343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp
Hands-on music production and DJ camp for middle schoolers in NYC, teaching software and performance skills.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to 343 Labs' Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp page in NYC. The camp is a day program designed for students aged 11-15, focusing on electronic music production using Ableton Live and DJing techniques. 343 Labs was founded in 2011 by Max Wild, indicating over a decade of operation in music education. The organization appears to be a for-profit entity, offering various courses and camps. Social media handles for Instagram (@343labs) and Facebook (343labs) were found, showing active engagement. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for youth camps on the website. The site does not detail staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for instructors, which would be beneficial for a youth program.
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2013 (13 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 11–14
- Address: 343 Labs, 343 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
- Phone: 212-229-1929
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp
- What ages does 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp accept?
- 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp cost?
- 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp publishes $795/week for the standard session. That sits 36% below the $1,248 median for arts camps in New York, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp?
- 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp is operated by a private business, with 13 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp provide lunch?
- 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp compare to other arts camps in New York?
- 343 Labs - Middle School Music Production & DJ Camp is one of 31 arts camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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