Summer Camp Guide 2025

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Newfoundland

Vinland Music Camp

Bishops Falls, August 17 to 22
www.soundbone.ca

Nova Scotia

Acadia Summer Music Academies

Wolfville, July 6 to 12
[email protected]

Creative Music Workshop, TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Halifax, July 10 to 13
www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca

Montreal

Arti-Culture, camps multi-arts et spécialisés

Laval, June 25 to August 18
www.articulture.org

Arts & Athletics Summer Camps

Saint Leonard, July 2 to August 23
www.enfantetcompagnie.com

Camp de jour La musique aux enfants

Montréal-Nord, June 30 to August 8
www.lamusiqueauxenfants.org/camp-de-jour/

Creative Video Day Camp

Montréal, June 23 to August 15
www.collectivevision.ca

Vieux St-Eustache, camp de théâtre d’impro

St-Eustache, June 23 to August 15
www.ecoledetheatrevse.com

Institut Suzuki Montréal

Montréal, July 19 to 26
[email protected]

KlezKanada Summer Retreat of Yiddish Arts and Culture

Laurentian, August 18 to 24
www.klezkanada.org

Summer Day Camp – Préville Fine Arts Centre

Longueuil, June 30 to August 8
www.centrepreville.org

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Day Camp

Montréal, July 7 to August 22
www.mbam.qc.ca/fr/camp-de-jour

Visual Arts Centre

Montréal, June 25 to August 18
www.visualartscentre.ca/school-of-art/summer-camp

Quebec City

Camp d’été de l’École de danse de Québec

Québec, June 30 to July 18
www.ledq.qc.ca

Summer camp of L’École de danse de Québec

Québec, June 30 to July 18
www.ledq.qc.ca

QC elsewhere

Académie de Musique Ancienne de Saint-Camille

Cantons-de-l’est, June 26 to 29
www.lesconcertsdelachapelle.com

Location: Le p’tit bonheur de Saint-Camille, 162 Rue Miquelon, Saint-Camille, Eastern Townships, QC J0A 1G0, [email protected]
Deadline: June 1 / training open to all.
Cost: varies according to your status (student or professional) / a meal package is also available.
Scholarships & registration: details to come at www.boreades.com/academie/
Language: French

The project consists of three days of intensive training. Each participant will follow a master class dedicated to the practice of his or her instrument (7 h), a theory class (1 h), a dance class (1H30) and an ensemble class (8h), with the aim of discovering or deepening their knowledge of early music repertoires.
For the 2025 edition, French music from the first half of the 18th century will be studied, with the prologue to Marc Antoine Charpentier’s five-act tragedy Médée as the main piece for the big ensemble.

Camp Livingstone

Magog, June 20 to August 8
www.camplivingstone.ca

Camp Musical Asbestos

Asbestos, June 1 to August 15
www.campmusicalinc.com

Camp Musical d’Asbestos

Asbestos, June 1 to August 15
www.centreo3.com/fr/camp-musical

Camp musical des Laurentides

St-Adolphe d’Howard, June 29 to August 17
www.cmlaurentides.qc.ca

CAMMAC Music Centre

Harrington, June 29 to August 24
www.cammac.ca

Scholarships/financial aid: Yes
Teaching languages: English and French
Instruments: Voice, flute, piano, recorder, trombone, French horn, brass, violin, viola, cello, double bass, strings, guitar, harp, saxophone, clarinet, bassoon, oboe, woodwind, percussion, ukulele, orchestra, choir, chamber music, concert band, jazz, blues, early music, world music, Celtic music, Broadway, theory, improvisation, composition, ORFF, musical theatre, yoga, dance, forest bathing and meditation, tai chi, visual arts, and nature activities.

Pair your summer vacation with a unique musical experience in the heart of the Laurentians. Eight one-week programs feature classes & activities for amateur musicians of all ages.

