Looking for alternatives to camps near Tenafy? This summer Arete Music Academy will offer several choices of enrichment programs for students of all ages and levels. Each program is designed to broaden students' musical knowledge and experience.

Click here to download the 2013 Summer Program Brochure in PDF.
Not sure which program to join? Here is a Quick Guide to our Summer Programs.

Need more information? Click on the button below to make an inquiry form or simply call the main office at 201-205-1121 during the office hours.
Summer Enrichment Program
July 8 - August 30 (Monday - Friday)
SESSIONS |
TIME |
AGE |
TUITION |
Morning |
10AM - 12PM |
5-12 |
$190/week |
Afternoon |
1PM - 3PM |
5-12 |
$190/week |
From July 8 to August 30, students of age 5-12 may participate in the Summer Enrichment Program for a week or any combination of multiple weeks. Each week there are two sessions available, Morning Session from 10-12pm andAfternoon Session from 1-3pm. The program will focus on a specific theme each week. Students will be immersed in hands-on musical experience through singing, rhythmic games, instrument exploration, creative movements, and more.
All themes are designed to enlighten young people about classical music and to maintain interest. The weekly themes will be offered in the following schedule.
WEEK |
DATES |
THEMES |
1 |
July 8-12 |
Peter and the Wolf |
2 |
July 15-19 |
Mostly Piano |
3 |
July 22-26 |
Mostly Strings |
4 |
July 29 - Aug 2 |
Mostly Chamber Music |
5 |
August 5-9 |
Mostly Mozart |
6 |
August 12-16 |
Rhythm and Do-Re-Mi |
7 |
August 19-23 |
Carnival of the Animals |
8 |
August 26-30 |
Mostly Dance Music |
Each 2-hour session will include one music class and one creative activity. Music classes may include Instruments Exploration, Vocal Ensemble, Piano Group Class, Violin Group Class, Drums Group Class, Guitar Group Class, and Musicianship. Activities may include creative movements (dance, yoga, Zumba), arts, and craft making. Class offerings and availability are subject to change.
Summer Intensive Program for Piano & Strings
July 15-26 & August 12-23
Length |
Two weeks (10 days) |
Time |
3:30 - 5:30pm, Mondays - Fridays |
Qualifications |
Age 7+ with a minimum of one-year musical study
and the ability to read music |
Tuition |
$400/ 2-week program |
The Summer Intensive Program for Piano and Strings is a 2-week intensive program, specifically designed for students of intermediate to advanced levels. The program is intended to broaden and strengthen students’ musical knowledge in all areas. In addition to chamber ensemble, there will be group lessons, ear training, theory, composition, and supervised practice sessions. Students will perform in a mini recital at the end of each session.

Piano Summer Focus
July 29 - August 2 & August 5-9
Length |
5 days (Monday - Friday) |
Time |
3:30 - 4:30pm |
Tuition |
$140/week |
Size |
3-6 students per class |
Level |
Age 5-10 (good for beginners with some or no experience) |
This 5-day program is intended to introduce students to the beginning concept of piano studies as well as basic musicianship. Each day classes will focus on finger coordination, proper hand position, rhythms, music-reading skills, and ear training.
Violin Summer Focus
July 29 - August 2 & August 5-9
Length |
5 days (Monday - Friday) |
Time |
3:30 - 4:30pm |
Tuition |
$140/week |
Size |
3-6 students per class |
Level |
Age 5-10 (good for beginners with some or no experience) |
With hands-on experience, this 5-day camp is designed to introduce students to the beginning concept of violin studies as well as basic musicianship. Each class will focus on proper posture, finger position, rhythms, music-reading skills, and ear training.

Registration & Other Information
- Early drop-off & late pick-up available with additional fees
- Enrollment is limited; Registration is accepted on first-come, first-served basis
- To register, please submit a summer registration form for each child and a 10% non-refundable deposit
- Full payment is due by June 15, 2013
- Arete Music Academy reserves the right to regroup or cancel a program
Special Offers
(Not all offers can be combined and are subject to change. )
EARLY BIRD Register by May 15, 2013, receive two 30-min free lessons
FAMILY DISCOUNT 20% off for siblings
LEARN MORE, SAVE MORE Register for more than 2 weeks, receive 10% off for the 3rd and 4th week; 20% off for the 5th and 6th week; 30% off for the 7th and 8th week.
Need more information? Click on the button below to make an inquiry form or simply call the main office at 201-205-1121 during the office hours.

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