TEMPO YOUTH CAMP

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

TEMPO is in-person and will be held FROM SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH - SATURDAY, JULY 5TH.

CAMP WILL BE LOCATED AT NOBLE ACADEMY (1329 Bethel Rd, Columbus, Ohio, 43220).

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

  • Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily Sunday, June 29th, 2025—Saturday, July 5th, 2025.

  • Camper check-in is from 8:30—9:00 a.m.

  • The last day of camp, Saturday, July 5th, concludes with a final performance starting at 2:00 p.m.

    The camp schedule is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes in schedule ahead of time.

Please note that every camp day and the final performance are mandatory for all campers.

Campers must be able to attend the full hours of each camp day including the final performance day.

Campers who cannot attend for multiple days or can only attend for part of the day may not be considered.

daily schedule

SUNDAY, JUNE 29th - First day of camp for campers!

Arrive by 9:00 a.m. for TEMPO programming. Camp begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.

  • 8:30 - 9:00 Camper Drop-off / COVID Testing

  • 9:00 - 9:30  Opening Circle

  • 9:35 - 10:45  Camper Orientation Part 1

  • 10:50 - 11:50  Band Formation Activities   

  • 11:55 - 12:25 Lunch         

  • 12:30 - 1:10  Camper Orientation Part 2

  • 1:15 - 1:45             T-shirt Design Workshop

  • 1:50 - 2:50         Instrument Introduction & Set-up

  • 3:00 - 3:30  Closing Circle

  • 3:30 - 4:00 Camper Pick-up

MONDAY, JULY 1st - THURSDAY, JULY 3rd

  • 8:30 - 9:00  Early Drop-off 

  • 9:00 - 9:30  Opening Circle 

  • 9:35 - 11:25  Instrument Instruction (with a break for snack)

  • 11:25 - 12:10   Workshop (A or B)

  • 12:15 - 12:45   Lunch 

  • 12:50 - 1:35  Lunch Concert + Q&A

  • 1:40 - 3:35  Band Practice

  • 3:40 - 4:00  Closing Circle

  • 4:00 Camper Pick-up

FRIDAY, JULY 4th

  • 8:30 - 9:00  Camper Drop-off

  • 9:00 - 9:30 Opening Circle 

  • 9:35 - 11:25  Instrument Instruction (with a break for snack)

  • 11:35 - 12:20  Workshop / Counselor Activity

  • 12:25 - 12:55  Lunch 

  • 1:00 - 1:45  Open Mic

  • 1:50 - 3:35  Band Practice

  • 3:40 - 4:00  Closing Circle

  • 4:00 Camper Pick-up

SATURDAY, JULY 5th - Last day of camp for campers!

  • 8:45 - 9:00  Camper Drop-off

  • 9:05 - 9:35  Opening Circle

  • 9:40 - 12:00  Dress Rehearsal + Camper-assisted Clean-up/Tear-down of Camp Spaces

  • 12:05 - 12:50 Lunch

  • 1:00 - 2:00 Closing Circle

  • 2:00  Doors open for Guests to Arrive

  • 2:30 Final Performance Begins

  • 4:00 Final Performance Ends