Notice: Priority camp registration runs January 13–19 for current MacPhail students and 2025 campers. General registration opens on January 20.
Camps for Youth
Build Skills. Explore Creativity. Make Music.
Designed for developing musicians ages 11–18, MacPhail’s youth camps combine focused skill-building with creative music-making across genres and instruments. Whether students want to strengthen their technique, play with others, or explore their creative voice, our camps offer inspiring summer experiences that help middle and high schoolers grow as musicians and individuals.
Looking for camps for younger students? Explore our Kids Camps (ages 3-12).
Financial assistance is available. If tuition is a barrier, we encourage you to apply. Learn more.
Explore by Theme
Performance & Ensemble Training
Focused coaching and collaborative music-making that builds technique, confidence, and ensemble skills.
Contemporary Music (Rock, Jazz & Electronic)
Explore modern music through bands, improvisation, and creative performance in rock, jazz, and electronic styles.
Composition, Songwriting & Music Creation
Create original music through songwriting, composing, arranging, and creative exploration.
Skill-Building
Supportive, multi-level camps designed to strengthen technique, build confidence, and grow musical foundations.
