Tierra Summer Strings

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Tierra Summer Strings

Monday, June 30-Thursday, July 3, 2025

Tierra Learning Center, Leavenworth, WA

Issaquah Suzuki Strings holds two summer programs for our students and families; "Tierra Summer Strings" an overnight family camp in Leavenworth, and" Tierra in the City" day camp in Issaquah. We alternate years for each camp. For 2025 we will be in Leavenworth from June 30-July 3. (We will be back for "Tierra in the City" 1/2 day camp in Issaquah in summer 2026!)

Our goal is to provide a rewarding group musical experience, furthuring the develpment of each student's insturmental technique while exploring new music and sharing that experience with others. Our camps are primarily geared towards students of Issaquah Suzuki Strings teachers, however we do invite students of other teachers upon request. A typical day includes traditional Suzuki group playing, orchestra and chamber music, fiddling classes and musical movement activities. All of our activities and classes are carefully adapted to the age, interest and playing level of each student. We also save time for fun group activities outdoors!

Our summer program at Tierra Learning Center in Leavenworth is a 4-day, 3-night family experience of music-making, socializing and relaxation near the beautiful town of Leavenworth. The center is a quick 10 minute drive from downtown Leavenworth. Most classes and evening activities are held in the main lodge, where we also eat our meals. There is a giant porch surrounding, where you’ll find families love to congregate!

We sometimes use the outdoor amphitheater for rehearsals and performances, with a background of tall pines. Afternoons you’ll find kids on the sport courts or playing in the sprinklers on the large playing fields. There is a lavender maze, a treehouse and several hiking trails to explore with your family during free time. A favorite evening activity is the talent show followed by S’mores around the fire pit. We will conclude the 2025 camp with a public outdoor concert in Leavenworth.

Most families choose to stay in one of the on-site cabin suites which this year will be booked through Issaquah Suzuki Strings and paid to Tierra Learning Center (note that lodging and meals are NOT included with your child’s tuition.) The cabin suites sleep up to 4, with one bedroom with a double bed and a living area with a pull-out sofa. There is also a mini-fridge and microwave in each suite. Meal plans for students and family members are available through Issaquah Suzuki Strings when you register your student and are paid separately from tuition. All meals will be provided by a local caterer and are healthy, family-friendly, and provide options for special diets if requested ahead of time.

For the best camp experience we recommend booking with us at one of the Tierra cabin suites. However, some families choose to stay off-site in hotels or other rental housing in the Leavenworth area. This is a great option if you have other siblings or parents who want to explore the many recreational activities the area has to offer!

Pricing for 2025

Student Tuition $400 ($100 non-refundable deposit + $300 balance due 6/1)

Meal Plan $145

-for any student, sibling or parent ages 5 and up

-includes 9 meals from Monday dinner- Thursday lunch

Teen dorm fee $100

-for all teens staying in the lodge teen room attending without parents

Family Cabins at Tierra Learning Center $143.52 includes tax (total for 3 nights= $430.56) THIS FEE IS PAID BY CHECK TO TIERRA LEARNING CENTER on or before the first day of camp. Please bring the check to your teacher.

Tierra in the City 2024 Registration Form

Student Registration
(please fill out a separate form for each student)

Student First name

Parent First name

Student Last name

Parent Last name

Student age

Phone

What is your current piece or Suzuki book level?

I understand that payment of the $100 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. The remaining balance of $300 per student is due by June 1. We cannot give refunds after June 1.

Meal plans

How many meal plans would you like to purchase on this registration?

Are there any food allergies or meal preferences in your group? (i.e., on person with peanut allergy, four vegetarians, etc.)

I understand that payment for meals is per person (5 years and older) and is not included in tution. Payment for meals ($145 per person for Monday dinner through Thursday lunch) is due June 1.

Housing Options

I understand on-site housing in family cabins is $143.52 per night (including tax) for a total of $430.56. This amount must be paid by check to Tierra Learning Center which must be submitted to your teacher by the first day of camp. Teen dorm housing can be paid to Issquah Suzuki Strings ($100)

Housing choice

Stay onsite in family cabin (the majority of families choose this option)

Will book my own lodging off-site

My teen will stay in teen dorm

How many staying in family cabin? (including registered students, parents and siblings)

After clicking above on "Submit Registration" please click below submit non-refundable deposit
The remainder of tuition, meals and housing will be invoiced to you by May 1

We have recieved your submission, please proceed to payment link below!

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