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Many of our Kentucky Band Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Band Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in December, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Band Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Band Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2024.
Looking for a Great Kentucky Band Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Kentucky Day Band Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Kentucky Summer Band Camps also offer Year Round Band Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Band Programs, too.
Searching for Kentucky Band Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Band Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL KY Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED BAND CAMP
Brave Arts Theatre Workshop
Weston, Massachusetts
508-314-1792
Ages: 7-15 for day session, 11-18 for overnight session . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Brave Arts is a musical theater summer program for all levels of performers taught by professional actors and musicians. We teach the skills of musical theater on-stage while building community and confidence one child at a time off-stage. Each session ends with a showcase of theater and pop/rock songs and dances, featuring special moments for all of our performers. Don’t be surprised if you hear your child saying, “There's no place like home" - their Brave Arts home!
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Visit Our Music Creators Academy Website
themusiccreatorsacademy[AT]gmail.com
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3805 S. Valmore Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403
USA
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. Weekdays 11 AM–12 PM and 2–4 PM EDT
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Join fellow middle- and high-school music students in making new music for virtual ensembles mentored by renowned com- posers, including Brian Balmages, Steven Bryant, Viet Cuong, Tyler Grant, Garrett Hope, Cait Nishimura, Benjamin Taylor, Alex Shapiro, Joseph Sowa, and Haley Woodrow. Together, we will expand our creative abilities and forge new musical friendships for the social distancing era and beyond.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: All camp activities take place online via Zoom. Participants from across North America are welcome!
▌Read More about Music Creators Academy
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each student will participate in:
• A large ensemble—which will workshop and give the world premiere of a new work by one of the mentor composers
• A small ensemble—which will co-create, rehearse, and premiere new work(s) by the student participants
• A small home group—which will feature games and social activities
• (Optional) Two, hour-long private composition les- sons—which will give students professional feedback on their music and personalized instruction
• A final, virtual concert—on Friday, July 31, 2 PM EDT
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We desire to make it possible for everyone who wants to join us to be able to participate regardless of family finances. We have a limited amount of funds available. Please email for more information.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Technology Requirements:
• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac preferred)
• A separate device to record audio/video (such as a tablet or smartphone)
• Headphones or earbuds
• An external microphone and audio interface would provide a better experience, but are not mandatory
• All enrolled students will receive a FREE, 90-day license for Dorico Pro 3.5
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
• No audition or prior composition experience required.
• Base Tuition: $450
• Registration Deadline: July 1, 2020
To learn more and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.musiccreatorsacademy.com
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Music Creators Academy
Be sure to ask each Kentucky Band Camp about the amount of band instruction and the overall intensity of their band program.
Some Top Kentucky Band Camps offer rigorous daily band training and lots of intensive band experience. Other great Kentucky Camps offer band as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Roots Day Camp Website
(502)396-6408
lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com
Cherokee Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40205
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Kentucky & North Carolina
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
10 Weaver Smith Candler, NC
CAMPER AGES: 7-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This summer join us for Deep Nature Connection in the wilds of Cherokee Park. Our earth skills adventures will root us into the earth, our community and ourselves. We will tune into our bio-region by learning ways to communicate with what is around us, the birds, the plants and trees, the animals, and each other. We will remember how we can deepen our relationship to this living web.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Academics, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Weightloss, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Naturalist Skills, Plant Identification, Animal Tracking, Bird Language, Nature Awareness Games
CAMP LOCATION: Cherokee Park is a 409-acre (166 ha) municipal park located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States and is part of the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy. It was designed in 1891 by Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape architecture along with 18 of Louisville's 123 parks. Beargrass Creek runs through much of the park, and is crossed by numerous pedestrian and automobile bridges.
▌Read More about Roots Day Camp
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This summer join us for Deep Nature Connection in the wilds of Cherokee Park. Our nature based summer camp earth skills adventures will root us into the earth, our community and ourselves. We will tune into our bio-region by remembering ways to communicate with what is around us, the birds, the plants and trees, the animals, the human ecology and how we can deepen our relationship to this living web.
