GET OUT + PLAY TOUR BMX School Assembly programs by Dialed Action Sports In a world dominated by screens and gadgets, we believe in the power of the great outdoors, exercise, and the sheer exhilaration that comes from pedaling your way to freedom. Dialed Action’s Get Out + Play Programs are on a mission to encourage youth across the nation to put down their phones and screens, get outdoors, and discover the excitement of play. 15 years in business and over 10,000 thrilling shows to date! Hosting a show is easy! We provide everything needed to put on a great event. This includes: all setup and tear-down, all PA and mic equipment, power source, floor protection for indoor shows, flexible rain-date options, and full insurance coverage. Multiple show formats also ensure we have the right program for your venue layout and budget. Available program topics: We can customize our messaging to align with the unique needs of your school or program goals. Available topics include: ANTI-BULLYING, DRUG AWARENESS, RESPONSIBLE CHOICES, or BIKE SAFETY. Need help with funding? Many 501c3 organizations are able to receive funding for our programs. Contact us today and ask about our grant application toolkit. Contact us today to reserve your spot on this year's GET OUT + PLAY TOUR.

Project MOVE is charged with the mission of nurturing the leaders of tomorrow, while bringing communities together through the arts. Our pedagogy is taught through an SEL and Culturally Responsive and Sustainable lens. Our workshops are interactive, collaborative and involve the community learning and performing together, no matter the physical or intellectual ability.

Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. (known familiarly as “the Bardavon'') is a New York State nonprofit corporation that owns and operates two historic theaters. The 928-seat Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie is the oldest continuously operating theater in the state, among the oldest in the country, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1500-seat Ulster Performing Arts Center/Broadway Theater (UPAC) is a National Register property built in Kingston in 1927. UPAC was merged into Bardavon's corporate structure in 2007. The Bardavon consistently presents the highest quality music, dance, theater, and classic films in both its venues. The Bardavon has brought together artists, businesses, and government to produce outdoor events that draw thousands of residents and visitors to the region annually, providing free access to superb art as a source of community pride, urban revitalization, and cultural tourism. The Bardavon Education Program partners with regional schools in offering unique arts-based learning experiences for students and innovative tools for teachers. The continued restoration and preservation of the Bardavon 1869 Opera House and the Ulster Performing Arts Center/Broadway Theater is also a vital aspect of our mission.

This Visiting Author Presentation focuses on disability acceptance & inclusion while connecting to the presenter's various children's books. By attending this program, students learn about different disabilities and the process of writing realistic fiction while becoming inspired to make a positive difference in their schools and communities. Great presentation for Autism Awareness Month (April) and Disability Awareness Month (October). Contact Author directly through her website for free Reading Guide. Amy also offers parent workshops related to raising a child with disabilities and understanding the unique needs of siblings.

Animal Adventure Park Interactive, Educational Animal Experience Grades: K–12 Length of Program: 2–3 hours ---------------------------------------------- Get Outside! Get Wild! Go on an Animal Adventure! Experience over 300 birds and animals, representing over 100 species; while embarking on your self-guided adventure throughout the well laid out and kept grounds of the park! Our collection is housed by geographical region, with all exhibits boasting educational and informative signage about each species. Our interactive exhibition concept allows our guests to get up close and hands on, feeding hundreds of our animal ambassadors, and allowing you to get within feet of our less cuddly carnivores! Groups are welcome to bring bag lunches to enjoy during the stay in our large Base Camp Pavilion! Upon submitting your reservation request via our website, a confirmation “things to know” email will be sent to you within 48 hours, containing all information for your visit with us! Get out of your classroom and join us in ours! This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards: English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards: • Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Science and Engineering Practices • Asking questions • Analyzing and interpreting data • Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information Categories: Animals & Environment; Science Costs: July 1 - Aug 31 2026 (group min. 25 guests) $14 / Guest $3 / Souvenir Feed Cup Sept 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 $14 / Student ages 3 - 18 (includes souvenir feed cup) $14 / Chaperone (souvenir feed cup not included) $3 / additional Souvenir Feed Cup

The Arts Engagement and Education Department serves as a vital bridge between artistic expression and community involvement. Rooted in the belief that art is transformative and essential for personal and societal growth, the department is dedicated to fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and promoting cultural understanding through various educational and engagement initiatives. Our mission is to enrich lives and strengthen communities through the power of the arts. By providing accessible and inclusive arts education, innovative programs, and meaningful community engagements, we aim to inspire creativity, cultivate diverse talents, and foster a deep appreciation for the arts. We offer many programs such as Junior Theatre Celebration, On School Time performances, a high school musical theatre awards program, residencies, 4 theatre camps, and more.

