Music Therapy Services
Findlay and Northwest Ohio
Summer Music Therapy Camps
Offering summer camps to individuals of all abilities!
Summer Camp with Community Partners
Save the Date: June 26-29, 2017
Registration on Awakening Minds Art website
Summer Camps with Heartstring Melodies
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MUSIC EXPLORERS -
PIANO GROUP -
GUITAR GROUP -
MUSIC EXPLORERS -
DRUMS & PERCUSSION -
SINGING & SONGWRITING
Grades: Preschool-Early Elementary
Session 1 Dates: May 29-June 30
Times: Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am
Session 2 Dates: July 10-August 11
Times: Tuesdays from 10:45am-12:15pm
Description: Music Explorers is a music therapy group designed for individuals of all abilities to make live music, explore instruments, learn dances, sing along to songs, and participate in a music game or craft all while focusing on social skills and being creative with peers. Campers can sign up for more than one session as a different theme will be explored session.
Grades: Elementary-High School
Session Dates: May 29-August 11 (no camp the week of July 3-7)
Times: Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30am
Description: In the piano group, campers will learn piano basics including how to play a scale, play melodies of familiar songs, and learn basic chords to accompany songs. Campers will have the option to choose preferred songs to learn throughout the summer. (Pre-requisites: being able to match colors or letters, fine-motor control of at least one hand.)
Grades: Upper Elementary-High School
Session Dates: May 29-August 11 (no camp the week of July 3-7)
Times: Wednesdays from 12:15-1:45pm
Description: Campers will be provided with a guitar to use for the week. If a camper desires to bring a guitar, please indicate that when registering. Campers will learn the parts of the guitar, how to tune the guitar strings, notes of the guitar strings, basic chords, and strumming patterns in order to play familiar songs chosen by the group. (Pre-requisites: motor control of both arms/hands to hold guitar while forming chords and strumming, fine-motor skills, read and identify letters and colors.)
Grades: Upper Elementary-High School
Session 1 Dates: May 29-June 30
Times: Tuesdays from 10:45am-12:15pm
Times: Tuesdays from 10:45am-12:15pm
Session 2 Dates: July 10-August 11
Times: Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am
Description: Music Explorers is a music therapy group designed for individuals of all abilities to make live music, explore instruments, learn dances, sing along to songs, and participate in a music game or craft all while focusing on social skills and being creative with peers. Campers can sign up for more than one session as a different theme will be explored session. Older students may register for this camp as it is designed for campers who may need additional support or may not have pre-requisite skills to learn in an instrument group.
Grades: Elementary-High School
Session Dates: May 29-August 11 (no camp the week of July 3-7)
Times: Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30pm
Description: Campers will be exposed to a variety of drum and percussion instruments and styles, including African drums, body percussion, drum set, and more. The group will work together as a drum ensemble to create rhythmically engaging music to accompany a variety of music genres from pop and country to jazz and folk. (Pre-requisites: none.)
Description: Campers will be exposed to a variety of drum and percussion instruments and styles, including African drums, body percussion, drum set, and more. The group will work together as a drum ensemble to create rhythmically engaging music to accompany a variety of music genres from pop and country to jazz and folk. (Pre-requisites: none.)
Grades: Upper Elementary-High School
Session Dates: May 29-August 11 (no camp the week of July 3-7)
Times: Tuesdays from 2:45-4:15pm
Description: Campers will be exposed to a variety of music styles through singing. The group will be invited to bring ideas for songwriting. Campers will explore simple ways to begin the creative process of making a song and will also explore the basics of recording utilizing iPad and computer applications. By the end of the summer, the campers will have the skills needed to write and record their own songs, taking home a first recording. (Pre-requisites: basic reading and writing.)
ACA-THERAPY
Grades: Upper Elementary - High School
Session Dates: June 5-16
Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:45-4:00
Description: Aca-Therapy is a new music program facilitated through a therapeutic lens to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment. This summer camp will combine concepts of a capella with music therapy. Aca-Therapy utilizes music therapy techniques such as songwriting, lyric analysis, and therapeutic singing. These techniques are used to work towards goal areas of teamwork, expressive communication, self-esteem and confidence, abstract thinking, and overall quality of life. Other non-music therapy techniques include arranging and beatboxing/vocal percussion. (Pre-requisites: verbal and basic reading.)
Camp taught by: Paige Zilba
Paige Zilba is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, class of 2016, with a Bachelors of Music in music therapy. While in her undergrad, she created, directed, arranged, and beatboxed within her a cappella group, SŌL. In the summer of 2015, she had the opportunity to attend A Cappella Academy and work one on one with grammy award winning arranger, Ben Bram. Within music therapy, she has completed three pre-internship experiences with various populations, as well as an eight month music therapy internship. Paige created Aca-Therapy to combine her passions for music therapy and a cappella!
Registration Dates
May 5th for Early Bird Rates
Save $20 with coupon "EARLYBIRD"
May 26th for Regular Rates