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Now Enrolling for Fall 2026
SUMMER CAMP
MUSIC
ADVENTURE
RETREAT
A week of music, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
Explore hidden coastal gems, paddle through blue waters, and sing under the stars. Leave your devices behind and see where the adventure takes you!
RETURNING
SUMMER 2027
AGES
PRICING
DISCOUNTS
JUNE 22 - JUNE 27
LOCATION TBC
11+
Exclusive to current LJMA students. Students must have studied with the academy for over one year to qualify.
(Financial Aid Available)
5% off when you register
2 campers
TBC
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything You Need for an Amazing Week
Campsites & Meals
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Coveted campsites in California's most beautiful state parks
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner (hot meal), snacks, and water all day
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Incredible home-cooked food by a private cook (dinner and breakfast are always eaten together)
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Nightly s'mores around the campfire, hot chamomile teas, or cocoa
Transportation
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15-seater tall minibus transportation to and from each site
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Pick-up/drop-off from Laura Jean Music Academy
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White water rafting trip (medium level)
Supervision
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24-hour adult supervision -- 4 adults / 12 campers (1:3 ratio)
Day Trips
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Visits to local towns (past visists have included Santa Barbara, Solvang, Yosemite, Morro Bay, and Carmel)
ACTIVITIES
Adventure, Music
and More
Music & Creativity
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Daily songwriting classes
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Daily ukulele group classes
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Perform and share songs by the end of the trip
Outdoor Adventure
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White water rafting (full day)
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Hiking
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Swimming
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Kayaking
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Beach days
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Water balloon fights
Local Exploration
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Explore local towns, including tasting local cuisines and stopping into local shops
Evening Fun
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Nightly campfires and s'mores
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Inclusive interactive evening group games/music trivia tournaments
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Arts and crafts
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Daily board/card games
A Chance to Unplug and Reconnect
In our attempt to reduce the anxiety, stress, and pressure affecting so many kids these days, this camp is designed to take them back to basics. They can relax, disconnect from devices, and be a kid again, all while being surrounded by what they love the most: music and friends.
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Nature is a huge healer. It calms the mind, resets the soul, and brings you back to a neutral mentality. Join us as we explore beautiful locations up the coast of California. We have a strict no-device policy so that campers can fully disconnect. Parents will be given counselors' phone numbers in the event that contact is necessary due to an emergency.
Camper Character Requirements
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Able to take direction and follow camp rules
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Open-minded
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Respectful of others and the environment
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Willing to share
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Able to sleep through the night without disturbing others
Group Music Class Information
Classes are optional. Students can pick either or both classes to partake in. Students who do not opt for additional classes will partake in extra board games and chill time. Each class is 45 mins - 1 hour each.
Teachers at this camp currently teach their respective subjects privately at the Laura Jean Music Academy, have vast experience working with small groups, and are trained specifically to work with kids. They are passionate musicians and dedicated educators.
Group Ukulele Class
Learn all the main chords throughout the week as well as a new song every day to be played in a group around the campfire each night.
Those taking the Ukulele Class will be required to bring their own Ukulele. If you need to purchase one, here are a couple of links to recommended ukuleles: Option 1 and Option 2
Songwriting Class
Analyze and tear apart the songs you learn in Ukulele Class and learn to write your own. Strip them down and learn how each songwriter created the song you are studying. Learn how to add these techniques to your own songwriting.
Students will be given time in the day to practice and write in a relaxing and chilled atmosphere surrounded by nature.
This is a songwriter's DREAM.
Sample Itinerary
7:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Morning roll call
Morning run / swim / walk / yoga
Breakfast
Shower / wash up
Make lunches
Leave for a day trip
Travel to town in minibus / snack time
Explore the local town looking at bookshops, antique shops, thrift shops, record stores, cafes, and patisseries
Sit in the park and eat lunch together, play group card games, and find a local cafe for a treat
Travel back to camp
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10:00 PM
10:45 PM
11:00 PM
Ukulele class on the beach + beach game time
Phone time / downtime
Shower / change into PJs
Dinner / group card / board game
Songwriting class round campfire
11 - 12 year olds - bed preparations and quiet time
13+ year olds - campfire hangout time with Laura
11 - 12 year olds - lights out
13+ year olds - campfire hangout continued
13+ year olds - bed preparations
13+ year olds - lights out
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