SUmmer Camps 2026
Where every child makes music their own
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Sing your favorite songs all week long
June 15-19 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 8-12
June 22-26 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 5-7
July 13-17 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
July 27-31 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 5-7
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Create and star in a musical of your own making
June 15-19 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
July 13-17 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 8-12
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Discover the wonderful world of music
June 22-26 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Ages 4-7
July 27-31 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 4-7
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Where ideas become original songs
June 8-12 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 8-12
July 6-10 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 8-12
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Create. Produce. Collab.
June 8-12 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
July 6-10 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
Kiddos’ Karaoke Camp
A Singing Camp Where
Every Voice Belongs
Does your child love to sing—whether they’re a future Broadway star or someone who sings loudly and joyfully just for fun?
Kiddos’ Karaoke is a welcoming, confidence-building summer camp designed for every child who loves music.
No auditions. No pressure. Just joyful singing, creativity, and community.
What Is Kiddos’ Karaoke?
Kiddos’ Karaoke is a themed, week-long summer camp that celebrates the love of singing—regardless of natural talent or experience. Campers explore music in a fun, supportive environment where enthusiasm matters more than perfection.
Through group songs, karaoke-style rounds, games, and hands-on creative activities, students build confidence, musical skills, and friendships—all while having an absolute blast.
What Campers Will Do Each Day
Sing Together
Campers learn a fun group song tied to the week’s theme (think Disney, Movies, Musicals, Holidays, and more!).
Karaoke-style songs are sung in rotating themed “rounds,” giving everyone a chance to shine.
Create & Play
Each day includes arts and crafts projects and musical games that reinforce learning
while keeping energy high and smiles big.
Choose a Solo Moment
By Day 3, campers select a favorite song they’d like to perform—either solo or with support—at the end-of-week celebration.
End-of-Camp Performance
On Day 5, parents are invited to attend a joyful, low-pressure performance celebrating each camper’s hard work and courage.
✔ Friends and family welcome
✔ Focus on fun and confidence—not perfection
✔ Performance professionally recorded and sent to parents as a keepsake
This is a celebration of growth, bravery, and the pure joy of singing.
Why Parents Love Kiddos’ Karaoke
✔ Inclusive and welcoming to all skill levels
✔ Builds confidence, creativity, and musicality
✔ Encourages self-expression in a supportive group setting
✔ Combines music, movement, and art for a well-rounded experience
✔ Creates positive performance experiences without pressure
Whether your child sings on stage or in the backseat of the car, they belong here.
Is This Camp Right for My Child?
Yes—if your child:
Loves to sing (at home, in the car, or everywhere!)
Enjoys music, games, and creative activities
Wants a fun, encouraging environment to try something new
Could benefit from building confidence and self-expression
No prior musical training is required.
Camp Dates
June 15-19 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 8-12
June 22-26 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 5-7
July 13-17 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
July 27-31 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 5-7
Camp Fee
Early Bird: $385 (Deadline: February 28th)
Regular: $425
Give Your Child a Summer
Full of Song
Spots are limited to keep the experience personal and supportive.
Register now and let your child discover the joy of singing—
just the way they are.
Every voice is welcome. Every song matters.
Create-a-show
Musical Theatre Camp
Where Kids Create an Original Musical—From First Idea to Final Bow
At Create-A-Show, campers don’t just perform in a musical—they build one from scratch.
In this high-energy, creativity-packed week, students collaborate to write, design, rehearse, and perform an original musical theatre production, entirely of their own making. From story ideas to costumes to curtain call, every child plays a meaningful role in bringing the show to life.
The week ends with a live performance for family and friends—a joyful celebration of creativity, teamwork, and confidence.
What Campers Will Do
Create the Story: Campers brainstorm the plot, characters, setting, and songs for their original show, then help assign roles and lines so everyone feels included.
Sing & Perform: Students practice singing through fun musical activities and begin staging scenes as the show takes shape.
Learn Stage Skills: Campers explore basic directing and theatre concepts like blocking, stage directions, and movement.
Design the World: Using kid-friendly materials, students build sets, costumes, and props, discovering how design supports storytelling.
Promote the Show: Campers create a show poster to share with family and friends.
Perform!: Friday features rehearsals, theatre games, and a live performance parents are invited to attend.
Why Families Love
Create-A-Show
✔ Every child has a role—onstage or behind the scenes
✔ Encourages confidence, collaboration, and creativity
✔ Combines theatre, music, art, and storytelling
✔ Supportive, low-pressure environment
✔ No prior theatre experience required
Is This Camp Right for My Child?
This camp is perfect for kids who:
Love to sing, act, imagine, or create
Enjoy hands-on projects and storytelling
Want to try musical theatre in a supportive environment
Camp Dates
June 15-19 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
July 13-17 | 8:30am-11:30am | Ages 8-12
Camp Fee
Early Bird: $465 (Deadline: February 28th)
Regular: $515
Give Your Child the Full Theatre Experience
Spots are limited to keep the camp collaborative and hands-on.
