Arrowbear Music Camp - Arrowbear Lake, California

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A great music camp for student musicians looking to expand their music experience in a fun and adventurous learning environment.

Wonderful staff that presented a sense of care, compassion, fun, and music passion from the beginning. During the week long camp, participants attend various Jazz seminars in an attempt to work on playing techniques. The work of the students during the week is on display at the conclusion of the week when they play the selected songs they practice. It was great to see all students improvisation on display.

The camp also mixes in various non-music activities like hiking. There seems to be an emphasis on creating and nurturing the idea of teams and friendships beyond the camp. My child enjoyed camp food that was provided. Student teams take turns with responsibilities such as cleanup after dining, etc.

The camp also has a small gift shop to purchase snacks during the week.

Highly recommend the jazz camp for any self-motivated musician.

William S.

I have the camp. I went there as a campoand counselor for over ten years starting in 1960. My son started at Arrowbear in 2003 or 2004 and started in middle school and continued through college. He even served as the program director of the Jazz session
My friends from camp are performing in major symphonies, two became successful international conductors. It is a wonderful place and I recommend it most highly.

Tim T.

My 12 year old son loves this place. We just picked him up yesterday from his 3rd annual summer camp. At every pickup, he and the other campers perform as an orchestra a few songs from different composers. They always performed excellently.

Sara S.

i went here about 14-15 years ago and i still think about this camp all the time. it’s one of my only positive memories from childhood and i miss it so much. this is an incredible camp to send your children to. it was a home away from home.

Justin P.

Phenomenal camp that will enrich your musical skills as well as your life overall.

Molly S.

My sister loves camp!! She looks forward to the people and music weeks before it even happens. She even has friends from sessions last year messaging her about how excited they are for camp.

We just dropped her off and on the ride my sister was talking about all her friends and the things she loves to do during camp. She pointed out the park and lake. Things she remembered loving about camp.

Thank you arrowbear for such a memorable experience each and every year for these young musicians.

patricknjn

My daughter spent a week here for the choral camp and had a wonderful, memorable time. Arrowbear's been holding their summer music camp for 80 years and the experience shows. They know how to engage kids, how to foster camaraderie and how to teach music, too. The kids hike, help with kitchen duties, hold multiple music practices a day and even swim if they'd like. What's more they don't complain about any of it, or about leaving their phones at home, because they enjoy the experience and each other's company so much. The tears when saying goodbye to each other at the end of the camp says it all regarding the friendships AMC brings about. I highly recommend them.

Sal M.

Fantastic music camp that had been in business serving kids since 1942. It's s rustic environment. The kids learn a lot here and a friendly staff takes care of them. A concert is performed on the last day and parents are encouraged to attend.