Drum Camp (all ages)

The class is taught by Kam Kelly, a lifelong drummer, drum-maker, and drum repairer, with members of The DAY Program Ensemble assisting and supporting participants throughout the class.

Kam brings decades of experience and deep cultural knowledge to his teaching. He has studied with master teachers including M’Bemba Bangoura, Youssouf Kumbassa, Osei, Yao Ababio, Gene Osborne, and Petit Mamady Keita Koumana. Kam has traveled multiple times to Guinea, West Africa to continue studying traditional music, rhythm, and culture directly from the source.

“I believe that everybody can benefit from participating in some version of the arts and should have access to do so.”
— Kamiruri Kelly

This class is hosted at the Empowerment Center, one of The DAY Program’s valued community partners, supporting accessible, culturally rooted programming for families and the wider community.

• Please bring your own drum if you have one
• Drum rental is available if needed
• Wear comfortable clothing
• Bring water
• Chairs will be provided
• Plenty of free parking available

This class is part of The DAY Program, where rhythm is used as a tool for learning, focus, confidence, and connection—across generations.

We look forward to drumming with you.

— The DAY Program

5 INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF DRUMMING, WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT?

✓Drumming is a nourishing daily self-care practice—your health is your wealth!

✓Drumming brings together community—an experience that can not be achieved on a smart phone!

✓Drumming creates endorphins, the body’s natural “feel good” peptide chemicals. That is why you can feel so good after drumming!

✓Drumming produces synchronized brain wave activity and actually can make you smarter—like “fish oils” for the brain, it helps keep the brain awake and alive.

✓Drumming has been scientifically proven to strengthen immune system, alleviate stress, anxiety, depression and lower blood pressure.

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