Ridgway Creative Arts Choir Camp at UCSJ
July 7 – July 11 2025
(5 camp days)

Participants will receive the full youth-choir experience (and more!) in this fun, creative, joyful camp and performance.

Students Will…
  • Learn vocal techniques through fun warm-ups
  • Receive sheet music to learn about and use
  • Gain confidence with their voices as we explore a variety of musical styles
  • Learn about and creatively implement harmony, arranging, and other musical concepts
  • Play fun music and theory games

The camp culminates in a final “showcase” (choir concert!) on Friday, 7/11/25, at which community, friends and family are welcome to attend.

Camp Details

Camp LeaderKaty Kristoffersen
How Many Days?5 days total
Schedule7/7/25 – 7/11/25
Time9:00am – 11:30am, Mon-Fri
Cost$180
– Discounts will be applied for siblings
Concert Date/TimeFriday, July 11, 2025
10:30am
LocationUnited Church of the San Juans. 295 N Lena St. Ridgway, CO 81432
Age Range7 – 18
Eligibility requirements?No experience necessary! Any child between the ages of 7-18 is welcome.
Additional Adult SupportAdult volunteers from the United Church of the San Juans (UCSJ) will be on site to help support kids and supervise. All volunteers will have previously completed Safe Sanctuary Training.
A Note From the UCSJ CommunityUCSJ is a loving and welcoming congregation that wants to support creative growth, learning and music for individuals of all ages, stages, backgrounds and religious or non-religious affiliation. The church is partnering with Ridgway Creative Arts to offer these opportunities to families in this community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Most importantly, your child will learn what it is to be in a choir, from someone who has been directing, accompanying, and writing music for choirs for over twenty years. From music theory and sight-reading to vocal techniques to music arranging (and composition opportunities), your child will be a part of the best team sport ever: choir. 🙂 Students will be performing several pieces for the audience at the final showcase.

Cancel by 6/23/25 for a full refund
Cancellations between 6/24/25 and 7/6/25 will be 50% refunded
No refunds after the camp has started

Yes, there are limited financial assistance funds available to help families in need. Contact Katy if you would like to apply. These funds have been generously offered by the United Church of the San Juans.