Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts Summer Camps 

Elementary Arts Camp: Come drum, sing, move, and be surrounded by music this summer!

Rising 1st-5th graders

June 23-27, 9-3pm

Cost is $275 which includes instruction time and counselor-led recreation time. 8:30am early drop off and late pick up at 4:45pm are an additional $50 for the week. 

Musical Instrument Exploration Camp: Come explore new instruments and music concepts! Students will get to explore playing violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, and guitar!  

Rising 2nd-8th graders

July 27 1-5pm, July 28-31 9-3pm

Cost is $275 which includes instruction time and counselor-led recreation time. 8:30am early drop off and late pick up at 4:45pm are an additional $50 for the week.  

Singer-Songwriter Camp: Guitar experience required. Learn essential tunes, industry insights, and how to effectively promote your music, all while improving your musicianship. Self-taught students welcome!

Rising 4th-12th graders

July 27 1-5pm, July 28-31 9-3pm

Cost is $275 which includes instruction time and counselor-led recreation time. 8:30am early drop off and late pick up at 4:45pm are an additional $50 for the week. 

String Intensive Camp: For violin, viola, cello, and bass players with prior experience of at least one year. 

Rising 2nd-12th graders

July 27 1-5pm, July 28-31 9-3pm

Cost is $275 which includes instruction time and counselor-led recreation time. 8:30am early drop off and late pick up at 4:45pm are an additional $50 for the week. 

Additional Info: 

All instruction is led by local music educators and Virginia Tech music faculty. In addition to great music activities and classes, students have outside playtime and campus adventures every day! Singer-Songwriter and String Intensive campers will finish out the weekend with a performance at the Steppin' Out Blacksburg Music Festival! Registration deadline for all camps is June 16th. 

Limited need-based scholarships are available. Please email Molly Wilkens-Reed at stringproject@vt.edu to learn more. The School of Performing Arts is committed to providing quality arts education to every interested student. If you are interested in making a donation to support another camper, there is an option in the payment system.

Contact stringproject@vt.edu for more information.

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