Young Playwrights Project

Chautauqua Institution Arts Education and the Chautauqua Theater Company is proud to present an interactive, three-part playwriting experience for students in grades 3 and 4.

School Residencies

Two 10-visit residency programs feature arts integrated learning strategies. “Sing Me a Story” integrates ELA and music learning through story and song, and “Feelin’ the Beat” integrates social emotional and music learning through drumming.

Opera in the Schools

Students get up-close and personal with Chautauqua Opera Company Young Artists as they sing and make music with students through an in-class lesson for select classes and a performance of a kid-friendly, 45-minute opera for the entire student body.

Professional Development for Teachers

Chautauqua Institution is proud to serve as a year-round resource for arts-integrated teacher training and development, bringing best-practice educational techniques to classroom teachers to present the arts to students as part of their daily classroom activities.

Battle of the Books

Culminating in a lively academic competition, Battle of the Books improves reading comprehension, builds vocabulary, and teaches teamwork and good sportsmanship for Chautauqua County fifth-graders.

“Explore Chautauqua” Field Trips

Students will enjoy a day-long experience that explores key elements of what Chautauqua Institution has to offer, comprised of a variety of the following possibilities, and more.

Chautauqua Music Camps

Partner Programs

Chautauqua is proud to collaborate with nationally regarded organizations and teaching artists to offer quality enrichment resources to schools.

Education Wednesdays

Every Wednesday of the season, Chautauqua County students, faculty, administration and staff get free admission!