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WBL Academy School Year 2025-2026 Enrollment Form (Elementary/Middle/High School)
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Academy General Information
The Words Beats & Life Academy is a free after-school program that uses Hip-Hop to inspire creativity, confidence, and career exploration for young people ages 8 to 18 who live in Washington, DC.
Whether your child is into music, dance, poetry, art, or just figuring out what they love, the Academy is a place where they can learn new skills, make friends, and be mentored by professional artists who care. Our classes are fun, hands-on, and rooted in Hip-Hop culture, helping students grow as artists, students, and leaders.
We teach more than just the elements of Hip-Hop — we also help young people see a future for themselves in college, careers, and the creative world. Throughout the year, students will perform, showcase their art, build portfolios, and take part in events that highlight their hard work and talent.
If you're looking for a program where your child can be seen, supported, and challenged to grow — we invite you to apply today.
Once you submit this form you are enrolled in the Academy.
The 2025-2026 Words Beats & Life Academy will operate at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church located at 1525 Newton St. NW in Columbia Heights (Ward 1) as a series over three program blocks:
Fall: September 22, 2025- December 15, 2025 (3:30pm-6:30pm)
Winter: January 8, 2026- April 12, 2026 (3:30pm-6:30pm)
Spring: April 22, 2026- June 14, 2026. (3:30pm-6:30pm)
Summer: June 29th, 2026- July 31st (9am-4pm)
Elementary and Middle School Students (Ages 8–12) Classes meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Students can come one or both days and choose from a variety of fun, hands-on art classes in Hip-Hop, music, dance, visual arts, and more.
High School Students (Ages 13–19) Classes meet Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. In addition to exploring creative disciplines like music, dance, poetry, and visual art, students also take classes in entrepreneurship, project planning, and social media content development. These sessions are designed to help students build real-world skills, develop their creative portfolios, and explore future careers in the arts and beyond.
Open Studio Thursdays On Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, students in our Apprentice Program (those who have advanced beyond beginner level) are invited to use the space to work independently on their projects with guidance from mentors and staff.
