Diving into Art Faculty Meeting, Summer Camp 2024, Bridgehampton

Just wrapped up this morning a great meeting with our faculty for our Diving Into Art summer art camp in Bridgehampton happening this July 2024. We talked about a couple things.

1. Fundamentals of Painting and the best way to strengthen them.

We decided that our morning fundamentals class should be divided between drawing and illustration and then a separate part of the class should focus on still life.

2. Electives

We brainstormed a number of electives and in the end we decided that we would offer: Animation and Artist Study (taking a deep look at the techniques of artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and others) took the top of the list. We would also like to explore painting on clothing, printmaking, and other areas of art for this short segment in the afternoon.

Explore Your Interests, A Unique Summer Camp in The Hamptons

Tucked away in the heart of Bridgehampton is a different kind of summer camp in the Hamptons where students dive into their interests in the arts. Students can choose to explore between music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, and the culinary arts with amazing artists in their field who also love to share their knowledge. This is a fun and inspiring experience where you will be surrounded by others who share your interests and passions , so in addition to learning new skills and techniques in your chosen area of interest you will be making friends along the way in this welcoming and friendly community.

We often have folks who call us and ask “Is this also for beginners?” The answer is yes! Whether you are experienced or literally brand new, all are welcome in the inspiring and fun summer camp in the Hamptons. We feel that every person, no mater your age, has an inner spark, something is uniquely you, which if nurtured and challenged (both are important), can unleash your inner potential.

We look forward to seeing this summer at our summer camp in the Hamptons at Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, Diving into Art, Explore Ceramics, Dance Intensive, Theater Workshop, Feast in the Kitchen, and Adult Classes (Guitar Class, Ceramics, Feast in the Kitchen)!

Summer 2024 Dates

Wherever your passion lies in the arts - music, art, ceramics, dance, theater, culinary - we have an amazing experience waiting for you this summer! Here are our dates down below. See you soon, an d if you have any questions, just give us a ring at (908) 230-6079

Bridgehampton, NY

Summer Camp for the Arts in the Hamptons

If you are looking for a summer camp in the Hamptons, one that will inspire you, come join us in Bridgehampton this summer where students have a choice to explore music, art or dance. In our music program, you can join Rock Camp or Jazz Workshop. In art we have Diving into Art and Explore Ceramics, and in dance we have Dance Intensive. You can see all of our programs and dates on our site.

Our summer camp in the Hamptons, Rock Camp, is open to beginner students - experienced musicians of all ages. Students will take small group lessons, play in both a morning band and afternoon band, take a number of electives, and have a performance at the end of the week. Our musicians also learn to read and write music, and learn about music theory.

For instance, say students learn the song Memories by Maroon 5 in their band.  In addition to learning the music and how to perform it, they would also learn about music theory and the power of harmony when chords move from the I chord to the V chord (such as C major to G dominant 7th).  

We will learn how original songs come from a variety of sources, and ideas are often recycled.  Everything comes from something and new songs are often a variation of older songs in some way.  

Listen to Memories by Maroon 5.  Then listen to Pachabel's Canon in D.  You can see how Adam Levine added his amazing voice, guitar, and a drum beat voice to a song written in 1680.  The chords are the same.  Add a catchy beat, guitar, and creative lyrics....and you have Pachelbel's Canon updated to 2023.

Summer Camp for the Arts in Bridgehampton - Music, Art, and Dance

In the heart of Bridgehampton, you will find a summer camp dedicated to music, art, ceramics, and dance. Students of all ages come from all over - Southampton, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, and Montauk - to dive in deep into their chosen fields. Students can choose Rock Camp, Jazz Workshop, and Diving Into Art which (both acrylic and watercolor painting). If dance is you passion, you will want to check out Dance Intensive - Hip Hop Workshop. New this year, we have Explore Ceramics where students learn to create using clay, using hand work and the potter’s wheel.

All of our students and staff in our summer camp for the arts in Bridgehampton are very friendly and welcoming! So whether you are inexperienced or a seasoned professional, the experience will be fun AND inspiring (this is the summer)! At the conclusion of each week there are concerts, art exhibits, and dance recitals. Having these end of the week events, gives students a few things….

1. Students gain an inner confidence because they have learned new skills and applied those skills in collaboration with others to create something great, something that gives joy to others. He or she knows that this was done through his or her own talents and efforts.

