United States, Encino
Join The Band Summer Music Camps offers a lively, hands-on music experience in a studio setting in the Sherman Oaks area. The focus is on kids and teens (ages roughly 8-18) who want more than just a day-camp—they want to dive into instruments, band dynamics, songwriting, and live performance. Campers are grouped by age and ability so they can learn together, work on real songs, rehearse as a band, use live sound equipment, and finish the week with a performance for friends and family.
The atmosphere is energetic, social and creative, balancing structured music instruction with fun-filled camp energy. Kids who already play an instrument want to level up, and beginners who are curious about music will find an engaging entry point. If your child enjoys collaborating, performing and making music with peers, this camp gives them a chance to do just that in a supportive environment.
| Departure from: | United States |
| Age: | 12–18, Teens (13-17), High Schoolers (15-18), 7th grade (12-13), 8th grade (13-14), 9th grade (14-15), 10th grade (15-16), 11th grade (16-17), 12th grade (17-18) |
| Type: | Day |
| Season: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | L1: Arts, L2: Performing Arts, Film, L2: Music, Band, Concerts, Jazz, Music Production |
| Country: | United States |
| Regions: | Encino |
| Address: | 5928 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 |
| Dates | Days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.06.26 - 24.08.26 | 77 | 569 $ |
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As a studio day camp, meals are not fully provided — participants bring lunch though water/juice is available.
Safety practices are built into the camp’s daily routines. Drop-off begins around 9:00 a.m., with child sign-in required and staff present to greet and monitor campers. The studio environment is designed for music instruction in groups with experienced instructors, which ensures supervision and a controlled space. Equipment use (amps, microphones, drums) is guided by trained band leaders who teach proper technique and safe handling. Parents can expect a safe, supervised setting where kids are within a dedicated music studio rather than an open-ended environment.
Join The Band has a few signature traditions that help make the experience memorable: each Friday the camp culminates in a live-performance showcase where campers play for parents and friends in the studio. Daily routines include rehearsals, band-formation, instrument instruction, and team work. Kids share the excitement of forming a band, picking songs, and working together — this sense of shared musical achievement is part of the camp’s identity. These traditions help build confidence, camaraderie and a strong sense of belonging among participants.
The program is designed for maximum musical engagement. Campers join a band of peers matched by age and skill. Under instructor guidance, they select songs, rehearse as a group, refine their individual and collective playing, and gear up for a Friday performance. Alongside instrument practice, they learn such things as improvisation, arrangement, live sound usage, teamwork, and the role each instrument plays in a band. The day also includes band rehearsal time, breaks, and performance preparation —making for a week that’s fast, fun, and packed with music.
