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info[AT]bandology.ca
King’s Christian College
Oakville, Ontario L6M 4K6
Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Band Camp - Waterloo/Kitchener: St John’s-Kilmarnock School, 2201 Shantz Station Rd, Breslau, Ontario N0B 1M0
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Bandology HQ and mailing address: 432 Sandlewood Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 3S2
CAMPER AGES: Grades 7-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 9am to 4:30pm with before/after care available
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Bandology’s annual Band Camp is a week-long day camp for keen music students in grades 7-12 who want to improve their musical skills in the summer. Led by some of the best conductors, clinicians and music teachers in southern Ontario, teenage campers at Band Camp enjoy using top-notch music facilities to participate in warm-ups and chorales, break-out into sectionals and small groups, and rehearse as a full concert band.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Band Camp Halton takes place in North Oakville, serving campers from the Peel and Halton regions. Band Camp Grand River takes place in the Waterloo-Kitchener region, easily accessible from the cities of Waterloo, Kitchener and Guelph.
CAMP FACILITIES: Our camp takes place at King's Christian College, a private high school in North Oakville. We have access to their wonder music room as well as other locations in the building. The school also has plenty of outdoor space including a football field where some of our activities take place.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 8-9 am – Before camp care, if requested
9:00 am – Welcome to band camp! Assemble in the rehearsal hall and start with a vocal warm-up, singing, breathing and stretching
9:30 am – Sectional rehearsal led by the music mentors
10:00 am – Activity – vocal, drama, drumline, art, music theory, meditation, etc. (Wednesday is sectional day led by professional clinicians)
12:00 pm – Lunch break and camp games in the sunshine!
1:00 pm – Full ensemble rehearsal with camp music director
3:45 pm – Dance party!
4:00 pm – Pack up instruments and group discussion about the day
4:30 pm – Camp is done for today
4:30-6 pm – After camp care, if requested
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For campers with financial challenges, we have partnered with local community funding organizations and private donors to help subsidize camp fees. Please don’t hesitate to email us at info[AT]bandology.ca for more details.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Bandology has a year round Play A Gig program that provides opportunities to play in their community to young student musicians.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Band Camp Oakville is $395 for the week (July 11-15). Band Camp Grand River is launching this year at $350 for the week (July 18-22). Before and after care is available for an additional charge. Students bring a nut-free lunch and snacks. Camp spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended. Click here for camp locations.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Think you are a bit too old to be a camper but have lots of experience and expertise to offer? Apply to become a music mentor! Open to students in grades 11 and up who have lots of music/camp experience. Our Camp Website Link: bandology.ca
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