Hip hop is a broad conglomerate of artistic forms and  is characterized by four distinct elements, all of which represent the different manifestations of the culture: RAP MUSIC (oral), TURNTABLISM  or “DJing” (aural), BREAK DANCING (physical) and GRAFFITI ART (visual). Despite their contrasting methods of execution, they find unity in their common association as the ultimate tools of inner-city expression.

Hip Hop Camp pays respect to the culture, and will introduce students to each of the four elements through experiential learning and multimedia study of history and culture that will touch on rhythm, language, poetry, songwriting, and the art of improvisation/free-style, the basics of DJing, the Basics of beat-making and unique introductions to Graffiti and BreakDancing.

Each hip hop camper will develop their own “brand,” MC name, and learn the basics of social media for artistic pursuits.  This class is taught by a group of experienced rappers, educators, producers, and artists that will work with your child as an equal in creating music and memories.

 

• 9:00 a.m. – Arrival (early drop off available).
• 9:00-9:15 a.m. – Daily News, Day in Preview.
• 9:15-9:30 a.m. – Meeting: are meant to emulate and respect the traditions of Quaker Culture and affording students reflective time to listen and share without rules or boundaries. The purpose is to open up students, get them in touch with their emotions, respect each others thoughts as…
• 9:30-10:00 a.m. – Breakdancing.
• 10:00-11:30 a.m. – How to DJ Part 1.
• 11:30 a.m. -12:00 noon – Listening room.
• 12:00-12:30 p.m. – Lunch by Miss Phyllis: Healthy lunches made to order by the Resident Mom on Camp(us): Miss Phyllis.
• 12:30-1:00 p.m. – Outdoor Experience: Different everyday due to weather, BUT, if nothing more (or less) than walking around the block – it’s summer, the kids need air and to be hot and be outside and burn some energy (and lunch).
• 1:00-2:00 p.m. – Microphone Control – how to use the mic as an instrument.
• 2:00-3:00 p.m. – Tagging – Creating.
• 3:00-5:00 p.m. – Swimming. Seriously. It’s an option. We’ll explain.

• Limited to 10 students and is run by One Main Instructor and a series of guests.
• Camp takes place fully within the Studio itself (except for outdoor time) and there will be optional swimming class at 3:00 p.m.
• Parents drop off at the studio by 9:00 a.m.
• Early drop-off is available at a small additional fee.