About the CityArts Toronto Rock Camp
The CityArts Toronto Rock Camp was established in order to provide an opportunity for children aged 11 through 17 to play together in a Rock Band. Students receive curriculum based instruction in the instrument of their choice from our staff of professional music teachers. Working with other students and their band mates, they learn to cooperate and collaborate with each other and gain confidence in their abilities culminating in their live concert performance at the end of each week.
We are committed to providing a fun and safe environment where students will improve their skills in their chosen instrument (guitar, bass, keyboards, drums or vocals) and learn to play with others in a Rock Band. Campers will experience a fun filled week of where creativity and collaboration will be encouraged whether in music, arts or recreational activities.
Read more about the people behind the CityArts Toronto Rock Camp:
Toronto Rock Camp Scholarship Program:
CityArts is grateful for the support of our sponsors such as Long and McQuade, Gibson, Epiphone, D'Addario Canada, Planet Waves, Evans, Kaman/B&J, Gretsch Drums, CB Drums, LA Percusson and Toca. Our corporate sponsors are providing equipment and expertise through their professional musicians and clinicians.
CityArts Programs are also sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Education's Focus on Youth Program. Through the generous contributions of Focus on Youth, we are able to offer twenty-four (24) one week scholarships to the camp. Scholarships are granted for eligible students on the basis of financial or social need. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out our scholarship application form.
About Focus on Youth:
"Focus on Youth" is a partnership between the Ontario Government, school boards and local community agencies. It provides summer programming for students in identified high needs urban neighbourhoods.
"This program allows for learning to extend beyond the classroom and the regular school year - we are providing opportunities to engage students year-round," said Education Minister Kathleen Wynne.
"Opening our schools to community programs is a significant part of the effort to set our youth on pathways to success. United Way is proud to be part of an innovative program that will mean the world to youth in our city. Thanks to Focus On Youth, thousands of young people in neighbourhoods across Toronto will again be able to take part in recreational, leadership, and employment opportunities they would not otherwise have," said United Way President Frances Lankin.
