Summer Music Programs for Kids & Teens, New Mexico

Hummingbird Music Camp:
Located in the Jemez Springs area of Central New Mexico, just an hour north of Albuquerque, Hummingbird Music Camp provides week-long residential summer music camps to boys and girls ages 8-14. There are 9 start dates available. Beginner to advanced level group ensembles are offered, including: band, guitar, orchestra, piano and voice specializations. In addition to musical activities, campers also take part in traditional camp events such as campfires with original camp songs and skits, overnight hikes, storytelling and outdoor cookouts. We also provide 1-week Art Camps and Chess Camps which run alongside our dedicated Music Camps.

1-Week Residential Summer Music Camps for Boys & Girls Ages 8-14:
Although music is taken very seriously at the camp, the focus is not on competition. Our campers are encouraged to grow musically on their chosen instruments by starting their musical instruction at their current level of ability. Musical specializations include Band; Guitar; Orchestra; Piano & Voice. Camp features include:

- We welcome children ages 8 through 14
- We offer group ensembles including: band, guitar, orchestra, piano and voice
- We provide musical direction for all levels of players: first time beginners, beginners, intermediate, and advanced
- Daily practice time
- Personal solo preparation
- Daily private lesson on chosen instrument
- Additional training in chorus and Transfer Band
- One counselor for every 8 to 10 campers
- Campfires with original camp songs and skits
- Overnight hike with storytelling and outdoor cookouts
- Saturday night dance and friendship circle

1-Week Art Summer Camp Program:
Art Camp can be taken with Music Camp during start weeks 1,2,3 & 4. Campers participating in art will also participate in chorus each morning, and all campers will be included in recreation, evening activities, overnight and Sunday concert.

Each art camper will have the opportunity to work with several instructors and media. Each year at Art Camp, we see vivid imaginations and creativity come alive in classrooms and outdoors.

1-Week Chess Summer Camp Program:
Chess Camp takes place during start week 4. Chess Campers receive chess analysis and lectures by Chess Master and a team of Chess instructors.

Classes are arranged by school chess club ratings and on site evaluations, so each camper has the comfort of playing others close to his or her own level.

Campers must have chess experience and know the basic rules of check and checkmate. Campers play chess tournaments within their own class, and trophies are awarded in a variety of categories.