SUMMER 2021 Calendar and Program Guide - St. Michaels University School
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SUMMER 2021 Calendar and Program Guide
We are excited to present SMUS’ Summer Camps Calendar for 2021!
We have an incredible lineup of programs planned for youth ages 5 to 17. With a
wide range of exciting options in the areas of Science, Technology, Arts, Sports,
Leadership and more, there is absolutely something for everyone!
Questions? Call or email the External Programs Department: 250-370-6120
Craig Kelley - Director of External Programs - craig.kelley@smus.ca
Melody Kassiri - Camp Coordinator - melody.kassiri@smus.ca
We look forward to welcoming you to SMUS this summer!
Click on the camp names for more information.
Camp Calendar - June
Ages June 21-25 June 28 - 30 (3 days)
Park-Tas-Tic Intro to Squash
Ages: 5-10 Ages: 8-10
5 to 10 Time: 9-4pm Time: 9-12pm
Price: $260 Price: $135
Byte Camp
Introduction to Coding
9 to 15 (4 day camp)
Ages: 9-12
Time: 9-4pm
Price: $290
Camp Calendar - July
Ages July 5 - 9 July 12 -16 July 19 - 23 July 26 - 30
SMUS Soccer Camp SMUS' STEAM Camp Mini Masters Art Camp Mini Masters Art Camp
Ages: 4-6 / 7-9 Ages: 7-9 Ages: 5-7 Ages: 8-10
Time: 9-12pm Time: 9-12pm Time: 9-12pm Time: 9-12pm
Price: $175 Price: $210 Price: $195 Price: $195
Rex Sports Basketball Sea Smart - PISE FUNdamental Foxes SMUS Soccer Camp
Rising Stars 1.0 Ocean Heroes Ages: 5-6 Ages: 4-9
5 to 10 Ages: 8-11 Ages: 8-10 Time: 9-4pm Time: 9-12pm
Time: 9-3pm Time: 9-12pm Price: $225 Price: $175
Price: $225 Price: $210
Nature and Survival SMUS' STEAM Camp
Ages: 8-10 Ages: 7-9
Time: 9-3pm Time: 9-12pm
Price: $325 Price: $210
Summer Sweet & Savory Be Quantum Smart Rex Sports Basketball
Baking Junior I Work Harder
Ages: 10-14 Ages: 9-11 Elite Camp 1.0
Time: 9-12pm Time: 9-3:30pm Ages: 11-15
Price: $220 Price: $325 Time: 9-3pm
Price: $225
Digital Fabrication Sewing & Textile Arts Found Sound Project
Ages: 12-15 Ages: 10-14 Ages: 10-14
Time: 9-12pm Time: 1-4pm Time: 9-3pm
Price: $210 Price: $180 Price: $400
International Culinary SMUS' STEAM Camp Learn from the Masters Foundations in Robotics
Tour Ages: 9-12 Art Camp and Programming
Ages: 10-14 Time: 1-4pm Ages: 11-14 Ages: 10-14
Time: 9-12pm Price: $210 Time: 1-4pm Time: 9-3pm
Price: $220 Price: $205 Price: $325
9 to 15
Fashion Design and Byte Camp Discover the Sewist in SMUS' STEAM Camp
Illustration 3D Animation You! Ages: 9-12
Time: 1-4pm
Ages: 10-14 Ages: 11-14 Ages: 10-14
Time: 1-4pm Price: $210
Time: 9-4pm Time: 9-3:30pm
Price: $180 Price: $335 Price: $300
Squash Camp - International Culinary
Intermediate Tour
Ages: 11-13 Ages: 10-14
Time: 1-4pm Time: 9-12pm
Price: $225 Price: $220
Rex Volleyball Camp Fashion Design and
Ages: 11-14 Illustration
Time: 11-3pm Ages: 10-14
Price: $215 Time: 1-4pm
Price: $180
Squash Camp Advanced Quantum Physics Learn from the Masters Art
Ages: 14-17 Bootcamp for Camp
Time: 9-12pm Ages: 15-17
Price: $225 High School Students Time: 1-4pm
July 13 -15
14 to 18 Ages: 15-17
Price: $205
Powerful Youth Time: 9-3:30pm SMUS’ Music Camp
Leaders in Training Price: $195+GST
Ages: 11-17
Ages: 14-18 Time: 9-3:30pm
Time: 9-3:30pm Price: $420
Price: $475
Camp Calendar - August
Ages Aug 3 - 6 (4 days) Aug 9 - 13 Aug 16 - 20 Aug 23 - 27 Aug 30 - Sep 3
Money Matters SMUS' STEAM PISE FUNdamental SMUS Soccer Camp Nature's Gone
Ages: 5-7 Camp Foxes Ages: 4-9 Wild
Time: 9-12pm Ages: 7-9 Ages: 5-6 Time: 9-12pm Ages: 5-10
Price: $180 Time: 9-12pm Time: 9-4pm Price: $175 Time: 9-4pm
Price: $210 Price: $225 Price: $260
PISE - Energetic Nature and Survival Budding Beginner French Beginner French
Eagles Ages: 8-10 Entrepreneurs Summer in Paris Summer in Paris
5 to 10 Ages: 7-8 Time: 9-3pm Ages: 8-11 Ages: 5-7 Ages: 8-10
Time: 9-4pm Price: $325 Time: 9-3pm Time: 9-12pm Time: 9-12pm
Price: $180 Price: $325 Price: $180 Price: $180
Intro to Squash
Ages: 8-10
Time: 9-12pm
Price: $180
Byte Camp SMUS' STEAM Squash Camp - Rex Sports Byte Camp
2D Animation on Camp Intermediate Basketball Rising Claymation
Tablet Ages: 9-12 Ages: 11-13 Stars 2.0 Ages: 9-12
Ages: 9-12 Time: 1-4pm Time: 9-12pm Ages: 8-14 Time: 9-4pm
Time: 9-4pm Price: $210 Price: $225 Time: 9-3pm Price: $335
Price: $290 Price: $225
Be Quantum Smart Science Venture
Ages: 11-14 Under the
Time: 9-3:30
Price: $325 Microscope
Ages: 12-14
9 to 15 Time: 9-3:30pm
Price: $325
Digital Fabrication Rex Sports: All Girls Rex Sports Science Venture Creative
Ages: 12-15 Basketball Academy Basketball Under the Non-Fiction
Time: 9-12pm
Price: $170
Ages: 8-11 & 12-14 I Work Harder Elite Microscope Writer’s Workshop
Time: 9-3pm
