VMA Summer
Camps 2026
Professional music and performance camps for young people — small groups, expert coaches, real results. Booking now for June, July & August.
Camp Schedule
Two confirmed camp weeks this summer — choose the week that works for you. Camps run Monday to Friday.
Our Camps
Two distinct camps — each with its own vibe, focus, and age group. All led by professional musicians and performers from the VMA team.
Band Camp
Ages 9–17 · All instruments welcome
Band Camp is where young musicians stop practising alone and start making music together. Over the week, campers form bands, rehearse, write their own material, and perform at the end of camp — in front of a real audience.
This isn't a music theory class. It's the full experience of being in a band — the collaboration, the creative problem-solving, the buzz of playing with other people for the first time.
- ✓ Form a band with other young musicians
- ✓ Rehearse and develop as a group
- ✓ Write and arrange original material
- ✓ Learn what it takes to be in a band
- ✓ End-of-week live performance
- ✓ Led by professional musicians
The Greatest Showman Camp
Ages 9–17 · No experience needed
A full musical theatre experience built around the iconic soundtrack of The Greatest Showman. Campers sing, perform, and bring the show to life — learning what it means to perform with confidence, expression, and real stage presence.
From vocal technique to character work to full ensemble performance, this camp ends with a showcase that every parent will want to see. No experience needed — just a willingness to get up and give it everything.
- ✓ Vocal training through iconic songs
- ✓ Stage presence and performance coaching
- ✓ Ensemble and solo work
- ✓ Character development
- ✓ End-of-week showcase performance
- ✓ Led by professional vocal coaches
Why VMA Camps are different
We know there are big camps out there with hundreds of kids and teenage facilitators. That's not what we do.
Every camp is led by qualified, working musicians and performers — not students or volunteers.
Intimate group sizes mean every child gets real attention, real feedback, and real progress.
Every camp ends with an actual performance — not a classroom demo. Parents are invited.
Based in Leixlip since 2013 — 103 five-star Google reviews. We've been doing this for over a decade.
€185 early bird or €210 standard — exceptional value for a week of professional tuition.
Cróí Laighean Development Park — proper studios, proper gear, a proper environment.
What parents are saying
Every quote below is real — from parents who sent their children to our camps last summer.
“Never have I seen her so eager to wake early and return daily to a camp.”
Parent — Musical Theatre Camp (previous year)
“It was great to see the teens’ performance at the end of the week and how much they had all grown in confidence.”
Parent — Teen Camp
“The performance on the last day was fabulous and all the participants seemed so confident and happy.”
Parent — Summer Camp
“Each child got to perform on stage and sing. The enthusiasm and encouragement given to each child is incredible.”
Parent — Summer Camp
“Thoroughly invested in helping and encouraging teens & tweens to overcome their self-consciousness. The kids all shone in their concert.”
Parent — Teen Camp
“The VMA is a special place. My shy daughter felt comfortable to sing and play music in front of her peers and their families by the last day. We couldn’t believe it.”
Parent — Musical Theatre Camp
103 Five-Star Google Reviews
Kildare’s best rated music school — trusted by families in Leixlip since 2013
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