👉 Register now and let your child help create a musical they’ll never forget.
From first idea to final applause—the kids create the magic.
Music Explorers Camp
Where Curiosity Leads the Way
Does your child love to move, imagine, and discover new sounds? Music Explorers Camp is a playful, hands-on summer experience designed to spark a joyful connection to music.
This camp is the summer-camp version of upcoming Music Explorers class, offering young students an engaging introduction to musical concepts through singing, movement, instruments, stories, and creative play—all in a warm, low-pressure environment.
What Is Music Explorers Camp?
Music Explorers Camp is a themed, week-long music camp created especially for young beginners. Campers learn through guided exploration and imaginative play, building musical understanding in ways that feel natural, fun, and age-appropriate.
Rather than focusing on performance, the emphasis is on discovery—helping children feel comfortable, confident, and curious as they explore music together.
What Campers Will Do Each Day
Explore Musical Ideas: Campers discover rhythm, pitch, dynamics, tempo, and steady beat through playful activities and stories.
Sing, Move & Play: Daily activities include singing songs, movement games, body percussion, and experimenting with classroom instruments.
Arts, Crafts & Imagination: Simple art activities reinforce musical concepts and spark creativity, tying together the story, songs, and movement explored each day.
Learn Together: Campers practice listening, turn-taking, and collaboration in a supportive group setting.
Create a Musical Storybook: Each child works on a Music Explorers Storybook throughout the week, drawing characters, settings, actions, and musical motifs. By the end of camp, each camper has a complete, personalized storybook to take home as a keepsake of their musical adventures.
Why Parents Love Music Explorers Camp
✔ Designed for young beginners
✔ Play-based, age-appropriate music learning
✔ Builds confidence and curiosity—not pressure
✔ Creates a personal, cumulative project to take home
✔ Encourages creativity, listening, and participation
Is This Camp Right for My Child?
Music Explorers Camp is perfect for children who:
Love music, movement, and imaginative play
Are new to group music classes
Enjoy hands-on activities and storytelling
Thrive in a nurturing, supportive environment
No prior music experience is needed.
Camp Dates
June 22-26 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Ages 4-7
July 27-31 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | Ages 4-7
Camp Fee
Early Bird: $405 (Deadline: February 28th)
Regular: $450
Start the Musical Adventure
Spots are limited to keep the experience cozy, personal, and engaging.
Give your child a joyful introduction to music through exploration and play.
When kids explore music, music grows with them.
Sounds of Summer
A Songwriting Camp Where Ideas Become Original Songs
Does your child have stories to tell, feelings to express, or melodies constantly playing in their head? Sounds of Summer Songwriting Camp is a creative, hands-on experience designed for both new and experienced songwriters who want to explore music as a powerful form of self-expression.
In a supportive, collaborative environment, students learn the tools of songwriting while composing and recording an original song—from first spark to finished track.
What Is Sounds of Summer?
Sounds of Summer is a week-long songwriting camp that blends creativity, technique, and exploration. Campers build a practical songwriting toolkit through guided exercises, musical games, and creative experimentation, all while developing their own artistic voice.
This camp emphasizes process over perfection, encouraging curiosity, risk-taking, and authentic expression.
What Campers Will Learn & Explore
Turn Emotion into Music: Students learn how to translate feelings and experiences into melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyrics.
Lyrics & Language: Through poetry and lyrical exploration, campers practice communicating meaningfully through words and sound.
Song Structure & Improvisation: Campers explore common song forms as flexible creative frameworks and experiment with musical improvisation.
Modern Music Tools: Students create using loop pedals, live layering, and a digital audio workstation (DAW) to compose and record.
Creative Inspiration: Campers draw inspiration from the sensory world through site-specific composition and graphic scores.
Collaboration & Reflection: Students document, share, collaborate, and reflect on their creative process in a supportive group setting.
A Sample Day at Camp
8:30–9:00 — Morning flow: journaling, free writing, and deep listening
9:00–9:30 — The art of language: poetry and lyrical exploration
9:30–10:00 — Musical games, tools, and compositional methods
10:00–11:00 — Songwriting session or guest artist session + Q&A
11:00–11:30 — Collaboration, sharing, reflection, and creative release
Schedule subject to adjustment.
What’s Included
Custom songwriting workbook
Microphone rental
Headphones
Recording Equipment
Required Equipment
Campers will use an iPad with Garage Band to compose their song. Campers must provide their own or rent one for an additional $75.
Is This Camp Right for My Child?