Price: $225 Camp 2.0 Ages: 9-11 with Anny Scoones
Ages: 11-15 Time: 9-3:30pm Ages: 11-14
Time: 9-3pm Price: $325 Time: 9-12pm
Junior CEO's Price: $225 Price: $180
Ages: 13-16
Time: 9-3pm
Price: $325
SMUS Squash Camp
Advanced
Ages: 14-17
Time: 9-12pm
Price: $225
Season Prep Rex
Volleyball Camp
14 to 18 Ages: 14-17
Time: 11-3pm
Price: $215
Musical Theatre (2 weeks)
Ages: 13-17
Time: 9-4pm
Price: $595
Summer Boarding Camps
July 11 -16 July 18 - 23
Camp in the Capital Abstract Volleyball Overnight Camp
Overnight Basketball Camp
Price: $880 (4 nights)
Price: $1,100 Early Registration Discount: $800 (Paid by April 16)
Ages: 13-15 Ages: 13-15
SMUS’ Overnight Squash Camp SMUS’ Overnight Squash Camp
Price: $1,300 Price: $1,300
Early Registration Discount: $1,200 (Paid by April 16) Early Registration Discount: $1,200 (Paid by April 16)
Ages: 12-17 Ages: 12-17
Rex Sports Basketball - Rising Stars 1.0
We have designed this camp for the Rising Stars of Tomorrow! Whether you are brand new to
basketball or have already found your passion for the game, you are perfect for this program.
We have an incredibly qualified coaching staff for players of all skill levels so be sure to register
quickly to ensure your spot is reserved. This camp is always quick to fill up and you don’t want
to miss a week with this coaching staff! The coaching staff is made up entirely of current and
former Collegiate and University players who create a positive, fun and safe environment. The
week will be challenging and require hard work as we focus on skills and drills, as well as fun
and competitive game play. Included in the program is a premium camp shirt along with the
opportunity to win tons of prizes and awards!
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / 9-3pm Ages: 8-11
Rex Sports Basketball - I Work Harder Elite Camp 1.0
This camp is the next step to becoming a Rising Star. With that being said the title of the camp
says it all! This camp will ensure you learn how to work harder to reach your goals. Some
athletes in this age group may still need to work on fundamentals while others are ready to take
the next step and that is 100% okay! Our elite coaching staff is trained to cater this camp to
every athlete’s specific needs regardless of age and skill. If we see you at this camp, there is a
very good chance we will see you at I Work Harder 2.0 in August. This camp includes a camp
training shirt, prizes and awards.
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: July 26-30 / 9-3pm Ages: 11-15
Rex Sports Basketball - I Work Harder Elite Camp 2.0
Back due to popular demand, the second session of the “I Work Harder” camp is designed to be
its own experience as well as a complementary addition to the first “I Work Harder” week. We
say this with our most honest intentions that attending both “I Work Harder” camps will provide
a complete and fun experience for all athletes. We will build off of what we learned in the first
camp while developing a more advanced skill set. This program will give players the chance to
go into the last weeks of their summer on high note and we prioritize giving our athletes the
opportunity to head back to school with the utmost confidence and ability.
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: Aug 16-20 / 9-3pm Ages: 11-15
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Rex Sports: All Girls Basketball Academy
Summer 2021 will mark the third annual All Girls Academy! Last year’s program saw registration
fill up within a week and we are hopeful for an even better turnout this year! Coached
exclusively by Women’s Basketball players from the UVic Vikes and the Camosun Chargers, this
program offers a mix of fundamental training as well as advanced skill development. This aspect
of the camp along with some prizes, awards, actual game experience and a complimentary
camp training shirt, and the 2021 All Girls Academy is complete!
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: August 9-13 / 9-3pm Ages: 9-11 / 12-14
Rex Sports Basketball - Rising Stars 2.0
This camp is the next step to becoming a Rising Star. With that being said the title of the camp
says it all! This camp will ensure you learn how to work harder to reach your goals. Some
athletes in this age group may still need to work on fundamentals while others are ready to take
the next step and that is 100% okay! Our elite coaching staff is trained to cater this camp to
every athlete’s specific needs regardless of age and skill. If we see you at this camp, there is a
very good chance we will see you at I Work Harder 2.0 in August. This camp includes a camp
training shirt, prizes and awards.
