Turn up the music while school is out with Merit School of Music's summer line-up! With options for all ages, instruments and experience levels, summer at Merit is a great way for kids to stay social and creative while school is out.
Your child will have the chance to study with some of the best music educators in the region while having fun and making friends with young music lovers from across Chicagoland.
Options for all ages and skill levels-beginners welcome!
- 1-week camps
- 2-week camps
- Plus! Group classes, private lessons, and Early Childhood programming
Why parents choose Merit:
- Nationally accredited, with a reputation for excellence since 1979
- The best music teachers in Chicago
- A diverse, welcoming community where all students belong
- Financial aid, payment plans, and low-cost instrument rentals available
Camp previews:
- Music Discovery Camp: This one-week camp for ages 6-8 gives beginners the chance to sample a variety of instruments, helping build excitement about music and determine the best fit. Campers get hands-on experience with piano, glockenspiel, violin, ukulele, and percussion.
- Camp Merit: Camp Merit brings all of Merit's large ensembles together for two fun-filled weeks. Campers select a track (Band, Choir, or Orchestra) based on their main area of study as well as electives ranging from African Drumming to Conducting. The Choir Track is open to beginners.
- Instrument-Specific Camps: Join young musicians from across Chicagoland for week-long intensives for piano, trombone, trumpet, flute, and more. Camps are led by Merit's renowned faculty and filled with large group rehearsals, challenging music, practice tips, chamber music, and visits from special guest artists.
Visit www.meritmusic.org/summer-camps to learn more and register!
Ages 6-18
Half-day and Full-day options available
Business Review
"The best music school ever!"
- Yuliia, Merit parent
“Music has shaped who I am, and Merit has fostered my growth. It has made me a more curious, disciplined, engaged, open, and collaborative person and influenced nearly every part of my life.”
- Aidan, Merit student
"Merit has provided my child with a fantastic environment in which to learn and grow as a musician, and a lovely community in which to meet young people from all over the city."
- Naama, Merit parent
“My favorite part about attending Merit is the diversity of skill and background. Everyone comes from different cultures, towns, economic statuses, and skill levels. This is what makes it so magical. People coming together for the sole reason that they love to make music creates an environment of passion, acceptance, and growth.”
- Lucy, Merit student
