
Music & Arts Activities for Kids in Windsor, Ontario

Social and Interactive
A jam-packed week of hands-on creative fun.

Healthy and Safe
Early childhood learning in a small pod.

Extra-curricular
TESTIMONIALS FROM SUMMER CAMP 2021
Your kids deserves to be social, active, and cared for this Summer, while learning music! Let them experience Thru the Roof! Summer Music Camp at South Windsor School of Music.
A WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF CREATIVE AND ENGAGING Day Camp ACTIVITIES
- Ages 5 – 7
July 11 – July 15 - Ages 8 – 11July 18 – July 22
Meet The Music Friends
5 – 7 year olds
July 11 – July 15
Campers participate in rare live performances, hone their understanding of musical concepts, make crafts, sing, and take their turn in the spotlight.

Discover the voice within! Explore loud and quiet sounds in accessible and entertaining ways. Make bracelets to share with your new camp friends.
Block 1 - Meet the Friends
Block 2 - Keyboard Concepts
Block 3 - Bracelet Making
Block 4 - Loud & Soft

Transport on a journey through time and space with the Tabla with Guest Musician Krutarth! Participate in a fun live performance of Indian Hand Drums that connects traditional and new music through rhythm.
Block 1 - Fast & Slow
Block 2 - Review
Block 3 - Guest Artist: Tabla Dance-off
Block 4 - More Music Friends

Wondering what wacky sounding instruments we’ll hear? Toot Toot goes the trumpet with Guest Musician Ashna. We’ll be using fun and silly learning props to learn and practice melodies.
Block 1 - Take a Rest
Block 2 - Stepping Down
Block 3 - Guest Artist: Toot Toot goes the Trumpet
Block 4 - Picture This

Do you like to squish things? Think outside the box and create! Music and art can go hand-in-hand, and we’ll discover how through concepts of light/dark and warm/cold.
Block 1 - Let’s Do it Again!
Block 2 - Bouncing Sounds
Block 3 - Guest Artist Craft - warm/cold
Block 4 - Guest Artist Craft - dark/light

Get in the spotlight! Stimulate the creative mind and body through movement and interactivity. Show and tell with camp friends in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
Block 1 - On and Off
Block 2 - Stretch that Sounds
Block 3 - All Join In
Block 4 - Sharing with Friends
I'm With The Band
8 – 11 year olds
July 18 – July 22
Campers hone their instrument playing skills, participate in rare live demonstrations, write and perform their own song, and make personalized band t-shirts.

Discover the performer within! Explore playing 10 different musical instruments in accessible and entertaining ways. Pick your favourite and join the band.
Block 1 - Violin, Percussion Shakers, Ukulele
Block 2 - Piano, Accordion, Electric Bass,
Block 3 - Glockenspiel, Guitar, Drums
Block 4 - Vocals, Choose Your Weapon

Transport on a journey through time and space with the Tabla! Participate in a fun live performance of Indian Hand Drums that connects traditional and new music through rhythm.
Block 1 - 4/4 Body Percussion
Block 2 - Rhythm in C on Your Instrument
Block 3 - Guest Artist: Learn The Tabla!
Block 4 - Guided Instrument Practice - Rhythm (Same Simple Beat)

What’s a boom whacker? Hitting things is encouraged, today only! We’ll be using fun and silly props to learn and practice melodies.
Block 1 - Major Scale & Melodies with Boom Whackers
Block 2 - Major Scale & Melodies on Your Instrument
Block 3 - Craft: Button Making
Block 4 - Guided Instrument Practice - Major Scale & Melodies

Think outside the box, showcase your style and create! Tie-dye your own band t-shirts and make personalized buttons. Build relationships in a laid-back space. Music and art go hand-in-hand!
Block 1 -Tie Dye A Band T-Shirt!
Block 2 - Writing Lyrics & Melodies
Block 3 - Guest Artist: Hits on the Violin
Block 4 - Guided Instrument Practice - Rhythm & Melodies

Make a band performance video! Stimulate the mind and body through movement and interactivity. Immerse yourself in the creative process in a welcoming, hands-on environment.
Block 1 - 1-2-3 Chords!
Block 2 - Practice & Hone
Block 3 - Remix!
Block 4 - Performance
summer Camp instructor

