​Sign Up Below for Summer Programs!

These week-long Summer Performing Arts Programs are held at the Wakefield Public Schools.
Week Long Program Cost: $165,* which includes tuition, camp t-shirt, and any additional materials
*Music Theater Camp cost: $325 or $450 (see links)
Each program concludes with a Showcase or Concert!

ELEMENTARY SUMMER PROGRAMS

K-1 Summer Music Camp
Completed Grades K-1
2-4 Summer Music Camp
​Completed Grades 2-4
July 14-18
8:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Galvin Middle School
Showcase: July 18, 11:00 am
July 14-18
​12:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Galvin Middle School
Showcase: July 18, 3:00 pm
INSTRUCTORS: WPS Music Educators Christopher Zini (Director), Caitlin Brighenti, and Samara Schwartz
This is our 9th summer hosting the K-1 Wakefield Summer Music Camp for students entering grades 1-2 (completed K-1)! This music camp is an extension of the music instruction provided to students during the regular school year and is only available to students of Wakefield residents. For children of all musical abilities, students will engage in “Tuneful, Beatful, and Artful” activities, learning a wide variety of songs, games, and movement activities. A final “showcase” performance will be given on the last day of camp. Please note that repertoire and activity selection changes from year to year, so no two years are the same! Please email Mr. Zini with any questions!
INSTRUCTORS: WPS Music Educators Christopher Zini (Director), Caitlin Brighenti, and Samara Schwartz
This is our 10th summer hosting the 2-4 Wakefield Summer Music Camp for students entering grades 3-5 (completed 2-4)! This music camp is a fun, fast-paced environment where students will learn to make music together and have tons of fun doing it! For children of every musical ability, this camp is an extension of the music instruction provided to students during the regular school year. Programmed musical activities will include a variety of movement, singing, and instrument playing. A final “showcase” performance will be given on the last day of camp. Please note that repertoire and activity selection changes from year to year, so no two years are the same! Please email Mr. Zini with any questions!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
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​Summer Orchestra
Completed Grades 5-8
July 7 - July 11
8:00 - 11:30 am
at Galvin Middle School
Concert: July 11, 11 am
at GMS Auditorium
INSTRUCTOR: 
​Sarah Bowen 
WPS Strings Teacher
Summer Orchestra is an opportunity for students who have completed 5th-8th grade to play together over the summer. Students will play lighter/pop songs in an ensemble setting as well as receive instruction in a small group sectional setting. Participating students receive a camp tee shirt. The week concludes with a performance for family and friends.
PREREQUISITES:
​At least one year of instruction on their current instrument (unless approved by director​)
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​​Honors Band
​Completed Grades 5-8
July 21 - 25
​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Galvin Middle School
Concert: July 25, 11 am
​at GMS Auditorium
INSTRUCTOR: 
Jenna DiMento
​​​GMS Band Director
This one week ensemble allows students to play in a fun, supportive, mixed level environment to keep up their "chops" and put the skills they have gained throughout the year to work performing styles of music not commonly seen in their ensembles during the school year, including movie music, pop, rock and/or jazz. With the assistance of a select group of high school music mentors, as well as other members of the Wakefield Music Faculty, students will work to prepare a performance both as a full ensemble and smaller instrument-specific sectionals.
PREREQUISITES: ​At least one year of instruction on their current instrument (unless approved by director​)
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​Jazz Workshop
Completed Grades 6-8
July 14 - 18
​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Wakefield High School
​Concert: July 18, 11 am
​at Savings Bank Theater
INSTRUCTOR: 
Michael Morel
​GMS Band Director
This one week program provides an opportunity to further instrumental music skills while studying the jazz genre. Jazz workshop is great way for first time students to explore jazz, and for veteran jazz band members to expand improvisation and ensemble playing skills. With the assistance of both professional staff and a select group of high school music mentors, students will learn in both the full ensemble and smaller instrument-specific sectionals.
PREREQUISITES: At least one year of instruction on their current instrument (unless approved by director)
A Cappella Workshop
Completed Grades 6-8​
August 11 - 15
​​​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Galvin Middle School
​Concert: August 15, 11 am
at GMS Auditorium
INSTRUCTORS: 
Ana Morel & Kienan Reilly 
WHS & GMS Choral Directors
This one week program provides an opportunity to further vocal music skills while studying the contemporary a cappella genre. The A Cappella Workshop will give students the opportunity to work on solo singing, vocal percussion, choreography, microphone technique, and improvisation, while being assisted by both professional staff and a select group of high school music mentors. 
​PREREQUISITES: None

Theater Programs

Children’s Playhouse of Wakefield
​Musical Theater Camp
​Completed Grades 3-6
Children’s Playhouse of Wakefield
​Musical Theater Intensive
​Completed Grades 7-12
July 28 - August 8
1:00-4:00 pm
Locations Galvin Middle School
July 30 - July 18
4:00-7:00 pm
​Location: Galvin Middle School
INSTRUCTOR: 
Elton Knupp
​​​GMS Drama Club Director​
 This 2 week musical theater camp is for students in grades 3-6 who enjoy performing and want to be challenged to expand their skills within a supportive environment. This program is the perfect introduction for students who have always wanted to give theater a try, as well as those who have already gotten started and wish to advance their craft. We will work on movement for the stage, singing skills, and creating characters while working on a production of The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever. Each student will have a part in our production regardless of experience. Our camp will culminate with a performance of a fully staged version of the musical for family and friends.
​PREREQUISITES: None
This three week musical theater intensive program is for students in grades 7-12 who are passionate about musical theater and want to be challenged to expand their skills within a supportive environment. We will work on movement for the stage, singing skills, and creating characters while producing CYRANO DE BURGERSHACK. Each student will have a part in our production regardless of experience. Our camp will culminate with a performance of a fully staged version of the musical for family and friends.
​PREREQUISITES: None