Summer Camps
2025
Week 1: June 23-27
Week 2: June 30 - July 2
Week 3: July 7-11
Week 4: July 14-18
Week 5: July 21-25
Week 6: July 28 - August 1
Week 7: August 4-8
Week 8: August 11-15
Week 9: August 18-22
Looking for ways to get your child engaged, laughing and learning this summer? We have created a variety of NEW summer camps to fill young brains with music!!! Camps are taught by professional teaching artists and many camps will include a student showcase at the end of the week for family and friends.
Tuition Assistance
At Music Works, we believe that music should be available to all members of our community, regardless of their age, skill levels, or economic status, which is why we're happy to offer tuition assistance to those who could otherwise not afford our summer programming. For more information and application instructions, follow the link to our Tuition Assistance webpage.
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​Music Works Northwest welcomes students of all abilities, including neurodivergent students, to our summer camps. Prior to registration, please let us know if your student needs special accommodation such staff with expertise in neurodiversity-inclusive practices so that we can plan to support them effectively.​​
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33 Camps Confirmed and Ready For You To Register!
WEEK 1 JUNE 23-27
June 23-27 2025, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Velia Saldivar Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
June 23-27, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Karen Nestvold Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
June 24-28, 202, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Kyra Ross Creative Keyboards Piano Camp Spend a week learning to play the piano! Campers will be introduced to piano technique, note reading and musical concepts, while having a fun-filled week of musical activities and games. No previous piano experience is necessary. Price: $530 Room: Piano Lab
June 23-27, 2025, 9:30 am -3:30 pm Ages: 12-16 Camp Director: Clark Grogan Take your music to the next level! Composer/guitarist/producer Clark Grogan will take students on a weeklong deep dive into the major elements of electronic music creation. Using Reason Software, we will explore several of its most popular soft synths to get into the details of programming Beats, Bass lines, and textures. Other topics of exploration will be compositional techniques, sound design, creative routing and signal flow. We will also leave time at the end of every day to work together as a band and create some music as a team. Even if you are not a Reason user, the concepts covered in the camp can be easily applied to other digital audio workstations. Please contact Clark Grogan for more details at fclarkgrogan@gmail.com. Must have permission of instructor to register. Price: $530.00 Room: Garage
WEEK 2 JUNE 30-JULY 2
June 30 – July 2, 2025, 9:30 am- 3:30 pm Age: 4-6 Camp Director: Velia Saldivar Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $330.00 Room: Community Room
June 30- July 2, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Kyra Ross Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $330.00 Room: Recital Hall
June 30- July 2, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 8-12 Camp Director: Tori Seward Violins, flutes, and drums, oh my! Do you love music but don’t know what instrument to play? Then this camp is for you! Campers will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments, while learning basic musical concepts. Camp Directors will share their love of music during this fun-filled week of instrument exploration. Price: $330.00 Room: Piano Lab
June 31- July 2, 2025, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Ages: 12-16 Camp Director: Clark Grogan Take your music to the next level! Composer/guitarist/producer Clark Grogan will take students on a weeklong deep dive into the major elements of electronic music creation. Using Reason Software, we will explore several of its most popular soft synths to get into the details of programming Beats, Bass lines, and textures. Other topics of exploration will be compositional techniques, sound design, creative routing and signal flow. We will also leave time at the end of every day to work together as a band and create some music as a team. Even if you are not a Reason user, the concepts covered in the camp can be easily applied to other digital audio workstations. Please contact Clark Grogan for more details at fclarkgrogan@gmail.com. Must have permission of instructor to register. Price: $330.00 Room: Garage
WEEK 3 JULY 7-11
Dates: July 7-11, 2025, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Kyra Ross Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
July 7-11, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-10 Camp Director: Nicholas Colletto Creative Keyboards Piano Camp Spend a week learning to play the piano! Campers will be introduced to piano technique, note reading and musical concepts, while having a fun-filled week of musical activities and games. No previous piano experience is necessary. Price: $530.00 Room: Piano Lab
July 7-11, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Age: 6-9 Camp Director: Moira McGregor Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
July 7-11, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 8-12 Camp Director: Tori Seward Violins, flutes, and drums, oh my! Do you love music but don’t know what instrument to play? Then this camp is for you! Campers will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments, while learning basic musical concepts. Camp Directors will share their love of music during this fun-filled week of instrument exploration. Price: $530.00 Room: Garage
WEEK 4 JULY 14-18
Dates: July 14-18, 2025, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Ashley Both Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
July 14-18, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Kyra Ross Creative Keyboards Piano Camp Spend a week learning to play the piano! Campers will be introduced to piano technique, note reading and musical concepts, while having a fun-filled week of musical activities and games. No previous piano experience is necessary. Price: $530 Room: Piano Lab
July 14-18 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Karen Nestvold Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
July 14-18 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 8-12 Camp Director: Tori Seward Violins, flutes, and drums, oh my! Do you love music but don’t know what instrument to play? Then this camp is for you! Campers will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments, while learning basic musical concepts. Camp Directors will share their love of music during this fun-filled week of instrument exploration. Price: $530.00 Room: Garage