Sounds of Summer is perfect for students who:
Enjoy writing songs, poems, or musical ideas
Are curious about recording and music technology
Want to explore creativity in a supportive environment
Are beginners or experienced songwriters
Camp Dates
June 8–12 | 8:30–11:30 AM | Ages 8-12
July 6–10 | 8:30–11:30 AM | Ages 8-12
Camp Fee
Early Bird: $445 (Deadline: February 28th)
Regular: $495
Quick Note:
Each camp is a complete experience on its own, but “Sounds of Summer” and “Sonic Exploration” pair especially well—supporting students as they develop personal musical ideas and then bring them to life with others.
Create, Record, and Share
Spots are limited to keep the experience collaborative and personal.
Register now and help your child turn ideas into an original song they’ll be proud of.
Where creativity takes shape—and every song has a story.
Sonic exploration
A Creative Development Camp for Musicians Who Want to Create, Produce, and Collaborate
Does your child or teen love making music—and want to experience what it’s like to create with others? Sonic Exploration is a collaborative, creativity-driven camp for students ready to explore music as a powerful form of personal and collective expression.
Through guided experimentation, group music-making, and creative discussion, campers build confidence, connection, and a deeper understanding of what it means to make music together.
Create. Produce. Collab.
What Is sonic exploration?
Sonic Exploration is a week-long creative development camp designed for students who want to grow as musicians beyond solo practice. Campers share ideas, build musical relationships, and explore sound as both an artistic and social experience.
Rather than focusing on perfection or performance, this camp emphasizes listening, collaboration, identity, and joy—the essential ingredients of real-world music-making.
What Campers Will Explore
Share & Create Together: Students bring original ideas, melodies, or songs to the group and explore how music grows through collaboration.
Collaboration & Feedback: Campers practice giving and receiving constructive feedback in a supportive, respectful environment.
Playing as a Band: Students learn how to listen deeply, stay “locked in,” and respond musically to others.
Creative Confidence: Through experimentation and group work, campers build confidence in their ideas and musical voice.
Understanding Band Roles: Campers explore both typical and unconventional roles within a band and how each contributes to the whole.
Sound, Style & Visual Identity: Students explore visual concepts that emphasize expression, aesthetic, and ambiance—then begin conceptualizing a “look” that matches their sound.
Music as Sonic Identity: Campers discover new ways to understand music as a sonic expression of self.
The Joy of Making Music Together: Above all, students experience the connection and excitement that comes from playing music with others.
What This Camp Is (and Isn’t)
This camp is:
Collaborative
Creative
Exploratory
Student-driven
Supportive and encouraging
This camp is not:
Competitive
High-pressure
About running really, really fast
Or collecting gold rings
Is This Camp Right for My Child?
Sonic Exploration is ideal for students who:
Enjoy making music with others
Have musical ideas they want to share
Are curious about band dynamics and collaboration
Want to grow creatively in a group setting
Some musical experience is recommended, but not required.
Camp Dates
June 8–12 | 12:30-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
July 6–10 | 12:30-3:30pm | Ages 8-12
Camp Fee
Early Bird: $449 (Deadline: February 28th)
Regular: $499
Quick Note:
Each camp is a complete experience on its own, but “Sounds of Summer” and “Sonic Exploration” pair especially well—supporting students as they develop personal musical ideas and then bring them to life with others.
Explore the Sound Together
Spots are limited to keep the experience collaborative and meaningful.
Register now and give your child the chance to discover who they are as a musician—together with others.
Where sound becomes connection, and creativity comes alive.
FAQs
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All camps will take place at La Jolla Music (7423 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037) in the Jam Room.
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Kiddos Karaoke: 6
Music Explorers: 6
Create-A-Show: 6
Sounds of Summer: 10
Sonic Exploration: 9
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Kiddos’ Karaoke: 5-7yrs or 8-12yrs (depending on the week)
Create-A-Show: 8-12yrs
Music Explorers: 4-7yrs
Sounds of Summer: 8-12yrs
Sonic Exploration: 8-12yrs
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Possibly. Age ranges are somewhat flexible. Please inquire!
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Yes! Students are welcome to enroll in both camps and stay for the whole day, just send them with a lunch.
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Please let us know if you need early drop off or late pick up. We are working on logistics to provide those services as needed.
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Comfortable clothes for movement, a full water bottle, one or two snacks, and if they’re staying for the whole day, lunch! All musical and craft materials are provided.
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Our instructors create a supportive, positive environment. Activities are designed so every child can participate at their own pace, and no one is forced to perform or speak if they are uncomfortable.
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Unfortunately a missed day is simply missed. Our instructors will gladly help them with any catching up the next day.
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Yes! We welcome siblings or friends, but registration is required for each camper to ensure proper group sizes and staffing. Due to our small camp sizes, we recommend registering at the same time.
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Cancellations may be made for a full refund 45 days in advance of the start of the camp. Cancellations made less than 45 days in advance may be refunded if another student enrolls to replace your child's spot.
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REgistration form
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