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: August 23-27 / 9-3pm Ages: 8-12
Rex Volleyball Camp
Rex Sports will be once again teaming up with collegiate volleyball players to offer boys and girls
a high-quality Volleyball camp to learn and develop their skills. Whether you are brand new to
Volleyball or have already found your passion for the game, you are perfect for this program.
We have an incredibly qualified coaching staff for players of all skill levels. The coaching staff is
made up of college players who create a positive, fun and safe environment. Along with the
indoor court training, this program will also have full access to the beautiful SMUS grass fields
where athletes will be able to play outside on grass courts while enjoying the sunshine.
Included in the program is a premium camp shirt along with the opportunity to win tons of
prizes and awards! We will also have guest coaches appear either in person or via zoom that
have all played at the professional levels overseas.
Cost: $215 Dates & Time: July 5-9/ 11-3pm Ages: 11-14
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Season Prep Rex Volleyball Camp
This program has been built with a catered approach for Volleyball players who are looking to
truly reach their potential during their upcoming seasons. Whether you are trying to play
college or just make your schools team, perhaps cracking a starting lineup, or even becoming a
league all star, we would love to show you how to sharpen your tools to get to that goal. Our
coaching staff is made up of current and former high level college players who bring up to date
training methods and experience to the program. The athletes in this camp will have the
opportunity to learn directly from these players and absorb what it takes to take your game to a
brand new level. Players will also get an incredible chance to sit down one on one with a former
or current professional player who will have an interactive conversation with you via zoom in
hopes of guiding you to achieve your dreams. Also included in the program is a premium camp
t-shirt.
Cost: $215 Dates & Time: August 23 - 27/ 11-3pm Ages: 14-17
Instructor/Organization Bio:
Mr. Dylan Marsden
Dylan is the head coach and director of basketball operations for Rex
Sports and Passion Sports Basketball. Coach Marsden has 5 years of
collegiate playing experience in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic
Association (CCAA) where he became one of the top 3 point shooters
in the conference. Since finishing his playing career, he has taken on
an assistant coaching role with the Camosun Chargers Men’s
basketball program (CCAA) and is currently in his second year.
Recently, Dylan has begun to work with the Men’s Basketball
Coaching staff at Simon Fraser University (NCAA) to develop new and
modern ways to take basketball development to new heights. Dylan
has a Diploma in Sport Management from Camosun College and 6 years of experience coaching
youth basketball across B.C.
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Byte Camp - 3D Animation
Dreaming of a career with PIXAR? Ever wonder how those awesome 3D animated movies like
Shrek, Toy Story and Frozen are made? Spend the week learning how by modeling, animating
and telling your own stories in 3D. You'll use Blender, a wonderful (& free!) 3D software, to
design characters that jump off the screen and then make them come alive by adding voices,
soundtracks and completing your own animated short film. Final projects are usually group
projects with each student contributing a character and a scene.
Cost: $335 Dates & Time: July 12-16 / 9-4pm Ages: 11-14
Byte Camp - 2D Animation on Tablet
Turn your drawing skills into awesome animation skills on our tablets! We'll show you how to
make beautiful animations as wild as your imagination. Participants will learn to storyboard and
use some advanced animation skills to make their characters really come alive on the screen.
Principles like Squash & Stretch, Anticipation and Exaggeration will be introduced in fun lessons
and students will produce their own animated short films by the end of the week!
Cost: $290 Dates & Time: August 3-6 / 9-4pm Ages: 9-12
Byte Camp - Claymation Movie Production
Make your own clay characters come to life, just like Shaun the Sheep! Participants will work
with a partner to build their own clay characters, sets and props; develop their own script;
shoot their movie scenes; and then learn to edit and add sounds and special effects to complete
the whole project. Don't worry parents, there will be plenty of time devoted to outdoor games
and activities!
Cost: $335 Dates & Time: August 30-Sep 3 / 9-4pm Ages: 9-12
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Byte Camp - Introduction to Coding
Discover how much fun it is to build your own game! Students will be introduced to basic coding
skills with easy to use drag-and-drop software, and get to use those skills to make their very
own games. Students will also learn how to create their own 2D vector artwork to make
characters and levels that are entirely their own. The final project is a game that you can take
home on USB or proudly share with friends online.
No class on July 1st
Cost: $290 Dates & Time: June 28 - July 2/ 9-4pm Ages: 9-12
Back to CalendarScience Venture - Under the Microscope
Microscopes reveal a fascinating visual world full of unexpected treasures! Campers will explore
and use different types of microscopes to collect and analyze samples. Spending lots of time
outside, campers explore the local environment six feet apart. After investigating the different
parts of a microscope, campers will immediately begin observing an assortment of prepared
slides and learn lab slide preparation technique. Outdoors, campers will collect samples for
closer investigation. In the lab notebooks provided, campers will learn what is involved in
scientific sketching and will practice this creative art. A virtual field trip to UVic microscopy lab
will enable campers to control a SEM microscope remotely. On the last day, campers will
showcase their learning in a virtual science fair.
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: August 16-20 & 23-27 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 9-11 / 12-14
Organization Bio:
Since 1991, the University of Victoria's Science Venture program has been delivering innovative
science, technology, engineering, and math programming to Vancouver Island youth, 5-18 years
of age. Programming includes workshops, after school clubs, summer camps, and events - all
designed to stimulate the interest and passion for these subject areas. In 2019, we reached
over 18,500 youth in our community through high impact hands-on learning opportunities.
