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Guitar Basics

Introduction, Exploration, and Play

Unleash your inner guitar hero!

In this introductory course, participants will learn all about the basics of playing guitar. This will include an introduction to rhythm, chords, strumming and playing together group.

Students form their own bands and learn some famous riffs!

All instruments provided and no prior experience necessary.

Ages
Best for children aged 6 - 12

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Dates
July 13th - 17th

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Time
9:00am - 3:00pm

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Location
2121 Marine Drive, West Vancouver,

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❊ FAQs

  • A typical day includes warm-up games, guitar lessons in groups, crafts and outside time.

  • Campers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, lunch and appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activity.

  • No, all instruments are provided for the camp. Campers may bring their own guitar If they wish, but it is not required.

  • Medical forms can be submitted via our online registration portal or emailed directly to. All forms must be submitted before the first day of camp.

  • Our staff are first aid trained, and we maintain a low camper-to-coach ratio for close supervision. We also follow safety protocols for heat, hydration, and equipment use. Allergies and medical needs are documented and closely monitored.

  • Whilst the camp is aimed at beginners, we ensure that each child is challenged appropriately. If campers already know some basics, we’ll give them more difficult chords and riffs to try, without excluding them from the group activity.

❊Additional Camps

Looking for a different age group? We offer programs all summer long for age groups ranging from toddlers to young adults.

Instrument Discovery

Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Percussion, all in one week!

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Sing & Play Camps

Themed Camps include Pop Music, Rock Music & Kpop