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Spring Break and Summer Camps
Merit Music Academy hosts a number of camps each year. Read all about them below!
(Discounts offered for current students and for multiple campers/family)

Spring Break - Music EXPLOSION Camp!
Make music exciting with games, crafts, and creative projects on top of jam sessions, and exploring new instruments. Perfect for those who have never had a lesson, and those looking to branch out of their current instrument(s). Plan to leave camp with a newfound excitement for music, songwriting, performing, and collaborating.
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Ages 7(ish)+
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April 6-10, 9am-12:30pm
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$150/student until Feb. 28
$180/student until Mar. 31
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Songwriting Camp
This camp is a great choice for students interested in songwriting, with any level of musical experience. Students will learn to use music theory, guitars, pianos, ukuleles, and technology to help them write music and lyrics. Plan to leave camp with a few original songs, and all the tools you need to keep creating.
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Ages 7(ish)+
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Dates TBA, 9am-12:30pm
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$150/student until May 31
$180/student until one week prior to camp

Puppetry Camp
(in collaboration with the Greater Athens Puppetry Club)
Design and build your own felt puppet, create characters, write and score (write music for) your very own puppet show! Throughout the week, learn about historic puppetry forms and uses, and see presentations from local puppeteers.
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Ages 7(ish)+
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Dates TBA, 9am-12:30pm
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$170/student* until May 1st
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$200/student* until one week prior to camp
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*tuition includes muppet materials

Rock 'n Roll Camp
This camp is perfect for those who have never had lessons, or those looking to branch out from their current instrument(s). Get ready to learn the basics of guitar, piano, and drums, and rock out to the greatest hits from the radio, movies, and TV!
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Ages 7(ish)+
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Dates TBA, 9am-12:30pm
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$150/student until May 31
$180/student until one week prior to camp

Piano Camp
This camp is a deep dive into beginner piano! Great for students who have not taken piano lessons, and can be elevated to match current piano students' levels. Campers will learn piano technique and playing basics through engaging activities, games, crafts, and mini-private lessons. Plan to leave camp with a few new piano songs under your belt!
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Ages 7(ish)+
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Dates TBA, 9am-12:30pm
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$150/student until May 31
$180/student until one week prior to camp

Music and Comedy Camp
(in collaboration with the Take This! Comedy)
Get ready to crack up with some crazy characters. Perfect for campers looking to learn how to make bold choices on stage, on their instruments, or in their writing. Hear presentations from local comedians, and take mini-classes in improv, standup, musical comedy and songwriting.
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Ages 7(ish)+
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Dates TBA, 9am-12:30pm
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$170/student* until May 1st
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$200/student* until one week prior to camp​