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Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner Summer Camp (Ages 6-11)

  • Beginner
  • 6 - 11 years old
  • $600
  • 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
  • 30 hours over 5 sessions

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  • $600
  • The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
  • 30 hours over 5 sessions
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What you'll learn in this ensemble class:

At the Jalopy Jr. Folk Summer Camp, every day will be packed with singing, crafts, small group lessons, ensemble playing, and concerts by amazing guest performers. Our goal is to make music education approachable, fun, and accessible to any student regardless of their previous experience or financial situation.

With our light-hearted, song-based teaching style, students will begin playing songs immediately and will perform them at week’s end. This program is an excellent choice for any child who enjoys music and learning. 

The Jalopy Jr. Folk Beginner camp will be for younger kids, ages 6-11 and will accommodate students with little to no musical experience.  Campers will have the opportunity to focus on guitar, banjo, fiddle or ukulele. Here, at Jalopy, we are flexible and can find a place for any student. We can help you figure out which is best for them. Rental instruments are available as well.

This five day camp will include instrument lessons with small groups as well as singing and playing together with the whole class. Students will build a simple musical instrument and see numerous live performances by a variety of guest musicians. On the last day of each session, there will be a short recital demonstrating what we’ve learned for parents and friends.

We believe that music education is equally about development of personal skills and cooperative interaction with others. So our staff of experienced musicians and educators are dedicated to providing an environment that responds to your child's individual needs while maintaining a supportive social setting for everyone. Join us for a week of music, creativity and fun!

Typical Daily Schedule:

  • 9:00-9:30: Morning announcements and listening
    We will start with an explanation and discussion about plans for the day's activities. This will include listening to and learning about the songs we will be singing and playing that day.

  • 9:30-10:00: Singalong
    Group singalong of songs from our songbook. This will include warmups and exercises to build confidence in and enjoyment of singing. 

  • 10:00-11:00: Instrument lessons
    Students will divide into smaller groups according to their instrument. Separate instructors for guitar, banjo and fiddle will teach a lesson that will include technique and skill building as well as learning their parts for the songs by the full ensemble.

  • 11:00-11:15: Snack 
    A short break with snacks provided by Jalopy.

  • 11:15-12:15: Arts and Crafts
    We will work on a variety of creative, hands-on projects that will include simple musical instruments and traditional crafts. Materials, tools and instruction will be provided so that every student can build their own instrument to take home. 

  • 12:30-1:15: Lunch/Recess
    Students will bring their own lunch. Weather permitting we will eat outdoors in the Pirates Cove Community Garden next door to Jalopy.

  • 1:15-2:15: Ensemble 
    All students and instructors will play and sing together, songs from the our songbook

  • 2:15-3:00 : Performances
    Each day will conclude with a short concert. A variety of guest musicians representing different traditional styles of music will visit us to perform a few songs and answer questions. Students will be encouraged to give respectful, critical feedback. On the last day of camp, the performance will be a recital by the student ensemble for their parents and friends.

STAYING HEALTHY AND SHARING MUSIC TOGETHER WITH COVID-19:

This planning and guidance is subject to change in response to local public health conditions and local, state, and federal guidelines.

The Jalopy School of Folk Music is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our community and the larger communities within which we live.  

Please note our new practices and protocols below and feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions, comments, concerns, or fresh ideas. 

  1. All Jalopy instructors and staff will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated and will be required to wear masks at all times
  2. All students over the age of 5 must are now required to show proof they have received two vaccine doses (except for those who have received the one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) and will be required to wear masks at all times
  3. Jalopy facilities are equipped with UV Powered air filtration systems 
  4. Outdoor garden and back patio spaces will be used as much as possible (weather permitting)
  5. Classroom doors and windows will be open whenever possible to provide adequate ventilation
  6. Classroom surfaces and instruments will be sanitized before and after each class session
  7. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments and maintain proper social distancing 
  8. Any student exhibiting cold or flu symptoms is asked not to participate in our in-person classes and events

Refund Policy

  • Full refund less 5% cancellation fee or full credit for another session of classes are available until 4 business days before your 1st class begins.
  • If you cancel your registration 2 business days before your 1st or 2nd class begins, a partial prorated school credit can be given.
  • If your class has met 3 times or it is less than 24 hours before your 3rd class, no credit is available.

The school reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registration.

If the school cancel a class due to low enrollment or other reasons, you will be notified by email and/or phone before the class start date, and we will issue school credit. If you would like a refund, you must contact us at [email protected] to arrange for a refund. In the event of a canceled class, we would love to help you find an alternate instrument to learn!

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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