Science Venture programs are delivered year-round by UVic students from the Faculties of
Engineering, Science, and Education. Our team challenges participants to explore, discover, and
innovate in a safe environment.
Back to CalendarSea Smart - Ocean Heroes
Dive into ocean science at the beach with Sea Smart this spring! This STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) spring break camp will teach eager minds about
the incredible biodiversity in our oceans with interactive and hands-on activities. Campers will
learn about different marine ecosystems each day, the animals that belong to each of them, and
the impact that human activity has on them — all while having fun at the beach!
The Ocean Heroes camp uses fun, hands-on games and activities to teach children about
current issues impacting our oceans and how we can help. Some exciting activities may include:
❖ Identifying algae and invertebrates at the beach
❖ Ocean acidification experiment
❖ Coral symbiosis game
❖ Oil spill activity
Don’t miss out on giving your kids this amazing opportunity to join Sea Smart’s one-of-a
kind-outdoor spring break camp!
Lunch is not included; ensure your kids come with enough food, water, and clothing suited to be
outdoors all day. Note: there is NO swimming during this camp.
Cost: $210 Dates & Time: July 12-16 / 9-12pm Ages: 8-10
Organization Bio:
Created by marine biologist Dr. Elaine Leung, Sea Smart helps youth understand the role they
play in making the world a better place…all in a fun, educational program that fulfills the
requirements of the new BC Ministry of Education’s curriculum. Help your kids build essential
life skills like creative thinking, personal awareness, and social responsibility, while gaining an
awareness and appreciation of our incredible natural surroundings.
No oceans, no us. Sea Smart’s innovative curriculum teaches youth about ocean issues with a
solutions-based approach that is much needed in this day and age when environmental
problems are overwhelming and it is easy to lose hope. Inspire your kids or students to get
outdoors, become environmental champions and make a positive difference in the world in Sea
Smart’s school programs, after school programs, and summer camps in Metro Vancouver.
Back to CalendarMoney Matters
Earn, save, spend, donate! Let's learn about money! This innovative program provides a solid
foundation on financial literacy for kids in a fun setting. Games and hands-on activities help
campers internalize key concepts (like money, budgeting and saving) in an engaging and
supportive environment fostering teamwork.
Cost: $180 Dates & Time: August 3-6 / 9-12pm Ages: 5-7
Junior CEO's
How cool would it be for you to be the boss at Apple or YouTube for a day? In this leadership
program, you can! Students act as CEOs for leading companies and work in groups to make
strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include popular
companies (such as Tesla, Tik Tok or 23andMe) and examine the role of female and minority
CEOs. Students enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy and cultivate a
strategic mindset as future leaders.
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: August 9-13 / 9-3pm Ages: 13-16
Budding Entrepreneurs
If you like “Dragon's Den,” this program is for you! Join other intrepid campers and learn what it
takes to launch your own business. Campers build self-confidence while developing business
skills in strategy, marketing and finance. Campers select a business idea, learn to develop a
business plan and make a pitch presentation on the last day. They even create a real website
and design their own business cards!
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: August 16-20 / 9-3pm Ages: 8-11
Organization Bio:
SPARK business academy was founded in 2013 with the mission to empower students of all ages
with essential financial literacy skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Back to CalendarPISE - FUNdamental Foxes
Explore, learn and play! As part of PISE’s FUNdamental Foxes camp your child will develop
movement skills such as running, jumping, catching, wheeling and dancing. Through our
informative and innovative camps, your child will learn movement skills, coordination and
balance, while having fun and building their confidence and motivation to be active for life. Each
week is different, with a variety of games, activities and guests to build the confidence and
motivation in your child to be active every day.
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: July 19-23 / August 16-20 / 9-4pm Ages: 5-6
PISE - Energetic Eagles
The best way to develop skills is through play! Our Energetic Eagles camps provide campers an
inclusive environment, where they will build confidence, and develop teamwork and
cooperation skills through fun games and sports.
Cost: $180 Dates & Time: August 3-6 / 9-4pm Ages: 7-8
Organization Bio:
We are a non-profit organization, helping build a healthy, active community with a focus on
inclusion, physical literacy, active living and developing performance athletes. We are the first
summer sport institute in Canada and one of eight organizations in BC that form the viaSport
Regional Alliance, a collective of provincial sport-delivery organizations passionate about
energizing communities and enriching lives.
Recognized as a passionate, innovative leader in our field, we strive to transform lives through
physical activity and sport by providing facilities, education and leading programs for children,
youth and adults of all levels and abilities.
Back to CalendarPowerful Youth - Leaders in Training
Leaders In Training is a unique, experience-based leadership program developed and facilitated
for SMUS by Powerful Youth, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to providing
engaging and impactful leadership training for youth worldwide.
This program is 5 days of hands-on activities, exciting challenges, unique projects, and deep
discussions with the goal of preparing participants for roles as leaders in youth programs and
summer camp environments. Powerful Youth’s experienced youth leadership facilitators will
guide participants in expanding their understanding of their own leadership potential and in
developing core leadership skills. What participants learn in this program will not only help
them take on leadership roles as camp leaders, but also at school, in the community, or in
future job opportunities.
Participants will leave the program with a better sense of their own leadership style and
strengths, stronger teamwork and communication skills, and important knowledge and skills
required of a successful camp leader, including decision making, facilitation, activity
development, and working with children and youth.
