The Color Wheel mission is to encourage the growth and development of creative free thinking individuals. To this end, we provide safe, quality art based programs aimed at nurturing the whole child. Through the arts, we promote self discovery and the development of high self esteem while providing a solution for After School care. Color Wheel’s after-school studio is an art based after-school program for school aged children 5 years old and up. The program operates weekly Monday-Friday 2:45-5:30 with free after hours from 5:30 - 6:30 during the months of August - May, concurrent with the City of Decatur school calendar. Summer and school break camps are offered as separately throughout the year. We offer a safe and unique after-school child care experience. Focused on art exploration, each of our instructors is a degreed artist as well as a child care professional. Each staff member brings to Color Wheel a love for working with children, unique artistic talent, and a solid background in the childcare industry. At Color Wheel, your child becomes a part of a young artist’s community who work and play together, helping each other grow into strong, socially conscious, free thinking individuals. Our artists work in four areas: drawing/painting, pottery, textiles, and mixed media spending time in each area throughout the school year for a balanced creative experience.