2. Students will be surrounded by others who also love their chosen field, whether it’s music, art, or dance. As we all know, you are inspired as much from your teachers as from your peers!

3. This kind of confidence that comes from performance will carry over to other areas of life that interest the student. You know the feeling of accomplishment, a kind of accomplishment that comes from practice, focus, and working with others to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

To learn more, just give us a call at (908) 230-6079 or check out our summer camp schedule in the Hamptons.

A Unique Summer Camp for the Arts in the Hamptons

We are a camp in the heart of Bridgehampton where students of all ages come to explore the arts - music, art (painting and ceramics), and dance. Whether you enroll in Rock Camp, Diving into Art, Explore Ceramics, or Jazz Workshop in the Hamptons, you will experience an arts experience in a fun and supportive environment with expert teachers. We also have private lessons and classes for adults.

There are so many benefits to attending a summer camp in the arts.

1. Creative Expression

The arts provide kids with an outlet for creative expression. Whether it's painting a picture, playing an instrument, or acting on stage, artistic activities allow children to express themselves in ways that they might not be able to through other means. Creative expression can help children to develop a sense of identity and build self-confidence.

1. Critical Thinking

The arts also encourage critical thinking. When kids are creating art or performing, they must think critically about how to convey their ideas effectively. They must consider factors like composition, color, tone, and emotion. Engaging in artistic activities can help kids to develop critical thinking skills that they can apply to other areas of their lives.

1. Social Skills

Participating in the arts can also help children develop social skills. When kids collaborate on a group project or perform in a play, they must learn to work together effectively. This can help them to build communication and teamwork skills that will serve them well in school and beyond.

1. Emotional Intelligence

The arts can also help children to develop emotional intelligence. When kids engage in creative expression, they must learn to identify and express their emotions effectively. This can help them to develop empathy and understand the emotions of others.

1. Cultural Awareness

Finally, the arts can help kids to develop cultural awareness. Exposure to different forms of artistic expression can help children to learn about different cultures and traditions. This can help them to develop a sense of empathy and understanding for people who are different from themselves.

Feel free to browse through our site for a camp or class that aligns with your interests, or give us a call to learn more, (908) 230-6079.

Arts Camp in the Hamptons, A Unique Summer Experience

If you are interested in the arts - music, art, dance, ceramics - join us this summer in Bridgehampton for a unique Hamptons summer camp experience at Rock Camp, Diving into Art, Dance Intensive, Explore Ceramics or a Jazz Workshop where you will be inspired, make friends, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!

Our programs are for students of ALL ages, 7-19, with adult classes in music, ceramics, and dance in the afternoon/evenings.

In Rock Camp students have lessons, ensembles, student concerts, and electives, while in Jazz Workshop students explore standards in their ensembles and have lessons as well in harmony and improv.

In Diving into Art our aspiring artists will focus on acrylic painting in week one and will then explore watercolor painting in week two. In Explore Ceramics students will create works using clay from handwork and the pottery wheel.

While in Dance Intensive - Hip Hop Workshop dancers will learn the art of hip hop dance and jazz and will will prepare for an end of week performance.

Check out our schedule and site for more details!

Bridgehampton, NY Summer Music Camp - Rock Camp

This summer, July 10-21, in Bridgehampton Rock Camp provides inspiring musical instruction to students ages 7-19 - ensembles, lessons, concerts, and electives for a variety of interests. There is also an afternoon Jazz Workshop course for interested students, as well as adult lessons offered in the afternoons.

You will be surrounded by aspiring musicians from all over the Hamptons such as Southampton, Sag Harbor, East Hampton in this welcoming and friendly camp. Check out our site for more details or give us a call, (908) 230-6079.

Private Lessons & Classes in Music and Art

First off, I want to tell every student, whether you studied music, art, or dance, that we are all very proud of your achievements this summer! Watching each of you grow in your own unique way, was nothing short of amazing. You all worked hard, dug deep, and rose to another level which we all were able to see in your concerts, art exhibits, and dance recitals.

While our full day camp is over for summer 2022, we will be offering private lessons (1 hour long each) in music and art, and folks are also able to book ensemble classes (2 hrs) and art classes (2 hrs).

If you would like to continue your exploration into music and art, we are here, just give us a ring or email, (908) 230-6079, HMSRockCamp@gmail.com. We are here for you!