Our program inspires skills of awareness and listening, teamwork, and empowerment as we learn Ancestral Crafts such as basketry, water vessels, clay cookware, and making natural pigments. Primitive Skills include building debris shelters, flint-napping, cordage, and friction fires. Plant Wisdom- Identifying edible and medicinal plants, medicine making. Nature Awareness- tracking, bird language, camouflage, stalking, mapping. Community Connection- Storytelling, team building, games, songs. See more at: Our Camp Website Link: earthpatheducation.com
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Fire Tenders Program for 13-16 yr olds interested in mentoring and nature connection.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please email lena[AT]earthpatheducation.com for financial need scholarship requests.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$250 for the week, $225 sibling discount
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for an experienced support faciliator: teacher, wilderness guide, primitive skills enthusiast. Male, fun, great with kids, references, experienced.
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
Roots Day Camp
Some Kentucky Band Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Kentucky Band Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc. Website
606-210-1229
bugmother1960[AT]hotmail.com
645 Chenault Drive
Owingsville, Kentucky 40371
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
6255 E. Hwy. 60, Salt Lick, KY 40371
CAMPER AGES: 13 - UP
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. June 19-23, 2017 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc. is a week long summer day camp for intellectually challenge individuals ages 13 and up. Our day consists of 2 meals and a snack, Arts and Crafts, Nature, Science, Bible study/lesson/praise, Swimming, Music, Field Trips, Movies and Inflatables.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc. is a week long summer day camp for intellectually challenge individuals ages 13 and up. Our day consists of 2 meals and a snack, Arts and Crafts, Nature, Science, Bible study/lesson/praise, Swimming, Music, Field Trips, Movies and Inflatables.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Science, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Special Needs, Bible Study.
CAMP LOCATION: This years camp will be held at the Bath County High School, 645 Chenault Drive, Owingsville, KY 40360.
▌Read More about Special Needs Camp of KY, Inc.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Check out our webpage at: Our Camp Website Link: www.specialneedscamp.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 19-23, 2017 - No Fees
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
All of our positions are strictly on a volunteer basis at this time!
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
Special Needs Camp of KY Inc
Visit Our Camp Loucon Website
270-242-7160
Info[AT]Loucon.org
8044 Anneta Road
Leitchfield, Kentucky 42754
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Loucon Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 to 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Sunday- Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. United Methodist Church
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Loucon is an adventure filled camping experience. We desire that our campers would come to know God and that they would experience the life He intends for them. As a God-centered camp, we aim to point all of our campers to God in all that we do; nurturing, challenging, and meeting them where they are as individuals.
Loucon is a safe and amazing place. We hope it is the place your child will call their home away from home. We serve 2nd-12th grade children and youth.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Vacation Retreat, a long-standing tradition at Loucon, was created for developmentally disabled adults ages 18 and over. During their time at camp, vacationers participate in a variety of recreational activities including swimming, crafts, hiking, games, folk dancing, music, and field trips. Vacationers feel the love of Christ as they are surrounded by assigned buddies, Loucon staff, and fellow vacationers. It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year! We’re sure our vacationers would say the same!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Musical Theater, Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Team Sports, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Soccer, and more. Photography, Creative Writing, Cross Country, Leadership, Deaf & Sign
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 7 miles south of Leitchfield, KY on 679 acres bordering Nolin lake on the south eastern tip of Grayson County off of highway 259.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 27 modern cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, an open-air chapel, a pristine lake for fishing, canoeing, and paddleboating, as well as many trails, fields, outdoor chapels, and pavilions.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Loucon's desire is for all who enter our gates to know God and the life he intends for them. We believe in challenging ourselves and each other to push past the normal everyday experience so that growth occurs. Whether it be rock climbing, rappelling, or meeting new friends, Loucon wants to provide every camper the opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and grow!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: All of Loucon's camps offer a 3-tiered pricing model. Tier 1 is a lower, subsidized price. Tier 2's price point reflects the true cost of camp. Tier 3 is the highest price point and helps to subsidize other campers. All payment options offer the same camper experience! Scholarships are available through inquiry at info[AT]loucon.org or by calling our office at 270-242-7160.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): This year, Loucon is excited to off Grandparents Camp for campers 12 and younger and their grandparents. Check out Loucon.org/camps to see the dates and fees for this awesome camp!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Loucon serves as a training and retreat center from August-May. We host retreat groups of all sizes. We offer many different housing, meeting, and activity options. Inquire at info[AT]loucon.org or call the office at 270-242-7160 to book or set up a tour!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.loucon.org for info regarding summer camp 2018 dates and fees!
