It's that time of year again! Last year I wrote a post about some fun music summer camps. I was very pleased in the fall to hear that several students participated in some of these camps! (The "Frozen" camp from last summer was particularly popular).If you're looking for something different this summer, consider enrolling in one of these camps! Many of these programs offer year round activities as well.
Check it out!!!
School of Rock
A very popular option, 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:
St. Louis Children's Choir
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 37th 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:
Camp Days and Time:
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30th
9 AM – 3 PM each day
Location:
Parkway United Church
2841 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63131
Ages:
Children ages 8 – 11 (entering grades 3 – 6)
Age for the camp: children currently in 2nd-5th grade, who will be entering 3rd-6th
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 June 30th.
Coca
"Coca has become the largest multidisciplinary arts institution and one of the most valuable community assets in the St. Louis metropolitan area. We are very proud to have been recognized by the community as "Best Arts Organization" in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times."
Coca has a wide variety of programs to choose from. They offer camps and year long programs as well. There is something for everyone at Coca!
Some programs they offer are:
- Acting, for beginners and adults!
- Tango
- "Harry Pottery"
- iPad Movie Making
- Comedy
- Cooking
- Art
- Ballet
- Broadway
- Musicals
- Hip Hop
- Glassworks
- Claymation
- Improvisation
- Jazz
- Singing
- Salsa
- Tap
- And more!
Stages
STAGES offers creative and energized Musical Theatre inspired camps to keep your student active and engaged during the summer.
Stages has camps for Preschoolers through High School. Their musical productions are fantastic! Stages also offers private lessons in acting, dance, and voice and offer masters classes.
There are MANY options to choose from. Camp listings can be found here:
