Full-Day Camps (5 sessions)
Summer Strings Camp focuses on providing a condensed week of instruction for violin, viola, cello, and double bass for students ages 5 to 17. There two camp options for students at various levels of playing ability, both of which incorporate the Suzuki approach.
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Auditions for placement purposes are required for
new students who are not enrolled in The Oscar Peterson School of Music.
SUZUKI BOOK 2 (Ages 5-10)
This intensive one-week camp offers individual instruction, group instruction, reading class, enrichment activity, and orchestra in a fun and engaging environment. Students must be in Book 2 (or equivalent) and above.
Students must audition for this camp. Open to students ages 5-10 (as of July 7, 2025).
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CHAMBER & ORCHESTRA CAMP (Ages 8-17)
The Chamber and Orchestra Camp is designed for string students who are seeking a more intensive summer camp experience which includes individual instruction, group class, chamber music, enrichment activity and orchestra. Students will be grouped in chamber ensembles based on their playing level and reading ability. Students should be in Suzuki Book 3 (or equivalent) and above.
Students must audition for this camp. Open to students ages 8-17 (as of July 7, 2025).
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Early Drop Off (8am) and Extended Care (4-6pm) available for an additional fee.
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Summer Strings Camp
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Every camper gets a t-shirt on the last day of camp to wear at their showcase performance! Use this chart to select the correct size for your child.
July 7-11, 2025
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Instructors: Oscar Peterson School of Music Faculty
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025
Audition Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Suzuki Book 2
Ages 5-10
$729
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Chamber & Orchestra
Ages 8-17
$729
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View additional camps at www.rcmusic.com/camps
Summer Strings Camp incorporates the Suzuki method but a parent or guardian is NOT required to attend with their child since the students are beyond the elementary level.
For beginner students interested in a Summer strings program, please contact us for recommendations and options.
The Suzuki method is a specific approach to teaching instrumental music to young children, developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki of Japan. It is based on what Dr. Suzuki describes as the "mother tongue" process.
Special features of the Suzuki method are parental responsibility, encouragement, constant repetition and review, group and individual lessons. Unlike many traditional lessons, at the beginner level parents are required to attend all lessons and group classes with their child, and serve as the "home teacher" in between classes and lessons.
Ages 4-17
Open to violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists playing at an elementary or intermediate level.
Ages 6+
Join a supportive weekly group practice session of essential bow techniques for violinists and violists. For students ages 6 and up,
Ages 6+
Group Classes + 30-Minute Lessons
This summer package includes six (6) weekly Saturday group classes + seven (7) 30-minute private lessons.
Ages 6+
Group Classes + 45-Minute Lessons
This summer package includes six (6) weekly Saturday group classes + seven (7) 45-minute private lessons.