Kuumbwa Jazz Camp (grades 10 - 12)


ID : 15339   

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ClassGraphic Kuumbwa's Summer Jazz Camp has been a destination for dedicated young musicians for over 25 years. Young musicians learn about the thrilling creativity and limitless possibility of Jazz over nine days of study, listening, and collaboration. This camp covers all aspects of jazz as an improvisational art form and will help students grow as musicians. Students will receive one-on-one and group instruction from a team of professional musicians and music educators using innovative teaching techniques in the state-of-the-art Cabrillo Performing Arts complex. The camp focuses on live performance, improvisation, skills development, harmony and theory, soloing concepts and phrasing, along with jazz history and appreciation. In addition, each day students from both grade-level groups come together for an hour of collaborative, guided musical experience. Camp concludes on the final Friday with a student performance on the world famous Kuumbwa Jazz Center stage!

View additional information about required skill levels, details about specific instruments, what campers must bring on the first day, a link to the required survey, and the final day performance schedule.

In order to participate, all students must complete the student information survey. Information is collected in this survey about musicianship and skill level that is essential, and will allow the Kuumbwa team to send additional information to campers specific to their instrument.

Please note that there is no camp on Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Class Details

9 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu.  
  Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri.  

Location : Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Instructor : Multiple

 

Notice

Please read:  REMINDER: There is no camp on the holiday, June 19th.

Before bringing your child to camp, please read through the parent information page on our website. This page has information about registration, refunds, transfers, check-in, sign-out, food, wait lists, camper code of conduct, parking, and attendance.

  • Need help finding your child’s classroom? Campus maps are available here.
  • Be sure you have notified us of any behavioral or medical conditions we need to be aware of.
  • Cell phones or hand held games may not be used during camps.
Please let Extension know if there is anything we can do to be sure your camper is safe and has fun. We can be reached at 831-479-6331

Fee: 

$410.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Aptos, Aptos Main Campus  Map, Room: VAPA 5156 Steve Wilson  ; Kuumbwa Jazz  ; Naoki Taniguchi  ; Etienne Franc 
6/22/2026 - 6/26/2026 Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Aptos, Aptos Main Campus  Map, Room: VAPA 5156 Steve Wilson 

Other Class Offerings

Kuumbwa Jazz Camp (grades 8 & 9)
ID: 15338

06/15/26 - 06/26/26
Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
9 sessions.

Location
Aptos Main Campus

Instructor
Multiple