Summer Institute (Ages 5 - 8)

The BMS Summer Music & Dance Institute provides children ages 5 - 8 with a broad introduction to music and dance through affordable and creative summer programming. BMS' seven week program is packed with a variety of classes such as Musical Theater, Piano, Ukulele, World Percussion, and more!  This enriching experience for Brooklyn kids is designed so that families can choose one week or all seven weeks to accommodate Summer travel plans.  

A Day at Camp…

Our Summer Institute takes place on weekdays from 9:00am - 3:30pm with an Extended Day option (pickup at 6pm). The drop off window is between 8:00 - 9:00am and instruction begins promptly at 9:15am.  The day consists of four arts classes with an optional fifth class during Extended Day.  There is snack time and lunch time (students need to bring their own food), and students will also have the opportunity to play at the local park (weather permitting).  See a sample schedule of the day below!

NEW Two-Week Format!

We have divided the Summer into 3 two-week sessions! Programming will alternate from session to session;  for example, if the students have Piano in Session One, they may switch to Loog Guitar in Session Two.  This allows students to get a broad overview of the arts so they can hone in on their talents and passion! 

On the first Friday of each session, students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to places such as the American Museum of Natural History, the New York Transit Museum, and more!  On the second Friday of each session, students will showcase what they’ve learned in classes in a performance onstage at the BMS Playhouse!

To get the most out of this experience we recommend that students sign up for the two-week sessions so they will end their experience with an onstage performance.

Tuition, Fees, and Registration

  • Tuition for each week is $575.

  • Extended Day is $175 per week.  Students must enroll in the full week.  We do not offer prorated tuition for missed days.

  • Late Fee for Regular Day

    • $20 if students are not picked up by 4:00pm

  • Late Fee for Extended Day

    • $20 if not picked up by 6:15pm.  Every additional 5 minutes will result in a $5 charge.

The Fine Print

  • Tuition must be paid in full within 90 days of enrollment.

  • In order to enroll, you must put down a 30% non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.

  • The program needs to be paid up in full by June 15th.

  • Payment plans and financial aid are available.

FAQ

  • Children ages 5-8 can register. For children ages 9-12 we have our Summer Intensives.

  • Drop off is between 8:00am - 9:00am

  • No, you do not have to register for every week. You may select the weeks you would like to register for, although for the best experience possible we recommend students sign up for the two-week sessions outlined above.

  • No, our curriculum is organized so that any students registered to begin in the middle of summer will have a smooth transition. All classes are introductory and classes will change from session to session. For example, hip hop might change to African dance from Session One to Session Two. For the best experience possible, we recommend that students sign up for a full two-week session.

  • Comfortable clothing, water bottle, packed lunch and snacks, a backpack, and a great attitude! For more details please refer to our Summer Parent Handbook.

  • Yes! The request must be mutual and emailed to Fatima Bawah at fbawah@brooklynmusicschool.org. We will do our best to accommodate requests but please note that some requests may not be granted due to group size limitations.

  • No, students are not required to bring their own instruments. We supply instruments for students to use while in class.

  • Lunch and snacks will NOT be provided. Please pack a daily lunch and snack for your child.

  • Every classroom will be equipped with air conditioning.