Spring Break &
Summer Camp!
Summer camp at Sunburst is all about having a blast with music! Campers will explore the wide world of music, including playing in a band, writing and recording songs, drum circles, beatmaking, art projects, and more. Whether they’re picking up an instrument for the first time or working on more advanced skills, there’s something for every young musician. Each week culminates with a live performance on stage at Sunburst for friends and family.
Here are some of the activities our campers can look forward to:
- Band Practice -
The heart of camp at Sunburst is learning to work as a team and play together as a band. Each day, campers work with their band coaches on songs for the big show on Friday. Band coaches ensure that everyone has a role—even beginners picking up their instruments for the first time!
- Workshops - Throughout the week, campers will dive into topics like songwriting, beatmaking, group instrument lessons, stage presence, drum circles, and more in a series of workshops designed to expand their musical frontiers.
- Recording - As the week progresses, everyone will get a chance to lay down tracks in our in-house recording studio! Campers can learn about the process of making records, from tracking through release. Recordings will be available for everyone to share at the conclusion of camp.
- Art projects - Nothing goes together like music and art! Our campers will take on a variety of physical art projects throughout the summer, including album art, t-shirts, posters, and costumes for performance time.
- Performance - There’s no better way to develop as a musician than to perform on stage. To cap off each week, we’ll put on a show featuring everything we’ve learned and created! These shows are open to friends and family and take place at the conclusion of camp on Friday from 3 to 3:45pm.
Camp Details
Camps run every other week throughout the summer for young musicians of all experience levels between the ages of 6 and 12, and campers will be grouped by age and ability to ensure everyone gets the most out of their time at Sunburst.
For our teenage students, ages 13 to 17, we have two specialized weeks: July 7–11 and August 4–8. Read more and sign up here.
Dates:
- April 14–18 (Spring Break)
- June 23–27
- July 7–11 (All ages + teens)
- July 21–25
- August 4–8 (All ages + teens)
- August 18–22
Times:
- Camp runs each weekday from 9am to 3pm, with an extended day on Friday for the concert (3–3:45pm).
- Students can be dropped off as early as 8:45am.
Price:
- $425
- Sibling Discount - Save $50 on the second student in any one week of camp.
- See below for details on our Financial Aid program.
Camp FAQ
List of Services
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Who should attend Sunburst Summer Camp?List Item 1
Sunburst Summer Camp is for any child 6–12 who’s excited to explore music, whether they’re trying an instrument for the first time or already love to play. The most important thing is a willingness to try new things, work with others, and have fun making music and art in a creative, supportive environment. If your child loves music or is curious to give it a go, they’ll fit right in!
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How are campers grouped?List Item 2
We group campers by both age and experience to make sure everyone gets the most out of camp. Most weeks are open to kids ages 6 to 12, with campers generally divided into two or three age groups depending on sign ups.
We also offer two special sessions for teenagers ages 13–17 on July 7–11 and August 4–8. These weeks are designed to give older musicians a more in-depth experience.
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How long is the camp day?List Item 3
Camp runs from 9am to 3pm each day, Monday through Friday. On Fridays, the camp day runs a little longer to accommodate the camp concert from 3pm to 3:45pm.
- Drop-off begins at 8:45am.
- Camp ends at 3pm (except Fridays).
- After camp, our school remains open for lessons, so if your camper needs to hang out a bit longer, just let us know!
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What about lunch and snacks?List Item 4
Campers can either bring a packed lunch or choose to participate in our Pizza Bellino™ lunch option. For $7/day or $35/week, we’ll provide two slices of pizza and a drink.
We also offer a daily morning snack with items like pretzels, fruit snacks, water, and juice. Please let us know on the Camper Safety Form if your child has any food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can make sure they’re accommodated.
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What is the cancellation policy?
We understand that plans can change! Here’s our cancellation policy:
- Cancellations made at least 14 days before camp starts: Receive a refund, minus a $75 service fee.
- Cancellations made less than 14 days before camp starts: No refund.
- In the event that Sunburst needs to cancel a camp due to low enrollment, we will issue full refunds.
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What to bring to camp
- Lunch (if not ordering pizza)
- Water bottle
- Any personal instruments they’d like to play (optional—we’ve got everything covered!)
We’ve got all the instruments, gear, and materials you’ll need to participate, but bringing your own gear is always an option if you prefer. Please keep in mind, Sunburst is not responsible for lost, broken or stolen items.
Camp Discounts and Financial Aid
- Early Bird Special - Save $35 on all camps through the end of January.
- Sibling Discount - Save $50 on the second student enrolled in any one week.
- Financial Aid - We reserve a few slots in each camp for a pay-what-you-can financial aid system. Use this form to apply.
