Music — Beginning Band: EDUcamp Jr.

Dates

Jul 7 – 11

Grades

5th – 8th

(As of Sept. 2025)

Costs

$225 Day Camp Only

+ $20 registration fee per camper (not per camp)

Beginning Band EDUcamp gives you a jump-start on the school year by exploring a brand-new instrument! Choose one instrument to focus on from the following list: trumpet, trombone, euphonium, flute, clarinet, saxophone or percussion to start learning something new. Music and instruments will be provided.

This camp is for those with NO prior experience with your chosen instrument.

At EDUcamp you’ll benefit from daily devotionals and Bible challenge sessions that will strengthen your faith and help you develop a strong biblical worldview. Camp instructors will demonstrate how you can glorify God by using each new skill.

Activities

Begin a new instrument through daily lessons, theory and beginning band rehearsals—all taught by BJU’s music faculty.
Enjoy musical games and special activities.
Go on a musical scavenger hunt.
Perform in a final concert for your family and friends.
Grow spiritually through devotions and Bible challenges.
Perform in a 20-minute concert for family and friends that will begin at 11:10 a.m. Friday in the Gustafson Fine Arts Center.

Sample Schedule

8:00-9:15 a.m	Group lessons
9:15-10:20 a.m.	Special Activity/Personal devotions
10:30-11:30 a.m.	Group lessons/Combined Band Rehearsal

(Exact times and session content may vary.)

General Information

Arrival/Departure

When to Arrive

Camp check-in for all campers is on Monday between 8–8:30 a.m. at the Elementary School Building for 2nd–5th, and the Middle School Building for 6th–8th.

Drop-off each day will be from 8–8:30 a.m. at the Elementary school for 2nd–5th, and the Middle school for 6th–8th.

What to do When You Arrive

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to the Elementary school for 2nd–5th, and the Middle school for 6th–8th for check-in on Monday morning. Camp staff will meet you and give the camp T-shirt as well as share a schedule for the week.

When to Depart

Pick-up each day will be from 4:30–5:00 p.m. at the Elementary school for 2nd–5th, and the Middle school for 6th–8th)

What to Bring

All supplies needed for camp will be provided unless otherwise noted in each specific camp information.

Please note: BJU cannot be responsible for money, valuables or personal articles.

What to Wear

Long athletic shorts, jeans or pants, and T-shirts are the normal camp attire. Tennis shoes are recommended.

Lunch will be served in our dining common in an all-you-can-eat buffet style. Any food concerns (allergies, diet restrictions, etc.) can be noted in the online registration form.

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones and personal devices are to be dropped off at the check-in desk for safekeeping and they can be picked up when your child is being checked out.

Camp Director

Daniel Leedy

Daniel Leedy is the director of musical activities in the School of Fine Arts and Communication at BJU. He also teaches Tuba and Euphonium as an adjunct professor in the instrumental studies program.