Findlay Office
Heartstring Melodies Findlay Office
Sing Into Summer (PreK-K & their siblings under 8)
June 3-5, 2025 from 1:00-1:45pm
Sing into Summer is a music and movement camp geared towards Preschool-Kindergarten participants and their siblings (under 8 years old). Come celebrate the sunshine and summer activities through a variety of music experiences including instrument play, singing, movement, and stories. (cost $45)
Singing Stories (Elementary)
June 10-12, 2025 from 12:30-2:00pm
Everyone loves a good story! Utilize your imagination and creativity through engaging with musical stories and even creating your own in this summer camp for elementary age participants. (cost $90)
We’ve Got the Beat (Teens, 7th-12th grade)
June 17-19, 2025 from 12:30-2:00pm
During this camp, participants will explore rhythm through instrument play and work together to re-create music in a rock band style format. (cost $90)
I’ve Got the Music in Me (Toddler/PreK/K & their families)
June 20, 2025 from 2:30-3:30pm
We all have music within us, come dance and groove along with your family! (cost $15 per family)
Let’s Dance! (Teens & siblings)
June 20, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm
It’s time for a dance party! Come join us to dance along to some party favorites, and maybe learn some new dance moves. (cost $25 per family)
Moving & a Grooving (PreK-K & their siblings under 8)
June 24-26, 2025 from 1:00-1:45pm
Music and movement go hand in hand across our lifetimes and movement is a great venue for regulation and expression. Participants will explore their body and how it moves throughout this camp. (cost $45)
Won’t You Be My Friend? (Elementary)
July 8-10, 2025 from 12:30-2:00pm
Through collaborative music-making and creative expression participants will learn about what it takes to make and be a friend. (cost $90)
My Body, My Brain, and Me (Teens, 7th-12th grade)
July 15-17, 2025 from 12:30-2:00pm
There are a lot of changes that occur throughout the teen years. During this three day camp participants will explore their individuality, how their brain works, and expressing themselves through a variety of music experiences. (cost $90)
Game Night (School Age)
July 17, 2025 from 6-7:30pm
Come join us for a musical game night! (cost $20 per family)
School is On Its Way (Preschool-K)
August 5-7, 2025 from 1:00-1:45pm
The transition into the school year can often bring along new experiences, transitions, plenty of new information, and emotions as well. Participants in this camp will explore common academic concepts, schedule structure, emotional regulation, and transitions in preparation for the school year. (cost $45)
Me & My Emotions (Elementary)
August 12-14, 2025 from 12:30-2:00pm
Participants in this camp will explore emotional introspection, emotional vocabulary, regulation, and emotional expression through a variety of music experiences. (cost $90)
Celebrate the Summer (all ages)
August 22, 2025 from 2:30-3:30pm
Come join us for a summer send off full of instrument play, movement, and songwriting experiences! (cost $15 per family)
Toledo Office
Toledo Heartstring Melodies Office and
various parks/library locations
A Little Night Music (any age, families encouraged to stay and be a part of the musicking)
June 11, July 25, August 22, 2025 from 6:00-7:00pm
Ottawa Park
Celebrate summer nights together in the community with our “A Little Night Music” series! Families and groups are invited to come to a different City of Toledo Park each month to create and connect with each other through music making experiences offered by the group facilitators (licensed music therapists) and end the night with an open jam. Musical instruments will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring any of their own to use or share!
Sound Off (teens)
July 7, 8, & 10 from 12:45-2:00pm
July 21, 22, & 24 from 12:45-2:00pm
Toledo Library Main Branch - Fred H. McDonald Community Room
Music is one of the many ways that define self-expression during teen years. This group offers a space for teens to come together, explore themes/topics/experiences that are uniquely relevant to them and their peer group, and express themselves through a variety of music experience options. This includes but is certainly not limited to song sharing, singing, rapping, instrument play, songwriting, beatmaking, dancing, art responses to music, relaxing to music, and more. Each co-hort will be limited to 10 pre-registered teens each.
