Music Therapy Services
Findlay and Northwest Ohio
Summer Music Therapy Camps
Offering summer camps to individuals of all abilities!
Music Explorers
Ages 4 - young adult
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 are encouraged to sign up for more than one session as a different theme will be explored week. 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. Discounts will be given when signing up for more than one week. All camps are 3 days, Tuesday through Thursday. Camps cost $50 for one, and drop to $45 each if signing up for two, or $40 each if signing up for three or more.
Music Explorers Camp Themes
May 29-31
Theme: OUTDOOR SUMMER FUN
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
June 5-7
Theme: ADVENTURES IN EXPLORATION
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
June 12-14
Theme: SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
June 19-21
Theme: OUTER SPACE RACE
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
June 26-28
Theme: DISNEY, MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
July 10-12
Theme: FARM FROM FOOD TO ANIMALS
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
July 17-19
Theme: WEATHER OR NOT
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
July 24-26
Theme: TRANSPORTATION, LET'S GO!
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
July 31-August 2
Theme: OCEAN COMMOTION
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
August 7-9
Theme: CARNIVAL AND ICE CREAM
Upper Elementary-Young Adult: 8:30-10:00am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Preschool-Upper Elementary: 10:15-11:45am
Music Instrument Camps
Ages 8 - young adult
All camps are Tuesday - Thursday from 12:30 - 1:45pm
Campers have an option to sign up for Week 1 only, or Weeks 1 and 2 combined.
Please note, campers cannot sign up for only Week 2 as they will need the skills learned in Week 1 in order to participate.
Camps are $50 for Week 1 and $90 for Weeks 1 and 2 combined.
Piano Group
Week 1: May 29-31
Week 2: June 5-7
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 week. Open to individuals of all abilities. (Pre-requisites: being able to match colors or letters, fine-motor control of at least one hand.)
Guitar Group
Week 1: June 12-14
Week 2: June 19-21
Campers will be provided with a guitar to use. 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.)
Drumming and Percussion Group
Week 1: July 10-12
Week 2: July 17-19
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.)
Ukulele Group
Week 1: July 24-26
Week 2: July 31-August 2
Campers will be provided with a ukulele to use. If a camper desires to bring a ukulele, please indicate that when registering. Campers will learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune the ukulele strings, notes of the ukulele 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 ukulele while forming chords and strumming, fine-motor skills, read and identify letters and colors.)
Songwriting and Recording
Week 1 only: August 7-9
Campers will be invited to bring ideas for songwriting. The group will explore simple ways to begin the creative process of making a song. Campers will also explore the basics of recording utilizing iPad and computer applications. By the end of the week, 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.)
Tiny Tunes
Ages birth - 4 years
Tiny Tunes is an early childhood music therapy group designed for parents and caregivers to make music and bond with their young children. Young children will explore instruments, movement, and singing through developmentally appropriate music experiences. Parents and caregivers engage with their child(ren) ages birth through 4 years old.
The first classes will take place on Friday mornings in June or July. Sign up below to pre-register.
Registration Dates
Camps are held in the music therapy room at Heartstring Melodies - 219 Liberty Street in Findlay
Register for camps by May 25th
Summer Camp with Community Partners
Save the Date: June 25-28, 2018
Registration on Awakening Minds Art website