Summer Camps
July 27–31, 2026
Five days of music, friendship, creativity, and performance.
Registration is open!
What is Summer Orchestra Camp?
MVYSO’s full orchestra summer camp is designed for students who want to strengthen their musical skills, meet new friends, and perform in a fun, encouraging environment.
Students rehearse in ensembles throughout the week and participate in sectionals led by coaches who specialize in their instruments. Camp concludes with a Friday evening performance for family and friends.
If you’ve never participated in a youth symphony before, summer camp is a great introduction. Almost all band, orchestra, and percussion students can participate.
Who can participate?
Students with one school year of playing experience through advanced musicians are welcome.
Automatic scholarships are available for students playing any of the following instruments: oboe, bassoon, bass, French horn, trombone, tuba.
Saxophone Information:
Saxophone parts are not available in every piece performed at camp, so doubling on another instrument is recommended.
Students interested in learning an endangered instrument such as oboe, bassoon, or French horn before camp are encouraged to contact MVYSO for more information.
Saxophones are welcome in the Jazz Experience add-on.
Camp Experience
Camp Dates: July 27–31, 2026
Daily Camp Schedule: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Final Concert: Friday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Early Music Pick-Up (Optional): July 24, 10:00 a.m. – noon
Jazz Experience Add-On: 2:00 p.m. daily Open to students entering 8th grade and above with at least two years of playing experience. All instruments welcome.
Theme Days
This year’s theme is , GAME ON! Theme days are optional and encouraged.
Prizes will be awarded throughout the week!
Monday: Pajama Day
It's early. It's Monday. Save yourself the trouble of getting dressed and just show up in your jammies.
Tuesday: Game On!
From a Toad t-shirt to full Mario outfit to Ichiro jersey, it's all fair game if it's from a game!
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
Mismatched socks, a viking hat, crazy hair -- you choose your level of wacky!
Thursday: Throwback Thursday - you pick the era!
Friday: Fandom Friday
Swifties, Potterheads, Duck Tales and Pokemon enthusiasts, or whatever your personal favorite may be -- represent!
All outfits and costumes should be school appropriate and should not interfere with playing instruments.
Venue
Kentlake High School
21401 SE Falcon Way
Kent, WA 98042
Tuition & Registration
Full Orchestra Camp: $225
Automatic Scholarship Tuition: $150 for students playing:
French horn, oboe, bassoon, bass, trombone, tuba
Jazz Experience Add-On: $50*
Jazz Experience Only (Saxophone Students): $75 Includes camp t-shirt.
*for camp participants entering 8th grade and above with at least two years of experience.
Refund Policy
Camp fees are refundable, less a $35 processing fee per person, for cancellations through July 7, 2026. No refunds will be given after July 7, 2026.
Additional Information
Tuition Assistance Information
Medical Liability Release (available closer to camp)
Camp Carpool Signup (available closer to camp)
Thank you Kent Arts Commission!
For sponsoring our summer camps.
Sponsor a Student
$225 sends one student to camp, can you help?
Business sponsorships of $500 or more will be included on the back of camp shirts if received by July 1.
Sponsorships received after July 1 will be mentioned in the camp program.