Family Music Class presented by Blue House Music and Art Camp 504 is an immersive music experience for infant, toddler and Pre-K age children along with their caregivers. The infant and toddler class focuses on early language development, especially phonemic sound, and gross motor development  from crawling and first steps to finger-walking and motoring around. The class teaches eye tracking, attention, and connection with the caregiver. Through singing, movement and instrument play children will experience rich learning in key developmental domains while caregivers gain powerful tools to communicate with their little ones. Blue House Music is an early learning program for children under five that empowers caregivers to actively participate in music making.

Class begins promptly at 4:30pm. Please arrive at 4:15 to get settled before class. We encourage families to play at Markey Park or visit Pizza Delicious after class ends! We love making new friends!

HOW TO JOIN FOR DROP IN DATES: We reserve two drop in spots per class. You must RSVP and pay to reserve your spot at least 24 hours in advance. Due to building capacity, we do not accept walk-ins without an RSVP. 

1. RSVP: Email bluehouseclasses@gmail.com to see if there are spots available for your chosen class
2. SUBMIT PAYMENT: Send payment $30 via venmo to @artcamp504 or cashapp $artcamp504

MEET THE TEACHER:

CHRISTOPHER “MR. CHRIS” SHEARD (he/him) is a music teacher and teaching artist with over fifteen years in the field of early childhood music. He has been certified in Music Together, Wolf Trap Early Learning Through the Arts and the Young Audiences National Teaching Artist Credential. He is the founder of Blue House Music, a direct-to-family early learning music program that serves children under five and their caregivers. He currently works as the lower school music teacher at The McGehee School for Girls and Little Gate. He is a Bywater resident, father of two, and is so excited to join the Art Camp 504 team!

Join us for Punk Rock Spring Break — we’re filming the second official Freddie & the Chins music video! Freddie & the Chins formed during Punk Rock Camp 2025 and quickly skyrocketed to global fame. Their hit single “Stardust, Stardust” shattered records and topped charts around the world — watch the music video HERE!

This spring, our student punk rockers will explore every part of the creative filmmaking process: designing costumes, decorating shirts and jean jackets, styling hair, experimenting with makeup and face paint, exploring stop motion animation, learning a dance routine, and even helping record the next track! And of course, we’ll be whipping up some rockin’ treats in the kitchen. The week wraps up with a punk rock celebration for family and friends!

HOW TO REGISTER: Add this class to your cart. As you go through the registration process, you will be prompted to select either full week sessions or drop in days. You total price will adjust based on the number of days.

• NOTE: Once you register for the class, you will not be able to add additional drop in days through our online platform. To add days, emailinfo@artcamp504.org to check for availability. You will then submit payment through venmo @artcamp504 or card/cash on site.

PRICES:

• $80/day drop in
• April 3-10 (6 days) $450

PAYMENT PLAN: Because this camp is drop in, we can't set up payment plans through Coursestorm. Contact community@artcamp504.org if you’d like to set up a payment plan  

BEFORE & AFTERCARE: You may pay in advance or at drop off/pick up. Advance notification is not required to attend.

• BEFORECARE, 8:00-8:30: $10/day 
• AFTERCARE, 3:30-5:30: $20/day or $15/day if enrolling in 3 or more days
• Payment options: Venmo @artcamp504 or pay cash or card at drop off/pick up. Write student name in payment description