Summer Camp: August 17-22, 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

• Registration opens April 24. Once camp is full we will take information for our waiting list.
• You will be contacted by us within a few days to confirm we have received your registration and give you payment details.
• Camp tuition is $300
• Subsidy and Pay-What-You-Can options are available for those in need.

**2026 Times & Locations: Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm at Bowness Commons (formerly Bowness Scouts Hall), Friday at OCL Studios 9am-4pm, Saturday at Ship & Anchor 2pm-6pm***

Overall camp goals include: Self-esteem building, positive engagement with peers, musical instruction and performance, music industry orientation, and development of social skills.

​Camp Description 
The camp consists of 4 full days of instruction, practice and workshops, a full day of recording at OCL Studios, and a Saturday afternoon showcase at the legendary Ship and Anchor.

In their registration, campers will be asked to provide information about their musical tastes and reasons for joining the camp, as well as instrument preference (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or vocals), and age. Bands will be formed on the basis of these applications. 

Please note that no musical experience is required! Experienced instructors and industry veterans will provide instrument and workshop education, as well as mentorship. 

Campers will be split up into bands, but will also have the opportunity to form other collaborations, and work together as a group during workshops.

Workshops
Workshops will depend on available instructors, a finalized list will be posted at least a month prior to camp.  In past camps we have included workshops on:

• Songwriting
• How to work together as a band
• Stage presence and live performance
• Promotion
• Making merch
• Exploring music history and genres
• Recording standard practices
• Navigating your local music scene
• Keynotes with professional local artists

The Showcase!
Saturday afternoon will be dedicated to giving the bands an opportunity to show off all their hard work. The showcase will be held at the Ship and Anchor pub on 17th Ave. SW, and will include performances by each of the BAM! bands, as well as collaborations and special guests.

What you walk away from BAM! Camp with:

• New friends
• New instrument skills
• Knowledge of the music industry
• Experience of creating and performing music!

​Tuition includes:

• Instruction/mentorship
• Merch
• Instrument/equipment rental if needed
• Any materials needed in workshops
• Professional recording of your original song
• Portrait of your band

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