Summer Camps
Your Soundtrack to Summer Starts Here
From first notes to bold new musical goals, MacPhail Camps offer something for every young musician. With world-class teaching artists and programs across ages, instruments, genres, and experience levels, students build skills, explore creativity, and make music all summer long. Whether they’re just getting started or ready to take their music further, MacPhail will help make summer unforgettable.
Financial assistance is available. If tuition is a barrier, we encourage you to apply. Learn more.
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Camps for Kids
Ages 3-12
Whether they’re exploring different instruments, creating their own music, or bringing stories to life through song and movement, our kids camps help young learners discover the joy of music in a fun, supportive environment.
Camps for Youth
Ages 11–18
Designed for developing musicians, our youth camps combine focused skill-building with creative music-making across genres and instruments—giving teens the opportunity to perform, create, and connect while growing in confidence and musicianship.
Why Choose Camp at MacPhail
- World-class teaching artists
Learn from professional musicians and educators who know how to challenge, inspire, and support students at every stage.
- Camps for every age, instrument, and musical interest
From trying music for the first time to building advanced skills, our camps span classical, jazz, rock, electronic music, songwriting, ensembles, and more—meeting students where they are and helping them grow.
- Skill-building and creativity, thoughtfully balanced
Campers strengthen technique, collaborate with others, and explore creative expression in programs designed to be engaging, motivating, and rewarding.
- Rooted in expertise and a love of music
As the nation’s largest community music school with more than 118 years of music education experience, MacPhail brings unmatched depth, care, and a genuine love of music to every camp experience.
- Designed for joyful summer learning
Each camp blends high-quality instruction with the energy and fun of summer—trying new things, making friends, and discovering what music can mean in their lives.
Other Summer Programs at MacPhail
Suzuki Summer Institute
The Suzuki Summer Institute offers masterclasses, group classes and performance opportunities for piano and guitar students, and teacher training sessions. Students experience musical growth through stimulating teaching from our excellent faculty, the motivating presence of their peers, and the nurturing support of their parents. The week’s inspiration can invigorate the children’s musical studies throughout the year.