Summer Camp
Villains Musical Theater Camp is a week-long exploration into the world of theater. Students will be creating their own villain character, costume, set piece, and script. Using well-known villainous songs, campers will create and perform a 25-35 minute show! During the week, we will be learning important vocal and drama techniques to be used onstage. Campers can choose to do the morning program or the extended program which runs until 2:00. Students who stay until 2:00 will pack a lunch and have more rehearsal time in the afternoon. Parents are invited to join us for the performance on Friday at 2:00!
June 9-13
9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Ages 11-18
$299
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 6-10
$225
Camp based on the Villain curriculum from Creativity Studio by Jessica Schable https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/creativity-studio-by-jessica-schable
Songwriter’s Workshop teaches students the basics of songwriting, including song form and vocabulary. We will establish songwriting as a creative outlet to explore and process emotions, capture experiences, share stories, and express individuality. Students who participated in last year’s composition camp are encouraged to join us again. We chose a curriculum that touches on topics that we did not get to last year such as lyric writing, musical form, and chord structure. Combine this camp with Boom! to have a longer day camp with an hour between for lunch and outside time!
June 16-20
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 10-18
$225
Camp based on the Songwriting 101: An Introduction to Words & Music curriculum from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Nashville.
Boom! Teen and Tween Boomwhackers Ensemble will use pitched musical tube that students hit to create music. Students will use Boomwhackers to create harmony, construct chords, compose ostinatos as a group, and work together as a team to perform pieces of music. Performance selections include The Lion Sleeps Tonight , Happy, One Thing, What Does the Fox Say, Apologize, Blister in the Son, Poker Face, Call Me Maybe, What Makes You Beautiful, and Mortal Combat/Axel F. This is a unique experience that you wouldn’t want to miss! Parents are invited to join us for the performance on Friday at 3:30. Combine this camp with Songwriter’s Workshop to have a longer day camp with an hour between for lunch and outside time!
June 16-20
1:00-4:00 PM
Ages 10-18
$225
This ensemble is based on Boomwhackers & Beyond by Will Snodgrass.
You’re a Star Voice Camp At Lewis Music Studio we strongly believe that everyone is a star! Join us for a week of singing and reaching for the stars! We will work on at least one whole group song, small group songs, and optional solos or duets. In addition to singing we will play musical games, spending time outdoors, and doing fun activities. The theme of the week is reaching for the stars and knowing that you are a STAR! Friday we will host a performance at 11:30 for families to watch our stars perform. Combine this camp with The Colors of Music Camp for a full-day camp experience twinkling with musical fun!
June 23-27
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 5-10
$225
The Colors of Music Camp gives students the chance to engage with a variety of music instruments through the use of color. Students will use color coded music notation to play on the piano, ukulele, handbells, deskbells, boomwhacker, and glockenspiel. This multi-sensory approach makes the camp especially accessible to students of any ability level. Combine this camp with You’re a Star Voice Camp for a full-day camp experience filled with the sounds of music!
June 23-27
1:00- 4:00 PM
Ages 5-10
$225
Discovery Piano Camp is for anyone who has no piano experience at all. Campers will have fun learning all the basics of piano through songs, games, and outdoor activities. Each camper will create their own, “My Piano Book” to take home, and we will learn a basic tune to perform at the end of the week. Combine the June 30- July 3 camp with Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes Camp for a full-day camp experience full of music and fun! Combine the 7-11 camp with Art & Music Camp for a full-day camp experience brimming with creativity!
June 30- July 3
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 4-6
$150
July 7-11
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 6-12
$225
Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes Camp uses fairytales and nursery rhymes to engage students in age appropriate music learning! Students will have important social time with friends, sing songs, read stories, play games, and create crafts. Childhood rhymes are vital to musical development because they introduce the concept of beat. Camper’s imaginations will soar as they explore Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Hickory Dickory Dock, Hansel and Gretel, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, The Gingerbread Man, I’m a Little Teapot, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, and more! Combine this camp with Discovery Piano Camp for a full-day camp experience bursting with music and fun!
June 30-July 3
1:00-3:00
Ages 4-6
$150
Camp is based on the Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes Curriculum from No Time for Flashcards and the First Steps in Music Curriculum.
Art & Music Camp- Dive into the world of art and music! Water is a basic resource and a refreshing treat on a hot summer’s day. We will explore art and music within the theme of water. Campers will create line art, collage, pastels, and painted artwork, and they will learn about shades, tints, and tones. They will enjoy learning about and drawing inspiration from artists Paul Klee and Hokusai. Students will also enjoy learning about musicians who wrote music inspired by water such as Handel, Mendelsohn, Debussy, Strauss, and more. What better way to create art inspired by water than to do it listening to music inspired by water? Combine this camp with Discovery Piano Camp for a full-day camp experience filled with artistry!
