• Summer String Experience 2026

    Summer String Experience 2026

  • Join us in Saskatoon from July 13-17 for a week of music, fun, and learning! If you're 4 to 16 years old and just starting out or already playing the violin, viola, or cello, this camp is for you!

     

    Please use a separate form for each participant

  • Parent/Guardian Information

  • *All communications regarding the camp will be sent to the email addresses provided on this page.

  • Let's Talk About Music!

  • Bass players are welcome to contact us if they would like to be included.

  • Registrations prior to June 1, 2026 will benefit from early bird pricing. 

      Early Bird Pricing After June 1, 2026
    Beginner Program $275 $325 
    Developing Program  $275  $325 
    Orchestra Program  $375 $425
    Chamber Music Program  $425 $470
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              Beginner Program 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

              Students with no experience have small and large group classes where they will learn the basics of holding the bow and the violin or cello, basic rhythms and pitches and everything they need to know to get ready to perform at the concert. Parent involvement is important, and you’ll learn a lot too! Crafts and movement class round out the rest of the morning.

              $275CAD
                
              Developing Program 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

              This is the program for kids who have already been playing, and want to further develop those skills. Group classes for violin or cello focus on refining technique, and group playing to make stronger musicians. Crafts and a non-instrumental activity fill out the morning.

              $275CAD
                
              Orchestra Program 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

              With mornings similar to the developing program, the afternoon focuses on orchestral playing. This program is for students who feel confident with their instrument, and also have started learning to read music. This is usually ideal for students in Suzuki book 2 or above.

              $375CAD
                
              Chamber Music Program 9 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

              This is for advanced students who have the skills and confidence to play a part on their own usually in a string quartet. Some of the most thrilling moments in classical music come from the interplay of leading and following some pals through a piece of chamber music. Sign up individually, or put your own groups together. These groups can be customized to the playing level of its members. Mornings involve several coachings, and a non-instrumental class too. Afternoons are spent in an advanced orchestra.

              $420CAD
                
              Child Minding 3:40-5:00

              Child minding is available for parents of children in the Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs, who require extra time to pick up participants who are registered in full-day programs.

              $50CAD
                
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               Extra T-shirts can be ordered for $30 each. If you are interested in ordering one, please contact summerstring@gmail.com for more information.

              Prices do not include the cost of instrument rental. If you would like more information on how to secure an instrument for camp, please email summerstring@gmail.com. 

               

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            • *Note: If you are applying for Creative Kids Financial Assistance please wait for us to reach out to you prior to making payment. 

            • An invoice will be sent as an attachment to the email address you supplied

              Payments can be made by cheque or e-transfer 

              Please send e-transfers to

              info@saskorchestras.com

               

              Please make cheques payable to:

              Saskatchewan Orchestral Association

              2113 Clarence Ave. SouthSaskatoon, SK

              S7J 1L4

               

               

               

               

              The Summer String Experience is made possible with funding assistance from the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association, Sask Culture and Sask Lotteries. Thanks to the University of Saskatchewan for the generous use of their facilities.

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