Summer Camps

2026

Spend your summer with Laurier Academy of Music (LAMA)! Camps are available for ages four through 16.

We are pleased to have Artshine back for another summer!

Camp Details

Please read the following details about our summer camps:

All camp offerings are detailed below. Morning camps are from 9 a.m. to noon, and afternoon camps are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Students may stay for the whole day if signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. Please bring a lunch, snacks, and water. The lunch hour between camps is supervised by both camp staff and office staff.

Please read our Summer Camp Code of Conduct, which will also be emailed to registrants. By registering for our summer camps, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this policy.

*Note: Refunds will not be provided after June 15, 2026.

Camp Description

Colours, Stories and Imagination

At our vibrant half-day visual arts camp we will explore feelings, ideas and stories through several modalities. We will make playdough from scratch and enact short stories with playdough figurines. We will paint with watercolors and experiment with creating fun new colours through simple landscapes designs and self portraits. This fun and supportive visual arts camp is designed to foster confidence and creativity! Led by Laura Burke.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: July 6 – 10 (pair with Music Mania for a full day)
• Time: 9 a.m. to noon
• Cost: $150
• Ages: 4 – 6

Register for Colours, Stories and Imagination

Music Mania

Campers have the opportunity to participate in daily piano activities, music games, singing, and an introduction to beginner music theory! This is a great introduction to the world of piano playing and music theory and a perfect camp for children with limited or no musical experience. Led by Nichole Robertson and Kevin Lee.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates:
  • July 6 – 10 (pair with Colours, Stories and Imagination for a full day)
  • July 20 – 24 (pair with Artshine: Imagine and Create for a full day)
• Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $150
• Ages: 4 – 6

Register for Music Mania

Exploring Nature through Art

In this camp your child will discover and create art through mindful journeys into the outdoors. Using mediums found within nature, participants will be encouraged to use their imagination to design meaningful works of art. Through a holistic focus on the living world, your child will blossom into the beauty of a Canadian summer. Includes all materials. Led by Laura Burke.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: July 13 – 17
• Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $300
• Ages: 4 – 6

Register for Exploring Nature through Art

Music Explorers

A chance to further explore the world of music through piano lessons, singing in a choir, a composer series, an introduction to other instruments by guest artists, music inspired games, crafts and technology. A perfect camp for children wishing to continue their music education. This camp is best enjoyed by students with a small amount of previous music experience. Led by Nichole Robertson and Kevin Lee.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: July 20 – 24
• Time: 9 a.m. to noon (pair with Artshine: Imagine and Create for a full day)
• Cost: $150
• Ages: 7 – 9

Register for Music Explorers

Music and Drama

Presenting THE CLAW! The Claw is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud musical adventure where fame, friendship, and fierce talent collide. Set at a wildly competitive music festival, The Claw follows a group of young performers chasing the ultimate prize—until they discover that winning isn’t everything. Packed with catchy songs, sharp humour, and big ensemble moments, this show dives into themes of teamwork, integrity and finding your voice in a world obsessed with being "the best."

• Location: 68 Biehn Drive, Kitchener
• Dates: July 20 – 24
• Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $300
• Ages: 6 – 13

This camp is now FULL.

Creating Harmony with Nature

Can music be found in the wind rustling the leaves on the trees? Or in the birdcalls that fill our summer sky? Discover nature's beauty through crafts and music, in a tactile indoor/outdoor camp that will change the way your children interact with nature. Includes all materials. Led by Laura Burke.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: July 27 – 31
• Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $300
• Ages: 4 – 6

Register for Creating Harmony with Nature

The Sound Lab Band: Rock, Funk, Blues and Soul Experience

This summer, unlock your musical potential and join The Sound Lab Band for an unforgettable journey of rhythm, soul, and pure rock 'n' roll energy! Whether you're into classic rock riffs, funky bass lines, soulful melodies, or energetic blues solos – The Sound Lab Band is your chance to own the stage. All instrumentalists and vocalist are welcome. Let’s make some noise! Minimum 4 participants to run. Led by Dave O'Neill.

What's in store:

• Build your repertoire: From rocking out to the classics to mastering funk grooves, soulful blues and infectious rock anthems, you'll create a playlist that shows off your versatility.
• Collaboration: Experience the power of working as a team, as you come together with other passionate teens to craft performances that leave the audience buzzing.
• Final showcase: A final performance for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. on the last day of camp.

A basic working knowledge of your instrument is required.

A PA, piano, vibraphone, drum set and hand percussion will be provided. All other instruments will need to be supplied by the student, including amplifiers. There is a limit of two drummers and two pianists per camp.

Teens (ages 11 – 16) who are ready to jam, collaborate and push their musical skills to the next level are welcome to join.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: Aug. 10 – 14
• Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost: $400
• Ages: 11 – 16 (please inquire with LAMA@wlu.ca if yo uare close to the age group and interested in registering)

Register for The Sound Lab Band

Artshine Camps: Imagine and Create

In our Imagine and Create week, young artists will dive into their wildest ideas—designing their own heroes, inventing creatures, exploring magical lands and dreaming up worlds that exist only in their imagination. Through painting, sculpting, drawing and mixed media, campers will turn their "what ifs" into incredible works of art.

Whether your child loves superheroes, fairy tales, aliens, dragons or simply making up their own stories, this week celebrates creativity in every form. Campers are encouraged to think big, make bold choices and discover that imagination has no limits.

• Location: 190 Lester Street, Waterloo
• Dates: July 20 – 24
• Time:
  • Ages 4 – 6: 9 a.m. to noon (pair with Music Mania for a full day) - This camp is now full.
  • Ages 7 – 10: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (pair with Music Explorers for a full day)
• Cost: $150
• Ages: 4 – 6 and 7 – 10

Register for Artshine: Imagine and Create

*Note: Refunds will not be provided after June 15, 2026.

Explore Additional Camp Options

• Chamber Music Intensive
• Flute Boost