Summer Symphony Camp
Enrollment for Summer 2026 is open!
Our summer camp offers young musicians a place to hone their skills, meet new friends, and learn music! It’s a great way to give YOSA a try before joining and a fun way to try new sessions for returning musicians. Our camp faculty comprises the best musicians and instructors, from San Antonio Philharmonic musicians to local orchestra directors.
In 2026, we’re celebrating 40 years of camp and hosting various sessions for musicians ages 7–18. Financial aid is also available to ensure every young musician can join the fun.
Location
Trinity Baptist Church (319 E Mulberry Ave San Antonio, TX 78212)
Hours
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday with a concert at 11:00 a.m.
Orchestra Week
July 6-11, 2026
String players ages 7-18 and Woodwinds, Brass, & Percussionists ages 14-18 will advance their skills through a fun week of levelled string orchestra or full orchestra rehearsals, exploring a wide variety of musical styles.
Spotlight Week
July 20-25, 2026
Step into the spotlight! Campers aged 13-18 will spend the week delving into the music they love through hands-on sessions that explore new techniques and expand their artistry.
Cello Intensive
Cellists will have fun making music together and advance their playing skills. Directed by former San Antonio Philharmonic Principal Cellist Kenneth Freudigman.
Viola Intensive
Viola players will make music together, strengthen their skills, and enjoy a fun, focused week. Open to violin players looking to try out viola for the first time.
Mariachi Seminar
Mariachi musicians will learn new songs and develop their fluency in different traditional styles.
Composition Seminar
Musicians will advance their composition and notation skills, get creative, and hear their music played by professional performers.
Camp Tuition and FAQs
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YOSA Summer Symphony Camp 2026 tuition is $399 for all one-week sessions until March 1, 2026. A non-refundable deposit of $50 per camper is due at the time of enrollment. Tuition after March 1 will be $450.
There is a boxed lunch option available as a $75 add-on. The boxed lunch is available Monday–Friday and includes a sandwich, chips, cookie, and a drink.
There is an extended care option available as a $125 add-on. Extended care is from 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
All tuition is due June 29, 2025
Payment Options:Pay in Full at time of check out
Pay $50 deposit now, and the remainder will be automatically withdrawn from the card on file on June 29, 2026.
Pay $50 deposit now and make payments manually before June 29, 2026.
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YOSA has a boxed lunch option available for purchase Monday–Friday for an additional $75 and lunch will be provided for them. If you do not select that option, your musician will need to provide their own sack lunch for every day of camp. There will not be access to microwaves or other heating elements.
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YOSA will offer extended care hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional $125. Extended care will be available every day except Saturday morning.
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There will be two weeks of YOSA Summer Symphony Camp:
Orchestra Week: July 6-11, 2026
Spotlight Week: July 20-25, 2026
All camps will begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm.
YOSA Summer Symphony Camp will take place at Trinity Baptist Church (316 Mulberry Ave, 78212).
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Yes. Please see YOSA’s full information about tuition and financial aid here.
Yes. Please see YOSA’s full information about tuition and financial aid here. The deadline for financial aid applications is May 15, 2026.
YOSA is committed to making our activities accessible for families, regardless of financial constraints. Financial aid is offered as part of camp registration and is based on a family’s income, household size, and other family or financial circumstances. Families can expect strict confidentiality regarding their assistance application and results.Every effort will be made to meet the needs of young musicians and their families.
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Yes, please see eligibility requirements on the camp page for each session.
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Campers may miss no more than one full day of camp. If a camper misses more than a day, they will not be able to participate in the remainder of the session.
Make This Summer Unforgettable!
