The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts provides a universe of music and dance under one roof with highly qualified and dedicated faculty, accredited programs, and a legacy of excellence. Their School of Music and School of Dance will both be offering summer camp experiences for children and youth ages 5 to 18.
Summer Camp Schedule:
Sing, Dance and Play! (ages 5-12)
This special combination camp gives students the opportunity to explore rhythm and musicality through a range of different activities.. With alternating dance and music classes, you will learn the basics of an instrument and be inspired with creative movement in various dance classes. This camp will also include fun arts and crafts with a short final performance at the end of the week.
Dates: July 17th – 21st, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $270 + registration fee
Children’s Dance Camp (ages 5 to 12)
Make new friends and have tons of fun learning new dances at the MCPA summer dance camp. Students will be grouped according to age and will have an opportunity to participate in ballet, jazz, modern and more. The camp will also include arts and crafts, outdoor play and workshops on everything from creative composition to music. Each week of camp will culminate in an exciting demonstration for family and friends.
Dates: July 4th – 7th | July 10th – 14th | July 24th – 28th | August 8th – 11th | August 14th – 18th | August 21st – 25th | August 28 – September 1, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (with extended supervision available.)
Cost: 4-day Camps – $200 + registration fee | 5-Day Camps – $250 + registration fee
String Day Camp for Kids (ages 6 to 14)
Show your creativity, have lots of fun, and make new friends – this camp for string instrument players is open to all levels! Each day will include music classes, as well as, arts and crafts and outside time to enjoy the summer sunshine! At the end of the week, you will have an opportunity to showcase your skills with a performance for family and friends.
Dates: July 10th – 14th, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (early drop off – 8:30 am and late pickup – 5:00 pm available)
Cost: $325 + registration fee
Brass Camp (ages 8 to 18)
Calling all brass players! This camp is an introduction to brass instrumental performance for students with at least one year of experience on your preferred instrument – trumpet/cornet, horn, baritone/euphonium, trombone, tuba/brass. During this camp, you will receive both individual and group instruction, leading up to the end-of-the-week performance.
Dates: August 21st – 25th, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $325 + registration fee
Junior Dance Intensive (ages 10 to 14)
This Junior Summer Intensive program is for students who would like an opportunity to improve their technical and performance skills. Dancers will develop their artistic skills by participating in ballet, jazz, modern, character dance and composition classes tailored to elevate technique and inspire creativity. A minimum of lower school 6 or grade 3-5 RAD or equivalent training is required.
Date: July 17th – 21st, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (early drop off – 8:30 am and late pickup – 5:00 pm available)
Cost: Before June 30th $400 + registration fee | From July 1st $440 + registration fee
Summer Dance Intensive (ages 12+)
This Summer Intensive program is for students with at least two years of experience who would like an opportunity to advance their technical and performance skills. This camp will be divided by level of experience with a minimum Upper School 1 or equivalent training required.
Dates: August 14th – 15th, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (early drop off – 8:30 am and late pickup – 5:00 pm available)
Cost: Before June 30th $825 + registration fee | From July 1st $900 + registration fee
Musical Theatre Intensive (ages 14 to 17 +18 & up)
Get ready to elevate your skills with this week-long intensive musical theatre and vocal camp. Katie Cochrane, Patrick Maubert, and Chuck Homewood will offer professional instruction to expand your repertoire and enhance your audition skills.
Dates: August 21st – 25th, 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: $500 + registration fee
Summer Theory Intensive Camps
The MCPA will be once again offering their popular summer theory intensive camps for students at varying levels. Each camp will span 2 weeks and will include 3 hours of instruction over 10 days. These Camps will prepare you for the History 9, Harmony 9, and/or Theory 6 and 8 RCM August theory examinations.
Dates: Dates and times are negotiable
Cost: $1,045 + registration fee
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts – Summer Camps
When: July and August 2023
Where: The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Address: 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax
Website: maritimeconservatory.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maritimeconservatory