Cost: $475 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 14-18
Instructor/Organization Bio:
Ms. Christine Remple, BPE:
Christine is passionate about youth development both
in her local community and globally. She joined the
Powerful Youth team in 2011 and for over 10 years she
has had a variety of opportunities leading youth both
as a program facilitator and coach. She is a
compassionate leader, who encourages development,
growth, and seeking out one’s passions to find
purpose and create meaningful change. Committed to
personal growth and learning, she is currently
pursuing further education in Graduate Leadership
studies at Royal Roads University. Combining studies, experience and her love for youth
development she is working to develop a youth led enterprise in Victoria, B.C.
Back to CalendarInternational Culinary Tour
Jump on to this whirlwind culinary tour to learn how to prepare some favorite international
foods from scratch! Each day, students will “travel” to a different destination to prepare a
variety of representative foods and will culminate in a delicious lunch together. This camp
appeals to young “foodies,” who will delight in watching Greek pita bread puff in the pan,
cranking out homemade Italian pasta, or assembling their own Asian spring rolls. Students will
receive a recipe booklet at the end of the week so they can practice skills and techniques from
the workshop at home! What students should bring: food storage containers in case there are
leftovers to bring home.
Cost: $220 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / 9-12pm Ages: 10-14
Summer Sweet & Savory Baking
Working with fresh seasonal ingredients students will prepare an assortment of sweet and
savory baked goods in this engaging hands-on camp. Students will learn baking terminology
and methods, proper measuring techniques, food science, and the role of ingredients while
they work. Delicious samples of their achievements will be enjoyed along the way with
hopefully some treats to bring home at the end of the class. Students will receive a recipe
booklet at the end of the week so they can practice the skills learned in this fun workshop.
Cost: $220 Dates & Time: July 12-16 / 9-12pm Ages: 10-14
Fashion Design and Illustration
In this camp, students will learn industry standard fashion design techniques in both technical
drawing and illustration, gain valuable tips in how to replicate different fabric textures, and
develop their familiarity with an extensive amount of vocabulary related to styles and design
elements found in apparel. Students will discover how designers find inspiration all around
them and apply this knowledge to develop their own thematic collection of fashion designs
using a variety of art mediums.
Cost: $180 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / 1-4pm Ages: 10-14
Back to CalendarSew Good! Sewing & Textile Arts
All hands on deck for this creative sewing and fibre arts camp! This week students will explore
the creative space that intersects art and sewing. Students will learn a variety of sewing and
fibre art techniques as they complete several engaging projects to take home. Students who
have taken the Sewing & Textile Arts camp during Spring break will discover new techniques and
projects this week. Felting, quilting, Japanese Sashiko stitching, and printmaking on fabric are
all on the menu!
Cost: $180 Dates & Time: July 12-16 / 1-4pm Ages: 10-14
Discover the Sewist in You!
This camp is intended for students who would like to learn how to operate a sewing machine to
start making clothes for themselves. Students will learn about how to take measurements to
determine sizing, different types of fabric and their suitability for different clothing items, how
to work with commercially available patterns, and the steps involved to create a piece of
clothing. No previous sewing experience required. All materials will be provided for students to
complete a project by the end of the week!
Cost: $300 Dates & Time: July 19-23 / 9-3pm Ages: 10-14
Instructor Bio:
Ms. Lisa Burrows
Lisa is originally from Montreal, where she studied Fashion
Design and Merchandising at LaSalle College and worked in
retail management in the home decor industry. In 1996, she
moved to Victoria and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in
Education with a double major in Secondary Art and Language
Instruction. She completed her Master’s degree in Art
Education in 2013 from the University of Victoria. Lisa has been
an educator in the Sooke School District for 14 years. Currently,
she teaches Art and Home Economics at Royal Bay Secondary
School, where she offers a unique course in Textile Art. In her
spare time, she enjoys cooking, art, and sewing. During Spring and Summer breaks, Lisa can
often be found teaching and sharing her love for learning with students at SMUS.
Back to CalendarFound Sound Project
The Found Sound Project is a space where learners embark on a quest to gain a deeper
understanding of the sonic world that surrounds us all. Learners explore, record, and sample
environmental sounds in order to experiment in our full-featured sound lab. Each composer in
the project performs many roles – listener, sound recordist, audio engineer, player, editor and
storyteller – in order to produce a unique piece that draws on existing musicianship empowered
with modern digital tools. The project is designed around core principles of place-based
learning, multidisciplinary practice, metacognition and accessible education. Its goal is to foster
the development of each learner’s unique artistic identity.
Cost: $400 Dates & Time: June 21-25 & July 19-23 / 9-3pm Ages: 10-14
Foundations in Robotics and Programming
This course aims to get learners up and running in the incredible and vast world of robotics.
Learners explore the fundamental concepts of electronics, programming, and design, all while
applying their new knowledge through guided projects designed to transform their creative
visions into fantastic, autonomous creations. Within the familiar LEGO ecosystem, learners are
able to forget the homework and get straight to creating! Designed for learners of all ages, the
drag-and-drop interface allows for the inception and rapid evolution of complex designs without
having to write a single line of code.
The course is designed around core principles of multidisciplinary practice, mastery learning,
guided exploration, critical reasoning skills and logical thinking. Its goal is to provide a
foundation upon which learners can build a lifelong passion for robotics and programming,
drawing on the experiences and knowledge gained during the week to propel them along their
individual learning path.
