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Tuition starts at a sliding scale (with proof of income) of $60 to a maximum of $150 per week, plus non-refundable $30 registration fee. Discounts for two or more children in same family household.

Summer class hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17 through July 26. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for early birds with an additional $25 fee per week. Extended day program until 5 p.m. for an additional $25 fee per week.  

MECA's Summer Arts Day Camp is an intensive six-week course that includes a wide range of arts activities, as well as academic services, recreation and field trips.  In addition to arts programming, MECA integrates counseling, academic enrichment, and family support to ensure that youth, families, and the community are served in a holistic manner.  The program runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during which time youth are instructed in a different arts discipline every hour.  A free lunch and snack is provided courtesy of the City of Houston Summer Food Service Program.

Senior High School Students!  The MECA Summer Arts Day Camp is a great opportunity for students to volunteer for their community service!

Sign up today! 

MECA is seeking part-time interns for the Summer Arts Day Camp and the Robotics, Electronics and Music class during the summer arts program.  (See "MECA Summer Arts Day Camp" section for a description of the class.)

Part-time positions available:

Please contact Liz Salinas at 713-802-9370 ext. 24 for more information regarding the following positions and email resume to info@meca-houston.org.

• University Engineer Interns (Junior or Senior college level) 20 hours per week for 8 weeks, 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m., June 3 to July 26, 2013.  Interns will teach 6th to 8th grade students simple electronics and guide them through various hands on electronics projects.  Interns will be supervised by project director and provided curriculum, direct support and necessary equipment for student project fulfillment.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate working knowledge of basic electronics theory and circuit concepts including Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, capacitors, operational amplifiers, and transistors.  Interest with hobby electronics through kit building, arduino projects and other electronic DIY activities is also desirable.  Applicants should be familiar with using standard electronics equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, soldering irons, and bread boards.
• Intern Project Coordinator (Junior or Senior college level).  Must have administrative experience, science and music background is a plus.  Will assist Consulting Engineer and Support Services Director and help with registration, 30 hours per week for 8 weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 3 to July 26, 2013. 

Please contact Armando Silva at 713-802-9370 ext. 18 for more information regarding the Summer Arts Youth Counselor positions and email resume to info@meca-houston.org.

• Summer Arts Youth Counselors (College level or graduate) 6 hours a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks to guide K-8 students to classes, lunch and field trips, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

KoumanKe'le' African Dance & Drum Ensemble present Souleymane "Solo" Sana for his first visit to Texas!  Souleymane Solo Sana has an extensive knowledge of traditional dances of the Mande culture.  He performed with one of the premiere companies of Mali, Ballet Du District de Bamako, as well as with internationally known artists such as Djeneba Seck and Oumou Sangare.  Join MECA and KoumanKe'le' African Dance & Drum Ensemble for this master class opportunity!  

   

Friday, May 24, 7 p.m.

Girls Rock Camp Houston (GRCH) is dedicated to empowering girls and young women of all backgrounds and abilities through musical education and creative expression. Girls Rock Camp Houston is a one-week summer day camp formed to offer girls (ages 8-18 years old) music and self-empowerment based workshops. GRCH will offer campers the opportunity to form a band, write an original song, and perform the song live at the end of the GRCH End of Camp Showcase held at a live music venue at the end of the week long session.  

This year's Girls Rock Camp Houston is shaping up to be the biggest one yet! Due to the increasing number of campers, Girls Rock Camp Houston will be held at MECA this summer.  Registration and medical release forms will be available on the Girls Rock Camp Houston website.  Registration deadline is July 1, 2013.

For more information, visit the Girls Rock Camp Houston website or call 713-518-7365.

Volunteer opportunities available at MECA!  Please contact Angie Moreno at 713-802-9370 ext. 14 or Armando Silva at ext 18 for more information.  Email resume to info@meca-houston.org and sign up today!  

• Seeking volunteers ages 16 to adult
• Administrative Support
• Summer Arts Day Camp Youth Counselors responsible for guiding students K - 8th grade to classes, lunch and field trips.
• Shifts available:
• 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon
• 12 noon to 5 p.m.