REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 2026 Summer Camps at the Chan Centre

This summer, creativity takes centre stage at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.From July 6 – August 14, 2026, we’re offering six weeks of dynamic, hands-on summer camps for children ages 5–12who are curious about music, digital media, and STEM. Whether your child dreams of composing for film, designing video games, building instruments, or simply making joyful noise, there’s a camp designed just for them.

Early Bird Registration is open until March 15 — don’t miss your chance to secure a spot at a reduced rate!
Our camps are built around:

• Creativity and imagination
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Hands-on learning and exploration
• Showcases for family and friends

No experience necessary. All materials and equipment are provided.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – Summer Camps at the Chan Centre
Join us for Summer Camps at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC, where children aged 5-12 explore music, digital media, and STEM! No experience is necessary and all materials / equipment are provided. Register before March 15 to take advantage of our early bird rate!
 
Cue the Music Jr: Film Music & Stop-Motion Animation – Ages 6-8
July 6-10 & August 10-14 | 9 AM – 4 PM | REGISTER here - $485  
Lights, camera, action! In this camp, we’ll learn the fundamentals of music, craft DIY musical instruments, and work in teams to explore digital music composition for film and TV using Garageband. In the afternoons, campers will work in groups to learn how to produce, film, and edit their own LEGO stop-motion animations. On the final day, campers can invite their friends and family to a film screening of their animations, complete with their very own music! Are you ready to take a seat in the director’s chair?
 
Press Start: Video Game Music & Game Development – Ages 7-11
July 13-17 | 9 AM – 4 PM | REGISTER here - $485
Initializing… Loading… Ready player one! In this camp, campers will explore the fundamentals of music and digital video game music composition using Soundtrap. In the afternoons, our music studio will become a game studio as campers work in pairs to explore the ins and outs of videogame design, learn coding, and create playable games using Scratch. At the end of the week, campers will showcase their original video games featuring their own music to their friends and family!
 
Harmony Hackers: The Science of Music – Ages 8-12
July 20-24 | 9 AM – 4 PM | REGISTER here - $485
Sound and science meet in this exciting full-day camp! In the mornings, campers will dive into hands-on projects that explore the physics of sound and vibration. We’ll design our own percussion instruments, create mini sound studios, build dance bots, and more! In the afternoons, campers will work in pairs to learn the fundamentals of computer programming through code-based music composition and audio projects. On the final day, campers can invite their friends and family to a showcase of their projects! Are you ready to turn up the volume on STEM?
 
Cue the Music: Film Music & Stop Motion Animation – Ages 8-12
July 27-31 | 9 AM – 4 PM | REGISTER here - $485
Lights, camera, action! Become a movie director and music producer in this full-day camp! Campers will explore the fundamentals of music by learning to play the ukulele and recording music using Garageband. In the afternoons, campers will work in small groups to produce, film, and edit their own stop-motion animations using LEGO and clay. On the final day, campers can invite their friends and family to a film screening of their animations, complete with their very own music! Are you ready for the spotlight?
 
Melody Makers – Ages 5-7
August 4-7 | 9 AM – 12 PM | REGISTER here - $205
Unleash your inner musician! In this morning half-day camp, budding music-makers will get introduced to the basics of music theory. We’ll learn fundamentals like melody, harmony, and rhythm by playing fun musical games and exploring the ukulele! Are you ready to make some music?
Note: This camp can be combined with Carnival of the Animals for a full day of fun, with 1 hour of lunch care in between.
 
Carnival of the Animals – Ages 5-7
August 4-7 | 1 PM – 4 PM | REGISTER here - $205
Come one, come all to the Carnival of the Animals! In this afternoon half-day camp, we’ll stomp, roar, and chirp as we learn all about music composition. We’ll craft animal-themed instruments, play creative games, and work in pairs to compose our very own movements of Camille Saint-Saens’ iconic Carnival of the Animals using Garageband. Let’s shake our tail feathers and bring the animal kingdom to life!
Note: This camp can be combined with Melody Makers for a full day of fun, with 1 hour of lunch care in between.
 
For any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]