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2026 Summer Music & Arts Camps
In Santa Barbara & Carpinteria
Where Creativity Takes Center Stage with Kathy & Friends Music, Movement, Instrument & Art Camps!
Dynamic-Joyful indoor and outdoor space where music comes to life! Our camps are designed for ages 4–7 and 5-9, offering an exciting blend of indoor music, instruments, creative movement, theatre, storytelling, art expression and outdoor games- all in a nurturing and inspiring environment. With small group sizes of just 8 to 10 children, each camper receives personalized attention and expert guidance from our team of experienced, professional educators. Every day is filled with Crescendos of Self-Expression, Creativity, and all in the Key of F (Fun!) Join us for an unforgettable summer of music, movement, art and magic!
Guaranteed to be one of your child's favorite camps of the summer!
Dates: June 15th-August 20th
Camps (see listed below): Indoor for music, movement, instruments and art. Outdoor for snacks, games, grass, and nature explorations.
Registration begins on March 4
Register Today! — Camps can fill up with our small group size of 8 - 10 campers.
Questions? Email Kathy at kathy@kathysmusicmovement.com or text (805) 729-0698
Times and Cost:
Half-Day Camps: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - $360
Half-Day Camps w/ Art: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - $425
Half-Day Camp *August 17-20 is Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - $290
Drop-In Daysavailable if camp is not full - $80 -100 half day (4 or 5 hours)
10% Discounts - use code “MUSIC” at checkout for a 2nd camp, or for a 2nd child (sibling) in the same camp. Register separately.
SANTA BARBARA
2300 Garden St
JUNE 15-19
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Music & Art in Motion: Creativity Camp w/ Cuyler, ages 4-8 yrs
Where color, rhythm, and movement come alive through playful expression.
JUNE 22-26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Strum & Fun Ukulele, Music Around the World w/ Ben, ages 6-9yrs
Strum, sing, and explore global rhythms in a joyful musical adventure.
JULY 13-17
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Festival of Instruments & Sound Exploration w/ Ben, ages 5-9yrs
Discover, experiment, and create in a musical week of hands-on instrumental discovery.
JULY 20-24
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Rainbow Keys to Piano Success! w/ Ben, ages 5-8yrs
A colorful, confidence-building introduction to piano and music fundamentals + lots of movement fun.
JULY 27-31
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Rhythms of the World Drum, Culture & Art Camp w/ Ben & Cuyler, ages 5-9yrs
Feel the beat of global traditions through drumming, cultural instruments, movement, and expressive art.
AUGUST 3-6
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, *4 days, M-Th. Encanto Fiesta! Music, Song, Movement & Art Camp w/ Alondra & Cuyler, ages 4-8yrs
Sing, dance, create, and celebrate in a magical week of Encanto music & fiesta fun — culminating in our Children’s Parade.
AUGUST 10-14
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Carnival of The Animals Comes to Life! Movement & Theater Camp w/ Alondra, ages 4-8yrs
Music, movement, and theater activities bring animal characters and classical music to the center front.
AUGUST 17-20
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Art & Music in Motion: Creativity Camp w/ Cuyler, ages 4-8yrs
Where color, rhythm, and movement come alive through playful expression.
CARPINTERIA
Carpinteria Community Church
JULY 13-17
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Rainbow Keys to Piano Success! w/Kathy, ages 5-8yrs
A colorful, confidence-building introduction to piano and music fundamentals + lots of movement fun.
AUGUST 10-14
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Rhythms of the World Drum & Culture Camp w/ Ben ages 4-9yrs
Feel the beat of global traditions through drumming, cultural instruments, and movement.
Email us for any booking queries to kathy@kathysmusic.movement.com
“Kathy and her incredible staff really empowered my son to feel like a leader because of their approach to empowering each child. It was a wonderful camp that he loved - and the most beautiful educational experiences I have ever witnessed!”
Why Kids + Parents
Love our Camps!
Dynamic, Creative, & Active Kids Music Camps
Inspiring your child to be the musician they were born to be!
It's Kathy and Friend’s fun approach that excites and inspires kids to love music & learning even MORE!
Instrument ensembles in Piano, Ukulele, Percussions, Xylophones, Drums
Disney Musical Theatre, Dance, Storytelling, Outdoor Games, & More!
Small groups w/ lots of personal attention for your child
Taught by professional energetic music teachers & camp assistants