Summer Music Camps
Middle School Band Camp
The USF Middle School Band Camp runs June 8-12, 2026 and is open to rising 7th–9th graders—beginners welcome! This camp brings together young musicians from across Tampa Bay for a fun, immersive week of ensemble playing, masterclasses, and electives taught by USF faculty and experienced local educators. Students will learn in the USF School of Music facilities and experience life on a college campus.
This day camp runs 9 AM–5 PM, with lunch and snacks provided.
Registration opening January 2026!
High School Band Camp
The USF High School Band Camp runs June 22-26, 2026 and is open to rising 9th–12th graders. Students will rehearse in ensembles, participate in masterclasses, and choose from engaging electives such as songwriting, conducting, and leadership. Instruction is provided by USF faculty and experienced teachers from across Tampa Bay.
Both Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Overnight campers will experience life in the USF dorms, staying right across from the School of Music. Overnight tuition includes all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt. Day campers receive lunch and dinner, all evening activities, and a t-shirt.
Join us for a week of growth, music, and community on the USF campus!
Registration opening January 2026!
Jazz Band Camp
Running June 14–18, 2026, the USF Jazz Camp is open to rising 9th–12th graders interested in growing as jazz musicians. Students will rehearse in jazz ensembles, jazz combos, participate in sectionals and masterclasses, and explore electives designed to strengthen improvisation, theory, and stylistic understanding—all led by USF faculty and experienced jazz educators from across Tampa Bay.
Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Overnight campers will stay in USF dorms located near the School of Music, with all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt included. Day campers receive lunch, dinner, evening activities, and a t-shirt.
Registration opening January 2026!
USF Drumline and Front Ensemble Camp
USF Drumline & Front Ensemble Camp runs June 14-18, 2026 and is open to rising 10th–12th graders, as well as incoming college freshmen preparing to audition for the USF Drumline. This intensive camp focuses on developing strong technique, musicality, and ensemble skills through sectionals, masterclasses, and full-group rehearsals led by USF faculty and experienced percussion educators from across Tampa Bay.
Overnight and Day Camp options are available. Overnight campers stay in USF dorms near the School of Music, with all meals, housing, evening activities, and a camp t-shirt included. Day campers receive lunch, dinner, evening activities, and a t-shirt.
Registration opening January 2026!
The USF Double Reed Camp runs July 13 - 17, 2026 and is designed for improving performance and reed-making skills. All students will have opportunities to play in ensembles and participate in performance classes as well as reed-making master classes.
The USF Double Reed Camp is for all oboe, English horn, and bassoon players, ages 13 and older.
Contact: Amy Collins, Adjunct Professor of Oboe, acollins@oboe.net