Scotia Suzuki Summer Camps

Scotia Suzuki Summer Camps 2026

Your child's most creative, confidence-building week of the summer starts here.

For 9 years, families across Halifax have trusted Scotia Suzuki for summer camps that go far beyond ordinary day camps. With professional Suzuki-trained instructors, small class sizes, and a nurturing environment where every child is celebrated, our camps have sold out year after year.

Choose the perfect camp for your child:

July 13th - 17th

Music Discovery Camp

July 20th -24th

Music Intensive Camp

Ages 7–18 | Suzuki and Non-Suzuki Students Welcome

Watch your child's musical abilities flourish in our focused intensive program — from enthusiastic beginners to accomplished advanced musicians. Small classes, individual attention, and a spectacular Friday concert finale for family and friends.

This year's cultural experience: African Music, Song & Dance with guest artist Toria Aidoo

$387/week | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For school-age children (one full year of school completed)

Watch your child's confidence bloom as they discover the joy of piano, violin, guitar, singing, movement, art & crafts — all in one magical week. We provide all instruments and supplies. No experience needed!

Parents Can Choose:

• Full Day Camp (9 AM – 4 PM): $287/week

• Morning Only (9 AM – 12 PM): $172/week

• One Class with a Parent — Ready Set Violin, ages 3–7: $97/week

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Why Families Choose Our Summer Camps

Professional Suzuki-Trained Instructors

Your child learns from real musicians with professional training — not summer students. Our teachers bring the same exceptional quality to camp that families experience in our year-round programs.

Small Class Sizes, Individual Attention

Every child is seen, celebrated, and supported. Our small teacher-to-student ratios mean your child won't get lost in the crowd.

9 Years of Sold-Out Camps

Families come back year after year because their children leave camp more confident, more creative, and already asking "Can I go again next summer?"

A Real Music School, Not Just a Day Camp

Scotia Suzuki School of Music has been Halifax's home for exceptional music education for over 9 years, serving 250+ students with 25+ teachers. Camp is an extension of everything we do best — led by Camp Director Christy Hodder (B.Mus.Ed., Founder of Scotia Suzuki) and Assistant Director Sia.

Easy Drop-Off, Easy Parking

Located at 6141 Chebucto Road, Halifax, with convenient free parking for stress-free drop-off and pick-up.

What Parents Are Saying

"Thank you so much for an amazing week of camp! Rachel had an absolute blast! You guys are so creative and talented. This is such an amazing camp!"

— Nichola, camp parent

"I would like to compliment you again for the summer camp. Our teen boys really enjoyed it and learned so much! They made some friends and were happy to participate in everything. Thank you for this opportunity!"

— Raquel, camp parent

"Our summer camp experience at Scotia Suzuki School was such a blessing! The camp was an amazing way to keep fresh with our repertoire and also add some fun pieces too — plus the social aspect of music and the cultural class that changes every summer is truly incredible. If anyone can do a camp, I cannot stress enough how beneficial it can be for a young musician!"

— Kasia, camp parent

"Both our children loved the camp so much and the special guests — thanks for such an amazing experience!"

— Jen, camp parent

"Just wanted to say thanks for the camp experience for Lochlan — he had a great time and met some nice new friends and teachers! Amazing time!"

— Terri, camp parent

"Thank you so much for putting on such an amazing camp! I really enjoyed this year and learned so much! I am already looking forward to next year."

— Jack, camp student

"It's so amazing that these children can learn about other cultures around the world while they also learn to be higher-level musicians. This is the best camp ever!"

— Indi, past cultural guest artist

FAQs

"What if my child has never played an instrument before?" That's wonderful — many of our campers are complete beginners! The Music Exploration Summer Camp is specifically designed for children exploring music for the first time. We provide all instruments and our teachers use a gentle, encouraging approach that meets every child exactly where they are. For the Music Intensive Camp, beginners are absolutely welcome too — we group students by level so everyone is comfortable and challenged.

"What is the "One Class with a Parent" option?" This is our special Ready Set Violin track for ages 3–7. Your little one attends one hour daily with a parent, learning violin through our gentle, proven WEE Violin method. It's perfect for younger siblings while an older child attends the full camp, or for families who want a short musical introduction. Just $87 for the week — we provide the violins!

"What should my child bring each day?" A packed lunch, snacks, and a full water bottle. Please note we are a NUT-FREE camp. For the Music Intensive Camp, students bring their own instrument. For the Music Exploration Camp, we provide all instruments and art supplies — just bring your child and their enthusiasm!

"Is there before-care or after-care available?" Yes! Extended supervision before 8:45 AM and/or after 4:15 PM is available for an additional $50 for the week. Please indicate your supervision needs on your registration form.

"What is the teacher-to-student ratio?" We keep all classes small to ensure every child receives individual attention. Class sizes vary by activity but are kept intentionally small — this is one of the biggest things that sets our camps apart.

"Can my child attend both camps?" Absolutely! Many families register for both weeks. Each camp offers a completely different experience — exploration and discovery in Week 1, intensive musicianship and performance in Week 2.

"Are there allergy accommodations?" Yes — we are a completely nut-free camp. If your child has other allergies or dietary needs, please let us know on the registration form and we'll work with you.

"Where exactly do I drop off and pick up?" Camp is held at 6141 Chebucto Road, Halifax (the Lebanese Cultural Centre). There is free parking on-site for easy drop-off and pick-up.

"Is there financial assistance available?" The Scotia Suzuki School strives to provide an inclusive space for all participants. If you have any financial considerations, please email scotiasuzukievents@gmail.com — we would be happy to discuss how we can help accommodate you.

"What is the cancellation/refund policy?" A deposit of $100 is due at registration to save your child's spot (non-refundable). If you cancel more than 30 days before camp starts, you'll receive a 50% refund of the remaining camp fees. Cancellations with less than 30 days' notice cannot be refunded, as our camp is fully staffed and scheduled based on registered students. A $25 administration fee applies to all cancellations.