smARTSummer General Music
A GENERAL MUSIC SUMMER CAMP FOR MCPS STUDENTS GOING INTO 1ST - 5TH GRADE
Elementary Students, Click on your Grade Level Below for More information and the Registration Link!
What is smARTSummer?
Planned in partnership with the MCPS Summer RISE program, rising high school juniors and seniors are provided an opportunity to explore the field of music education as a viable college to career pathway. Selected high school students work directly with master music educators, who serve as mentors, to plan and deliver an instructional music program for elementary students as part of a three week career development experience. After a week of collaborative planning and with the support of their mentor teachers, the high school students will have the opportunity to facilitate the instructional activities during a two week music summer camp.
Benefits:
Provide leadership and mentoring opportunities for veteran MCPS music educators
Develop curricular resources for elementary music
Provide career guidance and experience for high school students interested in pursuing (music) education as a profession
Provide low-cost summer learning opportunities in music education for elementary students
When is smARTSummer?
Weekdays: Monday July 15th - Wednesday July 24th at Blair High School
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Who is eligible to attend smARTSummer?
Any current MCPS student who will be going into Grades 1 - 5 next school year is welcome to participate in this program.
Space is limited. Only 50 applicants at each grade level will be accepted.
Families must arrange for student transportation. Transportation is not provided by MCPS.