July 2-6 & July 9-13 2012
Registration for camp 2012 will be open in early March. Stay tuned for more details!
Programs for children ages 6 months to 16 years of age; for the beginner, experienced musician, and those in between!
Location
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
New in 2012
Location
St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
Oakville, Ontario
Camp Description
The Oakville Suzuki Performing Arts Camp (day camp) was founded in 1980 by Jean Grieve and has grown from 50 campers to more than 300 each summer. This dynamic program attracts students, teachers, and guest conductors from throughout the world.
Beginner to advanced students are welcome and those learning by both the Suzuki method and RCM method can be accommodated.
Our camp coordination is much like a school system whereby campers have individual schedules and move from class to class independently. This is why campers ages 7 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Assistance is available for parents with more than one child.
Parents choose an appropriate program for their child's age and ability to handle a half or full day of camp. See Program section for complete details
- Early Childhood Music (6 months - 3.5 years of age; one hour daily class)
- Half Day Program (4 - 5 years of age; morning only)
- Extended Half Day Program (6 - 7 years of age; morning to early afternoon)
- Full Day Program (7 - 16 years of age; all day)
- Chamber Program (for the advanced musician; afternoon only)
Individual camper schedules feature private instruction in one or two choices of cello, fiddle, flute, guitar, piano, recorder, violin, viola, or voice (Double Bass now added for week 1 only).
Complimenting this will be a combination of classes in art, dance, drama, Kodaly, instrumental group, music theory, orff, percussion, recorder, ukulele, and more. Our camp also offers students the chance to participate in two levels of Orchestras, several Chamber Ensembles and Choirs, as well as Music Theatre.
Course Descriptions
Summer Camp Teachers
Note: Lessons with special guest clinicians are limited to 15 minute slots and may be restricted to Book 2 & above. An additional fee is applicable when selecting one of these teachers.
Although each camper will receive a 15 minute private music lesson, extended lesson times and second instrument choice are available for an additional fee. Extended lessons are recommended for students in Suzuki book 4 or RCM grade 4 and above.
Campers are able to request a teacher for private lessons (depending on availability). 2011 Teacher List
Group classes range from 30 - 45 minutes in length. A 15 minute break is usually included in each program. Extended Half-Day and Full Day programs also have a lunch break.
Camper schedule start and finish times may vary depending on his/her classes. Those requesting extended lessons and/or multiple instruments may start earlier or end later.
Campers must leave the school within 15 minutes after the end of their program unless they are waiting for a sibling. Parents must sign their children in and out.
We will be emailing camper schedules in advance; however, new campers are encouraged to pick up their child's ID tag and tour the school at the scheduled open house (date to be determined).
Tip: The open course options help the coordinator in planning the camper's schedule. It is best to fill out the optional classes chart on the registration form completely to ensure that the camper is not enrolled in a class he/she does NOT want.
The schedule will be the same every day of the week. For campers attending both weeks, we try to include some alternate classes for week 2. We try to work in as many preferred classes as possible around the camper's private and group lessons. If we cannot fit a preferred class into the schedule or the class is already full, then we look to the camper's second choices. This is why it is good to register early - it provides a better chance of getting the optional courses you want.
Childcare
Childcare for young siblings and babies is available free of charge. Strollers are not permitted in the classrooms but can be left in the 'stroller parking lane'. Parents are asked to take disruptive babies and toddlers outside of the class. Contact us if you have any questions. Before & After Camp Care
7:30am-9:00am and/or 3:00pm-4:45pm
Campers will be supervised by an experienced adult care giver and Student Leaders. They will have the opportunity to practice, play games, enjoy physical activities, or simply relax before and/or after their camp day. Light refreshments will be available. Fees listed below - register for Camp Care in the Workshop section on the online registration system
Performance opportunities
Each week the campers will perform for adoring parents, peers, and teachers.
- Fundraising Concert - Thursday evening both weeks (location to be confirmed)
- Senior Orchestra, Advanced Chamber Groups, special guests
- Open Concerts - campers are invited to perform for their peers every day at lunch (12:15-12:45pm)
- African Drum, Dance, & Drama Performance - during class time on Thursday or Friday
- Final Concert - Beginners perform Thursday at lunchtime & more advanced students on Friday lunchtime/early afternoon
- Musical Theatre Performance - Friday afternoon
Schedules will be available and posted at camp
Instrument Rentals
It is recommended that campers trying an instrument for the first time at camp rent an instrument. This should be arranged in advance. Please contact us for more information.
The Sound Post will have a temporary location at the camp. Music books and CDs can be purchased here along with recorders and other items.
