Beat Makers Camps (ages 4-10)

Our Beat Makers Camps are high-energy, screen-free music experiences that help kids build rhythm, listening skills, coordination, and confidence—all through play. Using drums, movement, and interactive games, students explore music in a way that’s engaging, regulating, and fun.

We offer two age-specific options designed to meet children exactly where they are developmentally.

Beat Makers (Ages 4–5)

Beat Makers is designed for our youngest campers who learn best through movement, repetition, and sensory-rich play. This camp focuses on foundational rhythm skills while supporting self-regulation, listening, and motor development.

What we explore:

Hand drums and djembes
Shakers and small percussion
Boomwhackers
Bucket drums
Body percussion and movement
Call-and-response rhythm games

What kids gain:

Strong sense of steady beat
Improved listening and impulse control
Gross motor coordination
Confidence participating in group music
A joyful, pressure-free introduction to percussion

A playful percussion camp focused on rhythm, movement, listening, and teamwork.

WEEKS OFFERED:
June 8 – 12 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
June 22 – 26 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
July 13 – 17 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
July 27 – August 31 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
Groovy Grub Club (12pm-1pm)
Extended Day (4pm-5pm)
Full Day with Little KeyNotes Piano in the morning (9am-4pm)
Early Drop off (8:30am)

Beat Makers Ensemble (Ages 6–8)

The Beat Makers Ensemble builds on foundational rhythm skills and introduces kids to playing as part of a group. Campers work together to create layered rhythms, patterns, and short ensemble pieces while developing focus, cooperation, and musical confidence.

What we explore:

Hand drums and djembes
Boomwhackers
Bucket drumming
Body percussion
Rhythm games and call-and-response
Ensemble-style group playing

What kids gain:

Stronger timing and rhythmic accuracy
Improved listening and teamwork
Confidence playing with others
Leadership and collaboration skills
Musical focus without overstimulation

A high-energy, hands-on rhythm camp focused on teamwork, listening, and musical confidence.

WEEKS OFFERED:
June 29 – July 3 from 1:00pm-4:00pm
July 20 – 24 from 1:00pm-4:00pm

OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
Groovy Grub Club (12pm-1pm)
Extended Day (4pm-5pm)
Full Day with Storytellers Piano in the morning (9am-4pm)
Early Drop off (8:30am)

Groovy Things to Know

All campers must be potty trained
Students should bring a refillable water bottle and small snacks each day.
Camp tuition includes all class materials and a Good Grooves Music T-shirt.
Class size is limited to 6 students.

Tuition

Half-Day – $245/week
Full-Day – $400/week

Extended Day Options

Early Drop-Off starting at 8:30 is available at an additional cost of $25 per week.
After-Care as late as 5pm is available at an additional cost of $50 per week.
***$1/minute will be billed for pick up after a 5-minute grace period.

Groovy Grub Club

Groovy Grub Club can be added for half-day campers for an additional $50/week. This allows for campers to stay for one hour after class or come early for lunch.
Students MUST bring their own lunch in addition to their snacks and water bottle.

Payment

A non-refundable deposit is required at registration – deposit is dependent on length of camp selected.
Cancel up to two weeks prior to the first class to avoid being charged remaining tuition.
Remaining tuition will be charged two weeks prior to the first class.

Discounts