Summer Camps with Heartstring Melodies
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
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.)
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.)