MAPS – Lewis & Clark Program
Established: 2019
Location: 1015 Poplar Street, Helena, MT 59601
In Montana’s capital city of Helena, MAPS – Lewis & Clark County provides free, year-round media arts education through engaging after-school and summer programs.
Open to students of all skill levels from Helena and East Helena school districts, as well as private and homeschool communities, the program offers hands-on learning in filmmaking, design, music production, and new media technologies.
MAPS – Lewis & Clark County 2025-2026 Winter Session Afterschool Program
Classes run 4:00pm – 6:30pm on the dates listed below
• MAPS classes are always FREE-OF-CHARGE! •
• MAPS classes are for 8th to 12th graders •
• All abilities are welcome in all classes •
Mondays & Tuesdays, Jan 12 – March 24, 2026
Jump into the world of sound and explore audio recording, microphones, voiceovers, and music production through hands-on creative projects. Whether you’re writing songs, making a podcast, or building sound for video, you’ll learn to record and edit like a pro using GarageBand. This session adds a new unit on voice dubbing and sound replacement, teaching students how to replace dialogue, layer effects, and bring LCC-student animation scenes to life. Returning students will go further by moving beyond loops and creating original MIDI-based music to grow their composition skills. Choose your path, experiment boldly, and bring your sonic ideas to life!
Thursdays & Fridays, Jan 15 – March 27, 2026
Join us as we bring your stories to life through narrative illustration! During this session, students will learn how to design memorable characters, comics/storyboards, explore world building, background design, and turn their ideas into illustrated stories that leap off the page. Perfect for kids who love to draw, imagine, and create their own adventures!