Camps are Starting!

This week I start the first of three camps I will be doing this summer.  This week it's MUSIC OLYMPICS!  This is the third year I have run this camp and it's still just as popular.  I've added some new games and activities so it will be fresh for some of my repeat campers.  I'll be sure to post about some of the things we do and shortly I will have those camp plans also available for purchase.

In the meantime, here's a look at some of the signs I made for the week.

Here's the sign that is set up at the registration table when campers first check in on Monday.  It measures 30" x 40" so it's nice and big and makes a statement when they arrive.  I cut the letters and music notes out with my die-cutting machine and cut the rings out by tracing around a dish or two.  I also laminated it which helps it to look brand new even after three years!


If you've followed my blog, you know that I also like to use signs to designate the area of learning as we go throughout the week.

The following signs are 15" x 20" and also laminated.  I use packing tape to attach them to metal garden posts around the play area outside.

This sign is used in the area where we work on note identification.  All kinds of games and activities happen to teach and reinforce notes on the grand staff.  Depending upon the level of the students I have in camp, we may focus on just the treble clef or both the treble and the bass.

This sign obviously designates the area where we work on rhythm.  We do loads of creative activities to work on recognizing note values, working on steady beat and working to build measures with the correct time signature.

This sign is placed in the area where we work on music terminology.  We work on about 20 different terms and by the end of the week, they know them well.  It's great when they're having so much fun they don't know they're learning!

I also like to teach intervals - both melodic and harmonic.  This area is loads of fun and the campers really love all the activities we do.

Lastly, at every camp, I always have this rest sign set up under a canopy.  This is a place we just get out of the sun and sit on our beach towels.  We also have our snack in this area.

Currently my living room is piled high with stuff that's ready to put out first thing in the morning.   It will be a busy week, but a really fun one and I'm looking forward to it.

If you're putting on a camp this summer, I'd love to hear about it!