The June Bug Center

The June Bug Center offers JAMs (Junior Appalachian Musicians), Blue Ridge Strings, STEAM, Improv for Kids, theatre classes, Collaborative Storytelling, Drama Society, Musical Theatre for Kids, Musical Theatre for Teens, and Beginner Ballet. Its after-school programs meet once a week for 12 weeks and are offered each fall and spring. These programs are offered Monday through Friday during the school year, and the STEAM, Improv for Kids, theatre classes, Collaborative Storytelling, Drama Society, Musical Theatre for Kids, Musical Theatre for Teens, and Beginner Ballet programs cost $200 per session.

Programs

• JAMs (Junior Appalachian Musicians)
• Blue Ridge Strings
• STEAM — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Improv for Kids — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Theatre classes — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Collaborative Storytelling — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Drama Society — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Musical Theatre for Kids — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Musical Theatre for Teens — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.
• Beginner Ballet — after school, once a week for 12 weeks; offered each fall and spring · $200 per session · After-school program; scholarships, reduced tuition, military discounts, and other financial assistance are available.

At a glance

• Price range: $200 per session
• General schedule: After-school programs meet once a week for 12 weeks, with sessions offered each fall and spring. The June Bug Center offers afterschool programs Monday through Friday during the school year.

About the provider

The June Bug Center for Arts and Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing music, performing arts, and STEAM through ongoing afterschool programs, classes, and community theatre productions that are affordable to the community. It is home to performing arts groups in the community, including the New River Theatre Guild and Blue Ridge Story Space. Bus transportation is available from every county public school directly to The June Bug Center, and students receive a healthy afternoon snack provided through Feeding Southwest Virginia.

Scholarships are available to those on the free or reduced lunch plan. The Center offers reduced tuition on a sliding scale, military discounts, and other financial assistance. Not all programs/camps are the same pricing.

Last updated October 28, 2026.