SUMMER @ KANACK ~
SUMMER @ KANACK ~
Summer 2026!
Make this summer magical at Kanack! Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time or honing their skills as a seasoned young musician, summer at Kanack is bursting with opportunities to learn, create, and grow! Sustain your growth with summer private lessons! Dive into camps with immersive musical experiences in Suzuki repertoire, chamber music, improvisation, and folk fiddle sessions. But that’s not all—campers also explore storytelling, arts and crafts, chorus, orchestra, and more, all guided by our passionate, energetic teachers who blend expertise with fun!
Use the button below to sign up for summer private lessons or summer camp!
(Are you a teacher looking for our summer workshops in Creative Ability Development? Click here!)
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Summer Camp Information
Camp Hours
All programs run Monday to Friday and include a concert on Friday night from 6:00–7:30 pm.
All Day Camp: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Morning Session: 9:00 am–12:30 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00–5:00 pm
The last day of morning programs will end with a short concert at noon. The last day of full-day and afternoon programs will end with a concert at 6 pm.
See below for Camp Descriptions!
Camp Dates
Suzuki Junior Chamber Music, Advanced Chamber Music — Ages 5-18
Week 1: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 3, 2026
Week 2: Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2026
Week 3: Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 2026
Twinkle & Arts Camp — Ages 3-8
Week 1: Monday, June 29 to Friday, July 3, 2026
Week 2: Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10, 2026
Week 3: Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17, 2026
Fiddle Camp — All Ages
Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14, 2026
Creative Ability Development Improvisation Camp — All Ages
Monday, August 17 to Friday, August 21, 2026
These age ranges are approximate; we aim to craft a tailored experience for every camper’s skill level and musical background!
Camp Prices
We charge a non-refundable $25 registration fee per family once no matter how many camps you register for.
Suzuki Junior Chamber Music and Advanced Chamber Music
Full Day, $375
Morning only, $150
Afternoon only, $250
Twinkle & Arts
Full Day, $375
Morning only, $175
Creative Ability Development Improvisation Camp
Full Day, $375
Morning only, $225
Afternoon only, $225
Fiddle Camp
Full Day, $375
Morning only, $175
Afternoon only, $225
Camp Descriptions
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These camps are designed to have something for everyone from absolute beginners to serious, advanced students! Classes offered will include Suzuki repertoire, improvisation, masterclasses, reading, and music theory. The afternoon consists of daily coached chamber music in small groups, each with a dedicated coach. Each student has a different camp experience tailored to their specific level and experience.
These programs are offered in separate weeks. Students can attend one or multiple weeks! Morning programs conclude with a concert at 12 noon on the last day of camp. Afternoon and Full Day programs end with a concert on the last day at 6 pm.
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This camp is perfect for absolute beginners and even students who don’t play an instrument yet. Campers can expect a fun day of arts and crafts, storytelling, theater, and improvisation, all designed to heighten every student’s confidence. This friendly and fun program is centered around Creative Ability Development, where careful and nurturing encouragement of the student’s voice takes center stage.
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This camp will feature our own faculty with special guest artists teaching fiddle tunes, traditional style classes, improvisation, folk art, and coaching fiddle bands.
This camp is designed for students of various levels of experience, but we recommend that students have studied up to the end of Suzuki Book 1 or equivalent. No prior fiddle experience is needed for this camp.
The morning program concludes with a concert at noon on Friday. The afternoon and full day programs end with a concert on Friday at 6 pm.
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“Creativity defines every kind of intelligence at the highest level and leads us down a path of greater humanity.” -Alice Kanack
This camp will include music, visual art, movement, theater, storytelling, and more, all designed using our unique Creative Ability Development Method, only at Kanack! Collaborative and individual creative projects will be a primary focus in each class, culminating with special performances at the end of camp. This is a multi-genre camp and is open to all students regardless of their prior musical experience.
The morning program concludes with a concert at noon on Friday. The afternoon and full day programs end with a concert on Friday at 6 pm.