Arts for Learning WNY'S mission is to inspire, expand learning, and strengthen our community through engagement with the arts. We offer assembly, workshop, and long-term residency programs with professional artists, committed to their craft, and using it as a tool for creative learning. Art forms include music, multi-media arts, theater, dance, and visual and literary arts. Services are provided in the eight counties of Western New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming.m

Nationally recognized Youth Motivational Speaker, Passion Ignitor and Leadership Expert, Lamarr Womble, created Passion for Leadership to give EVERYONE the power to choose in work, school and life. In order to do that, I specifically help students, educators and professionals: -Overcome their mental roadblocks and life challenges -Discover their Passion -Lead self and others to develop skills and live a more fulfilled life Passion for Leadership offers school assemblies, conference keynotes, interactive workshops, classroom takeovers and professional development. We also can offer consultations for a holistic approach to inspiring school climate. Lamarr Womble can bring INSPIRATION, PASSION and ACTION to your school or conference!

The Apple-Y EverAfter Show is an arts-infused literacy program designed to spark imagination, strengthen reading comprehension, and inspire a lifelong love of reading in students from Pre-K through Elementary. Our program captivates children’s attention with catchy rhymes, sight words, and interactive songs that make literacy fun. In addition, through music, dance, and delicious apple-filled adventures, the show teaches kids to be brave, try new things, and celebrate cultural differences. Students will be actively engaged with interactive activities throughout the show. Theatrical experiences have been proven to not only benefit students’ academic achievement, but to also foster socioemotional learning, improve communication skills, enhance memory and concentration, and develop critical thinking skills. You also choose one of our add-on programs as part of the student experience: Cuddle and Read: with this program, kids create a cuddly reading pal, celebrate with Judge Bear’s adoption ceremony, and take home a Reading Tracker. Schools get a year’s supply to keep the reading fun alive! Playful Picasso: with this creative literacy program, books spark imagination and stories leap off the pages. Students begin with a playful scavenger hunt, then bring their discoveries to life through painting or a hands-on activity. This experience helps strengthen comprehension, encourages self-expression, and builds confident, joyful readers So join Novel, Novella, and Chef de Pomme as they hop from one exciting destination to the next, whipping up scrumptious apple desserts and learning that everyone can grow to love apples—maybe you will too! Let’s bring this adventure to your students!

Go beyond the book and enrich student learning experiences with dynamic school assemblies by author Maria Dismondy. Maria has written over a dozen books on social emotional learning. Her most recent book includes bucket filling and was co-authored with Carol McCloud. Maria's programs are age-appropriate discussions centered around children’s literature and encourage peer interaction as well as crowd participation. All sessions are 45 minutes except for Kindergarten and Preschool programs, which are 30 minutes. Books are available for purchase during visits but not required. Assembly Themes: -Bucketfilling -You do You (Character traits & Friendships) -Growth Mindset -Operation Sunshine (Giving your Time, Talent & Treasures) -Literacy (Writing & Reading Skills) -Character Development

Be part of a fun, interactive experience with Utica City FC! Attend practice and a skill clinic run by the Utica City players and staff! Each student receives a game voucher. To sign up: uticacityfc.com/boces

Tay Fisher's Path To Greatness presentation will cover his life story growing up in an inner city in Kingston NY. He is one of the few athletes from Kingston to receive a full athletic scholarship to Siena College. His success in college led him to over 70 countries while playing with the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. The game of basketball has taught him so much that will help younger students on their path to greatness (athletes and non athletes). Tay will connect in ways that will make everyone in attendance feel inspired. This presentation will cover the following topics: Perseverance, working hard to be successful, overcoming life obstacles and failures, setting college and career goals, respecting other cultures and more while using images, videos and personal experiences in his PowerPoint to capture their attention to be great in life.