WRITE SONGS AND LEVEL UP.
BECOME A CIT!
Get Ready to Write Some Original Songs!
Step 1: Submit Parent Name & Email Below.
Step 2: Complete Your CIT Application.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2026 OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST!
Register for summer 2026 anytime between Nov. 1st and Jan. 31st, and get last year’s rate! PLUS… you have until February to choose your weeks!
Got a middle schooler who’s looking to level up? Apply for BMF’s unique – and totally rocking! – Counselor In Training camp program! At Brooklyn Music Factory’s CIT program, campers ages 12-14, get to join a band of experienced musicians, write songs, and level up their skills in music intensives. In addition, they have the unique opportunity to mentor and accompany BMF’s younger musicians in their band rehearsals and end of week performance. The CIT band then closes out the show with their own collection of originals and covers! This gig is live-streamed for families to enjoy.
CIT Program Requirements
- Must be currently taking private lessons
- Must have at least 2 years experience on their instrument
- Must love working with younger kids!
- Ages 12-14 (2012-2014 birthdays)
Get Ready to Write Some Original Songs!
Step 1: Submit Parent Name & Email Below.
Step 2: Complete Your CIT Application.
School Holiday Camps
2025-2026 School Year
- • Tuesday, Sept 23-Wednesday, Sept 24 (Rosh Hashanah)
- • Monday, Oct 13 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
- • Monday, Oct 20 (Diwali)
- • Tuesday, Nov 4 (Election Day)
- • Tuesday, Nov 11 (Veterans Day)
- • Monday, Jan 19 (MLK Day)
- • Monday, Feb 20-Friday, Feb 20 (Mid-Winter Break)
- • Friday, March 20 (Eid)
- • Thursday, April 2-Friday, April 10 (Spring Break)
- • Thursday, June 4 (Anniversary Day)
- • Friday, June 5 (Clerical Day)
- • Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
We've done camp, band lessons and private lessons. My kids love going to music class. Your teachers are relatable to both kids and parents, they know the kids by name and they make making music FUN! We love BMF!”
Posted on María Eugenia MarínTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had such a great experience at BMF, my daughter has strengthened her confidence with her voice lessons, she loves it. All the staff and teachers are so nice and the environment is so friendly!Posted on Megan GilbrideTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A true gem - this music school is made up of a lovely staff who truly care and who truly rock. I highly recommend checking BMF out, from concerts, to classes, to summer camps, it's all fantastic for the kids and adults to enjoy!Posted on Rumman HossainTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredibly organized and very caring counselors and instructors. Our 4yo has had a lot of fun and we recommend the camp to all our friends!Posted on Judy ChallengerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. BMF is the best thing that ever happened to my son, Christopher!!! He loves it so much! He is always excited to go for any occasion. It fosters an environment of kindness, friendship and comradery. Very thankful JudyPosted on sakura moriuchiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Musicians big and small are encouraged to develop their path in their own unique way. This is a place for budding musicians that are internally driven by their love of music and the joy they get from developing their skills and collaborating with others. Our multi-instrument musician has been taught and mentored by BMF for almost 10 years.Posted on Tata WetzelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extremely nice group, my son Harrison is 6 years old he was very shy kid since we started coming here he became so open sings everywhere and dance. Everyone is very happy and positive, vibe is uplifting. Highly recommend anyonePosted on LoriTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just picked our kiddo (4 year old) up from his second day of Spring Break camp at BMF. Yesterday he said it was the best camp ever. I wanted to make sure before I shared my review, so I asked again today, and he said he had even more fun! We have been a BMF family for many years with my older kids (and have only great things to say about the music lessons!), but this is our first round of camp with a little one. He tends to be shy and anxious to try new things, but he said he loved the teachers and he made friends. He has been humming his original song all afternoon, and his only complaint is that eventually we have to go back to school and cannot go back to camp until this summer. I love the flexibility they offer in scheduling and that they spend time outside. He is happy and tired at the end of the day...I cannot ask for more than that!Posted on Teddy GageTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Before you book this camp, you should be aware of 2 things: This is really not a camp for older kids. It skews towards 4-8 at the oldest. Average age is about 6. Second, they have an extremely rigid cancellation policy - once you enroll, unless you cancel with more than 2 weeks notice you will get no refund on the full booking fee. My daughter woke up with a fever and tested positive for Covid the morning of camp and we obviously decided not to bring her. The camp refused to reschedule or even offer a 50% discount on a future session. I’d recommend checking out School of Rock instead.Posted on Lynn DoanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took our daughter here for a single-day song-writing camp and she had an absolute blast. We worried about whether she’d feel alone since she went in not knowing anyone else and having never stepped foot in the music factory. But she eased right in.Posted on Matthew LowenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our kiddo LOVES Brooklyn Music Factory. The counselors are fun, knowledgeable, and bring out the best in the kiddos. The livestreams of their performances is brilliant. It's been wonderful to see our kiddo grow in their music making and confidence at all the same time. Thanks BMF!!
Get Ready to Write Some Original Songs!
Step 1: Submit Parent Name & Email Below.
Step 2: Complete Your CIT Application.
Who
- Ages 12-14 (2012-2014 birthdays)
What
- Music making, songwriting, intensives, mentoring!
Hours
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9:00am-3:00pm
Note: Early drop-off (8am-9am) and extended day (3pm-6pm) is FREE for CITs!
Where
- 495 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
PRICING
School’s Out Holiday Camp
$198/day
$174/day (member discount)
Full tuition is due at registration.
Summer Camp 2026 (week long camp)
• Before January 31st (Early Bird): $830/week
• After January 31st: $865 per week
• Siblings will receive a 5% discount.
Important note: CIT spots are very limited, so CIT families must choose summer weeks upon registration
CANCELLATION POLICY
No refunds will be issued.
• Cancellation received 30+ days prior to first day of camp = 100% credit
• Cancellation received 14-29 days prior to first day of camp = 50% credit
• Cancellation received 13 or fewer days prior to first day of camp = 0 % credit
• Brooklyn Music Factory Songwriting Camp will not provide make-ups or refunds for days missed as a result of vacation plans, scheduling conflicts, illness, or other events beyond our control.
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Get Ready to Write Some Original Songs!
Step 1: Submit Parent Name & Email Below.
Step 2: Complete Your CIT Application.