BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Great stuff if you’re looking for a fun, educational activity for your kids over the summer. Check out what FAU just sent our way:
Florida Atlantic University has announced the schedule for the Teaching Outstanding Performers (TOPS) summer piano and creative writing camps for students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The dates are June 11-15 and June 18-22 for grades 6 through 12; and June 25-29, July 2-6, July 9-13 and July 16-20 for grades kindergarten through 5. All camps will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road.
Students will have exposure to world-class teaching and performing, and will gain an appreciation for the world of classical music and art forms. Daily activities include private and group lessons, technique classes, supervised practice, presentations and performance, entertainment and recreation. Each camp is open to all students, whether experienced or not. However, there is an audition for piano camp for placement purposes.
Tuition is $275 per week, and there is an application fee of $10. Some scholarships are available. There will be an audition for scholarships on Sunday, May 13. For information or to sign up for an audition, email topspianocamp@gmail.com.