Sol-La-Ti-Do (group for families with kids from 5-8 years old; younger siblings welcome if part of the same family)
11:30am-12:30pm on June 30,
July 7, 14, 21, 28,
August 4, 11, 18
Toledo Heartstring Melodies Office
Is music an important part of your family’s day-to-day routine? Are you interested in exploring how music can foster meaningful connections with other families in the City of Toledo? Sol-La-Ti-Do is the group for you! With each session, participants will engage in music experiences that serve as opportunities to develop self-esteem, community, meaningful relationships, and music supported health resources! Get ready to sing, dance, play instruments, and create musical community this summer! Up to two accompanying adults are encouraged to join their littles in the group.
Musicking in the Park/Open House of Toledo Heartstring Melodies (all ages, family event)
June 6, July 11, August 2 from 11:30am-1:30pm
Start at Tribley Park and end at Heartstring Melodies Toledo Office
Musicking in the Park is an opportunity for kids, teens, their friends, families, and other significant others to get a sense of the endless health benefits of engaging in music. Each event will focus on a different health theme/topic and how music can be a respective health resource. After the music making, enjoy a quick walk to our Toledo office to learn more about the services we offer year round and continue to connect with those you met at the group! Bring snacks/food and light refreshments will be provided.
Make It, Play It, Take It! (Elementary school aged)
1:00-2:15pm on June 17,
July 1, 15, 19,
August 5, 12, 19
Local Park TBD or Toledo Heartstring Melodies Office
Bringing music into a child’s life can be as easy as 1-2-3 with “Make It, Play It, Take It!” At each group, participants will have the chance to make their own musical instruments out of items that are commonly found at home and school! After learning about the historical and cultural context of the instrument of the week, participants will be supported by the group facilitator (licensed music therapist) as they infuse their creativity into making their own musical instrument. At the end of each group, the instruments will be used to engage in a group music making experience, celebrating the uniqueness of each instrument and person. Instruments will then be yours to take with you to keep the music going!
Once Upon a Tune…
(ages 3-7, younger kids welcome if they are in the same family)
9:30-10:30am on June 13, 20,
July 11, 18, 25,
August 1, 8,
September 12,
October 10,
November 14,
December 12,
January 9,
February 13,
March 13,
April 10,
May 8
Summer Location TBA or Toledo Heartstring Melodies Office
School Year Locations - Alternating between Holland Library room B and Heatherdowns Library room C
What do you get when you combine a love of music and a love of books? Once Upon a Tune! Each group, young readers will explore new and loved books in a new, musical way! With additional music experiences to support reading skills, participants in this group can expect to make meaningful connections with their peers, connect themes in the story to their own experiences through singing, dancing, and instrument play, and more!
RESONANCE
Recognizing
Each other’s
Song
Openly,
Non-judgementally,
Authentically,
Compassionately
Empathetically
(ages 8-13)
Summer 2:00-3:30pm on July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, and 21 (performance date)
School Year 5:00-6:15pm
September 19, October 3, 17, November 14, and December 12 (performance date)
January 9, 23, February 6, 20, March 6 (performance date)
March 26, April 3, 17, May 1, and 15 (performance date)
Summer: Sylvania Library room B with performance location TBD
School Year: TBD
Resonance: sound being deep, full, reverberating. This ongoing, closed group welcomes participants who want to explore music as a means to amplify the unique songs within all of us, and see its impact resonate with others. This group will be primarily led by the participants (closed group no more than 10 participants each cohort), where they develop a music experience/expression and how they would like to have it shared with their communities. With the musical and interpersonal support of the group facilitator (licensed music therapist), participants co-create a meaningful group expression of who they are, what they value, and how they want to let others know about it.
Toledo Summer Programs are Sponsored by the City of Toledo
EVERY NOTE is an inclusive music program designed to bring children, teens, and families together through the power of music. With a focus on creative expression, emotional well-being, and family connection, this program creates a safe and welcoming space where participants can build confidence, resilience, and meaningful relationships while discovering the joy of music. Whether attending as an individual or alongside family members, EVERY NOTE offers something for everyone.