July 7-11
1:00 -4:00 PM
Ages 6-12
$225
This camp will use the curriculum Water Themed Art Unit by Explore Education Resources and Eleven Pieces of Classical Music Inspired by Water by A. Frey at CMUSE
Music Olympics Camp is the camp for kids who love to move and play games! We will be practicing our rhythm, note reading, and keyboard skills through Olympic style games. Students who play any instrument will benefit from this camp, and students who have never played an instrument will learn as they go. No prior experience is necessary. After students begin the week by designing their team flag, they will participate in such games as musical alphabet noodle relay, water balloon keyboard toss, water rhythm relay, the flashcard splash game, and more! Combine this camp with Discovery Glockenspiel Camp for a full-day camp experience brimming with creativity!
July 14-18
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 6-9
$225
This camp is based on the curriculum Music Olympics Day Camp by Joy Morin at Color in My Piano.
Discovery Glockenspiel Camp is for any student who loves music and would like to try mallet instruments! The glockenspiel is a tuned percussion instrument much like the xylophone. During our camp we will introduce basic rhythm and pitch using the glockenspiel and learn to play a piece of music for each new note that we learn! Parents are invited to join us for the performance on Friday at 3:30. Combine this camp with Music Olympics Camp to have a longer day camp with an hour between for lunch and outside time!
July 14-18
Ages 6-9
1:00-4:00 PM
$225
This camp is based on the Growing Glockenspiel and Teaching Pitch Curriculum by Timbalooloo.
The Science of Sound at the Upper St. Clair Recreation Center will use hands-on experiments and activities to explore the science behind soundwaves and music. We will also explore how the deaf and hard of hearing communities listen to music, the structure of the ear, and how various instruments make sounds. The students in the class will design their own instrument and make a prototype and sketch of their instrument to present at the end of the week. Bring a snack, but a T-shirt and everything else are included! Register through the Upper St. Clair Rec Center Website.
July 21-25
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 6-10
$200 for USC Rec Center members, and $210 for non-members
This camp is based on the Science of Sound and Musical Instrument Unit by Joe Lewis at Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute, STEM: How Music Brings Science to Life by MIM, and Feeling the Vibrations by teachrock.org.
Kaleidoscope Piano Camp is for intermediate and advanced students. Some of the goals for this camp will be to improve creativity and improvisation, practice playing in duet and ensemble settings, and to improve motivation for playing! Students will be working from a book by our key composer. In addition, students with similar abilities will be grouped together to learn ensemble and duet pieces. Students will begin (or continue) their Piano Journey Notebook, which is a scrapbook of their own personal piano journey. We will also work on theory, rhythm, ear training through age-appropriate games, individual piano coaching, and we will have some guest speakers as well! Finally, the week will culminate in a parent performance at the end of the week.
August 4-8
9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Intermediate/ Advanced Pianists Ages 10-18
$299
Adventure Piano Camp is for beginners who already have some experience under their belt. This camp will use fun, games, activities, and time at the keyboard to reinforce vocabulary, rhythm, and reading skills. In addition, campers will learn a piece of music to perform for family members at the end of the week with a small group of other students. This ensemble playing experience is vital for pianists who have very little opportunity to play with others. Parents can join us at the end of the week for a performance of what we learned this week!
August 4-8
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
$225
Advanced Beginners
Recorder is Awesome! at the Upper St. Clair Recreation Center is the camp for students who want to learn to play an instrument and who also love Legos! No experience is required, but more advanced music will be available for those students with some prior recorder experience. We will learn new notes and music symbols, play fun games, build with Legos, and of course play songs! Bring a snack, but everything else you need is included. Register through the Upper St. Clair Rec Center Website.
August 11-15
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Ages 6-11
$200 for USC Rec Center members, and $210 for non-members
This camp is based on the Recorder Is Awesome curriculum by Amy Abbott at Music a la Abbott.
FAQ
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Can we do an early drop off or late pick up?
Extending camp hours may be available on a case to case basis! Just reach out and we can help you make arrangements! Just don’t forget to block off time for the performance!
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May I do just one week?
Yes! You can sign up for as many or few weeks of summer camp as interest you and work for your schedule!
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Is food provided?
We provide two snacks each day. Campers attending a full day should pack a lunch or bring money. We will order from a local pizza shop.
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Can I pay online?
Yes! For your convenience, our invoices will be sent out automatically at the end of each month, and you can just click the link to pay online! Summer camp is billed in one lump sum, but we can split the tuition up into monthly payments for your convenience!
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What happens if I have to change or cancel a camp?
You may change your camp selection anytime before May 1 without incurring an additional fee. Tuition is non-refundable, but credits on your account can be used towards any summer camp, class, or lesson. Lewis Music Studio does reserve the right to cancel a session if enrollment is too low, and in that case, tuition will be refunded in full.
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Do you offer any discounts?
Our Early Bird Discount of $25 per camp is available until March 31.
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Is financial aid available?
You may apply for financial aid through our Crescendo Kids Music Fund hosted by B.R.I.D.D.G.E. People. We are also looking for families to sponsor students in need of financial aid. B.R.I.D.D.G.E. People is a non-profit 501c3 organization, and sponsorships are fully tax deductible.