Program Descriptions
Choose the appropriate program based on your child's age and ability to handle a half or full day program. A child's music education experience is not a factor with the exception of the Chamber Program which requires a level of Suzuki Book 4 or RCM Grade 4 or above.
Only Extended Half-Day and Full Day campers have the ability to select open course preferences.
Program information subject to change based on actual student enrollment and scheduling needs.
Course Descriptions
2011 Teacher List
Early Childhood Music
0 – 3 years
Parent or caregiver must attend with the child (one adult per child)
One 60 minute class per day (9:00-10:00am)
Class Description: Musical instruction for babies and toddlers. Readiness for instrumental lessons.
The course is based on the Suzuki Early Childhood Education program and is a well-paced series of traditional songs and rhymes, which are used as stimulus for movement, singing and percussion playing.
Shinichi Suzuki actually believed in "Ability Development from Age 0" as one of his books is titled. Babes in arms are more than welcome in the class and can benefit from the music and movement in the class. The class has been designed to have a family grouping with young infants up to toddlers. Infants observe the older children and learn from them while the older children in the class learn to be sensitive to the younger children.
For more information regarding Suzuki Early Childhood Education visit Suzukiece Half Day Program
4 – 6 years of age
Parent or caregiver must attend with the child
Half day morning schedule (typically 9:00am to 11:45am or 9:30am to 12:15pm)
- start and end times may vary depending on the camper's individual schedule
Schedule includes;
• One daily 15 minute private music lesson
• One daily group music lesson (if applicable)
• Orff group class
• Craft Class
• Composing & Kids or Music Detectives
• Kodaly may be used in place of a group music lesson
A revised schedule is possible for children who may not be ready for private music lessons.
Contact us for more information.
Extended Half Day Program
6 – 7 years of age
Parent or caregiver must attend with the child
Extended half day schedule from (typically 9:00am - 12:15pm or 9:30am to 1:15pm)
- start and end times may vary depending on the camper's individual schedule
Schedule includes;
- One daily 15 minute private music lesson
- One daily group music lesson (or open course)
- Choir
- Theory Games
- Optional open courses (1-2 may be accommodated)
Full Day Program
7 years of age and above
Optional parent attendance for students 8 and above (observation of private lessons is ideal)
Full day schedule (typically 9:00am – 3:00pm)
- start and end times may vary depending on the camper's individual schedule
Schedule include
- One daily 15 minute private music lesson
- One daily group music lesson (or open course)
- Choir
- Theory
- Optional open courses (1- 6 may be accommodated)
Campers enrolling in Advanced Chamber will be required to pay an additional fee and this will extend the camp day to 3:30pm
Chamber Program
Advanced students (Suzuki Book or RCM Grade 4+) may choose to participate only in the Senior Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles. Private instruction is not included but can be added for an additional fee. The camper's day will be from 12:45 - 3:30pm.
Student Leaders and Leaders in Training
These advanced student musicians volunteer to assist teachers and students during camp. Applications are available on our online registration system. Candidates must be approved by the camp administrators. Click for Leader Program Information
2011 Fees
| | OSA Member Fee
| Non Member Fee
|
| Basic Program | One Week
| Both Weeks
| One Week
| Both Weeks
|
| ECM | $50
| $100 | $60 | $110 |
Half Day
| $215 | $420 | $225 | $430 |
Extended Half Day
| $260
| $490 | $270 | $500 |
Full Day
| $290 | $550 | $300 | $560 |
| Chamber | $150
| $290 | $160 | $300 |
Program Enhancements are available for an extra fee
Program and Book/RCM level requirements may apply
|
Additional 15 minute daily private instruction
| $70/week |
Secondary instrument 15 minute daily private instruction
| $70/week
|
Secondary instrument 30 minute daily private instruction
| $140/week
|
Parent lesson - 15 minute daily private instruction
| $70/week |
Advanced Chamber
| $30/week |
Piano Duet
Participants must each register for this enhancement and
list partner in the comment section.
| $70/week
|
Extended Camp Care
| OSA
Member Fee*
| Non
Member Fee |
Before Camp - one week
(Monday to Friday inclusive)
|
$25
|
$35
|
After Camp - one week
(Monday to Thursday as Friday is Performance Day)
|
$25
|
$35
|
Before & After Camp - one week
| $45 |
$55
|
Before Camp - both weeks
(Monday to Friday inclusive)
| $45 | $55
|
After Camp - both weeks
(Monday to Thursday as Friday is Performance Day)
| $45 | $55
|
| Before & After Camp - both weeks | $85
| $95
|
*OSA Member Discount will appear in the shopping cart** Register for Camp Care through
Workshops on the online registration system
Contact us if you have any questions or trouble downloading our forms.
