SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
July 6-10, 2026
Halifax, NS
Join us for a summer of magical music making! Registration is now open for our three summer music day camps for kids and teens in Halifax.
Ceilidh Camp
Taylor Swift Camp
Teen Folk Band: Leadership Camp
*This year’s camps run simultaneously, the week of July 6-10, 2026
Ceilidh Camp
July 6-10, 2026
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A day camp for young fiddle, violin, guitar and piano players ages 7-13y in Halifax!
Prepare to deep-dive into the vast world of traditional and modern folk music from Cape Breton to Quebec, Ireland to Galicia to Norway & beyond. We’ll talk style, ornaments & GROOVE. We’ll improve our chops and jam a lot. We’ll laugh until our stomachs hurt and play until our fingers callous - in a rock n’ roll fiddle kind of way. Finally, we’ll end the week with an East Coast kitchen party.
We’ll learn folk songs and tunes, and maybe write a few of our own. In addition to plenty of time for jamming, students can expect guided yoga and stretching sessions, lunchtime picnics, silly games like musical charades, indigo dye-ing, stage decorating, and more.
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July 6 - July 10, 2026
9am - 4pmHydrostone Academy.
5450 Russell St,
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For young fiddle, piano, guitar & ukulele players ages 7-13y.
Experience: Students must have 1 year of music lesson experience - on any instrument at all! Not just the instruments listed above.
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2026 TBA.
2025 - Adrianna Ciccone, Mairi Chaimbeul, Sam Wilson, & Japhy Sullivan
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$390 / student before April 1
$440 / student after April 1
Scholarship available! Application within the camp registration form.
Taylor Swift Camp
July 6-10, 2026
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A day camp for young Swifties ages 7 - 13y in Halifax!
We’ll sing your favourite T-Swift tunes, learn tour worthy choreography, and put together our very own show, complete with costumes and props.
Our expert instructors will guide you in honing your singing and dancing skills, while also encouraging creativity and self-expression. Make new friends, discover your inner performer, and have a ton of fun!
Never taken a singing lesson or danced before? No worries - we encourage folks of all levels to join in! During camp, we’ll learn vocal techniques & dance moves that are geared towards each student’s current skill level. So whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, you can enjoy a fun week of camp alongside fellow Swifties!
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July 6 - July 10 , 2026
9am - 4pmHydrostone Academy
5450 Russell St.
Halifax, NS -
For young Swifties ages 7-13y.
Levels: All levels - no experience necessary.
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2026 TBA.
2025 - Catarina Ciccone, Rachel Webster, & Sam Wilson
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$390 / student before April 1
$440 / student after April 1
Scholarship available! Application within the camp registration form.
Teen Folk Band Leadership Camp
July 6-10, 2026
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A day camp for musical teens who play fiddle, violin, guitar, and piano. Designed for students 14+ who are proficient on their instrument, this week centres on collaboration, creativity, and musical leadership.
Students will dive into traditional and modern folk music from Cape Breton to Quebec, Ireland to Galicia, Norway, and beyond. Together, we’ll explore style, ornaments, and—most importantly—groove. With a strong focus on ensemble playing, campers will build their chops while learning to listen, respond, and lead within a group. Jamming is at the heart of the week, fostering confidence and musical initiative.
This camp operates as a work-study arrangement. In addition to receiving high-quality instruction, students will support the camp community by helping set up activities and assisting instructors with tasks such as photocopying and organizing materials. Teens will not be asked to supervise younger students, and an adult instructor will always be present.
The week balances 1:1 coaching and group sessions with expert instructors, offering both personalized feedback and shared learning. We’ll learn tunes, create group arrangements, experiment with original music, and encourage students to step into leadership roles. The week culminates in an East Coast Kitchen Party showcase, created in collaboration with instructors and Ceilidh Campers.
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July 6 - July 10 , 2026
9am - 4pmHydrostone Academy
5450 Russell St.
Halifax, NS -
For students ages 14+
Levels: Intermediate level on their instrument - guitar, fiddle, ukulele, piano &/or voice.
*Other instruments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Email support@merrytimemusic.com to discuss.
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2026 TBA.
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Work-study tuition for the week is $220
Limited spots available
FAQ
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Camps are held at Hydrostone Academy.
5450 Russell Street,
Halifax, NS B3K 1W9.Accessibility note:
Classes will take place over 2 floors. There is no elevator in the building. -
All camps run on July 6-10, 2026 from 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. Drop off after 8:30am, pickup by 4:30pm.
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No food is provided. Campers bring a packed lunch, snacks and water bottle.
No nuts please - Adrianna is very allergic, even though her dog is named Peanut!
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Each camp works a little differently.
Ceilidh camp is geared towards any student with at least one year of experience in any instrument all the way to intermediate and advanced students with experience in fiddle, piano, guitar & ukulele.
Taylor Swift camp is geared towards all levels of Swifty from never-ever to advanced.
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Each camp works a little differently.
Ceilidh camp pianos will be provided but all other instruments must be brought from home. If you don’t have one you can rent violins, guitars, & ukuleles from Long & McQuade for around $20 / week.
Taylor Swift camp no instruments necessary. Just bring your voice!
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Ceilidh Camp: 7-13y
Taylor Swift Camp: 7-13y
Teen Folk Band: Leadership Camp: 14+ -
Yes! Thanks to the generosity & support of our community, we are able to offer scholarship opportunities to 2026 Merry Time Music Co. Summer Campers. Our hope is to encourage a strong generation of music makers by offsetting some of the tuition for applicants who otherwise would not be able to afford to attend camp.