Camp Info
| Ages: | 8–18 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Setting: | City |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Arts: | Arts, Music, Band, Guitar, Rock & Roll |
Oakland, CA, USA
BandWorks is a music-focused day camp designed for kids and teens who are ready to go beyond solo lessons and actually play together. The atmosphere is creative, fun, and collaborative. Campers choose or are assigned instruments — drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, or vocals — then rehearse songs, learn teamwork, and gain confidence performing on stage.
The focus is on group music-making, not just practice. Each child joins a small band (usually around eight kids), ensuring balanced instruments and personal attention from experienced musician-instructors. Bands rehearse throughout the week and perform in a final showcase for family and friends.
Programs are grouped by age, typically 8–11 and 11+, so kids work with peers at similar levels. The camp welcomes both beginners eager to try an instrument and more experienced players wanting to jam with others. If your child thrives in creative, social settings and loves music, BandWorks offers a summer of collaboration, learning, and fun.
| Ages: | 8–18 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Setting: | City |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Arts: | Arts, Music, Band, Guitar, Rock & Roll |
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.06.26 - 12.06.26 | 5 | $350 | |
| 08.06.26 - 12.06.26 | 5 | $350 | |
| 08.06.26 - 12.06.26 | 5 | $350 | |
| 15.06.26 - 19.06.26 | 5 | $700 | |
| 15.06.26 - 19.06.26 | 5 | $350 | |
| 22.06.26 - 26.06.26 | 5 | $350 | |
| 22.06.26 - 26.06.26 | 5 | $325 | |
| 29.06.26 - 03.07.26 | 5 | $350 | |
| 29.06.26 - 03.07.26 | 5 | $350 |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
BandWorks builds teamwork, confidence, and creativity through real music-making. From the first day, kids jump straight into rehearsing songs, learning new techniques, and working as a team. With support from instructors, each group builds a set list, practices performance skills, and concludes the week by performing live.
Each class requires a minimum number of participants to run. Maximum group size is about eight campers. Age groups, themes, and instruments may vary depending on the week and location.