Summer at Wayland School of Music
Summer Full Day Programs, 2026 - registering with Wayland Rec
REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY FEB 10th AT WAYLAND RECREATION. You do NOT need to be a Wayland resident to register!
WayRec camp spots go very fast! We strongly recommend checking out the "test registration" at their site before Feb 10th!
Kids Jam & Create! July 27 - 31
Pops Galore! Aug 17 - 21
"A fantastic week of camp" ~ parent of students age 7 and 11
"My favorite week of camp ever!" ~ student, age 9
Read on for individual program details.
🎵 Kids Jam & Create!
Week of July 27 -31
Mon - Fri, 9:00 - 3:15
No instrument? No problem!
No experience is needed for this one-week musical and creative journey designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and grow musicianship in kids age 7–11!
We’ll have rhythm instruments for you, and you’ll be learning some basic guitar and keyboard skills. If you already play an instrument, bring that too!
Each day blends hands-on creative activities with group learning, as you explore musical improvisation, story-building, songwriting, and basic music theory in fun, interactive workshops. In the afternoon you’ll rehearse together and bring your musical ideas to life.
While creating tunes and stories, jamming together, and preparing for a final sharing with families, you’ll grow both musical skills and friendships. This week offers the perfect balance of learning, creativity, and fun!
Program Leaders: Dan Searl - WSM guitar/voice/piano faculty, music producer and recording studio owner; Molly Tucker, WSM bowed strings faculty, recording artist, certified in Creative Ability Development®
Age: 7 - 11
Maximum enrollment: 12 kids
Fee: $488
🎵 Daily Schedule (consistent basic rhythm)
- 9:00–9:15 Arrival & musical warm-up
- 9:15–10:15 Bloc 1
- 10:15 - 10:30 Snack, break
- 10:30 -12:00 Bloc 2
- 12:00–12:45 Lunch & free play
- 12:45–2:15 Jamming & creation (split into groups)
- 2:15 - 2:30 Snack, break
- 2:30 - 3:00 Reflection on the day & sharing
- 3:00 - 3:15 Pickup
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Day 1 |
Focus: Building comfort, confidence, and group connection |
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Day 2 |
Focus: Musical expression & listening skills |
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Day 3 |
Focus: Creativity and collaboration |
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Day 4 |
Focus: Teamwork and preparation · |
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Day 5 |
Focus: Celebration and confidence |
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✨ Outcomes for Campers
By the end of the week, students will:
- Feel confident creating music with others
- Understand basic rhythm, melody, and song structure
- Experience improvisation, songwriting and story creation
- Create and perform collaboratively in a supportive environment
- Discover their own unique musical strengths
🎵 Pops Galore!
Week of Aug 17-21
Mon - Fri, 9:00 - 3:30
Love to sing? Join us for this fun, creative vocal week where music takes center stage! We’ll focus on group singing, harmonies, and popular songs kids already adore - including Disney favorites, musical theater hits, and modern pop selections inspired by artists like Taylor Swift.
Our young singers will explore different genres and simple staging that builds confidence, without the pressure of intensive production. Each day balances vocal instruction with music games and collaborative activities, creating a supportive environment where students can grow, make friends, and find their own voice.
No prior experience is required - just a love of music and a willingness to sing! This is the perfect summer opportunity for young performers who want to build skills, confidence, and joy through singing.
Program leaders: WSM voice faculty Nina Kasper* and Dan Searl**
*Voice/piano/cello faculty, and voice coach for Angelina Greene, "America's Got Talent" Golden Buzzer Winner
**Guitar/voice/piano faculty, music producer, recording studio owner
Age: 8 - 12
Maximum enrollment: 12 students
Date: M - F August 17 -21
Time: 9:00 - 3:30
Tuition: $488
Daily Camp Schedule, Pops Galore
9:00–9:15 AM
Arrival & Vocal Wake-Up
Gentle vocal warm-ups, breathing, body release, and fun sound exploration
9:15–10:15 AM
Group Singing: Pop & Contemporary
• Singing Taylor Swift–style songs
• Working on tone, phrasing, and storytelling through the voice
• Singing together as a group (no solo pressure)
10:15–11:15 AM
Harmony Lab
• Singing in parts
• Learning simple harmonies
• Call-and-response, rounds, and vocal layering
• Building listening skills and blend
11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Musical Theater & Disney Singing
• Singing age-appropriate musical theater and Disney songs
Expressing character through the voice
12:15–1:15 PM
Lunch Break (1 hour)
Lunch + supervised outside time downtime to rest and reset
1:15–2:15 PM
Games & Creative Music
• Singing games
• Rhythm and movement games
• Team challenges
• Musical improv games using voice only
• Confidence-building group activities
2:15–3:00 PM
Performance Lab
• Putting songs together with simple staging
• Group performance practice
• End-of-day sing-throughs
• Optional informal sharing (no pressure, definitely no auditions!)
3:15 - 3:30 PM pickup
Questions? Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with "Summer Day Programs" as the subject line.
Summer Private Lessons
New to us? Come for a free intro lesson now with one of our experienced professional teachers, so you can be in the priority scheduling pool for summer!
Summer lessons are on an individualized schedule to reflect your camp and travel plans. Whether you want lessons twice a month, or only in July, or all 10 weeks of summer vacation, we can put together a schedule combining your and your teacher's availability.