Music and Arts Camp

Electives offer something for everyone!

About the classes

Each day, children will participate in a rich program that includes

  • Chapel
  • Choir
  • Recreation
  • Art for All
  • Daily Devotions
  • Three Electives (except Primary campers (K - 1))


A capstone performance on the last day of camp is an opportunity for parents and families to see and hear the sounds of camp.

Electives

Electives are offered for campers in grades 2 through 8 with the curriculum adjusted to be age appropriate.

  • Campers choose three electives during registration, one from each of the pairs below.
  • Each elective is limited to 10 campers per age group.
  • Primary campers (kindergarten and 1st grade) have a preset schedule and do not choose electives. 

Elective Pair 1

Rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean

Learn about and experience the diverse rhythms and movements of Afro-Caribbean dance! The class will focus on traditional rhythms and Afrobeats dance from Nigeria and Ghana, as well as popular styles such as Salsa, which incorporates African and Caribbean rhythms. The class will be led by experienced instructors who are passionate about both dance and cultural expression, and children will have the opportunity to learn exciting routines that will help them develop strength, endurance, and flexibility, all while having fun and making new friends

Ukulele

Music teacher, Katie Kirschmann, from Laura Jeffrey Academy, is back this year to teach Ukulele. Students will have an opportunity to learn alongside one another in a group setting. They will learn how to count beats and transition between chords to follow simple patterns which make up 100’s of songs. These skills are transferable to their own learning should they decide to continue with the ukulele or another fretted instrument. Differentiated instruction will allow beginners to feel successful, as well provide challenges to those who have played before, so that everyone can learn and grow!

Elective Pair 2

Recorder

Long before the metal transverse flute was invented and, ironically, right around the time of the oldest record of a hot cross bun being made in England, the fipple flute consort (aka the recorder family) reigned supreme. In this class campers will gain some historical context, learn how to play recorders, and party like it's 1399! The ability to read music on a very basic level is helpful but not at all required to participate. Recorders will be provided for each camper and will be available for purchase at the end of the week. This class is led by Darin Riedel, who has been teaching elementary music for 15 years and has a habit of bringing home lost and lonely recorders whenever he finds them!

Creative Writing

One of the most important things you can create in life is your own story. But what story do you want to tell? And how do you make your story truly yours? In creative writing, writers will explore how to tell their own story and begin to develop a voice and style that is unique to them. From the fundamentals of how stories are constructed to advanced narrative techniques, writers can experiment and create at their own level, whether a seasoned troubadour or a first-time storyteller.

Elective Pair 3

Macrame

Join Lauren Merritt, the artist behind Merritt Macrame, for a fun and engaging crafting experience! In this elective, Lauren will guide you step-by-step as you create your very own macrame project to take home.  Each student will also contribute to a collaborative project that will be displayed after Friday's Hour of Sharing.


The main objectives of this elective are to:

  • spark a love and interest in fiber arts, 
  • instill confidence in basic macrame knots
  • establish pride and ownership in a large group project that demonstrates the beauty that can be created by working together.


All skill levels are welcome, no experience necessary.

Gamelan

Gamelan is a traditional type of music from Indonesia that features bronze or iron percussion instruments. Its exciting, unique sounds take our minds to lands far away. Campers will get hands-on experience with this non-Western music and learn the role of this tradition in Indonesian culture. Open to all students — no musical background needed!

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