Camp Info
| Ages: | 5–10 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts, Arts & Crafts, Music, Classical Music, Jazz, Violin |
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La Jolla, CA, USA
Villa Musica La Jolla Country Day School Camp is a music day camp program for children ages 5 to 10. The listed 2026 camp options include Music Adventures Rhythm and Grooves for ages 5 to 7, Music Adventures Little Maestros for ages 5 to 7, String Play Camp for ages 7 to 10, and Music Adventures Super Stars for ages 5 to 7.
The Music Adventures camps are designed for younger children, including students who may not yet take formal music lessons. These sessions introduce music through movement, rhythm, beginner-level note reading, singing, clapping, instrument-making, found-object music, group activities, and hands-on instrument exploration. Each theme gives the week a different flavor: jazz in Rhythm and Grooves, classical music in Little Maestros, and pop music in Super Stars.
String Play Camp is more specialized. It is designed for young musicians who play violin, viola, cello, or bass and already have at least one year of lesson experience. Reading fluently in the first position is recommended. The week ends with a short recital for family and friends.
The camp atmosphere is creative, active, and age-appropriate. Younger campers get a gentle introduction to musical ideas, while string players get a more focused ensemble-style experience. This camp is best for children who enjoy music, movement, creative projects, and learning in a group setting.
| Ages: | 5–10 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | City |
| Arts: | Arts, Fine Arts, Arts & Crafts, Music, Classical Music, Jazz, Violin |
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Villa Musica La Jolla Country Day School Camp is a day camp. Campers attend during scheduled daytime hours and return home after the program ends each day. Overnight accommodation is not part of the camp experience.
Camp hours are 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Early drop-off is available with advance notice starting at 8:30 AM. Late pick-up is available until 4:30 PM for an hourly fee. Families should arrange daily transportation and communicate any extended pick-up needs before camp begins.
The program does not include cabins, dorms, hotel partnerships, residential staff, or overnight supervision. Out-of-town families would need to arrange lodging and transportation separately.
This format works best for local families or visitors who already have their own San Diego-area accommodations. Campers have a full day of music at La Jolla Country Day School, then return to their families for the evening.
Lunch is provided through Sage Dining Services at the school cafeteria. This is a useful difference from many day camps, where families must pack lunch every day.
The individual camp listings also state that the camp fee includes lunch and other school services. Materials are included as well, so families should not need to plan for daily camp supplies unless requested in the welcome materials.
The official camp information does not list snack details for the La Jolla Country Day School camps. Families should confirm whether campers should bring their own snack, especially for younger children ages 5 to 7 who may need food between lunch and afternoon activities.
Before camp begins, families receive a welcome email and forms to complete. That email may include more specific instructions for food, allergies, lunch, or daily packing. Parents should review those details carefully before the first day.
Each listed La Jolla Country Day School camp has a maximum of 15 children. This small group size can help instructors manage activities, transitions, and hands-on music work more effectively, especially for younger campers.
Campers receive a welcome email and required forms before camp begins. The public page does not give a detailed safety manual, check-in process, staff-to-camper ratio, emergency procedure, or dismissal policy.
The camp schedule is consistent across the listed programs, with hours from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available within the stated limits, giving families defined arrival and departure windows.
Because the program includes young children, hands-on instrument exploration, movement activities, and group creative work, families should confirm supervision and pick-up procedures before the first day. This is especially important for first-time campers or children who are new to full-day programs.
Villa Musica La Jolla Country Day School Camp offers four listed 2026 camp options, each with a different musical focus. Rhythm and Grooves introduces jazz through swing rhythms, call-and-response games, beginner note-reading, improvisation, and hands-on instrument discovery. Little Maestros introduces classical music through rhythm, movement, beginner note-reading, recorder, violin, piano, instrument-making, and found-object music. Super Stars uses pop music to help young campers explore rhythm, movement, singing, clapping, composition, group creativity, and mini jam sessions.
String Play Camp is built for students ages 7 to 10 who already play violin, viola, cello, or bass. Campers should have at least one year of lesson experience, and fluent first-position reading is recommended. Music prepared during the week accommodates multiple levels, and the camp ends with a short Friday recital for family and friends.
The program works best for children who enjoy sound, movement, hands-on learning, and small-group music activities.
String Play Camp is for students with at least one year of lesson experience.
Fluent reading in first position is highly recommended for String Play Camp.
Listed La Jolla Country Day School camps have a maximum of 15 children.
Payment methods include QuickBooks invoice, check, or card on file.
New students are assessed an annual registration fee, unless they receive financial aid.
The general group class policy says tuition must be received before the first class.
The general group class policy allows a prorated refund, minus a processing fee, if cancellation is submitted before the third class session.
