Discover The Harmonic Patterns at Our Summer Camp in Belmont!

The Harmonic Patterns is an interdisciplinary enrichment program that helps students discover how mathematical thinking underpins musical structure. Through hands-on exploration with keyboards and string instruments, students investigate rhythm, pitch, harmony, and musical form using mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, patterns, functions, and transformations.

Music and mathematics share a common language of patterns, structure, and relationships. By learning them together, students gain a deeper and more connected understanding of both disciplines, building skills that extend beyond the classroom.

In this program, students will:

• Recognize mathematical structures in music

• Interpret music theory through mathematical relationships

• Strengthen reasoning, creativity, and teamwork through group learning

• Build confidence connecting math and other STEAM subjects in meaningful and engaging ways

Camp Dates:  

• August 03-07, 2026: Beginner Level

• August 10-14, 2026: Intermediate Level (two-day camp available for Belmont school students)

Time: 9am – 3pm

Optional Extended Care: 3pm – 5pm

Camp Size: maximum of 8 campers per level

Program content level:

• Beginner Level: Recommended for rising Grades 3 and above students with at least 1 year of instrument experience.

• Upper Elementary School Math

• ABRSM Music Theory Grade 3-4

Program Focus:

• Foundational rhythm, scales, intervals, and harmony

• Explored through fractions, ratios, grouping, and pattern recognition

• Intermediate Level: Recommended for rising Grades 5 and above students with at least 1.5 year of instrument experience.

  • Grade 5–6 Math and selected pre-algebra topics

  • ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5

Program Focus:

• Advanced rhythmic structures and full key systems

• Harmony and transposition

• Explored through functions, transformations, and structural analysis

Teaching Team

• Math Instructor: Chloe Chen
  Co-founder of Enriches Lab, dedicated to helping students develop deep mathematical understanding through structured and meaningful learning experiences.

• Music Instructor: Elena Kobayashi
  Math undergraduate at UCLA and violinist in the UCLA Symphony.
  Winner of Crescendo International Music Competition (Violin, 1st Place, 2021).
  Elena is passionate about both mathematics and music, and enjoys helping students discover the connections between the two through piano and violin.

Example Daily Schedule

9am-9:30am - Check-in & Music Quiz

9:30am-10:15am - Math Concept Learning

10:15am-10:50am - Problem Solving Exercise and Math Game

11:00am-11:45am - Instrument Performance Time

11:45am-12:45pm - Lunch and break at Belmont Library and nearby playground

12:45pm -1:15pm - Music Listening & Music History Reading

1:15pm-2:15pm - Music Theory Learning

2:15pm-3:00pm - Music Theory Exercise

Important Notes

• Because math and music sessions are closely integrated each day, full-day attendance is strongly recommended.
  If a special circumstance requires half-day enrollment, please contact us at contact@enricheslab.com.

• Campers should bring a lunch box, water bottle, sunscreen, and hat daily.

• Staff may accompany students to nearby cafés to purchase lunch if needed.

• Cancellation policy: Cancellations are eligible for full refund, minus a $25 transaction fee, if the request is sent via email at least 30 days before the camp start date. You will receive an email confirmation after payment. Contact contact@enricheslab.com for any questions.