STARFACTORY

July 8 - July 19, July 22 - Aug 2
PARK SLOPE / GOWANUS

From the Studio to the Stage!

MUSIC SUMMER CAMP

An exclusive music, studio, video, performance and outdoor activities summer camp, for ages 7-12
 Official registration opens Jan 20, 2024!

  • RECORDING STARS

    Singers and songwriters form a group, record a song, make a music video, and perform live at the end of camp gala!

  • DJ STARS

    DJ Stars form a group, create a party rocking DJ set, make a video, and rock the house at the end of camp gala!

  • DANCE STARS

    Dance Stars form a dance group, create a routine, make a video, and perform live at the end of camp gala!

  • PODCAST STARS

    Podcast stars host fun interviews, as part of our StarFactory Podcast, and take it to the stage, co-hosting the end of camp gala!

  • DAY TRIPS

    StarPods take trips to local parks, and recording/rehearsal studios on a daily basis

  • PERFORMANCE POP UPS

    Campers rehearse indoors & outdoors throughout the entire StarFactory journey

  • GAMES AND CRAFTS

    Non competitive fun time, with games, crafts and team building activities

  • CHALLENGES

    Physical challenges, musical challenges, brain games & interactive social activities

THE STARFACTORY JOURNEY

  • OUTDOOR

    Morning meet up is at a permanent assigned outdoor location in Park Slope. Campers spend half of the day working on their project in the fresh air, engaging in games, team building and eating lunch. Rain = Studio.

  • STUDIO

    During the afternoon, StarFactory Recording, DJ, Dance, and Podcast Stars create magic at PIRATE, a professional sound treated full suite audio recording and rehearsal facility. Pick-up is held at this location.

  • StarFactory Gala

    The StarFactory Gala is an epic celebration, where the Stars unite live on stage for amazing performances, awards, videos and an after party celebration, at a surprise iconic music venue TBA!

STARFACTORY STARPOD MUSIC VIDEOS ARE PREMIERED LIVE AT THE END OF CAMP GALA

STARFACTORY MUSIC VIDEOS

HOP SKIP AND A JUMP AWAY

By summer 2023 Raise the Bar / StarFactory Recording Stars

PROSPECT PARK

By summer 2022 Raise the Bar / StarFactory Recording Stars

Marc Herstein aka Mr. Marc
Founder and instructor

Rooted in Park Slope, Brooklyn, Marc has nurtured a 3 decade journey immersed in music, arts, education, events, and entertainment. Today, he teaches 3 music curriculums
at many Brooklyn schools, hosts over 50 dance parties per year, and is a father to two girls 5 and 8 who attend PS 39.

LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER

Dear Parents,

I'm incredibly thrilled to introduce an innovative music summer program that celebrates the Star in everyone.

After orchestrating two amazing "Raise The Bar" music summer camps in 2022 and 2023,  revealing the star power within every camper, I've decided to create . . .

. . . STARFACTORY

A top tier music summer camp and talent incubator, where 7-12 year olds unite to form a music supergroup of 5 to 10 campers, known as a "Starpod," a dynamic collective where individual strengths shine. Here, they'll focus on their chosen music specialty of either a Recording Star, DJ Star, Dance Star, or Podcast Star.

With a 30 year rich history in music, education, and entertainment,  I've assembled a team of top-tier, multi-talented instructors, esteemed
music educators and seasoned teaching artists. Together, we offer an unparalleled,  authentic music experience - plus outdoor fun, games and day trips. At StarFactory, kids experience the inner workings of the Studio process ... all the way to the Stage. 

The daily itinerary is crafted to provide campers with morning exercise through structured activities and afternoon studio time in their StarPod. The last day of camp is a Gala Celebration and Showcase, where Stars receive certificates and awards, perform their music, dance and DJ sets and StarFactory videos are premiered on the big screen!

Starfactory is about igniting creativity, fostering confidence, nurturing teamwork, and laying the groundwork for these young stars to shine in every facet of their lives. The four StarFactory specialties are those which dreams are made of and that can be continued independently, after learning the skills to create and share your own music, dance, DJ set or podcast.

YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED to join StarFactory this summer, where everyone's a Star and everyone shines!

Sincerely,

Marc Herstein