Summer Camp for youth
From June 23 to August 17, 2024
(2-week stays)
A memorable experience on an enchanting site!
The summer sessions of the Camp musical Père Lindsay give young musicians aged 8 to 17 the opportunity to broaden their horizons and have fun, exploring and sharing various facets of music, all in a natural setting with lake and forest. The CMPL's mission is simple: to make music and share it in a spirit of fun. The Camp musical aims to give musicians a global vision of music by helping them discover more than just the repertoire linked to the instrument they play.
The formula developed by founder Fernand Lindsay has remained much the same over the years: young people end their stay thrilled, promising to return to Lac Priscault, which they do in large numbers.
With a unique program of musical, artistic and recreational activities, camp manager Hubert Tanguay-Labrosse, experienced teachers and enthusiastic counselors offer a memorable vacation filled with discoveries, encounters and magical moments!
To find out more about the mission, principles and values of Camp musical, click here here.
Summer sessions
Session 1
June 23 to July 6, 2024
Age : 8 to 16 years old
Instruments : piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitare, flute
Session 2
July 7 to 20, 2024
Age : 9 to 17 years
Instruments : piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitare, flute, recorder, harpsichord, lute
Session 3
July 21 to August 3, 2024
Age : 9 to 17 years old
Instruments : piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, guitare, harp, clarinet, saxophone, percussions
Session 4
August 4 to 17, 2024
Age : 9 to 17 years old
Instruments : piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussions
Classes and activities
Choir
As tradition goes, each day begins with a choir lesson involving all campers accompanied by the camp counselors. Some of the choral pieces practised are performed at the final concert, and are recorded and sent to parents at the end of the stay.
Opera
Each summer, campers have the opportunity to study a lyrical work that will be presented the following year at the Opéra de Montréal. During the year, they are then invited to attend the dress rehearsal of this work at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier.
Orchestra and chamber music
The orchestra is offered mainly to the most advanced students during the second week of the stay, following informal auditions. Chamber music groups are also formed among the most motivated campers, after discussion with their teacher.
Theatre workshops
This workshop gives campers the opportunity to engage in group games, improvisation, pronunciation and presentation exercises.
Repertoire
Each day, a period is set aside for listening to a variety of musical works. During this time, they discover the repertoire of one of the Orchestre Métropolitain's concerts in the 2024-2025 season, which they are then graciously invited to attend.
Private lessons
Each camper is supervised by an experienced teacher for forty minutes a day, in one or two sessions. One or two periods of individual practice follow, depending on the musician's level. Additional practice time can be arranged on request with the teacher.
Dance
One period of the day is reserved for group dance. A choreography specially created for each age group is worked on throughout the stay so that campers can perform it for the other campers.
Visual arts workshops
This workshop gives campers the opportunity to explore a variety of creative media and techniques, as well as learning about the plastic approach of different visual artists.
Session 1
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Voice
Guitare
Flute
Session 2
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Voice
Guitare
Flute
Recorder
Harpsichord
Lute
Session 3
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Voice
Guitare
Harp
Clarinet
Saxophone
Percussions
Session 4
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Oboe
Bassoon
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Percussions
*Subject to change depending on the number of registrations.
The Camp musical takes meticulous care to select excellent teachers who are as much performers as they are teachers, and who are committed to helping young musicians progress, without pressure or competition.
The Camp allocates teachers according to the number of registrations per stay, and tries to respect allocation requests as far as possible. Should it not be possible to assign the desired teacher, you will be notified. Please note that the list of instruments offered and the list of teachers are subject to change depending on the number of registrations.
Daily schedule example
Campers are divided into 6 groups according to age and level of musical experience. Class and workshop schedules vary by group. Here's a sample schedule:
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7:15 AM: Wake-up call
7:45 AM: Breakfast
8:15 AM: Choir
9 AM: Private lesson or practice time
9:45 AM: Repertoire
10:30 AM: Dance
11:15 AM: Visual arts
12:00 PM: Free time
12:30 PM: Lunch
1:15 PM: Down time
2 PM: Opera
2:45 PM: Private lesson or practice time
3:30 PM: Free time
4:15 PM: Theatre
5 PM: Sports
5:45 PM: Mini concert
6 PM: Diner
7 PM: Game with camp counsellors
Campers will have the opportunity to attend and participate in several concerts during their stay:
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Pre-Dinner Concerts : Every day, during the period before dinner, campers can present a piece or number of their choice, solo or in a group in front of all the campers.
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Concerts by guest artists : Campers will have the chance to attend two varied concerts by professional artists.
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Mid-term Sunday concert : Parents can visit their child during their stay, on mid-camp Sunday. A musical gathering is planned for 11:30 a.m. during which some campers will perform solo or in groups. Then, parents are invited to bring a picnic to dine on site and enjoy the area as a family.
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Teachers' concert : Scheduled for Wednesday evening of the 2nd week, the teachers' concert is open to parents and guests who wish to attend.