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: July 26-30 / 9-3pm Ages: 10-14
Back to CalendarDigital Fabrication
Digital fabrication is opening new creative possibilities and putting tremendous power in the
hands of the students who know how to use the tools. Using the open source software
Inkscape, students will learn to design, fabricate, and build objects and parts with precision and
confidence. Students bring their creations into the real world through the CNC process on our
Laser cutter. Projects will range from traditional woodworking activities such as finger-joint
boxes to more elaborate builds such as automata, vehicles, and kinetic sculpture.
Cost: $210 / $170 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / August 3-6 /9-12pm Ages: 12-15
Instructor Bio:
Mr. Guillaume Massé Richards (he/him)
Guillaume is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer and educator
hailing from Victoria, BC. As an educator, Guillaume has taught
within both francophone and anglophone school systems in his
home province of British Columbia. He has 5 years of experience
teaching and designing courses in accordance with the BC’s
Dogwood Diploma programme in the areas of K-12 music, arts
appreciation, robotics, programming, physics and math.
Guillaume earned a B.A. in combined studies of music and physics
in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Educational
Technology at Concordia University with the aim of defining new
pedagogical approaches to arts and science education, both inside
and outside of the classroom.
As an artist, Guillaume has travelled the world performing as a guitarist with residencies across
Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. Guillaume has also designed and fabricated immersive,
interactive art installations that blend his love of sound design with his background in
engineering, programming and intelligent lighting systems. Such installations have been
commissioned for and displayed at events such as Art Basel Miami and Burning Man.
Back to CalendarSMUS Hiking Camp
SMUS' Hiking Camp is not just about putting on hiking boots and setting off. Campers will learn
the fundamental skills of getting into the outdoors, including: route planning and navigation,
packing for a trip (what to bring and how to bring it), camp cooking on a backcountry stove
(Final day only, please bring a lunch every other day). Come prepared to be active, and don’t
forget to bring your water bottle, a snack, a hearty lunch, and your love of the outdoors!
Cost: $210 Dates & Time: June 21-25 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 13-15
Wilderness Survival
The Wilderness Survival camp will teach fun and informative wilderness survival skills in a
manner that is experiential, exciting, and hands-on. Some of the skills campers will learn
include: how to light a fire without lighters or matches, how to build a wilderness shelter ,how
to use a compass and a map to find where you are and where you are going. The final day of the
camp will conclude with a scenario where campers will put together all of the skills they’ve
learned and work as a team to survive a fictional survival situation. This camp will include hiking
in the beautiful nature areas near Victoria. Bring snacks, water, and a hearty lunch. Come
dressed for the weather as we will be outside all day, rain or shine.
Cost: $210 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / 9-12:30pm Ages: 13-15
Instructor Bio:
Mr. Jake McCloskey BA, MA, PDPP
Jake is an outdoor educator who has worked with school outdoor
programs for the past eight years. He holds a masters degree in
Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria and has recently
completed his teaching diploma, also from the University of Victoria.
His work has given him the opportunity to hike, ski, snowshoe,
summit, climb, paddle, garden, and learn in some of the most natural,
isolated, and beautiful places on Vancouver Island and the mainland.
Jake’s focus in teaching has always been centered around experiential
learning and finding a passion for the natural world.
Back to CalendarIntro to Squash
Each session will be a fun and engaging introduction to squash, and the development of hand
eye coordination skills. The sessions will include an interactive warm up which promote the
building of basic court movements. Coaches will also run a series of fun drills teaching
fundamental squash skills which can later be built up into game play.
Cost: $135 / $180 Dates & Time: June 28-30 / August 3-6 / 9-12pm Ages: 8-10
SMUS Squash Camp - Intermediate
This Intermediate squash camp will be led by SMUS' head squash coach Vicky Lust.Each three
hour session will be fun and motivating, with a specific focus on developing strong
fundamentals including technique, movement, and match tactics. For players who have played
squash before but not in a competitive setting. Racquets and safety glasses are provided.
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: July 5-9 - 1-4pm / August 16-20 - 9-12pm Ages: 11-13
SMUS Squash Camp - Advanced
This advanced squash camp will be led by SMUS' head squash coach Vicky Lust. The camp will
be specially designed for provincial level players and higher, with a focus on technique and
tactics while under pressure.
Cost: $225 Dates & Time: July 5-9 / August 23-27 / 9-12pm Ages: 14-17
Instructor Bio:
Ms. Vicky Lust
Vicky, the SMUS Squash Head Coach, has been ranked as high as 12 in the
world and has been working with our Squash team for almost a year. Along
with our other highly qualified coaches, we offer squash camps for players
from Grades 5 and up. There will be an intermediate level camp for those
new to the game or who have been playing recreationally for a while (ie
our Middle School Programme), and an advanced camp that is aimed at
athletes who have been competing in tournaments around BC or
competing nationally/internationally. The Camps will include everything to
help elevate your game. Including technique, tactics, movement and theory.
Back to CalendarBe Quantum Smart Junior
Join us in the mind-bending world of quantum physics! This innovative camp is designed to
celebrate the creativity, imagination and underestimated potential of children aged 9 to 11,
while introducing the video-game-like nature of the quantum world with all the fascinating
perplexity of a videogame. We will explore the key concepts of quantum mechanics using
academically and practically proven teaching strategies. The concepts of entanglement,
superposition, wave-particle duality, quantum tunneling will be introduced through fun,
engaging and age-appropriate activities, such as games, crafts, role-playing and bumper cars.
