Fwd: Community Music School of Santa Cruz Teen Camp, summer music camp fostering collaboration and creativity

[Sherry Wang]

 I can highly recommend it as a wonderfully immersive cultural and collaborative music experience with great opportunities for personal growth.

Registration is open for the Community Music School of Santa Cruz's Teen Camp. Registration deadline June 1st, 2026.

Camp dates: June 14-20, 2026

Location: Monte Toyon Conference Center, 220 Cloister Lane, Aptos, CA95003

Cost: $1350, includes food, lodging, and all programming. Partial and full scholarships available for those in need; additional donations welcomed from those who can help support others. For more information and to register, see https://www.communitymusicschool.org/redwood-music-teen-camp4

This unique residential program places teenage musicians (12-18) in a beautiful setting with professional musicians. Teens learn to play Celtic folk music, spending a week with other teen musicians in a supportive environment with a strong sense of community. Students practice and perform in instrument-specific groups, in small bands, and with the entire camp. For players of fiddle, flute, penny whistle, recorder, clarinets, harp, autoharp, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, accordion, keyboards, percussion, Irish tenor banjo, and cello. Other activities include vocal training, Scottish dance, movie night, a barn dance, crafts, a talent show, and lots of jamming!

The camp offers a highly collaborative environment, with opportunities for creativity and collaborative leadership. It is a wholly immersive experience, with a diverse group of musicians. Some Teen Camp graduates go on to make music their career; all Teen Camp participants come away from the camp having experienced the joy of bonding through creating music together.

Highly recommended for all musicians with 2+ years experience on their instrument.

Opportunities also for younger students at Kid Camp:

https://www.communitymusicschool.org/kid-camp