Blog - Percussion Play

Welcome to our blog, where we celebrate the joy of music in the great outdoors! Here, you will find exciting updates about our company, inspiring stories, and the latest trends in outdoor music projects and designs from around the globe.

We’re passionate about the instruments we offer and will share insights into their creation and the inspiration behind them. Our mission is to help you discover innovative ways to bring music to your outdoor spaces.

Join us on this journey as we explore the fusion of music and the great outdoors. Thank you for being a part of our community – we’re excited to share this adventure with you!

Building Character at Camp Through Outdoor Musical Play Outdoor musical play has long been a joyful part of camp life - but it can also be much more. When music-making becomes woven into daily experiences, it naturally supports the same character-based goals...

- 09/02/26

News Camps Fundraising & Grants

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Introducing Our 2026 Inspired by Nature Outdoor Music Collection At Percussion Play, we’ve long believed that outdoor music should feel joyful, accessible, and alive with possibility. Our Inspired by Nature Collection was created to bring this philosophy to life...

- 22/01/26

Parks & Recreation News Education Libraries Inclusive Communities Camps Early Years

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A Symphony of Inclusion: How One Girl Scout Brought Music to a Rotary Youth Camp At just 15 years old, Paige Thomas has composed more than a melody—she’s created a legacy. As a Gold Award Girl Scout, Paige took on a project that would not only challenge her leadership...

- 22/07/25

News Inclusive Communities Camps

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Why Outdoor Musical Instruments Are a Must-Have for Summer Camps For many, the sound of singing voices around a campfire is one of the most cherished memories of summer camp. The warmth of the flames, the strum of a guitar, and the joy of communal singing create a powerful...

- 01/06/25

Camps

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Enhancing the Summer Camp Experience Through Music As summer approaches, camps nationwide are gearing up for another season filled with adventure, connection, and personal growth. One powerful tool that can significantly enrich the camp experience is music....

- 17/02/25

Camps News

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Outdoor Music Making Thrives in Camp Courageous Music in Action: A Story of Inclusion, Joy, and Connection We spoke with Sonya Belew, Chief Operating Officer and HR Director of Camp Courageous, about the impact of outdoor musical instruments...

- 13/02/25

Podcast Insights Camps

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Guest Blog Article Emphasizes the Benefit of Outdoor Music Making to Camp Guests of All Abilities Making Music, Making Connections: How Camps Use Music to Support All Learners We were delighted to contribute a guest blog to the American Camp Association of New York and New Jersey,...

- 12/03/24

Camps

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Percussion Play at 2024 ACA Conference in New Orleans Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the American Camps Association Annual Conference in the vibrant city of New Orleans. Amidst the crazy festivities of Mardi Gras, our outdoor musical instruments...

- 13/02/24

News Camps

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Helping Camps Utilize their Greatest Asset - The Great Outdoors - To Create Engaging Musical Activities for Campers For many, the memory of singing around a campfire is one of the most cherished parts of the camp experience. The warmth of the flames, the laughter of friends, and the rhythm of a familiar tune create...

- 20/09/23

Camps

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New Music Park Wins Over Camp Guests and Bolsters Inclusivity Our latest Case Study tells how the new music park at a camp providing year-round...

- 09/09/21

News Inclusive Communities Camps

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