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Camp Loucon
Visit Our The Big One-Oh! Website
(859) 489-2683
innovationarts.lex[AT]gmail.com
2670 Wilhite Dr.
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2670 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
CAMPER AGES: PreK-8
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Offering In-Person & Online classes
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Join us for a ZOOMsical! Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties – that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but they’re only imaginary. But now
that he’s turning ten—the big one-oh—he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, things don’t work out as he plans. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO!? *This camp is offered both in-person and online with final performance in movie or online format.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Musical Theater, Theater, and more.
▌Read More about The Big One-Oh!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: InnOVATION Arts Academy is the recipient of the 2019 Best of Lexington Performing Arts Theatre Award!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ONLINE
Beginner (PreK-1st): 9am-10am $50
Elementary/Middle (2nd-8th): 9am-12pm $125
IN-PERSON
Beginner (PreK-1st): 9am-12pm $125
Elementary/Middle (2nd-8th): 9am-4:30pm $225
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
The Big OneOh
Visit Our Lexington Ballet's MAD Camp Website
859-233-3925
info[AT]lexingtonballet.org
First Presbyterian Church
171 Market Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Lexington Ballet 161 N. Mill Street Lexington, KY 40507
CAMPER AGES: 5-11
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Lexington Ballet's MAD Camp is an exciting Day-Camp for children ages 4-10! MAD Camp is centered around Music, Art, and Dance, and campers will learn various songs, dance routines, as well as create art projects each week. They will also get to explore Lexington, as well as get a behind-the-scenes look at many of it's cultural centers. MAD Camp is sponsored and put on by The Lexington Ballet, and will be celebrating it's 10th year! Enroll today at Our Camp Website Link: www.lexingtonballet.org.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: The camp is located at The First Presbyterian Church on Market Street in Downtown Lexington, KY. Our dance classes will be across the street at the Arts Place Building in the Lexington Ballet Studios.
▌Read More about Lexington Ballet's MAD Camp
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: GO MAD THIS SUMMER at the one-stop camp for artists, musicians, and dancers ages 5-11! Campers will attend two Art, two Music, and two Dance classes each day. Pack a lunch, bring a water bottle, and wear art-friendly clothes. Between classes, campers will stretch their legs outdoors and explore Lexington's local culture.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please check our website for scholarship application, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.lexingtonballet.org.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Talent Showcase
4:00 pm Fridays: All Parents and Family are Welcome to attend as campers show off what they've learned!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I - July 8-12
Session II - July 15-19
Session III - July 22-26
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM
Cost: $230 Per Week
Daily After-Care 4:00pm-5:00pm $30 per week
Talent Showcase
4:00pm Fridays FREE! All Parents and Family are Welcome to attend as campers show off what they've learned!
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Lexington Ballets MAD Camp
Visit Our Into The Unknown Website
(859) 489-2683
innovationarts.lex[AT]gmail.com
2670 Wilhite Dr.
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2670 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
CAMPER AGES: Grades PreK-8
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Follow Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, Sven, and all your favorite Frozen Characters into the unknown this summer as we explore the songs and stories of featured in the Disney animated hit Frozen II. Students will work will professional teachers in voice, acting, and dance, and have the opportunity to film their performance numbers in a movie performance format. This camp is a magical opportunity for students to visit the world of Arendelle from stage to screen.
*This camp is offered both in-person and online.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Musical Theater, Theater, Dance, and more.