Hamptons Summer Camp of the Performing Arts

If you want a different Hamptons summer camp experience, explore your interests in our summer camp in Bridgehampton in music, art, dance, and theater. Session I meets July 19-22 and Session II meets July 25-29. You will collaborate with inspiring teachers who are creators in their field, make friends, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. Let’s dive in …If you want to speak with us directly, just give us a ring (908) 230-6079.

MUSIC - We have Rock Camp during the day, 9-3, where students will learn up to 2 instruments, will be in a morning and afternoon bands, have electives, and perform at an end of the week concert. In the afternoons we have adult lessons from 3-5, and a program called Jazz Workshop for those interested in the world of jazz.

ART - Our art program is called Diving into Art where students learn acrylic paining in our first week and in our second week explore watercolor painting. Like in music there are electives in the afternoon and there is an end of the week student art exhibit for friends, family, and the public. Adult classes are held 3-5 pm.

DANCE - Dance Intensive is structured as a hip hop workshop and meets 3-6 pm. It is led by Carlos Neto one of the leading figures in dance, choreography, and teaching in the world (Alvin Ailey, NYU, Broadway Dance Center). This is designed with students 12-18 in mind, beginners-advanced students welcome.

THEATER - Theater Workshop is a two week program and this summer we will explore the play/musical, Little Shop off Horrors. Theater workshop meets in the afternoons, 3-6 pm.

JAZZ WORKSHOP - Jazz Workshop is an afternoon camp for middle and high school students, college students and adults that meets daily from 3-5 pm. Students play in ensembles and learn the art and craft of playing jazz in terms of rhythm, harmony, and improvisation.

Rock Camp and Jazz Workshop in Bridgehampton, Long Island, Starting From Your Comfort Zone

At our summer music camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island in the Hamptons, there are 3 things that serve as the bedrock of what we do:

1. Learning music.

2. Having fun and making new friends. This is summer, time to be outside and enjoying ourselves!

3. Moving out of our comfort zone.

The key to growth in music is a two step process

1. Start in Your Comfort Zone

   Musicians come to us in our music camp in Long Island and New Jersey, with an interest and curiosity with music. We all are starting at different points in our development. One student never had lessons but loves singing along with music, another student had lessons at an early age, another student had lessons years ago and is now coming back to music. It’s all good. Come as you are, and we start from there. You wil be amazed at your growth when you are surrounded by supportive musicians and teachers.

2. Leave Your Comfort Zone

   Whether you are a beginner or advanced musician, our job is to understand your strengths and weaknesses and then nudge you out of your comfort zone. How that is done exactly is really unique to each student. There is no formula, and this is really where the art of teaching comes into play. If someone is challenged and believes he or she can make that leap, he or she will. What inspires someone to make those leaps and grow? In my opinion, it’s a mix of new skills and self-confidence, a confidence that one gains through practice, rehearsals, and performances.

A Unique Experience, Our Hamptons Summer Camp in Music in Bridgehampton, Long Island

In our Hamptons summer music camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island, Rock Camp, students get a unique experience where they learn more than music. Our musicians - whether beginners or advanced students - are taking lessons in the morning and afternoon, play in a morning and afternoon band, take electives, and have whole lot of fun with friends along the way. At the end of the week we have a concert where our student musicians will all perform covers and original music, and reach heights they did not know was possible a week ago.

In addition to learning music in out Hamptons summer camp, students also experience…

Working as Part of a Team (Band) and Making New Friends

When you are in a band at Rock Camp in Long Island, there many important skills you learn in addition to the music. You learn the give-and-take and push-and-pull of working as a team with a common goal (getting along with others, sharing your ideas, expressing yourself, compromising). When you are in a band you have to work with your fellow musicians to create amazing music for a concert. What makes this a cool experience is that along the way you are having a whole lot of fun, making new friends, and you have teacher who loves to share his or her knowledge to make sure everyone is growing along the way.

Self-Confidence That Only Comes With Performance

Students in our Hamptons summer camp in Long Island, whether beginners or experienced, are transformed in a certain way as they prepare for the concert and finally perform at the end of the week.

Why is this?

Students learn to believe in themselves because as they build new skills, hour by hour, they realize, “Hey, I can do this!” As they practice their instrument, whether that is voice, piano, guitar, saxophone or any instrument, they realize, “Hey, I am improving. What seemed impossible is within reach.”

