Muse Squad is a gathering place where a group of young writers can delve into their craft, learn literary devices, acquire skills on how to flesh out a story, become competent at character development, master dialogue, support and inspire each other. This summer, Muse Squad will be holding week-long creative writing camps that will enable kids ages 8-12 and 13+ to explore the writing of Joni Mitchell's Songs (held at the John Pettibone Community Center in New Milford) and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (held at Ridgefield Park & Rec).
And that's not all!
Macaroni KID Greater Danbury is giving away a FREE WEEK OF CAMP to one lucky email newsletter subscriber!
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. CONGRATS TO MICHELLE!
The winner will get to choose which week and location they'd like to attend. See below for the program schedule and link to the entry form! Good luck!
ENTER HERE by Thursday, July 3rd at 10PM!
Abbreviated Rules
ABBREVIATED RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF APRIL 11, 2025 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SEE FULL OFFICIAL RULES HERE.
SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM
The Anthologies is a week-long summer course that combines music history and studying song lyrics to inspire creative writing.
The Anthologies Volume I: Joni - Part 1 & 2
Each 2-hour gathering navigates the world of one of Joni Michell’s songs. Her soulful voice and the clarity in her poetry will guide you to produce your own profound metaphors, exploring universal themes, with an emphasis on rhythm and emotion. The class concludes with a Final Reading and reception.
NEW MILFORD - JOHN PETTIBONE COMMUNITY CENTER
Course: Joni, Vol. I: Part 1 (ages 8 - 12)
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
August 4 - 8
Course: Joni, Vol. I: Part 2 (teens 13+)
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
July 18 - July 22
The Anthologies Volume II: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Part 1 & 2
Each 2-hour gathering navigates the artistry of a band known for their intricate vocal harmonies and pioneering folk-rock, composed of the singer-songwriters David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young, they were known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY). The week concludes with a Final Reading and reception.
RIDGEFIELD - PARK & REC
Course: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Vol. II: Part 1 (ages 8 - 12)
Monday - Friday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
July 7 - July 11
Course: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Vol. II: Part 2 (teens 13+)
Monday - Friday
4:30pm - 6:30pm
July 21 - July 25
