Our Summer Program is Back!
Register for 2022 Now!We create amazing experiences for our Summer Program Kids! Save your spot early, spots fill up fast!
EzraGuitar’s Summer (rising K-6th) Program is a celebration of artistic expression from around the globe! This summer participants can choose to travel to The Caribbean, Argentina, or both!
Each session explores the beautiful and unique music, theatre, art and folktales of each region.
Students receive daily: Guitar lessons, Theatre classes, Visual art, lively World Music “Jump and Jam session!” and outdoor time!
Families and friends, join us for a final Friday-showcase performance on the last day of each summer session on The Red Stage at EzraGuitar!
July 5th-July 15th: THE CARIBBEAN! “Island hop from Calypso to Reggae to Mombo!”
July 18th – July 29th: ARGENTINA! “Tango to the Iguazo Falls!”
Upon registering you will be charged a $140 Summer deposit.
(Rising) K – 6th Grades
EzraGuitar Studio Ditmas Park
785 Coney Island Avenue (Btw Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads) / Brooklyn
Session I: THE CARIBBEAN!
July 5th – July 15th (two week program-no camp July 4th)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Full day) Cost: $1,080
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Partial day) Cost: $900
Session II: ARGENTINA!
July 18th – July 29th (two week program)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Full day) Cost: $1,200
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Partial day) Cost: $1,000
Registration fee: $40 (charged one time for summer)
Early Drop-Off, 8:30am: add $90 for Session I & $100 for Session II)
8:30 AM Early Drop-off available
9:00 AM Morning Drop-off
9:15 AM Theatre Class/Full ensemble
10:00 AM Snack break
10:15 AM Percussion Class/Full ensemble
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Group Guitar Class/Group 1 (small group arranged by age & level)
11:15 AM Visual Art Class/Group 2
12:00 PM Break
12:15 PM Group Guitar Class/Group 2 (small group arranged by age & level)
12:15PM Visual Art Class / Group 1
1:00 PM LUNCH TIME (all together)
1:30 PM DISMISSAL for 1/2 day kids
1:30 PM Outdoor Time (nearby playgrounds/EzraGuitar backyard)
2:30 PM Back to EzraGuitar Studio (free time, games, downtime)
3:00 PM DISMISSAL for full day kids
For kids in rising grades 2-6: Your child will have group guitar classes each day of the program. Consider adding private lessons to enhance your child’s summer music experience.
Lessons will be scheduled after summer program hours, at 3pm or later.
Lesson packages include 4, 30 minute private guitar lessons per 2-week session. Cost: $180 (discounted rate) If you would like 45 or 60 min lessons or more than 4 lessons, we will adjust the fee accordingly.
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Drop off is at 9AM at the EzraGuitar: 785 Coney Island Ave, Ditmas Park
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Early drop off is available at 8:30 AM for $10 per day
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Partial Day pick up is at 1:30pm
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Full Day Pick-up is at 3PM
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Please send your child with lunch, a reusable bottle for water, and 3 healthy snacks. (please no candy or glass)
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Please apply Sunscreen in the morning.
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Please pack: a hat, a pack of clean masks to be kept in the studio for multiple changes, a bottle of hand sanitizer, and sunscreen every day, to be applied later if needed.
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Please pack a smock or old shirt for art-art can be messy! This item will be left at our studio for the duration of your child’s camp program.
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Your child should wear comfortable clothes that they can be free to move around in-they will be active!
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Please have them prepared for the weather; rain boots, et cetera.
Do You Offer Early Bird Summer Discounts?
Yes! Register before March 15th to receive no registration fee ($40 savings)
Do You Offer Sibling Discounts?
Yes! In addition to early bird specials, second siblings will receive 5% off summer tuition!
What Is Your Summer Refund Policy?
After April 15th, summer program tuition is non-refundable.
Can I Switch The Weeks I’ve Registered?
After May 15th, you may switch 2-week sessions based on availability for $25 fee. Prior to May 15th there will be no fee.
What If I Need To Pick Up My Child Early, last minute?
If you plan on picking up your child earlier than 3:00 PM, please call us at 718.434.2103 to let us know.
What If I Am Late To Pick Up My Child?
Please call us to let us know you are delayed. Late fees will be applied on the day of as needed. $15 per 30 min.
When Are The End-Of-Week Performances?
On the last Friday of each summer session at 2:30PM at The Studio! Family and friends are welcome!
What Is The Best Way To Reach EzraGuitar During Summer?
Call us anytime at 718.434.2103! Even if we are out at the park, on an outdoor excursion, or at the sprinklers, our calls are forwarded!
In the continued interest of the health and wellness of our students and community at large, we will continue to follow CDC guidelines. Policies and guidelines are subject to change at short notice in accordance to those guidelines. We will do our absolute best to keep our student body updated at every twist and turn!
Summer Theatre
Summer Theatre
Inspired by the stories & culture of each summer session theme: the Caribbean & Argentina, students will produce their own play! Using devised theatre techniques, improvisation, movement and music. Through a collaborative, creative process of theatre-making students will develop their acting skills, create characters, choreograph, write their script, and in our visual art classes each day: design set and props & visual space. A final performance will be shared with family and friends on the final Friday of each 2-week program!
Summer Visual Art
Summer Visual Art
Inspired by the unique and rich art of the Caribbean & Argentina, students will explore the art history of each region and do art projects each day, using a wide variety of materials: paper mache, acrylic, water colors, felt, kinetic sand, clay, cardboard…you name it! Creating props, musical instruments, costume pieces, and more to design a backdrop for their final Friday sharing for family and Friends!
Summer Percussion
Summer Percussion!
This exciting percussion based class focuses on learning both the rich history and origins of music and the fundamentals of music: learning note values, rhythm, dynamics, playing in an ensemble & more! We will use a variety of rhythmic and melodic instruments to create full and textured ensemble performances with the students based on musical structures from our summer themes: the Caribbean & Argentina! A performance will be shared on the final Friday of each session for family and Friends!
Summer Guitar
Summer Guitar
This summer students will enjoy our group guitar classes each day of the program! In these classes kids will study the EzraGuitar method, to teach them the fundamentals of guitar technique, reading music and ensemble work all through the music of the Caribbean and Argentina; arranged especially for them by Maoz Ezra. We will explore repertoire of beloved children’s songs from these regions and the students will present a performance at the end of each 2 week session for family & friends in our our final Friday Showcase!*For kids in grades 2 and up- we invite you to consider adding on a private lesson package for after camp hours during the session! (details in the drop down menu!)
Meet Our Summer ’22 Collaborative Arts Faculty!
Joshua Breslauer
Joshua Breslauer is an NYC based Drummer and Percussionist. Originally from the Hudson Valley, Joshua began studying percussion with the jazz vibraphonist Victor Catanzaro, drum set with Joe Carozza, and timpani with Sgt. Dave Smith of the West Point Band. In 2012 he graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a Read More
Jonelle Robinson
Jonelle Robinson is an artist, youth theatre facilitator, and entrepreneur from New York City with a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College. She has been working with youth for nearly a decade via teaching, directing, choreographing, devising, costuming and set building. Recent theatre credits: Lordes (New Ohio Theater), Totally Wholesome Foods (Episcopal Actors Guild), The Space Between The Letters Read More
Anna Mnich
Anna Mnich, of Poland,began her guitar studies at the age of ten. Between 1999 and 2004 she studied at the State Academy of Music in Katowice in the guitar class of Ms. Wanda Palacz. She is a laureate of the competitions in Kielce, Sanok, Koszalin, and Rust (Ausria). Anna has played in the master classes Read More
