Motown Museum Conducts Third Annual Motown EDU Summer Camp

Motown Museum, in conjunction with the Skillman Foundation, Don Bosco Hall Youthville Detroit and the Detroit Memorial Park Association, announced today it will host its third annual Motown EDU summer camp August 8-12, which is open to deserving metropolitan Detroit area students. Robin R. Terry, Chairwoman and CEO of the Board of Trustees of Motown Museum, made the announcement.

In an effort to encourage artistic expression and the entrepreneurial spirit that was critical to the Motown Records legacy, the camp will offer metro Detroit high school students between the ages of 13 and 18 interested in songwriting, singing, instrumental composition or any other area of music, the opportunity to focus on their talents in an inspiring, historic and artistic environment.

Attendees will enjoy five days of customized curriculum focused on hands-on activities, including studio time and lessons on branding, stage presence and musical production. Adding to their experiences, campers will connect with presenters like Rhonda Ross Kendrick, actress, jazz vocalist and daughter of Berry Gordy and Diana Ross, as well Don Bosco Hall Youthville music producer and disc jockey instructor Morris Porter.

“This camp allows us to provide a unique educational platform to the inspiring emerging talent in our local community,” said Terry. “Our goal is to help further spark the creative spirit of these artistically minded students and educate them about the importance of entrepreneurship, which is a cornerstone of the Motown story. It is our hope that students in our community will join us for this one-of-a-kind experience this summer.”

Motown EDU accepts a limited number of students on a first come, first serve basis for this exclusive opportunity. With an application fee of only $20, sponsors will provide an automatic scholarship to each attendee to cover other camp related costs. Those interested can download an application at www.motownmuseum.org/motown-edu/, pick one up from Motown Museum or call (248) 225-6265. Applications should be returned to Motown Museum at 2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit 48208 by Wednesday, July 20, 2016.