spaces to deliver a high-quality arts curriculum. Students engage in multidisciplinary projects spanning theater arts, digital filmmaking, and visual arts, all designed to foster social and emotional development. Led by Site Coordinator Daniel Najera and a team of professional Teaching Artists, the program emphasizes the '4C' outcomes: Creative Artist, Courageous Ally, Critical Thinker, and Confident Leader. Each day includes structured art lessons, collaborative team-building games, and healthy snacks, concluding each semester with a 'Final Share' showcase where families are invited to celebrate their child's creative achievements. The environment is inclusive and diverse, aiming to build a supportive community through the medium of 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 major violations were found for this program. Creative Action After School at Travis Heights is a state-licensed child care center (License ID: 1785316) that adheres to Texas Health and Human Services Minimum Standards, with no news of closures or incidents reported.
Parent Reputation
The program has a highly positive reputation and was voted 'Best Youth Arts Program' in the Austin Chronicle's 2023 'Best of Austin' poll. Parents on community forums like Reddit praise the program's creative curriculum and its positive impact on children's social and emotional development, though some aggregated reviews note occasional critiques regarding specific developmental tactics.
Staff Insights
The program is staffed by professional 'Teaching Artists' who are frequently described in reviews as compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to creating a welcoming environment. Employees are required to pass background checks and fingerprinting for both HHS licensing and Austin ISD standards, and the organization maintains a Four-Star rating on Charity Navigator for its management and culture.
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