MUSIC
CAMP JAM – ROCK 'N' ROLL SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 11-17.
Where: Holy Trinity School, 13555 Hillcrest, Suite 248.
When: June 13-17, June 20-24 and/or June 27-July 1, 8:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $495 per week, with discounts for multiple weeks.
Description: Camp with the motto "No Canoes – Lots of Rock"
includes instruction for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, drummers
and vocalists. Kids form a band, perform together during the week and
play a concert for family and friends.
Before- or after-care available: Both, starting 8 a.m. and ending
at 5:30 p.m. (free in the morning, $5 per day in the evening).
Contact: 1-800-409-8389.
Web site: www.campjamusa.com.
Camp Jam
Jennifer Wright practices her guitar skills at Camp Jam. The camp's motto is "No Canoes - Lots of Rock," and kids who attend will form a band and put on a concert for family and friends.
Ages: 9-15.
Where: Faith Lutheran School, 1701 E. Park Blvd., Plano.
When: July 11-15 and July 18-22. One-week sessions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $515 for one week, $945 for two weeks.
Description: Campers learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or
vocals. Kids form a band, write their own songs and design T-shirts and
CD covers in art classes. On the last day, campers perform.
Before- or after-care available: Both, starting at 8 a.m. and
ending at 5:30 p.m. at no extra charge.
Contact: 1-800-295-5956.
Web site: www.dayjams.com.
EAST DALLAS CHILDREN'S MUSIC MUSIKGARTEN CLASSES
Ages: 4 months-8 years.
Where: First United Lutheran Church, 6202 E. Mockingbird Lane.
When: Four-week music and movement mini-sessions are offered May
19-Aug. 4 and meet once a week; times vary. Four-day sessions for music
and nature camp are June 13-17 and June 20-23, two hours per day.
Four-day sessions for intro to keyboard camps are June 13-17 and July
11-14, two hours per day.
Cost: $50-$150.
Description: Music and movement classes for infants-age 6.
Keyboarding classes for ages 6-8.
Registration deadline: May 15.
Contact: 214-324-2224.
Web site: www.eastdallaschildrensmusic.com.
FIELDS OF DREAMS MUSIC AND ARTS CAMP
Ages: For kids who have completed kindergarten-grade 5.
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, 1000 Penn St.,
Fort Worth.
When: June 13-17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Performance June 17 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $100.
Description: Classes for all campers include choir, dance, Orff
instruments and art, as well as hand bells or tone chimes. Children who
have completed grades 4-5 pick one elective: art master class, guitar or
world drumming. Includes a performance at the end of camp.
Contact: 817-335-1231.
Web site: www.fpcfw.org.
GRAY SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUMMER ARTS CAMPS
Ages: 6 and older.
Where: Gray School of Music, 11661 Preston Road, Suite 136.
When: June 5-Aug. 15. Various dates and times.
Cost: $150-$175.
Description: Children's operetta camps; jewelry making, dancing
and guitar camp ; guitar ensemble camp; piano ensemble camps; adult
guitar master class camp; and composition camp.
Contact: 214-369-7772.
Web site: www.graypiano.com.
HUBBARD CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES SUMMER CAMP
Ages: 6 and older.
Where: Rockwall High School, 901 W. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall.
When: June 20-July 1. Two-week session, Monday-Thursday noon-5
p.m. Student performances June 29 and July 1.
Cost: $150; some need-based scholarships available.
Description: Camp for kids who play violin, viola, cello, double
bass, harp or piano. Campers participate in chamber ensembles or
orchestra, with music theory classes, private lessons and sectionals.
Registration deadline: June 10.
Contact: 972-772-7692.
Web site: www.hubbardchambermusic.com.
THE KORNER KOTTAGE INC.
Kindermusik Adventures: Musical fun and learning with a parent or
caregiver. Newborns-age 7. Camps run in June, July and August. Mornings,
afternoons and evenings available. Camps meet five times for 45 minutes
to 2 hours; dates and times vary. $80-$125.
