Summer is a great opportunity for children and teens to explore music, creativity, and community without the regular schedule of lessons and classes. Whether your child is an aspiring musician or simply enjoys listening to music, there are numerous activities to keep them engaged and inspired over summer break. Here’s a curated list of summer music activities for kids in Brooklyn, although there are many more to choose from. For information about our summer music camps, guitar lessons, piano program, or anything else, we’d love to hear from you.
Williamsburg Music Studio Summer Camps
Williamsburg Music Studio offers weeklong music camps in July that are open to young musicians at all levels. Campers rotate through daily sessions in instrument instruction, ensemble playing, music games, and hands-on creativity. The camps run from July 7 to July 25, 2025, and give kids a chance to grow their musical skills while having fun in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Group sizes are kept small to provide personal attention, and students can choose from piano, voice, guitar, and other instruments depending on their age and interest.
Address: 240 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website: williamsburgmusiclessons.com/summer-music-camps
Brooklyn Youth Music Project Summer Camp
The Brooklyn Youth Music Project hosts a two-week music camp geared toward young string players. The 2025 program runs from June 30 to July 11 and includes options for one- or two-week participation. Students can take part in Suzuki-based string instruction, chamber music, and full orchestra rehearsals. The camp takes place at PS 230 in Kensington and attracts kids from across Brooklyn who want to build ensemble experience in a supportive environment.
Address: PS 230, 1 Albemarle Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Website: bymp.org/camp.html
The Rock and Roll Playhouse at Brooklyn Bowl
If you’re looking for a weekend music activity, the Rock and Roll Playhouse hosts interactive family concerts at Brooklyn Bowl. These events introduce children under age ten to the music of legendary artists like Prince, Taylor Swift, or the Grateful Dead in a fun, sing-along format. Shows are scheduled throughout the summer, usually in the morning or early afternoon. It’s a great chance for kids to enjoy live music in a space that welcomes dancing, clapping, and noise.
Address: 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website: brooklynbowl.com
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Held every summer at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival brings free music to the community, including several shows that are well-suited for families. While the full lineup changes each year, the festival often includes international music, local youth performances, and daytime activities geared toward children. The setting is relaxed and picnic-friendly, and it’s a great way to introduce kids to new styles of music in a welcoming outdoor setting.
Address: Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park West & 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Website: bricartsmedia.org
Brooklyn Public Library Summer Programs
The Brooklyn Public Library system hosts a wide range of free programming for children throughout the summer. This includes storytimes with live music, toddler sing-alongs, and special performances by local musicians. Events like “Music With Corey” at select branches give kids a hands-on way to learn rhythm, melody, and movement through songs. Most programs are drop-in and open to all ages, making them an easy option for parents looking for flexible, enriching activities during the week.
Address: Various branches throughout Brooklyn
Website: bklynlibrary.org
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP)
BCAP is a summer program that gives children ages 7 to 12 the chance to explore Brooklyn’s museums and cultural institutions, many of which include musical experiences. Through rotating partnerships with places like the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Weeksville Heritage Center, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, participants learn through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Each week focuses on a different theme, and music is often part of the hands-on programming that introduces kids to cultures and ideas from around the world.
Address: Various locations in Brooklyn
Website: bklynlibrary.org/bcap
Harmony Program Summer Camp
The Harmony Program offers a free, three-week summer music camp for students in grades K–12 across New York City. Open to both beginners and experienced musicians, the 2025 session runs from July 28 to August 15 and takes place at The Juilliard School. Students participate in ensemble rehearsals, sectionals, and music enrichment classes. The program includes instruction for a range of orchestral instruments as well as vocal groups, and all accepted students receive lunch and transportation support.
Address: The Juilliard School, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
Website: harmonyprogram.org
If your child lights up when they hear a melody or tap along to rhythms on the table, summer is the perfect time to nurture that spark. Brooklyn offers so many ways for kids to explore music—from daily camps to spontaneous outdoor concerts. And for families looking to start lessons or grow musical skills year-round, Williamsburg Music Studio is always here to help.
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