Summer Camp

Colorado Youth Bands Mission Statement: To provide an inclusive instrumental music program that promotes youth development, fosters peer camaraderie, instills respect for culture, and develops a pursuit of excellence.

Colorado Youth Bands Summer Camp at Colorado State University Pueblo.

Mission
Colorado Youth Bands summer camp strives to help young musicians grow and improve with a daily structure of full ensemble rehearsals, individual section rehearsals, and recreation time when not in rehearsal. The Colorado Youth Bands summer camp strives to create independent learners. We want students to experience the results of their choices, hard work, and commitment to becoming better musicians.

Colorado State University Pueblo will be our camp host. The dates are June 14 to June 18, 2026.

DIRECTIONS FOR REGISTRATION
Important Note! This is the registration and payment form.

In addition, you should be ready to complete medical information, including doctor, provider, etc. You can pay by credit card or check at the end of the form. If you opt to pay by check, you will receive an invoice that allows paying by check electronically. 

WHO
Summer Camp is open to any student aged 10-18 with at least one year’s experience playing a band instrument. Most participants are year-round Colorado Youth Bands members; however, many non-members participate. Please invite your friends to join us. We have campers from all over, not just Colorado.

Colorado Youth Bands Music Directors and a staff of college-age musicians, such as camp counselors and master class teachers, administer the camp. Camp does not include piano, guitar, or other stringed instruments.

TUITION
Camp Fees explained. All Payments are Non-Refundable. There are no refunds if a student cannot attend, including for medical reasons. A portion of paid camp tuition may or may not roll over to future Colorado Youth Bands tuition; that depends on when the cancellation notice is received.

Early Bird Tuition (On or Before April 7, 2026) – $599
Summer Camp Tuition (After April 7, 2026) – $699

Incidental Fees and Property Responsibility

Students are responsible for caring for their assigned room keys, meal cards, and campus facilities during camp. Replacement costs may be assessed for lost keys or meal cards and will be charged at the time of loss based on university replacement fees.

Families are financially responsible for any damage caused by their student to Colorado State University Pueblo property, including residence halls, rehearsal spaces, and other campus facilities. Charges for damages will be determined on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the university.

Colorado Youth Bands Summer Camp – June 14 – June 18, 2026

By the early 1970s, the Colorado Youth Bands summer camp program was in full swing, welcoming students from across the state for a shared summer music experience. While past camps were shaped by their unique settings, the heart of Colorado Youth Bands camp has always been about immersion, community, and musical growth.

We are excited to begin a new chapter of that tradition at Colorado State University Pueblo. Hosting camp on a college campus gives students the opportunity to experience campus life firsthand, from living in the residence halls to rehearsing and performing in dedicated music facilities. This immersive environment allows students to fully focus on music-making while also getting a glimpse of what college-level music study and campus living can look like.

As we move forward at CSU Pueblo, we look forward to building a new set of traditions and memories, rooted in the same spirit that has made Colorado Youth Bands summer camp a meaningful experience for generations of students.

Camp check-in is Sunday, and the final concert is on Thursday afternoon, with both groups performing for parents. For planning purposes, CSU Pueblo is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Historic Grant Ave. More details will be sent at the appropriate time to attendees.

Camp Tuition includes all meals, lodging in rooms of two students with a shared bathroom suite between 4 students, and all learning materials distributed to students during camp.

A Shuttle Bus is available as an option for transportation to camp and is not included in the  fee. The bus fee is $60 per student. The bus will pick up students at South High School at 12:30 pm. Parents are responsible for transportation home after the concert on June 18th.