youth-focused, art enrichment programs
About
Color Me Happy designs and delivers comprehensive art-based enrichment programming to Community Schools throughout Prince George's County Public schools. Our program thoughtfully aligns with PGCPS’s goals of improving student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement.
CMH collaborates closely with Community School Coordinators to deliver meaningful, student-centered experiences that nurture creativity, character development, and a positive school environment.
Our approach includes a strong focus on:
- Accessibility
- Inclusivity
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Positive Collaboration
- Creative Exploration
10 Benefits of Art for Kids
- Improves Fine Motor Skills & Visual Spatial Processing
- Stimulates Creativity & Problem Solving Skills
- Increases Self-Esteem & Self-Expression
- Leads to Better Memory & Self-Control
- Connects Kids to People & The World
- Broadens Cultural Awareness
- Builds Stronger Sense of Identity
- Supports Emotional Wellbeing
- Boosts Brain Power
- Enhances Academic Performance
Differentiators
Full-Service, Customer-Centered Event Hosting
Expertise in designing, organizing, and managing creative events from concept
to completion. Services include strategic planning, communication, logistics
coordination, and customized themes.
Experience in Diverse Learning Environments
Proven success delivering programs tailored for youth from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds. Our interactive, hands-on approach is especially beneficial for visual and kinesthetic learners.
Art-Infused Academic Programming
Design of comprehensive, art-integrated enrichment programs that improve student performance in addition to boosting engagement, attendance, and emotional wellness. Our enrichment model uniquely combines creative arts with academic goals to make learning meaningful, memorable, and aligned with core standards.
Innovation & Collaboration
CMH is committed to fostering creativity, inclusivity, and community connection. We actively listen to school administrators and coordinators about their needs and ideas in order to adapt our services to expand opportunities for participants to experience the joy of creating art together.