Camp chanson Québecor de Petite-Vallée

Petite-Vallée, July 7 to August 16
www.campchanson.com

Téléphone: 418 393-2592
Courriel: [email protected]
Date limite: Aucune
Coût: À partir de 750$
Langues: Français
Catégories d’âge: Enfants 7-11 ans, Adolescents 12-17 ans et Adultes 18+
Disciplines: Voix, Composition

Le Camp chanson Québecor de Petite-Vallée, premier camp de vacances québécois dédié à la chanson, offre depuis 2001 une formation personnalisée en technique vocale, interprétation et écriture, pour jeunes et adultes. Un lieu unique où des centaines de passionnés vivent des expériences musicales enrichissantes au cœur de la Gaspésie.

Camp musical du Saguenay Lac-St-Jean

Metabetchouan-Lac-à-la-Croix, June 9 to August 10
www.campmusical-slsj.qc.ca

Camp musical Père Lindsay

St-Côme, June 29 to August 23
www.campmusicalperelindsay.com

Camp musical St-Alexandre

St-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, June 22 to August 1
www.campmusical.com

Camp Nominingue

Nominingue, June 28 to August 20
www.nominingue.com

JazzWorks Canada Jazz Camp & Composers’ Symposium/Retreat

CAMMAC Music Centre, August 25 to 31
www.jazzworkscanada.com

Orford Music

Orford, June 8 to August 2
www.orford.mu

L’École d’été de chant choral

Sherbrooke, June 28 to July 6
www.usherbrooke.ca/musique/etudes/programmes/ecole-ete-de-chant-choral/edition-2025

(819) 821-8000 x63855
[email protected]
Session: June 28 to July 6
Deadline: March 1
Language: French
Age category: Adult
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Instrument: Choral Singing

Get ready for an unforgettable week, entirely dedicated to the dazzling work “Brought To Light” by Australian composer Stuart Greenbaum, artist-in-residence for the 2025 edition! Immerse yourself in the challenges and magic of performing contemporary choral works by living composers. Participate in intense and enriching choral rehearsals led by Professor Robert Ingari. Be inspired by Professor Greenbaum’s captivating lectures. Don’t miss his fascinating talks on the main work of the week, his impressive catalog of choral compositions, as well as innovative creations by other talented Australian composers.

Ottawa-Gatineau

Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling

Ottawa, August 22 to 23
www.cgm2025kamloops.com

Kanata Music Academy

Ottawa, July 7 to August 29
www.kanatamusicacademy.com

Toronto

Bravo Academy

Toronto, July 1 to August 31
www.bravoacademy.ca

Camp Wahanowin, Creative Arts

Toronto, June 26 to August 13
www.wahanowin.com

Canadian Opera Company, Summer Opera Camps

Toronto, July 7 to August 1
www.coc.ca

Classical Music Conservatory

Toronto, July 7 to August 15
www.cmccanada.com

Dance-n-Arts Camp

North York, June 23 to July 25
www.dancekids.ca/camps

Guitar Workshop Plus

Toronto, July 13 to 18
www.guitarworkshopplus.com

Hawthorn School Summer Camp

Toronto, June 16 to 27
www.hawthornschool.com

Miles Nadal JCC Suzuki Summer Music Camp

Toronto, June 17 to August 16
www.mnjcc.org/summercamp

National Music Camp

Toronto, August 16 to 31
www.nationalmusiccamp.com

NO STRINGS THEATRE & OPERA BY REQUEST

Toronto, July 19 to August 17
www.nostringstheatre.com

416-551-2093, [email protected]
Deadline: April 24, 2024
Cost: $350-$675
Scholarships: based on financial need
Languages: English
Age: Children, Teens, Students, Adults
Disciplines: Voice, Piano, Choir, Conducting, Opera

No Strings Theatre’s Spotlight: Young Artist Summer Opera Intensive Program is where emerging talent meets opportunity. This program (July 19- August 17, 2025), in collaboration with William Shookhoff’s Opera by Request, offers aspiring opera artists the chance to work on full-scale productions while breaking down barriers in the arts. Participants receive hands-on training in performance, stage management, production, and more, guided by industry professionals. The program is staged in both Toronto and rural Ontario, honing artistic skills and fostering inclusivity by creating diverse productions that engage and inspire audiences from all backgrounds.
This summer season’s operas will be Cosi Fan Tutte by W. A. Mozart and Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck. We are proud to welcome once again, Staging Instructor Robert Herriot.

