Play On, Philly
Summer Music Camp Information & Registration
June 24- August 2, 2019
Enrollment Deadline: April 1st, 2019
Summers at Play On, Philly are an opportunity for musical and social-emotional growth. Student participants, grades 1-12, come from POP school-year programming and from across the City of Philadelphia. Ensembles perform regularly for other campers, off-campus, and in formal concerts for families and friends. Please read on for information about summer sessions, fees, and registration.
Location: Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance (2001 N. 13 St., Philadelphia, PA 19122)
Summer Schedule: Camp will run from June 24th-August 2nd. Elementary/ Middle School sessions are 2 weeks each and students may register for 1, 2, or all 3 summer sessions. High School sessions are 3 weeks each and students may register for 1 or both sessions. Students will be expected to attend every program day and any performances during the session(s) for which they register. Each session is programmed around a unique theme and will culminate in a performance at the conclusion.
Elementary & Middle School Students**
Session 1: June 24 - July 5 (July 4 - No Programming) |
Past Session Themes: POP Goes to the Movies, I’ve Got Rhythm, Musical Passport |
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High School Students
**9th-12th grade students must have at least three to four years playing their instrument | Special Projects: Shakespeare in Clark Park
Electives: Instrument Making & Repair, Composition & Recording, Junior TA |
High School Students have the opportunity to participate in an optional elective each morning from 8:30am-10:30am. Interested students can choose from the following:
Instrument Making
Students will make their own instruments out of recycled materials.
| Composition & Recording
Students will learn the fundamentals of composition to create their own piece of music! At the end of the session, pieces will be recorded and performed. | Junior Teaching Artist
Students will have the opportunity to work with a Teaching Artist to plan, prepare, and facilitate lessons for elementary and middle school campers. |
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Sample Camp Days:
Elementary & Middle School High School
8-8:30am: Breakfast 8-8:30am: Breakfast
8:35-9:30am: Choir 8:35-10:30am: Instrument
9:35-10:30am: Studio Class Making
10:35-10:55am: Recess 11:00am-1pm: Orchestra
11am-12pm: Wind or String Ensemble 1-1:55pm: Lunch& Break
12-12:55pm: Lunch & Break 1:00-2:50pm: Technique
1-1:55pm: Art or Sports Time 3pm-4pm: Rock Strings or
2-3pm: Elective Time Brass Band
3:15-5pm: After-care 4-5pm: Centers
5-5:15pm: Dismissal 5-5:15pm: Dismissal
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and a light snack will be provided to students. Students may bring their own meals, however, we cannot refrigerate or reheat food items.
Registration Fee: $25 per student. This is a one-time fee that must be submitted with the completed registration forms. Please note, the discount for sessions will be included at the checkout on the online registration form.
Registration & Tuition
A registration fee is required with the submission of your registration form in order to secure a space in each session. Please note, sessions do not have to be consecutive for the tuition discount.
Elementary & Middle School Divisions
| # of Sessions | Registration Fee | Tuition |
| 1 | $25 | |
| 2 | $25 | $350 (Community) |
| 3 | $25 | $525 (Community) |
High School Division
| # of Sessions | Registration Fee | Tuition |
| 1 | $25 | |
| 2 | $25 | |
Registration Fee: The one-time registration of $25 per student (including current POP students) must be submitted with the completed online registration form. Completed hard copy registration forms can be mailed in with a check or money order (no cash, please) made out to Play On, Philly:
POP Summer Music Camp
1520 Locust St., Suite 901
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tuition: Tuition payments are due no later than two weeks prior to the session your student(s) will attend camp. Currently enrolled POP students do not have to pay tuition as summer camp is included in the yearly POP participation fee, just the $25 registration fee.
TO RETURN REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEE:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Please contact Play On, Philly! if you have any questions.