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End of camp concert : To end the stay in style, a concert is held at the Saint-Alphonse-de-Rodriguez church on the last Saturday of the stay, at 11 a.m. Choir and orchestra tunes and some camper performances will make up the program.
To see the full programming, click here.
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Swimming
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Hiking
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Volleyball
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Basketball
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Soccer
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Other activities with camp counselors
Registrations
*Preferential price for registration completed and paid before May 1, 2024.
Prices include taxes.
Session 1
1600$*
1550$*
Session 2
1615$*
1565$*
Session 3
1615$*
1565$*
Session 4
1645$*
1590$*
Siblings: A $150 discount applies to all additional registrations from the same family unit.
Additional session: A $150 discount will be applied to those wishing to register for two summer sessions.
The Fondation Père Lindsay, the Fonds Germaine-Gibara of the Foundation of Greater Montreal, Destination C.A.M.P. and other generous donors support a program designed to help low-income families.
For more information and to apply, please visit this page. Conditions apply.
If you wish to receive a Relevé 24 pour Frais de Garde, you must provide your social insurance number in the secure registration platform. These statements will be available in your online account by the end of February of the year following your child's stay. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when this is the case.
Please note that the amounts paid for stay fees are divided into two categories:
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Childcare fees applicable on RL24;
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The balance of applicable fees for obtaining the tax credit for artistic activities, as evidenced by your official receipt.
The percentages, corresponding to the childcare portion and the portion for the artistic component (teacher, teaching, etc.), vary from year to year and will be confirmed when we send you your tax documents.
Please note that the maximum deductible child care expense according to Revenu Québec is $125/child/week. The amount of living expenses we enter on the R24 usually exceeds the maximum deductible. That's why we encourage you not to forget to also claim the credit for artistic activities when preparing your income tax return. For many years, we have followed the recommendations of our chartered accountant on this subject, who knows Camp and the tax rules that apply.
For more information on the Relevé 24, please visit the Revenu Québec website.
Need help registering? Consult one of the following guides:
Please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone at (450) 755-2496 or by e-mail at secretariat@campmusicalperelindsay.com if you have any questions or require assistance.
Useful information
IIn order to fully enjoy the stay, the CMPL offers a disconnected
environment to campers. It is therefore forbidden to bring electronic
devices such as cell phones or tablets, except for those with a single
function (e-reader, metronome, camera, instrument tuner, etc.).
Camp musical is committed to the health and safety of its campers. Please read the following documents:
Unless something changes, the instructions concerning the prevention of the spread and the management of the symptoms of covid-19 on the camp site are those that apply to the general population and the school environment. Camp musical is committed to following all sanitary instructions in the best interest of all.
Parents are invited to visit their children during their stay, on mid-camp Sunday. There will be a musical gathering at 11:30 a.m., either indoors or outdoors. For your comfort, we recommend that you bring beach chairs. In case of rain, or depending on the program, the gathering could also take place in the auditorium. This day is also a great opportunity to bring what you need to picnic at Camp musical with your child, or to go off-site for a family activity. Please note that the cafeteria is reserved for staff and campers only. Campers must be back by 4:45 p.m., and parents by that time. Counselors will organize activities for campers whose parents are unable to visit.
NOTE: Pets are not allowed on site at any time.
Professional concerts are other opportunities for relatives and friends to visit campers, depending on the epidemiological situation prevailing at the time. The program will be posted around May. Admission: $10/person (free for the camper).
All campers are expected between 3:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on the opening Sunday of the session.
An instructor will be at the entrance to the site to welcome you, show you where to park and which chalet to go to. There you can meet your child's counselor and choose a room and bed. Campers and their families are free to explore the site until 5:30 p.m., when supper is served to campers in the cafeteria.
A tour of the facilities for new campers and their families will be led by the camp manager in the afternoon.
NOTE: pets are not allowed on site.
For further information on pre-arrival arrangements, please consult the stay guide.
To round off your stay in style, a concert will be held at Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez church on the last Saturday of your stay. For this occasion, you're invited to come to Camp Musical from 9:30 a.m. to pick up your child(ren) and all his/her belongings (please note that we don't return forgotten items). Then head to the church together by 10:45 a.m. at the latest. The concert starts at 11 a.m. and finishes around 12.30 p.m. The program will include choral and orchestral tunes, as well as some campers' performances.
For more information on the departure day, please consult the stay guide.
© Yanick Déry
© Yanick Déry
© Yanick Déry
© Yanick Déry
Lodging
Campers are accommodated in 4- to 8-bed rooms in the Azimut, Grand Air, Horizon, Villa d'eau, Nid d'aigle and Arc-en-son cabins. Maximum summer capacity is 140 campers.
The Camp allocates cottages according to age group and number of registrations per stay, and tries to respect friends' requests as much as possible.
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Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the secretariat by e-mail or by phone at (450) 755-2496.