ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER - 2016

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If other please state below:: n/a Organization Mission and History: Mission: The mission of the Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center ( OCCTAC) is to provide innovative, artistic, educational and therapeutic programs that inspire and transform children, at -risk youth, and their families to fulfill their highest potential. The mission of our After School Arts Program is to help youth develop creative self- expression, build students' self- esteem, confidence and leadership, and divert from negative social activity. OCCTAC is the only multi - disciplinary Arts organization in Santa Ana to provide music, art and dance programs for at -risk youth! History: OCCTAC was founded by Dr. Ana Jimenez -Hami in the year of 2000 after the tragic death of her parents. Dr. Jimenez started the center in their memory with the vision of providing artistic programs to children with special needs to continue the philanthropic work of her parents. One year later OCCTAC expanded programs to ALL children and youth, but focusing primarily on at -risk youth in Santa Ana, due to the lack of artistic programs in the City. During the past 16 years, our agency has successfully established a strong Community After - School Arts program to provide enrichment classes in the fields of Music, Art and Dance to underserved youth. OCCTAC has served over 15,000 youth since the year 2000, rising from 100 students in its first year to more than 1,500 youth each year. Currently, our After School Music Education programs continue to grow each year, and currently offer a wide variety of classes, including: Piano, Guitar, Harp, Violin, Viola, Woodwinds, Drums and others. OCCTAC and the founder have received numerous awards throughout the years; such as: (2006) City of Santa Ana Community Building Award, (2005) Disney Community Award, (2004) OC Human Relations Commission Award, and many others. More recently (2014), Dr. Ana Jimenez -Hami was awarded the "Hero of the Year" award by the Orange County Register. Narrative for proposed use of funds:: OCCTAC proposes to host a 4 -week Summer Intensive Music Camp for our Santa Ana youth during one entire month this year with a Visiting Artist Composer and Chamber Music OC! This is the first time we are offering an intensive Summer Music Camp for 5 days a week to expand student's opportunity to learn and create beautiful music together! Although the Summer Intensive Music Camp is a new idea, it is an expansion of our Classical Music program that we started last year at OCCTAC. During this intensive summer music camp, students will have the opportunity to attend camp 5 days per week, 3 hours each day for 1 entire month during the Summer; and engage in 3 rotations, each 45 minutes — 1 hour long rotations: 1) Beginner or Intermediate students class, 2) Music Theory/Rhythm Class, and Ensemble work (Performing Class) with Chamber Music group coaching, as well as individual Practice pull -out sessions with the help of college volunteers and interns supporting the students and our program. We plan to enroll between 50 -100 students for this exciting Summer Intensive Music Camp; and capacity will vary depending on funding and recruitment of volunteers to help