Campers will not only learn about key quantum concepts but will also come away inspired by
how cool science can be!
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: July 19-23 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 9-11
Be Quantum Smart
Are you ready to step into the fascinating world of quantum physics? Forget about everything
you have learned so far about the nature of reality and be prepared for a fun ride down the
rabbit hole! Quantum physics provides the most accurate description of the workings of the
universe. The advanced technology we use in our everyday life such as smartphones, laptops,
lasers, GPS devices, and medical devices work on the basis of quantum phenomena. But what
does this word “quantum” even mean? In this 5-day camp, you will learn about the key
concepts of quantum physics through interactive hands-on activities, will be equipped to
impress others with your cool quantum conversations and will be able to see the world like you
have never seen it before. When you put your quantum glasses on, you can almost have a Jedi
mind to see beyond taken for granted reality. This quantum summer camp will be like a journey
into a counter-intuitive videogame, so get ready to play!
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: August 9-13 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 11-14
Back to CalendarQuantum Physics Bootcamp for High School Students
Join us in the mind-bending journey down the rabbit hole! Quantum physics provides the most
successful model to date towards our understanding of the universe. This 3-day program will
support student exploration of key concepts in quantum physics along with high school level
mathematical implications. Topics to be covered include: The nature of light, the photoelectric
effect, Compton scattering, the quantum model of the atom, quantum numbers, dark matter,
the double slit experiment, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, Schrodinger’s wave function,
superposition, entanglement, and quantum tunneling. Get ready to radically expand your
understanding of the universe and delve into the fascinating, counterintuitive concepts of
science!
Cost: $195+GST Dates & Time: July 13-15 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 15-17
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Goksenin Sen
Goksenin, a former physics teacher, holds a PhD (University of
Victoria) in science education and curriculum studies with a
background in engineering physics (Istanbul Technical University).
Her doctoral studies focused on how middle school science
teachers learn and teach quantum physics. Dr. Gee, as a
coordinator for Let’s Talk Science and Mad Science, did extensive
science outreach activities in K-12 in Victoria over ten years.
Among many other science symposia for middle and high school
students at UVic, she launched the first quantum mechanics
symposium for middle school students in BC. Dr. Gee offers quantum mechanics online courses
for the general public and teaches quantum physics for non-physicists community courses at
UVic.
Back to CalendarMini Masters Art Camp
Learn to create like an artist! In this camp we will explore a variety of materials and processes.
From painting like Picasso, to drawing like Degas, this camp does it all. The more you learn
about the masters of art, the more you become one!
Cost: $195 Dates & Time: July 19-23 & 26 - 30 / 9-12pm Ages: 5-7 / 8-10
Learn from the Masters Art Camp
Learn to create like an artist! In this camp we will explore a variety of materials and artists. The
first few days are filled with fun mini-lessons. From painting like Picasso, to drawing like Degas,
this camp does it all. Near the end of the week you will be able to select an artist of your own
choosing and create your very own masterpiece inspired by their artwork! The more you learn
about the masters of art, the more you become one!
Cost: $205 Dates & Time: July 19-23 & 26 - 30 / 1-4pm Ages: 11-14 / 15-17
Instructor Bio:
Hi! I'm Devon. I am a visual arts educator who creates a safe haven in
the studio for all my students. I have worked as an art teacher at St.
Michaels University School, Shawnigan Lake School, and am now an
art teacher at Selkirk Montessori School! I truly believe that visual
arts offers a unique opportunity for kids to not only tap into their
own creative potential, but also to find their own sense of calm
amidst the chaos. At unprecedented times like these, it brings me
such joy to be able to offer these fun-filled art camps to so many
creative young minds!
Back to CalendarSMUS Soccer Camp
This soccer skills development camp will focus on fun ways to increase athletes' fundamental
skills while instilling a love of the game. Athletes will have both structured and unstructured
play to learn the basics of movement, dribbling, passing and shooting. The campers will be
joined by SMUS student athletes. Please bring a full water bottle, indoor shoes, and soccer ball
if you have one.
Cost: $175 Dates & Time: July 5-9 & 26-30 / August 23- 27 / 9-12pm Ages: 4-6/7-9
Instructor Bio:
Ms. Pleun Van der Leest
Pleun is a Physical Education teacher from the Netherlands, with extensive
experience working with young children and teaching soccer skills. She
played soccer at Fontys University in Eindhoven, Netherlands for three
years and has led many soccer camps, from beginner to advanced levels,
and for all age groups.
Back to CalendarBeginner French - Summer in Paris
A week of French language, culture and food inspired by summer vacation in France. Students
will leave with a refreshed vocabulary, inspired by new skills and understandings. Students will
acquire new language skills and apply their knowledge of target vocabulary through exciting
drama activities.
Cost: $180 Dates & Time: August 23-27 & August 30-Sep 3 / 9-12pm Ages: 5-7 / 8-10
Instructor Bio:
Ms. Emily Deslaurier
Emily is an elementary and middle school French teacher at St. Michaels
University School. After a life changing exchange to the south of France
she chose to go to University in Montreal where she studied Physical
Education and Environmental Studies at McGill University. Simultaneously
she studied yoga around the world and has been teaching yoga and
mindfulness for over a decade now. Emily loves travelling, French food,
saunas and dance. She loves to share her passion for culture and story in
everything she does. You can expect lots of fun stories, projects and
real-life based drama games in Emily's French classes and camps.
