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Enjoy a week of music or performing arts camp at the National Conservatory of the Arts.

Music Camp (NW DC Campus)

This Suzuki workshop, for which students may register for 1 week or all 9 weeks, encourages students to fine tune their playing in a supportive and fun atmosphere. The dedicated faculty help each student and family reach new musical heights. The workshop is open to pianists, violinists, violists, cellists, and string bassists, from the complete beginner/Pre–Twinklers through Suzuki Book 5. A typical day includes:

- Semi-private Lesson
- Music and Movement
- Theory
- Group Class
- Chorus
- Master Class

Performing Arts Camp (SW DC Campus)

Juniors: grades K - 3

The general performing and fine arts summer program provides you with a rich and diverse experience in the arts. At the heart of the program is the Global Arts Studio, a course that investigates culture, as well as masterpieces of famous artists from around the world.

• Students in the Global Arts Studio learn about different cultures by studying art techniques from a variety of points around the globe. You will work on numerous art projects that may include fibers, sculpture, drawing and painting.
• Students also choose one elective in the following areas:
• Dance: ballet class, or hip-hop dance class,
• Music: piano, or guitar
• Creative Writing: (pre-reading students) picture book making/draw what you hear, or (reading students) write your own nursery rhymes/poetry & haikus

Intermediates: grades 4 - 7

If your child would like to explore different art forms as well as the natural environment, the intermediate general arts program is a wonderful summer experience. During their time here, students will learn with children from all over the world who share your love of learning and creativity.

The heart of this program is the Creative Writing Workshop. This is an opportunity for students to explore and hone your creative writing skills. Students will participate in imaginative writing exercises, short reading activities, informal discussion and free writing time. Class activities will focus primarily on poetry and fiction. Previous experience with creative writing is not necessary.

• Dance: ballet class, or hip-hop dance class,
• Music: piano, or guitar
• Art: drawing & painting, or mixed-media art

More details on the camp experience are available at https://www.nationalconservatoryofarts.org/summermusicprogram/

Item Special Note

• Summer camps offered are for grades K-7, Monday-Friday 9-3:30, June 18-August 17, 2018.
• Before and after care are available for an extra charge and are not included in this offer.
• Spots are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.
• Registration fee of $35 is not included in this offer and must be paid at the time of enrollment.
• Offer only good for camp during summer of 2018.
• Note that the music camp is located in NW DC, on 16th Street, and the performing arts camp is located in SW DC on 4th Street.