Guitar Blast-Off: Introduction to the guitar. Ages 6 and older.
June, July and August. Camps meet five times; dates and times vary. $80.
Keyboard Blast-Off: Introduction to the keyboard. Ages 6 and
older. June, July and August. Camps meet five times; dates and times
vary. $80.
Where: 6151/2 S. Coppell Road, Coppell. (Kindermusik programs
also at satellite locations in Las Colinas, Flower Mound, Highland
Village, Colleyville and Southlake.)
Contact: 972-401-0150.
Web site: www.thekornerkottage.com.
MUSIC MANIA
Ages: 4-12.
Where: Preston Hollow Presbyterian School, 9800 Preston Road.
When: Disney Movie Magic for ages 4-8: June 20-July 1, weekdays
9:30-11 a.m. Give Our Regards to Broadway for ages 9-12: June 20-July 1,
weekdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $200.
Description: Kids learn fundamentals of music, singing and
performing. Performance June 30.
Registration deadline: June 13.
Contact: 214-368-3886, ext. 224.
SOUND STEPS
Piano Camps: Introduction to piano. Ages 5 and older. One-week
sessions in June, July and August, 11/2 hours per day, mornings and
evenings available. $125.
Guitar Camps: Introduction to guitar. Ages 5 and older. One-week
sessions in June, July and August, 11/2 hours per day, mornings and
evenings available. $125.
Kindermusik Adventures Camps: Singing, dancing, instruments and
stories. Infants-7 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Five-week sessions with one meeting per week, or one-week sessions with
daily meetings. Dates and times vary. $85-$125.
Where: Various locations in central Dallas, including Lakewood,
the NorthPark area and near Southern Methodist University.
Registration deadline: June 1.
Contact: 214-680-7464.
Web site: www.soundsteps.com.
STARLIGHT PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE AND SCHOOL CHOIR CAMP
Ages: 4-18.
Where: Starlight Performing Arts Theatre and School, 201 S. Ector
Drive, Euless.
When: May 31-June 10. Two-week session, Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m.
Recital on June 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $135, $405 if taken with theater and musical theater camps
listed in the theater category.
Description: "Songs of Another Time" is the theme, and the camp
features choral music from the '50s to the '90s.
Registration deadline: May 28.
Contact: 817-508-9101.
Web site: www.starlightperformingarts.org.
SUMMER SINGING CAMP
Ages: For kids who've completed grade 3-grade 7.
Where: Meadows School of the Arts, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on the
Southern Methodist University campus.
When: June 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $125. Free to Dallas Independent School District students
(with a $25 refundable deposit).
Description: Children sing, work in large and small groups, play
hand bells and give a performance for family and friends.
Contact: 214-965-0491.
Web site: www.thechildrenschorus.com.
TEXAS ALL STAR JAZZ CAMP
Ages: 13 and older.
Where: Collin County Community College, 2800 E. Spring Creek
Parkway, Plano.
When: July 17-22. Registration begins at 1 p.m. July 17. Camp runs
Sunday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with nightly concerts by the Texas
All Star Jazz Camp Big Band at 8 p.m. Finale concert July 22.
Cost: $245-$285.
Description: Big Band jazz camp for students with one year of
experience on their instruments, as well as vocalists. No jazz
experience required. Classes include jazz theory, jazz arranging, master
classes, rehearsals and sectionals.
Registration deadline: July 1, or until full.
Contact: 972-881-5108; kberg@ccccd.edu
YOUNG ARTIST VOCAL STUDY CAMP
Ages: 7-12.
Where: Septien Entertainment Group Studio, 15620 Quorum Drive. Addison.
When: June 20-24 and July 18-22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camper showcases on June 24 and July 22.
Cost: $350, 10% off if registered before May 10.
Description: Music training studio holds its annual camps for kids with training in singing, songwriting, guitar, piano/keyboard, recording studio and dance.
Registration deadline: June 17.
Contact: 972-392-2810; info@theseptiengroup.com
Web site: www.septienvocalstudio.com/camps
Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.08.05
