TWIN CITIES 2026 SUMMER MUSIC CAMP5
Panther Day Camp at Mounds Park Academy
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Mounds Park Academy, 2051 Larpenteur Ave E, Maplewood, MN, 55109Summer at MPA is filled with wonder, discovery, and joy. From the moment campers step on campus, they’re surrounded by opportunities to explore, create, and connect in meaningful ways. Each day is designed to spark curiosity, nurture friendships, and celebrate the spirit of learning that defines MPA—all within a safe, supportive, and fun environment. However your family designs your summer, it’s always an unforgettable experience at MPA. Panther Camp is a summer program that offers care throughout the summer.
The program’s goal is to provide campers with a high-quality, joyful, and engaging program in the context of a safe environment. These camp programs offer weekly activity themes that allow students to explore nature, science, art, and so much more. You can register for daily, half–day, and weekly Panther Camp options. Panther Camp is available 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and lunch is available for purchase. A robust selection of Summer Enrichment Programs offers students the opportunity to extend their learning through engaging classes in the arts, sciences, music, academics, athletics and so much more. The majority of the summer Enrichment Classes fall during two weeks in June, with other opportunities spread throughout the summer. Free extended day care is available before and after summer classes. Families are able to weave together a combination of Panther Camp and Enrichment Programs to craft the perfect summer experience. Ages 5-18. $75/day, with discounts for full weeks. Additional programs starting at $110 for a week of activities, sports, art, or STEM learning. Register for camp here.
MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
MacPhail Center for Music Summer Camp
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55401Have a blast this summer at MacPhail. Whether you are a beginning or advanced player, we have a camp for you. Our camps blend high-quality instruction delivered by talented teaching artists. Experience the fun and excitement of making music with other young people ages 3-18. Costs range from $60-$540/session.
Cadenza Kids Summer Music Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 07/17/2026
Location: Cadenza Music, 149 Snelling Ave North, Saint Paul, MN, 55104Day campers at Cadenza Music make rhythm and melody, move to music, create art, explore instruments, practice yoga, and sing, ending the week with a performance. Sessions for kids ages 5-7 are are two hours long, 5 days in length. Cost is $185/week.
Minnesota Youth Symphonies Summer Extravaganza
Date: 06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026
Location: Macalester College, 1600 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55105During Minnesota Youth Symphonies’ Summer Extravaganza, participants in grades 2-12 participate in orchestra rehearsals and learn earn a wide variety of repertoire. Friday afternoon informal concert to conclude the weeklong camp. $450.
Songs With Sarah Piano Camp
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/28/2026
Location: Songs With Sarah Music School, 404 East 48th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55419Songs With Sarah engages young musicians (beginners and more advanced) in fun summer piano camps. Includes option of individual or group lessons. Choose from piano packages or select a la carte. Packages range from $210-$475.
Center for Irish Music Summer Camps
Date: 07/06/2026 - 08/07/2026
Location: Center for Irish Music, 836 Prior Ave N #400, Saint Paul, MN, 55104Center For Irish Music offers Irish Music & Arts summer camps including programs featuring Irish Harp and Irish Fiddle. Half day and full day camps available for kids going into grades 2-7. 2026 tuition to be announced.
Walker West - Grow Through Music Summer Camp
Date: 07/06/2026 - 08/07/2026
Location: Walker West Music Academy, 650 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104Walker West Music Academy offers a “Grow Through Music” summer camp for kids who have finished grades K-6 and a summer jazz intensive for musicians grades 6-12. Camps are a fun introduction to a variety of instruments for beginning students. Cost is $500-$525/camp.
Laurel School of Music Summer Camps
Date: 07/13/2026 - 09/03/2026
Location: Laurel School of Music, 1619 Dayton Ave Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN, 55104Summer camps offered by Laurel School of Music for young musicians include Summer Music Camp for Kids (10-day camp in July, rising 1 graders to 7th graders) and weeklong camps in brass, piano and band (varies from grades 2-8). Camps include music lessons, creative play, and presentations by professional musicians. Cost range is $345-715.
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Summer Orchestra Camp
Date: 07/20/2026 - 07/24/2026
Location: Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, 10 River Park Plaza Suite 730, St Paul, MN, 55107GTCYS offers summer orchestral experiences for youth ages 8-18 both beginners and advanced. Camp is led by GTCYS conductors for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion students. No audition required; at least one year playing the instrument is required. Cost is $420/session.
Minnesota Boychoir Bootcamp
Date: 08/10/2026 - 08/14/2026
Location: Concordia University, 1282 Concordia Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55104Boychoir Bootcamp is open to boys ages 6-12 and includes choir rehearsals, games to teach new skills, music theory and a performance. Camp runs from 8:30am to 4pm followed by a short performance for family and friends. Cost is $300.
NORTHEAST METRO SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
University of Northwestern Academy of Music Summer Program
Date: 06/22/2026 - 07/24/2026
Location: University of Northwestern, 3003 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN, 55113Music camps at University of Northwestern’s Academy of Music are based on the Christian faith and include a violin group camp, show choir camp, Piano Institute and Brio camp – a children’s music camp for ages 4-8. Sessions run for five days. Cost range is $130-$600.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS WITH MULTIPLE TWIN CITIES LOCATIONS
School of Rock Camps
Date: 06/08/2026 - 08/28/2026
Location: School of Rock – Twin Cities, Twin Cities, Metro AreaNo experience needed for students interested in attending School of Rock’s summer camps. Students will explore their instruments through musical games and social activities. Instruments and skills include guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. Time to rock out! Cost is $325-$400/session.
Bach to Rock Music Camps
Date: 06/15/2026 - 08/28/2026
Location: Bach to Rock, Twin Cities, Metro AreaNo experience needed to attend summer music camp at Bach to Rock! The music schools will teach students, ages 4-17, how to play music with other people on their preferred instrument by way of fun themed camps. Monday-Friday half-day camps and full-day camps available. Please note there are multiple Twin Cities-area locations. Cost is $210-$379.
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