At Lott Music Studio, our summer music camps in Ames, IA are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and bring young musicians together in a welcoming and energetic environment. We offer camps for elementary, middle, and high school students, with each program thoughtfully tailored to the specific age group it serves. Whether your student is just beginning their musical journey or already has years of experience, our camps are beginner-friendly, growth-focused, and full of opportunity.
Each of our camps is thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful musical growth in an environment that is both engaging and fun.
Our elementary camp, Monstrous Music Masquerade, runs for one week from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, offering a lively and imaginative introduction to musical creativity. The middle school camp, All Strings Attached, also takes place over one week from 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, giving students additional time to strengthen their skills and ensemble experience. Our high school camp, The Room Where It Happens, extends from 8:30 AM–2:00 PM, allowing for deeper exploration, collaboration, and artistic refinement in a focused, creative setting.
Our Summer Jam Program meets on weekends throughout the summer from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, immersing students in a band-style rehearsal process that builds teamwork, confidence, and performance skills.
Each program concludes with a final showcase where students share what they’ve created, celebrating their progress with family and friends in a supportive, community-centered atmosphere.