MICHELLE SOULLIERE
Nice to meet you!
I have just as much fun during Summer Camp as your kid will. I want my young students to enjoy their music lessons, and express their creativity while they are learning.
I spent 7 years as artist-in-residence for the conseil scolaire catholique Providence where I taught the arts in French using hands-on, innovative methods. I completed large collaborative visual arts and music projects with JK/SK, primary, intermediate and secondary classes.
After touring in my 20’s, I held creative, administrative, and teaching roles with various non-profit arts organizations including National Film Board of Canada, Artcite Inc. Pre-pandemic, I co-developed and co-delivered a bilingual professional development program for Ontario-based music educators through the Ontario Arts Council.
My BFA degree is from University of Windsor. I’ve received additional artist-educator training throughout my career from Jumblies Theatre (Toronto), Royal Conservatory of Music, and Multicultural Council of Windsor.
day Camp guest artists

KRUTARTH SHITUT
Krutarth has studied the tabla professionally for several years. He performs often in bands and as a soloist. He’s composed original music with international artists from India, Canada, France, America, and Dubai. Krutharth is a fun, engaging individual who shares a wide knowledge of all percussion. He's bringing the dance to camp!

JOSINAH MAKOTOKO
An out-of-the-box thinker whose long list of expertise includes competitive skateboarding, singing, wood burning, resin art, painting, jewelry and accessory making. Josinah is inspired by everyday life, upcycled materials, and the funky, vibrant colours and her South African culture. As a City of Windsor day camp leader and mother, Josinah brings a non-traditional and accessible artistic prowess to the camp.
Stefanie adams
Stefanie is a Bachelor of Music student at University of Windsor and studies classical violin with Lillian Schierich. She is an accomplished performer and student who is actively involved in her community. Stefanie is excited to share her passion for music by opening up the world of string instruments to camper and performing hit songs!

Ashna Cheverlharan
Ashna has completed her Grade 8 RCM in piano and her Grade 5 RCM in trumpet. She won first place for trumpet at Kiwanis Music Festival provincials. She was the winner of the Most Distinguished Brass award 2021 in Windsor-Essex County. At camp, Ashna will be sharing her passion of brass instruments and performing something silly.
important information for summer camp
Registration Fees
- Full Week $400 (no HST). Maximum 6 campers per week.
- Prepayment in full is required to secure a spot.
- Partial-week and single-day registrations are not available.
Waitlist
- We are accepting 2 wait-listed campers per week.
- $20 non-refundable waitlist fee to be applied to purchase of camp if applicable.
- Contact the school to be added. The school will contact you if a spot has been made available.
Daily Itinerary
Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 2:15 pm
Daily Arrivals: 8:45 - 9:00 am
Lunch: 11:00 - 11:50 pm
Daily Pick-ups: 2:15 - 2:30 pm
Late Pickup Fees
- $10 for each 15 mins past 2:30pm.
Refunds
- No cash refunds will be given due to student withdrawal.
- If the camp can’t proceed due to COVID-related reasons, credit will be issued in full on your South Windsor School of Music account, redeemable for private music lesson services and/or retail products.
What To Bring
- Each day, campers should come prepared with a water bottle, a mask, nut-free lunch, 2 snacks and sun protection as needed.
- Please do not bring toys, tablets or other items unless asked.
- Materials provided.
Location
- The Camp takes place mainly at South Windsor School of Music, the shaded tree area close to our parking lot, with the occasional weather-permitting 8 minute walk down to Mark Park.
ALL NEW THRU THE ROOF! MUSIC CAMP 2022
Listen for yourself - kids have a blast with the unique activities at Thru the Roof! Summer Music Camp.
Why Our Summer Camp Totally Rules
professionally trained staff
Staff are trained in health & safety, early childhood care and Ontario's Arts Curriculum.
inclusive & social
Making friends at camp is top priority. Give them a memorable summer with connections that last a lifetime!
OPTIMIZED FOR FUN
Kids won't even realize they're learning! They'll be too busy having fun, experiencing new things and expressing themselves.
Testimonials from 2020's virtual camp
Listen for yourself - kids have a blast with the unique activities at Thru the Roof! Summer Music Camp.