HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
Registration is processed in the order it is received and will be accepted until the class is full or the class has met twice.
ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION
Gallo Center Youth Academy strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for students of all abilities. Parents are encouraged to provide complete information on the registration form and will be contacted by a member of our Education Department to discuss reasonable and respectful accommodations.
CONFIRMATION
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration within 24 hours of your registration. Further details will be emailed two weeks before class begins and an Information Night will also take place one week before class begins giving families an opportunity to meet the GCYA team and learn more about what to expect that semester.
TUITION
Gallo Center Youth Academy Classes are offered at a per semester rate. Each semester runs ten weeks of instruction. Tuition can be paid in full at registration or through a monthly payment plan ranging from $60-$66/month with the first payment due at registration.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the class/camp will be refunded amount paid less a $25 processing/registration fee.
Cancellations received within two weeks of class/camp cannot be refunded. If you are on a payment plan, you are still obligated to pay registration in-full.
A $25 administrative fee will be accessed for switching classes within two weeks of classes start.
The Gallo Center reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient. In this instance, any amount paid will be refunded in full.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment plans are available with a credit or debit card through online or over the phone registration. Payment plans consist of equal installments automatically drafted on the Friday of the first full week of each month with the final payment occurring the month the class ends.
If you are on a payment plan and cancel your class with less than 2-weeks notice, you are still obligated to pay tuition in-full.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available. Please click here to apply. The deadline to apply for scholarships for Spring 2025 semester is Friday, November 22, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded by email on Monday November 25, 2024. Scholarship awards must be accepted and confirmed by Monday, December 2, 2024.
The Gallo Center is pleased to offer tuition scholarships for GCYA. Assistance is granted to families that demonstrate a need and who would otherwise be unable to participate. A percentage of class spots are reserved each semester for scholarship recipients. However, a spot in the class is not guaranteed depending on the number of scholarship applications and class registration.
LATE PICK UP
Parents/guardians will be assessed a $10 charge if a child is picked up 15 minutes after class ends, and an additional $1 per minute thereafter. Please pick up your child on time.
CLASS LOCATIONS
Classes take place at one of three locations in Downtown Modesto.
- Tom Changnon Education Center located at 1325 H Street.
- Martin G. Petersen Event Center 720 12th Street
- Stanislaus County Office of Education 1100 H Street
Tech week rehearsals and the performances will take place in the Foster Family Theater at the Gallo Center for the Arts located at 1000 I Street in Downtown Modesto. Street parking is available at both locations for class drop off and pick up.
BEHAVIOR POLICY
Please review the following with your child and ensure they understand the following expectations.
Parents/Guardians will be immediately notified if:
- A child disturbs or hurts others, either verbally or physically.
- A child damages equipment or property.
- A child places himself/herself in a dangerous situation.
A student may also be asked not to return to class depending on the severity of their actions.
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
The use of cell phones, tablets, ipods or video games are prohibited during class sessions. If devices are seen more than once in a day they will be taken away from the student and returned to a parent/guardian at check out.
RELEASE AND CONSENT
I hereby give my child permission to participate in Gallo Center Youth Academy activities. I fully assume all responsibility for injuries he/she may receive or articles lost while participating in these activities and herby release the Gallo Center for the Arts from any liability for any injury my child may sustain. I also give my permission to the Gallo Center for the Arts to use photographs or videos of class sessions and performances that contain an image of my child for the limited purpose of promotion and advertising.
Questions? Call (209)338-5020.
