named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts in Nature Camp
Summer program offering arts education in an outdoor setting, fostering creative expression and connection with nature
Energy Dance Company
Award-winning performance ensemble that trains youth in dance; has won national competitions and performed at venues including Jacob’s Pillow, Apollo Theater, and the United Nations
Find the Fun Afterschool Program
After-school enrichment program for ages 5-12 providing homework help, reading, crafts, writing, technology, games, and outdoor play in a safe, social-emotional environment
Lil’ Learners Preschool
OCFS-licensed preschool for children ages 3-5 offering Universal PreK based on the Creative Curriculum integrated with arts-based learning; includes wrap-around care and emphasizes creativity, connection, and care through the Ubuntu philosophy
Summer Camp
Annual summer program providing arts, wellness, and educational activities for youth
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivering social-emotional and creative development programmingProvides social-emotional learning focused on empathy, self-awareness, and resilience, alongside creative expression in art, music, dance, and theater to foster confidence, joy, and holistic child development.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Operating arts education programs for youth and adultsOffers ongoing arts education classes in dance, music, theater, visual arts, comedy, computer arts technology, and spoken word for individuals aged 3 to 90, delivered at its main site in midtown Kingston and in school districts across the Hudson Valley.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating preschool and Universal PreK programsRuns a licensed preschool program for children ages 3–5, including Universal PreK in partnership with the Kingston City School District and Department of Education, using the Creative Curriculum to support early childhood development.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operating seasonal summer and arts campsRuns annual summer camp programs from June 29 to July 31 and Arts in Nature Camp from August 3 to August 14, offering arts-enriched experiences for children and youth.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Providing after-school enrichment and childcareOffers after-school programs for children ages 5–12 featuring homework help, reading, crafts, writing, technology, games, outdoor play, and arts-based learning; provides wrap-around care from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with nutritious snacks, movement activities, and hands-on learning centers.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarship assistance and sliding-scale tuitionOffers scholarships and sliding-scale tuition to ensure access to programs, with 84% of current students receiving financial assistance and a policy of not turning away children due to inability to pay.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Supporting basic needs and family resource connectionProvides snacks, warm clothing, and a safe, welcoming environment for children; connects families with local resources to address housing, food, and other insecurities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting performance ensembles and recitalsHosts the Energy Dance Company and student ensembles that perform at notable venues such as Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, West Point, the Bardavon Opera House, and the United Nations; holds an annual recital each year on May 22.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$771K72%
Program service revenue$305K28%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$150
expenses
Total expenses$842K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$356K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.23M
Cash$2.06M
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$2.21M
Liquid reserves29.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +29.9%
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Energy Dance Company Partner — Award-winning dance ensemble affiliated with and hosted by CCE.
- Kingston City School District Partner — Contracted partner in delivering Universal PreK programming.
- Kingston City School District Partner — Coordinates program closures and scheduling with the district's academic calendar.
- Kingston City School District Partner — Follows the district's schedule for holidays and inclement weather closures and delays.
- Lisa Brown Partner — Registration Manager who coordinates sliding scale tuition and scholarship appointments.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing agency for the preschool program.
- local resources Partner — Connects families with local resources to address housing, food, and other insecurities.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Integrated Holistic Development 351 orgsmethodology: arts-integrated developmentBy integrating arts education with life skills, early childhood curriculum, and human services, the organization nurtures mind, body, and spirit simultaneously, producing deeper engagement and broader developmental outcomes because creative expression is a vehicle for cognitive, emotional, and social growth.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Ubuntu Philosophy as Foundation for Community-Centered Youth Development 351 orgsmethodology: UbuntuBy grounding programs in the Ubuntu philosophy—"I am because we are"—the organization fosters collective responsibility and interconnectedness, producing stronger youth development outcomes because individual growth is understood as inseparable from community well-being.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →