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Spring Programming
Outreach Productions is excited to introduce our latest initiative, All Aboard, an interactive and engaging lesson that blends arts and crafts with history, focusing on the vibrant heritage of Austin Black Freedom Communities. During these sessions, students dive into the rich historical narratives while expressing themselves through various art forms like music, visual art, dance, and theater. It's a dynamic way to learn and create!
Kids School Farm
Outreach Productions has partnered with The Alexander Farm, a cherished Black-owned farm with deep roots dating back to the late 19th century. Students from Austin ISD and the Texas Empowerment Academy embark on field trips to this historic farm, immersing themselves in its rich legacy. Following an exploration of the farm's history, students engage in hands-on art projects, such as crafting quilts, to celebrate their experience. Additionally, they discover the joys of farm-fresh food through interactive cooking sessions led by a chef. From garden to table, it's a holistic journey of learning and nourishment!
Summertime!
This summer stories include “Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain "and one of my favorites from “Mumba Tales: Mumba and the Spider, and "The Little Cornbread Girl." All stories include engaging, hands -on activities.
In-person and virtual programming are available. Below you will find a brief description of the items in the summer reading program. Please fill out our contact form if you would like us to contact you with more information. Spanish translation is available.
Happy reading!
You can customize your summer enrichment package to meet the needs of your organization!
We have Storytime's, arts & crafts, puppet shows, and materials all available. Save more when you bundle. Below, please view the descriptions of what each item in the package contains. Click for pricing information.
​STORY-TIMES
All great summer programs need captivating stories to keep kids engaged. View brief descriptions of this year's summer selections.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Each story time and puppet show have a craft component. Our energetic crafts instructors, Tianna Mitchell and Odera Anyasinti explain how to make each craft in a way that is simple and easy to follow. To see some of the crafts visit our Facebook page.
PUPPET THEATER
In the Puppet Theater we will present two of our favorite Folktales
A Story A Story
A Story, a Story is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Gail E. Haley that retells the African tale of how the trickster Anansi obtained stories from the Sky God to give to the children of the earth. The book was produced after Gail E. Haley spent a year in the Caribbean researching the African roots of many Caribbean tales.
Crafts Include:
- Sack Puppets
- Sock Puppets
THE MONKEY AND THE CROCODILE BY PAUL GALDONE
(PRESENTED VIRTUALLY BY BETHANY HARBAUGH AND OLIVIA JIMENEZ-PUPPETEERS)
​About the book: The monkey is trying to get the delicious mango hanging from the tree. But the Monkey learns that the Crocodile is trying to capture him for dinner. The Monkey outsmarts the Crocodile over and over until the Crocodile goes away.
Crafts Include:
- Sack Puppets
- Sock Puppets
THE BORREGUITA AND THE COYOTE RETOLD BY VERNA AARDEMA
(PRESENTED VIRTUALLY BY BETHANY HARBAUGH AND OLIVIA JIMENEZ-PUPPETEERS)
About the book: The monkey is trying to get the delicious mango hanging from the tree. But the Monkey learns that the Crocodile is trying to capture him for dinner. The Monkey outsmarts the Crocodile over and over until the Crocodile goes away.
Crafts Include:
- Sack Puppets
- Cotton ball lamb
- Sock puppet of Coyote
STORYTIMES
Each story time package can last from 30-60 minutes, which can include an arts & crafts portion.
$300.00
Price per Storytime
Includes craft supplies and materials for an additional $50.00
ARTS & CRAFTS
If you would like just a craft, which can run from 30-60 minutes.
$200.00
Price per crafts session
Includes craft supplies and materials for an additional $50.00
PUPPET SHOWS
Each puppet show package can last from 30-60 minutes, which can include an arts & crafts portion.
$500.00
Price per puppet show
Includes craft supplies and materials for an additional $50.00
Need more information?
Have more questions? No problem! Please fill out the contact form below and an Outreach Productions team member will get back to you in 24 hours or less.
