Monday Evenings, June-August beginning June 15
Muhlenberg HS
End of Summer Concert: Thursday, July 30

Added for 2026 – Fightin Phils National Anthem &
Music Night with MS/HS/Adult Band: Friday, July 31

FREE FOR STUDENTS!

BSBI provides an opportunity to band musicians of all ages to play their instruments in an ability-appropriate ensemble, led by experienced music educators and music education interns. This enables students to continue their music education over the summer months. Adults can also join the ensembles at any level in which they feel comfortable.

First Year & Second Year Band: 7:00 PM;
MS & HS Band: 8:00 PM

Thanks to funding from the Neag Foundation, this program is free to all participants!

Berks Summer Band Registration
Berks Summer Band Institute – More Information

Summer Sing I
June 10-12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Olivet Center for the Arts, 328 Walnut Street, Reading
$15/BYC Registration + $35/Registration Fee (through Olivet BGC)

Summer Sing II
July 27- July 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Choristers dismissed at 12:00 PM)
Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing
$50/Registration Fee (through BYC)

Open to rising 3rd-7th graders! New for 2026 – All singers from the June AND July Summer Sing will perform the National Anthem at the Reading Fightin’ Phils game on Thursday, July 30!

Berks Youth Chorus offers Summer Sing as a free program, open to all young people entering grades 3 through 12. Campers learn music and vocal fundamentals in a fun, engaging and physically active setting. Students sing in small and large groups, explore their voices, improve music literacy, learn choreography and play games. BYC provides all music and education materials and a snack each day. A mini concert for family and friends is presented, on site, on Friday afternoon.

Berks Youth Chorus Summer Sing

Program Paused – Check Back in 2027 for more details!

The Reading Symphony Junior String Orchestra Academy is open to any student playing, violin, viola, cello, or bass in the greater Reading area. The program is designed to help students continue improving during the summer months, while learning new techniques. Students will learn about proper posture, playing techniques, practice strategies, musicianship, rhythm and music theory, and chamber and full ensemble playing. Students will meet Monday through Friday in various formats and will have recreation time. Friday will end with a public performance. Former RSJSO and RSYO members will serve as counselors for this camp, who have attended universities such as Eastman School of Music, the Cleveland Institute of Music, Peabody Institute and more.

Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra Academy Information

June 14-21, 2026, Kutztown University

Junior Division – Ages 12-17 | Senior Division: 18 & Up

Tuition: $1,300 (with housing) | $1,200 (no housing) | Application Fee: $50

Scholarships available through KU and RMF

Nurturing the love of great music and developing the young artists of the future, KU’s Summer Chamber Music Festival allows emerging musicians to experience the Art of Chamber Music with internationally acclaimed artists.

Talented students from around the world join forces for one week for a fully immersive musical experience. This camp provides opportunities that go beyond the traditional music camp experience, creating a stimulating environment for musical and personal growth through and international exchange of talent and ideas.

KU Chamber Music Festival Website

Ages 8-15
Specialty & Performance Camps

This program does NOT qualify for RMF Summer Camp Scholarships

Older campers work with professional directors, actors, dancers, and artists to develop performance, writing, and/or artistic skills. These camps help to build confidence, collaboration, and creativity while working in a safe and encouraging environment. Performance and Teen Camps range in length (1 – 3 weeks) and many result in performances held in the Yocum Institute’s Schumo Black Box Theater. All camps are led by talented teaching artists and creative professionals who work in education and their chosen discipline.

Camp times and age ranges vary, please click the links below for details. Snacks and lunch are not provided.

Yocum Institute Website

Summer Classes, Camps, & Workshops
Boyertown
Two Locations!

This program does NOT qualify for RMF Summer Camp Scholarships

Our summer programs include many diverse camp experiences for high school students all the way down to preschool age, offering performance-based programs in singing, dancing, piano, & pop music, as well as summer preschool options! We also offer summer workshops for ages 6 through adult! Weekly classes in voice and piano for all levels of student musicians, ages 4 through 18. Private lessons in voice, piano, and strings are enrolling on an ongoing basis. Prices vary, see website for details.

Patricia Keith Website

Little Mermaid, Jr.
July 6-31, 2026

This program does NOT qualify for RMF Summer Camp Scholarships

Lights up on creativity! Summer Theatre Camp at GoggleWorks invites young performers to dive into acting, movement, storytelling, and stagecraft with Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. Campers build confidence, collaborate with new friends, and bring stories to life through games, rehearsal, and performance. No experience needed, just imagination and a love of the spotlight. Participate in all 4 weeks to perform in our final production. Join all 4 weeks for a 15% discount!

Summer Theater Camp at GoggleWorks