About Ferrwood Music Camp

Ferrwood 2014 on WVIA Video Directions to Camp

     Ferrwood Music Camp is located in the Valley of Drums PA. It is a two week camp dedicated to providing a quality music program that is affordable and family friendly. The founder of our camp, Father Joseph Ferrara, passed away in December of 2004; however his vision of providing a quality music program lives on. For those of us lucky enough to have studied under this amazing individual can remember him saying, “If you become a great musician, that is a bonus, I’m here to make you a good person” Father knew that the serious study of music produces individuals who are focused, creative and have the ability to work collaboratively. 

     At Ferrwood Music Camp we focus on the whole person and we create our programs to help young musicians realize their God-Given potential. We take great strides to provide an atmosphere that embodies respect, tolerance and cooperation. At Ferrwood we are a family who works together for the betterment of the individual child while emphasizing the importance of working in harmony with others.

     Camp focuses on band instruments, chorus, and young beginners who have never played an instrument but would like to learn.

Eligibility ( grade levels reflect the completion of that grade in the current school year )

 WEEKS 1 and 2

Grades 5-12 Day Camp 9:00A.M. – 9:00P.M. Includes Lunch, dinner, snack recreation and activities** ($ 290 per week)

Grades 6-12 Resident Camp Includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner, snack recreation and activities ($325 per week)

 

Ferrwood is The CAN DO Community Foundation Opportunity

The CAN DO Community Foundation has created a unique model to carry out its mission of “Conservation, Preservation and Reclamation CPR – Breathing New life into the Community”. The foundation “adopts” a project. In the case of Ferrwood Music Camp, the foundation worked with many contributors in restoring the camp that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The camp is named for its founder, “Father Joe” Ferrara. Father Joe believed that while he may not turn every child into an accomplished musician, through music, he could nurture a better person for life. He would instill a set of values to his students that would last a lifetime. Today Ferrwood Music Camp continues and each summer it comes to life through the time and effort of many dedicated volunteers and accomplished instructors. Father Joe’s dream of building better individuals through music has inspired many, many people both as students and future instructors and volunteers. For nearly 50 seasons the camp continues to be a venue for kids to have fun and learn about music and life. The CAN DO Community Foundation is proud to play a vital role in the restoration and ongoing programming at Ferrwood Music Camp.

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