SICA Singers

Toronto, June 17 to August 16
www.mnjcc.org

Sing Music Studio Inc.

Mississauga, July 7 to August 8
www.singmusicstudio.com

Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute

Toronto, June 15 to 28
www.tafelmusik.org/tbsi

1-833-964-6337 x238, [email protected]
Deadline: March 1, 2025.
Cost: $1,495.00
Scholarships: Application form available for financial assistance.
Language: English
Age categories: Students/ Adults
Disciplines: Voice, Flute, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Strings, Guitar, Bassoon, Oboe, Woodwinds, Orchestra, Choir, Chamber music, Early music

Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute (TBSI) is a world-renowned training program for advanced students and professional musicians in instrumental and vocal baroque performance practice, with faculty drawn from members of Tafelmusik and invited guests. During this two-week comprehensive program, we explore the rich repertoire of the baroque, and the performance practices of then and now.

The Oscar Peterson School’s Vocal Performance Intensive

Toronto, July 7 to 19
rcmusic.com/summer-vocal

The Royal Conservatory School

Toronto, June 30 to August 22
www.rcmusic.com/camps

Toronto Summer Music Academy – Community Program

Toronto, July 28 to August 2
www.torontosummermusic.com

Ontario elsewhere

Algoma Conservatory Summer Sessions

Sault Ste. Marie, July 7 to August 29
www.algomaconservatory.com

AlgomaTrad

Desbarats, August 11 to 17
www.algomatrad.ca

Cosmo School of Music Camps

Richmond Hill, June 30 to August 22
www.cosmomusic.ca

Deep River Summer Music

Deep River, July 14 to 25
www.summermusic.ca

Goderich Celtic College & Celtic Kids Day Camp

Goderich, August 4 to 8
www.celticfestival.ca

Guelph Youth Music Centre

Guelph, July 7 to August 22
www.gymc.ca

Interprovincial Music Camp

10 Camp Road, August 17 to 31
www.campIMC.ca

Ontario Mennonite Music Camp

Waterloo, August 10 to 22
www.grebel.ca/ommc

Lake Field Music Camp

Lakefield, August 3 to 10
www.lakefieldmusic.ca

Deadline: June 30, 2025
Cost: Refer to website
Language: English
Age categories: Adults
Disciplines: Voice, flute, piano, brass, violin, viola, cello, bass, strings, guitar, fiddle, organ, saxophone, clarinet, oboe, woodwinds, percussion, orchestra, choir, chamber music, jazz, world music, improvisation, musical theatre.

One-week program with 20+ coaches offering 50+ ensembles and workshops in Classical, Jazz, World and Popular music. Adult amateur singers and instrumentalists enjoy technique classes, small and large ensembles, choirs, musical theatre. Supportive and friendly environment to perform or simply enjoy daily concerts. Onsite accommodations available.

Music at Port Milford

Prince Edward County, July 6 to August 3
www.musicatportmilford.org

914-439-5039, [email protected]
Deadline: Rolling admissions until full. Early Bird Discount deadline March 1
Cost: $1130-$1250/wk
Scholarships: Yes
Language: English
Age: 10-19
Disciplines: Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Chamber, Choral, Performances

Music at Port Milford offers an immersive chamber music program for pianists & string players in historic Prince Edward County. MPM’s outstanding faculty and resident ensembles serve as both coaches and mentors. The summer school is located on a historic thirty-five acre farm overlooking South Bay.