Kids Academy – Drum Week (July 6–10, 2026)

Service Description

Ages 5–9 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Beginner-friendly | No prior experience required Includes camp t-shirt, daily photo updates, and final showcase. 🥁 Drum Week – Percussion Lab July 6–10, 2026 Part of Kids Academy (Ages 5–9) No experience required. Drum Week is an energetic introduction to the foundations of music through rhythm, movement, and hands-on exploration. This week is perfect for curious beginners who love to move, create, and discover how sound works. Students will explore both rhythm instruments and pitched percussion, including hand drums, rhythm sticks, xylophones, and piano. We focus not only on beat and tempo, but also on pitch, patterns, and musical structure. Who This Week Is For • Children ages 5–9 • No prior music experience needed • Active learners who enjoy movement and hands-on discovery • Beginners ready to explore instruments in a supportive setting What Students Will Experience ✔ Daily drumming circles and rhythm games ✔ Introduction to beat, counting, and tempo ✔ Exploration of pitched percussion (xylophone, piano) ✔ Understanding high vs. low sounds and basic melody patterns ✔ Sound science experiments and themed crafts ✔ Choir and solfège integrated into rhythm training ✔ Circle rehearsal preparing for a final performance Students will experience both individual exploration and group music-making every day. Through structured play and guided instruction, children develop: • Coordination and fine motor skills • Listening and ensemble awareness • Focus and self-regulation • Musical confidence Drum Week builds the rhythmic and tonal foundation that supports all future instrumental learning — and it’s a joyful, structured way to begin a musical journey.