And when they reach a certain level of accomplishment in rehearsal and in performance, they understand in an intuitive way that if they can do this in music, they can probably do it in anything they put their mind to. It’s a quiet confidence that no one can give you. You earn it yourself and we make sure you reach your potential.

A Unique Hamptons Art Camp in Bridgehampton, Long Island

Whether you are studying acrylic art or watercolors with us at Diving Into Art in Bridgehampton this summer, we believe a strong foundation in drawing gives you the tools to find your own voice when it comes to creating art.

What does this mean exactly?

It means every morning we will learn to draw from a variety of perspectives, work on portraits and different techniques in drawing the eyes, the hands, facial expressions, and landscapes.

In our Hamptons art camp we will look at the masters artists such as Renoir, Picasso, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Norman Rockwell, Goergia O’Keeffe, and others, and learn their techniques. A huge part of learning is standing on the shoulders of past and current greats, and in the process raising our game along the way. The ironic thing is that by focusing on this type of study, creating artificial boundaries to work on certain concepts, your freedom is expanded when creating your own works. If you would like to learn more about our fun and inspiring art camp in the Hamptons, just click here to our art page on our site. See you soon!

3 Things that make our Hamptons Summer Camp in the Arts a Unique Experience

In our summer camp arts programs in the Hamptons, located in the heart of Bridgehampton, Long Island, students of all ages can choose from a variety of art forms and then focus on mastering skills in either music, art, dance, and theater. Here are 3 things that make our summer art programs different.

1. Students choose a specific art form to focus on.

   If a student has an interest in music, art, dance or theater, he or she will study with master musicians, artists, dancers, and actors for several hours a day on that specific art form. Why this approach as opposed to a more general approach where students study a variety of subjects? It’s important to us that students gain concrete skills in addition to an inspiring experience. For this reason students perform in an end of the week concert or have an art exhibit or a dance recital or perform a play.

2. We are not school….This is Summer!

   Our goal is for every student to have an incredibly fun experience AND explore their interests and come out this experience 10 notches higher in terms of technique, approaches, and inspiration in their chosen field of music, art, dance, and theater. We have a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We feel that once students are having fun and making friends, the learning falls right into place.

3. Our Staff

So all of our teachers are experts in their field and are also busy pursuing their career in their chosen art form. Why is this important? In my experience, teachers who also performers/working artists generally can take you from point A to Point B very very quickly. They are practical. While they know theory, they are not lost in the clouds….because they know deadlines, and what it means to prepare for a recording, concert, art exhibit, play, or movie where one must learn new skills while also exercising time management.

A second feature the makes are staff special is that they love sharing their knowledge with others. We love seeing that light shine bright in students when they are inspired or understand a concept for the first time or perform in a way that they did not imagine was possible just a few days ago.

Hamptons Summer Camp in the Arts

Our summer camp art program in the Hamptons is a fun and inspiring experience in one or more art forms - music, art, dance, and theater. You will explore your interests and make friends with your fellow musicians, artists, dancers, and actors at our Bridgehampton campus. Come as you are and study with top artists and teachers from around the country who love to share their knowledge and inspire students of all ages. Beginners-advanced students are all welcome.

DURING THE DAY

From 9-3 pm you can select from a variety of programs such as Rock Camp and Diving into Art (acrylic and watercolor). All of our day programs have an end of the week concert, recital, or exhibit for friends, family, and the public. Come as you are, and just bring a good attitude! All our teachers are masters in their respective art forms AND love teaching. Int addition, you will have a whole lot of fun and make friends along the way!

LATE AFTERNOON SESSIONS

In the afternoon we offer Dance Intensive (hip hip workshop with Carlos Neto, one the world’s top dancer/choreographers, 3-6 pm), Jazz Workshop (camp for musicians seeking to learn the music of jazz, 3-5 pm), and Theater Workshop (this year our play is the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, 3-6 pm).

ADULT LESSONS IN MUSIC AND ART

From 3-5 pm we offer adult lessons in music and art (both acrylic and watercolor). Whether you are a beginner who has never touched an instrument or paint brush or an experienced musician and artist, we will bring you up 10 notches in terms of technique and inspiration.

We look forward to seeing you at our summer camp in Bridgehampton whether that is Rock Camp, Dance Intensive, Diving into Art, Theatre Workshop, Jazz Workshop, or Adult Lessons in Music and Art!