Sign Up For Massapequa Summer Music And Art Camps

MASAPEQUA, NY — Online registration for the Massapequa School District’s Summer Fine Arts program begins on May 24. There are several new camps this year, in addition to longstanding music, art and theater courses.

Beginner and intermediate band and orchestra lessons are back, with a pair of two-week sessions for students in grades 4 and up. Other staples of the summer music program include acoustic guitar lessons, jazz band, rock orchestra, an Irish music workshop and a ukulele course.

There are several new music offerings, including a two-week recording technology class, in which each student can create and record a song. Middle school and high school musicians can enjoy a songwriting course and rock band. For the first time, there is a camp for younger students, with a four-day rhythm rockers class for children entering grades 1-3, focusing mostly on percussion instruments.

There is a vast array of visual arts courses, for students entering grades 3-12, including ceramic glazing and design, drawing and painting, decorative arts, fashion design, fiber arts, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture and watercolor techniques.

The jewelry class is being revamped as students will now be making jewelry that they design themselves. The iPad Claymation course will be offered in beginner and intermediate levels. New camps include mosaic art and tie-dye crafts.

Musical theater kicks off with a four-day theater boot camp for students entering grades 8-12 that focuses on the audition process. After that, there will be back-to-back two-week musical theater workshops, for grades 4-12, each culminating with a group production.

“We’re trying to branch out to expand our offerings to our youngest students and to provide our oldest students with some camps that are just for them,” said Jessica Wyman, coordinator of the Summer Fine Arts camp.

The program runs from July 5 to Aug. 5. Camps are open to any student living within the Massapequa School District. All classes will be held in air conditioned spaces at Massapequa High School, and will be taught by certified teachers with support from college and high school level student assistants. Each camp concludes with an in-person performance or art exhibit for families.

Click here to view the Summer Fine Arts brochure with camp dates, times and prices, as well as online registration information.