​Sign Up Below for Summer Programs!

These week-long Summer Performing Arts Programs are held at the Wakefield Public Schools.
Week Long Program Cost: $175,* which includes tuition, camp t-shirt, and any additional materials
*Music Theater Camp costs: $350 / $475
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 13 - 17
8:30 - 11:30 am
Location: Galvin Middle School
Showcase: July 17, 11:00 am
July 13 - 17
​12:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Galvin Middle School
Showcase: July 17, 3:00 pm
INSTRUCTORS: WPS Music Educators Christopher Zini (Director), Caitlin Brighenti, and Samara Schwartz
This elementary music camp for rising 1st-2nd grade 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 elementary music camp for rising 3rd-5th graders 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 contact [email protected] with any questions! 
Please email Mr. Zini with any questions!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS
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​Summer Orchestra
Completed Grades 5-8
July 6 - July 10
8:00 - 11:30 am
at Galvin Middle School
Concert: July 10, 11 am
at GMS Auditorium
INSTRUCTOR: 
​Sarah Bowen 
WPS Orchestra Director
The Summer Orchestra is an opportunity for students who have completed 5th-8th grade to play together over the summer. Students will perform popular 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, students will work to prepare a performance both as a full ensemble and in smaller instrument-specific sectionals. 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 20 - 24
​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Galvin Middle School
Concert: July 24, 11 am
​at GMS Auditorium
INSTRUCTOR: 
Jenna DiMento & Phil Cataldo
​​​GMS & WMHS Band Directors
This camp allows students to play in a fun, supportive, mixed level environment for one week during the summer. It will provide students with the opportunity to keep up their "chops" and use the skills they have gained throughout the year. Students will perform popular 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, students will work to prepare a performance both as a full ensemble and in 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 13 - 17
​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Wakefield High School
​Concert: July 17, 11 am
​at Savings Bank Theater
INSTRUCTOR: 
Michael Morel
​GMS Band Director
This is a one week program providing an opportunity to further instrumental music skills while studying the jazz genre. Jazz workshop is a 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 10 - 14
​​​8:00 - 11:30 am
at Galvin Middle School
​Concert: August 14, 11 am
at GMS Auditorium
INSTRUCTORS: 
Ana Morel & Krystal Morin 
WMHS & GMS Choral Directors
This is a one week program providing 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, mic 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
Children’s Playhouse of Wakefield
​Musical Theater Intensive
​Completed Grades 2-5
​Completed Grades 6-12
July 20 - July 31
1:00-3:30 pm
Performance on July 31 at Galvin Middle School
Locations: Woodville School, Galvin Middle School
July 6 - July 24, excluding 7/10 & 7/10
4:30-7:30 pm
Location: Galvin Middle School
INSTRUCTOR: 
Elton Knupp
​​​GMS Drama Club Director​
This 2 week musical theater camp is for students in grades 2-5 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 Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical. 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 3 week musical theater intensive program is for students in grades 6-12 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 High School Musical (One Act Version). 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