▌Read More about Into The Unknown
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 20th-24th
ONLINE
Beginner (PreK-1st): 9am-10am $50
Elementary/Middle (2nd-8th): 9am-12pm $125
IN-PERSON
Beginner (PreK-1st): 9am-12pm $125
Elementary/Middle (2nd-8th): 9am-4:30pm $250
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
Into The Unknown
Visit Our InnOVATION Arts Academy Website
859-489-2683
161 N. Mill Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
CAMPER AGES: 3-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 9am-4:30pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Theatre and Technical Theatre Camps for ages 6 thru 18. See details below.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Technology, Musical Theater, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, and more. Technical Theatre.
CAMP LOCATION: Downtown Lexington
▌Read More about InnOVATION Arts Academy
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: JULY 5-10 for AGES 3-5 (HALF DAY) and AGES 6-12 (FULL DAY)
Winnie the Pooh Kids
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, who are on a mission to learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks. Daily training in singing, acting and dance/choreography. Final performances on July 10 are fully produced and in person.
JULY 12-25 for AGES 10-18
Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to create the first Roller Disco. (Hey, it's 1980!) Daily training in singing, acting and dance/choreography. Final performances on July 24 and July 25 are fully produced and in person.
Xanadu Jr Technical Theatre Camp
JULY 12-16 and 19-25
Train in all areas of technical theatre from creation of props to lighting design. Tech students take classes with professional technical theatre artists and play active roles in rehearsal, production, and performance (backstage, lighting, sound, etc) aspects of the production camp.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Available by emailing for a financial aid form.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: InnOVATION Arts Academy is a year-round performing arts training program for students ages 3-18. Please visit our website for more information about upcoming classes, productions, and events. innovationarts.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Winnie the Pooh Kids is a one-week camp.
Dates: July 5-10
Performances on July 10
$275 for full day (ages 6-12)
$150 for half day (ages 3-5)
Xanadu Jr is a two-week camp with the first weekend off.
Dates: July 12-16 and July 19-25
Performances on July 24 and 25
$475 performance camp
$150 tech track
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
InnOVATION Arts Academy
Visit Our The Voice Academy Website
(859) 489-2683
innovationarts.lex[AT]gmail.com
2670 Wilhite Dr.
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2670 Wilhite Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
CAMPER AGES: Grades 2-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Classical voice training and musicianship skills with Mary Joy Nelson and other surprise guests! Broaden and strengthen your musical foundations, vocal technique, and knowledge of repertoire and performance practice as you develop artistically and personally.
*This camp is offered both in-person and online.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more.
▌Read More about The Voice Academy
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: InnOVATION Arts Academy is the recipient of the 2019 Best of Lexington Performing Arts Theatre Award!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ONLINE and IN-PERSON (same schedule)
Elementary (2nd-5th): 9:00am-12:00pm $125
Middle/High (6th-12th): 1:00pm-5:00pm $180
Performance Showcase: July 17th online
Print (or view) Camp Profile for:
The Voice Academy
Looking for Other Top Specialty Camps in Kentucky? Here's a few links to other directories of KY Special Interest Camps, or you can find links to ALL our Special Interest Camp Directories in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
Beaumont Centre Family YMCA
http://www.ymcaofcentralky.org/
3251 Beaumont Centre Circle
Lexington, KY 40513
859-219-9622
Visit the website for more information.
http://www.gskentucky.org
Girl Scouts of Kentucky's Wilderness Road
Lexington Service Center
2277 Executive Dr, Lexington, 40505
800-475-2621
Visit the website for more info.
http://theresapatchforthat.com/
Blue Grass Council, Boy Scouts of America
3445 Richmond Road,
Lexington, KY 40509
859-231-7811
For more information visit the website.
MORE KENTUCKY SUMMER BAND CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
KENTUCKY BAND CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2024 Best Kentucky Summer Band Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
KENTUCKY BAND CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2024 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER BAND CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2024 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2024 Kentucky Summer Band Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2024 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2024 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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