Songwriting
Description
Embark on a musical journey this summer at our Songwriting Camp! Dive into the world of melody, chords, and lyrics as you explore the art of songwriting with Stuart’s passionate music faculty. From brainstorming ideas to recording your own masterpiece, this camp is designed to inspire creativity and turn your musical dreams into reality. Join us for a week of brainstorming, writing, recording, and the joy of creating music that resonates with your unique voice! This session DOES NOT include lunch for your camper. Lunch can be added in the Options menu for $40/week.
Faculty Bio:
Kelsey Lewis, Middle and Upper School Music Teacher & Middle and Upper School DEIB Liaison

Kelsey Lewis joined Stuart's Middle and Upper School faculty in 2020 as music teacher, choral director, and music director for theatrical productions. In 2023, she joined Stuart's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) team as coordinator for the middle and upper school. Before joining Stuart, Kelsey began her career in music education at Cambridge School in Pennington NJ, where she nurtured music learning in a specialized setting for students with language based learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD.
From 2022-2023, Kelsey was a member of the Global Action Research Fellowship through the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. Her action research project focuses on methods of social emotional learning in the music classroom. Kelsey is an active member of professional organizations NAfME and ACDA and has presented her own research at national conferences. This year, she was invited to be a clinician at the 2024 Texas Music Educators conference in San Antonio. As a professional classical singer, Ms. Lewis is a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra Symphonic Choir and is also on artistic staff of the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia. Past engagements include performances with Opera Philadelphia, Berlin Philharmonic, NY Philharmonic and Spoleto Festival USA. She holds a Master of Music degree with a concentration in pedagogy from Westminster Choir College in Princeton NJ.
Ms. Lewis' educational philosophy is grounded in the values of community, collaboration, and service. When we create performances together, we grow in empathy and understand the value of a product which is greater than the sum of its parts alone. Ms. Lewis aims to nurture an environment where students feel free to channel their inner creativity, connect in shared human experiences, and develop a lifelong love of music.
Dates:
7/7/2025 - 7/11/2025
Time:
12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 5th - 12th
Cost:
$295.00
Additional:
Arts
Additional:
MS/US
Availability:
This session has openings for females
Registration will end on 6/29/2025.
Stuart Camp Lunch 2024
Lunch (5 Day)
Lunch is available for purchase for $40/week for half day programs and Camp Stuart preschool programs. All other full day programs include lunch. For Lower, Middle, and Upper School camps, morning sessions end at 11:45 and afternoon sessions begin at 12:15. Lunch is held in the Student Center from 11:45-12:15. 		+ $40.00
After Camp
Tuesday After Camp
After Camp is offered daily from 3:00-5:30PM. 		+ $25.00
Wednesday After Camp
After Camp is offered daily from 3:00-5:30PM. 		+ $25.00
Thursday After Camp
After Camp is offered daily from 3:00-5:30PM. 		+ $25.00
Discounts
Early Registration Discount
Register your camper by March 7, 2025 to receive a 5% discount off of Stuart-hosted Summer Programs. 		5%
FacStaff Discount
Sibling Discount
Earn a 5% discount for the reservations of the second child's camp weeks. This discount is valid for Stuart-hosted Summer Programs. 		5%
Multi-week discount
Earn a 5% discount if your child registers for more than one week. The multi-week discount for that child will be applied to the second week and continuing. 		5%