TUNE IN!

Where
Elm Park Fieldhouse (5837 Larch St, Vancouver, BC)

When
July 22-24, 10am-3pm

Who
Kids aged 10 – 15
please reach out if your kid is outside the age range, but still wants to participate!

What to expect:
TUNE IN! is a three-day hands-on music technology camp that introduces kids to the world of field recording and DIY audio technology!

Kids are guided through building handheld audio devices that reveal hidden aspects of the Elm Park soundscape–electromagnetic signals, radiowaves, and more. After each build, time is given for individual and group exploration of the park sounds with their new devices. Kids get to keep everything they build to use at home!

For the full experience, we encourage families to register their kids for all three days.

Kids will:

  • Learn how to build small, fully-functional audio devices
  • Learn new ways to listen and think about sounds in the world around us
  • Make new friends!

Please note:

  • No previous musical or electronics experience is required
  • Lunch is not provided (we will have snacks though!)
  • We are not able to administer medication.
  • Our builds require basic soldering to complete. Please find our full safety guidelines below, Accommodations can be made–your kid can do the entire workshop without soldering and still have a complete and fun experience! Please reach out to us directly for more information.
  • Further details on the workshop can be found below.

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Questions? Concerns? Get in touch: patchbayfieldhouse-at-gmail.com

More Details
TUNE IN! immerses youth in building, recording, listening, reflection, and sound-making. With our guidance, they learn how to 1) solder electrical components, 2) record and playback audio on a variety of devices, and  3) listen to sounds normally outside of our capacity to hear. The camp is delivered in a “Do it together” approach, where we encourage kids to share their discoveries with one another, and where we are able to step in and assist as needed.

Build sessions are in the morning, where both Charlie and Olivia are present to guide campers through construction of the kits, and the concepts behind how each device works. After lunch is an alternating group and solo exploration time outside the fieldhouse in Elm Park. Each device will remain fully functional once taken home with minimal accessories (batteries, headphones, etc). Details on how to operate the kits and what accessories are needed will be provided.

We are passionate about sound-making that privileges discovery, spontaneous creation and connection with one’s surroundings. We believe that making is knowledge building, and that working in this way is incredibly important for youth to build their confidence, center their creative ideas, and realize their agency in generating alternatives in the world around them. We hope you will join us in this sound-making adventure!

Safety Policy
We are guiding participants in building audio devices that require basic soldering. We use rosin-core based solder that is free of lead, and we follow all required provincial and federal workplace safety guidelines for soldering, including mandatory personal protective equipment and a sufficiently ventilated space. Each build is at a beginner level or difficulty, and requires no previous soldering experience. All build sessions will begin with a safety talk, including the rules that must be followed while soldering: 1) Safety glasses, masks, and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times. 2) Only one person may use a soldering iron at a time. 3) All iron tips must be placed on the safety foam pads. 4) Soldering irons must be unplugged before leaving your station. 

We will have a first-aid kit onsite.