Put your earplugs in. Music camp is coming to town.
On the third week of July, Saskatchewan Music Alliance’s Summer Music Camp will be held at Saint Mary School at North Battleford, from July 18 to 21. The program is intended to give inner city youth between Grades 4 and 7 a chance to learn music, perform physical activity and socialize.
The camp travels to cities across the province. The first two days feature kids trying their hands at different instruments, while on the third day kids decide what instruments they want to stick with for the next two days. Instruments coming to North Battleford include violin, guitars, drums, and band instruments such as trumpets and clarinets. The week concludes with a concert performance where kids show what they’ve learned on Friday, July 21.
Kids are asked to pick which instruments they’d like to play. Camp Coordinator Johann Morhart said kids “almost always kids get their first pick.”
The instruments are taught by teachers who have experience teaching music to children. A snack and lunch are provided, and a nutritionist is on hand. Saskatchewan Athletics program Run, Jump, Throw will also be part of the camp, keeping kids busy.
Morhart said there are three drop off locations, and kids are bussed from the drop off locations to Saint Mary School. Days last from 9 a.m. until about 3 p.m. The cost of the camp is free.
Morhart said all you need is “to show up and have a good attitude.”