WEEK 5 JULY 21-25
July 21-25 2025, 9:30 am- 3:30 pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Moira McGregor Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
July 21-25 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Kyra Ross Creative Keyboards Piano Camp Spend a week learning to play the piano! Campers will be introduced to piano technique, note reading and musical concepts, while having a fun-filled week of musical activities and games. No previous piano experience is necessary. Price: $530 Room: Piano Lab
July 21-25 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 8-12 Camp Director: Tori Seward Violins, flutes, and drums, oh my! Do you love music but don’t know what instrument to play? Then this camp is for you! Campers will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments, while learning basic musical concepts. Camp Directors will share their love of music during this fun-filled week of instrument exploration. Price: $530.00 Room: Garage
WEEK 6 JULY 28-AUGUST 1
July 28–August 1, 2025 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Moira McGregor Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
July 28-August 1, 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Ashley Booth Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
July 28-August 1 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-10 Camp Director: Tori Seward Creative Keyboards Piano Camp Spend a week learning to play the piano! Campers will be introduced to piano technique, note reading and musical concepts, while having a fun-filled week of musical activities and games. No previous piano experience is necessary. Price: $530 Room: Piano Lab
July 28-August 1 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 8-13 Camp Director: Kelley Johnson Calling all campers who love to sing, act and create! Patterned after our popular Gotta Sing camps, campers will spend a fun-filled week crafting a new musical. Sing familiar songs and help create the story, movement and dialogue that connects the songs. Price: $530 Room: Garage
WEEK 7 AUGUST 4-8
August 4-8 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Ashley Both Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
August 4-8 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Moira McGregor Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
August 4-8 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 8-12 Camp Director: Tori Seward Violins, flutes, and drums, oh my! Do you love music but don’t know what instrument to play? Then this camp is for you! Campers will be introduced to a variety of musical instruments, while learning basic musical concepts. Camp Directors will share their love of music during this fun-filled week of instrument exploration. Price: $530.00 Room: Piano Lab
WEEK 8 AUGUST 11-15
August 11-15 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Ashley Booth Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
August 11-15 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 9-15 Camp Director: Kelley Johnson Calling all enthusiastic young singers! Spend a week singing your favorite pop tunes, learn how to use a microphone, present a song to an audience, and put on a show! This creative and fun week will culminate in a performance for family and friends on the Friday of camp week. Price: $530 Room: Garage
WEEK 9 AUGUST 18-22
August 18-22 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 4-6 Camp Director: Velia Saldivar Come discover your musical self! Each week of I Love Music Camp we will focus on a different summery theme which we’ll explore through singing, instrument playing, musical games and songwriting. Keep the musical fun happening throughout the summer with different activities each week, culminating in a short performance for family and friends on Friday. Price: $530.00 Room: Community Room
August 18-22 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 6-9 Camp Director: Kyra Ross Gotta Sing! Voice Camp Spend a fun-filled week learning to sing! Campers are introduced to basic vocal techniques while learning songs from musicals, movies and popular traditions. During the week campers will learn about using their voice as a musical instrument, how to prepare and present a solo, duet or small ensemble piece, and have lots of fun. The camp concludes on Friday with a performance for family and friends. Learn More! Price: $530.00 Room: Recital Hall
August 18-22 2025, 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: 9-14 Camp Director: Pat Rector Join LA musician Pat Rector for an exciting camp! Have you been playing an instrument for one year or more? It's time to join a band! This summer, we are looking for musicians who want to learn what it takes to be in a rock band. We welcome all kinds of musicians: singers, guitarists, drummers, woodwinds, brass, keyboardists, and bassists - just to name a few. We will focus on live performance techniques, individual instrument instruction and playing in and ensemble. Campers will end the week with a live performance of covers of rock songs learned during the week! Price: $530.00 Room: Garage
FAQ
Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the camp hours? Most camps run from 9:30am-3:30pm. Campers may be dropped off as early as 9:15am and picked up no later than 3:45pm. Half-day camps and music therapy camps have other hours listed in the camp description.
Do I need to bring a lunch? YES – For full-day camps, please plan to bring a lunch. Music Works does not have food available for purchase. Please DO NOT include any peanut products in lunches!
Do I need to bring a snack? – We suggest you pack two snacks in your child’s lunch.
What else should I bring to camp? A water bottle.
Do we spend any time outside? All camps will include some outside time, weather permitting, especially for lunch and snack times.
What should I leave at home? Anything that you would be sad to lose! Phones may be brought to camp, to communicate with parents after camp is over, but they must remain in backpacks during the camp day.
Will there be a performance at the end of the week? Most camps include a final performance for friends and family on Friday afternoon. You will receive information about the time of the performance by Wednesday of the camp week.
What is your Cancellation Policy? You may cancel your camp registration for a full credit or refund, minus a $50 processing fee, up through June 9, 2025. Cancellations received after June 9 will have a 50% non-refundable fee and a 50% credit on account for future use at Music Works Northwest.
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Ratio of adults to campers? The maximum ratio of campers to adults is one adult for every 8 campers. Most camps the ratio will be closer to one adult for every 6 campers or less.​