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Are you looking for something unique for your child to do during the summer summer? Our enriching music and arts curriculum is that and more! When children study music and the arts, their reading, spelling, and math skills improve. Did you know that children who participate in a music group are 52 percent more likely to go on to college and graduate? It is true ~ and it can be fun!
- Established in 2000
- Master instructors from Zimbabwe
and the US
- First Aid and CPR certified staff
This is summer camp with a twist! Kamp Kutandara is a unique cross cultural program that gives children an in-depth opportunity to explore a wide range of music, dance and art from Africa in a day camp setting. Kids play by ear and build their musical confidence on all levels. If your kids are already doing music, this is the perfect match. If your kids haven¹t yet had success with conventional music - you'll love this! No prior musical experience necessary.
- African Art
- Drumming and Dance
- Songs and Games
- Zimbabwean Marimba (Ages 6-12 only)
Ages 4-5 - Monday-Friday - 9-11:30 am
Ages 6-12 - Monday-Friday - 9 am-1 pm
Current youth students also have the opportunity to be considered for our
performance camp, Shumba. Children work together to create a presentation of
marimba, drumming, dance and singing, while making their own costumes. The
two-week session culminates with a special performance by campers. Children
must have completed a minimum of 4 semesters of marimba classes at Kutandara
Center and be at least 9 years old with instructor and program director
approval to participate.
All kamp sessions are offered in two-week blocks and multiple sessions are
offered each summer. Check our online store for current offerings.
What to Bring to Kamp Kutandara
Each day your child will take part in exciting classes. While most classes
take place inside, some classes take place outside under a 10¹ x 10¹ shaded
canopy. Lunch takes place outside, as well, in the large, grassy area near
the church¹s entrance. Please dress your child so that they will be
comfortable in heat/cold, sun/rain, and all other unpredictable types of
Colorado weather. We recommend applying sunscreen on your child¹s exposed
skin before arriving each morning.
Dance classes require freedom of movement and we recommend that your child
wear clothing that they feel comfortable moving in and getting sweaty.
Likewise, arts and crafts classes sometimes are messy! On occasion, we will
use art supplies that are permanent and non-washable, so please pack an old,
large shirt to use as a smock or wear clothing that can be stained.
Please send your child with a bottle of water to have with him/her during
kamp. Water bottles need to have closing mechanisms that children can close
themselves to prevent spills near or on instruments. Please also send your
child to Kamp Kutandara with a healthy, energy-packed, non-perishable
snack/lunch. Please make sure that your child knows that we do not share
food with other children at Kamp Kutandara.
As kampers move from classroom to classroom throughout the building each day
with their counselors, they carry all their belongings with them. Please
select a backpack or bag that is comfortable for your child to carry with
them and can accommodate:
- Water bottle filled with water
- Non-perishable snack/lunch
- Sweatshirt or fleece jacket
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Sweatpants or windpants
- Hat, sunglasses and extra sunscreen
- Arts and crafts smock
Please refrain from sending toys, games, electronic devices or other
personal items. If you require your child to carry a cell phone, please make
sure that it is on vibrate or silent and that your child understands it is
not to be removed from his/her backpack at any point during kamp.
Kamp Kutandara Daily Schedule
9:00 am Kampers Arrive: Gathering Time
9:15 am Opening Circle
9:30 am Class #1: Songs & Games, Marimba, Drumming/Dance or Arts and
Crafts
10:30 am Class #2: Marimba, Drumming/Dance or Arts and Crafts
11:30 am Class #3: Marimba, Drumming/Dance or Arts and Crafts AND Ages
4-5 Pick Up
12:25 pm Lunch
12:55 pm Closing Circle
1:00 pm Pick Up
Why Music for My Child?
• Current Offerings
• Summer Camps
• School-Year Day Camps
Workshops
• Lessons
• School Programs
• Visiting Artist Program
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