A new music day camp for kids is scheduled for July 16-20 at Lincoln Academy, giving experienced and beginning string players a summer boost. Veteran music teachers Kaity Newell and Carol Preston are teaming up to offer this five-day educational and fun event called Salt Bay Summer Orchestra. There are two half-day programs offered for violin, viola, cello, and string bass.

The Getting Started Program is an afternoon-only program for beginning string students ages 8-15. No experience is needed for this program. Students will spend most of their time in group lessons and will also learn note reading using games and fun activities. Arrangements for using an instrument for the week can be made when registering.

The Player's Program is a morning-only program for experienced students ages 7-15. Students enjoy ensemble rehearsals, fiddling sessions, and enrichment activities in music theory (music reading) and other music topics. Students in the Player's Program may want to stay for the afternoon and have fun learning a second string instrument.

For more information, go to SaltBaySummerOrch.net or email SaltBaySummerOrch@gmail.com.

Lincoln Academy is located at 81 Academy Hill Rd., Newcastle.