Kid Row CAmp

Daily Structure

Each day is built around learning, creating, and playing together as a band!

9:00 – 9:15
Welcome, Stretches + Vocal Warm-Ups

9:15 – 9:45
Instrument of the Day + Introduction to Instruments

9:45 – 10:15
Active Listening + Song Selection / Instrument Casting

10:15 – 10:30
Snack

10:30 – 11:30
Instrument Instruction (hands-on learning in small groups)

11:30 – 12:00
Lunch

12:00 – 12:15
Outdoor Time / Movement Break

12:15 – 1:15
Instrument Instruction

1:15 – 1:45
Music Vocabulary + Activities / Games

1:45 – 2:00
Snack

2:00 – 2:45
Musical Show & Tell + Creative Music Activities (ear training, stage design, and more)

2:45 – 3:00
Student Recap (Band Huddle)

3:00
Parent Recap + Pick-Up

Techniques that we’ll learn / explore

Core Music Skills
• Rhythm
• Tempo
• Dynamics
• Groove / Feel

Instrument Fundamentals
• Finding notes on guitar / piano
• Playing a drum beat
• Microphone technique

Musicianship + Listening
• Active listening
• Genre exploration
• Understanding song structure

Performance + Band Skills
• Stage presence
• Playing together as a band
• Starting and ending songs cleanly
• Collaborating as a group

  • And so much more…

Activities

  • Creative + Hands-On
    • Creating band artwork: flyer, album cover, concert tickets, band logo
    • Design your stage setup (who stands where and why)
    • Build your band identity (name, style, vibe)

    Music + Performance
    • Practice stage presence
    • Musical show & tell
    • Vocal warm-ups
    • Hands-on instrument + gear exploration

    Listening + Learning
    • Song analysis
    ○ 3–8 y.o.: fast vs slow, happy vs sad
    ○ 8–14 y.o.: beat / chord / lyric breakdown
    • Chord distinguishing
    ○ Younger: major vs minor games
    ○ Older: ear training
    • Daily music vocabulary

    Movement + Play (Younger Groups)
    • Music and movement
    • Live band freeze dance
    • Who Came to Rock Today?
    • And more...

    • And so much more…