Summer Camps

Looking for something fun to do this summer? The St. Louis area offers tons of great summer camps all about music! I have provided information for several of those camps below. Many of these programs offer year round lessons and activities as well. Which one works for you???

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School of Rock isn't just a movie. It's also a legitimate school for rock music.  "School of Rock offers one and two week camps for kids of all ages and skill levels during the summer, winter and spring breaks." They offer group and private instruction in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, and vocals.

Daily camp activities include:

• Daily Rehearsals 
• Music Workshops
• Live Performances
• Group and Private instruction
• Lots of fun and rock n' roll

School of rock offers private and group lessons for students all year round. You can find more info on the camp as well as setting up a free trial music lesson here:
School of Rock Summer Camp

2.

St. Louis Children's Choir is a group I had the honor and pleasure of being a part of when I was in High School. They follow a belief I feel very strongly in: every child can sing. They believe "children learn more about themselves (and others) through live music making." The choir is currently in it's 36th season. They have been recognized nationally for top quality vocal instruction accepting singers ages 6-18. The Children's Choir has performed with the St. Louis Symphony, The Ambassadors of Harmony, the Bach Society of Saint Louis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, and choruses from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Webster University. The choirs have received national and international recognition travelling on musical tours to Japan, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Russia. While the St. Louis Children's Choir accepts singers through a short audition, auditions are not necessary for the summer camp.

Summer Camp Information:

• July 7-11, 2014
• Monday -Friday
• 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Age for the camp: children currently in 2nd-5th grade, who will be entering 3rd-6th grade in the fall
• Everyone is welcome and auditions are not necessary for summer camp.
• Students will spend the camp:
• Learning new songs
• Enjoying musical games
• Meeting new friends
• Celebrating with a special Song Sharing for family and friends on July 11th. 

STL Children's Choir Summer Camp

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"Encore Academy is a school for performing arts dedicated to having fun while developing skills in singing, acting and dancing." Classes at Encore Academy are available for ages 4 to 13. This year their summer camp is inspired by the movie "Frozen", a movie that all my kids have been talking about!

Summer Camp Information:

• Camp Dates:
• June 16-20
• 9:30 to 2:00
• Students will learn songs from the movie "Frozen" along with other Disney and Broadway Tunes.
• Camp will introduce children to musical theater.
• Students will learn basic acting, singing, and stage movement
• Camp activities include:
• Drama games
• Theatrical and musical coaching
• Performance preparation
• Dressing in costumes for performances
• Daily craft and lunch in the park
• Final performance for family and friends the last day of the camp.

Due to high demand for the camp, they have added a second camp. If this camp is for you, sign up fast!

Camp information can be found here:
Encore Academy Summer Camp

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Have a little one at home who likes music? This camp is for children aged birth to 6 years and their caregivers!  Kindermusik is a family camp that lets you and your children play, learn, sing, dance, create and share in the fun of making music together. The deadline for sign-up is May 15, 2014. The camp is given in different locations as well for your convenience. 

More information for the camp can be found on the Webster University website:

Kindermusik Summer Camp