Back to CalendarCreative Non-Fiction Writer’s Workshop with Anny Scoones
This workshop that is led by best selling author, Anny Scoones, explores a variety of non-fiction
writing genres which combines writing and editing skills with individual creativity. Genres
include journaling, descriptive writing, memoir, opinion and persuasion, research, interviewing,
and critique using the creativity of language, vocabulary and personal thought and experience;
vocabulary skills include synonym usage, idioms, proverbs, alliteration, and similes and as well,
the creation of rhythmic sentence structure. Through various strategies including discussion,
samples, brainstorming, outdoor outings, shared readings, observations, and writing activities,
students will be able to sharpen their non-fiction writing skills in a fun and insightful manner.
Cost: $180 Dates & Time: August 30-Sep 3 / 9-12pm Ages: 11-14
Instructor Bio:
Ms. Anny Scoones
Anny is a best selling author whose latest book is Island Home, Out
and About on Vancouver Island (Touchwood Editions, 2019). Anny
holds an Education degree and Humanities Diploma from the
University of Victoria and currently teaches esl. She writes a weekly
book column for the Times Colonist and enjoys hiking with her dog
Archie riding her horses. Anny is also a yoga certified instructor.
Back to CalendarMusical Theatre Cabaret Build your storytelling, singing and acting confidence in this exciting Musical Theatre Cabaret! Instruction is aimed at enhancing performance skills and learning about the development of a cabaret musical. Students will also play a key role in the playwriting process and will use songs from popular Broadway shows like Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Annie, and Chorus Line. They will be taken through the audition and casting process, assigned roles, and then focus on vocals, character development, stage presence and movement. The program will close with a run of the cabaret the students have created at the Victoria Fringe Festival. Cost: $595 Dates & Time: August 23-Sep 3 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 13-17 Instructor Bio: Mr Cam Culham Cam Culham teaches EAL (English as an Additional Language) at the University of Victoria, and specializes in the use of drama and music in this field. In addition to being a drama director with the SMUS summer programs, Cam is also a local performer. He can be seen at many local family-oriented events alongside his cohort, Daisy the Mime Clown. As a board member with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Society, he regularly appears in a variety of onstage roles. And even before that he played Charlemagne in a Four Seasons production – last century! Taking the play to the Fringe this time round is an added bonus. Nancy Ford BFA, BEd Nancy is thrilled to be back as a guest instructor specializing in character movement and enjoys working with emerging performers to enrich character depictions through movement techniques. She is a former SMUS House Parent and has over twenty-five years experience performing and teaching, in addition to her day job in federal government law enforcement. Nancy has a ball performing at various family-friendly events and venues as “Daisy” the mime clown with longtime performance partner Cam Culham.
Ms Britt Small
Britt Small has over 20 years’ experience as a director, producer,
performer, curator, storyteller and teacher. She launched her
original show REALBOY at Intrepid's UNO Festival and played
Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at
BlueBridge Theatre last year. She is the Co-Founder and Artistic
Producer of Victoria company Atomic Vaudeville and performs
musically as Boss Saint B.
Britt has directed Janet Munsil’s Circus Fire and The Ugly Duchess,
Jacob Richmond’s The Qualities of Zero, Ride the Cyclone and
Legoland, The Fantasticks and True West for Blue Bridge Repertory
Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream for GVSF, God’s Lake and Castle in the Sky for Castlereigh
Theatre, My Chernobyl for Gateway Theatre and The Belfry and local Victoria cult hits The Rocky
Horror Show, and Hedwig for AV. Britt also works as a dramaturg and book editor and has taught
acting, play building, clown, comedy, movement and improvisation for various organizations.
Mr Brooke Maxwell
Brooke Maxwell is a freelance musician,
composer, arranger and educator based in
Victoria, BC. His introduction to the world of
theatre was through Atomic Vaudeville, which
eventually led to the creation of the acclaimed
Ride the Cyclone and its recent Chicago,
Off-Broadway, Seattle & Atlanta debuts. He has
gone on to underscore and sound design several
local and national works (Gruff [Puente Theatre],
And Slowly Beauty [Belfry Theatre, National Arts
Centre, Tarragon Theatre] A Tender Thing [Belfry Theatre] The Glass Menagerie, A Long Day's
Journey into Night [Bluebridge Theatre] Joan [Theatre SKAM]), and is also currently performing
locally in the Victoria area.
Back to CalendarNature and Survival
This camp will focus on learning about the local flora and fauna that surround us on beautiful
Vancouver Island and on essential skills to travel safely in a wilderness environment. Skills such
as, map, compass and GPS navigation, shelter building, first aid, safe carving and fire lighting,
archery, animal tracking, plant identification and wilderness awareness. Based out of the SMUS
Junior school, campers will embark on daily hikes to the beach and local parks to participate in
fun nature-based games and learning activities.
Cost: $325 Dates & Time: June 19-23 / August 9-13 / 9-3pm Ages: 8-10
Instructor Bio:
Mr Jamie Pope
Jamie Pope has been teaching Outdoor Education at SMUS since 2014. He is a
certified teacher, trained in Outdoor Experiential Education and Geography.
He is an experienced wilderness guide, who has led hiking, sea kayaking,
rafting, and canoeing trips for over 20 years. He is very passionate about the
outdoors and encourages young people to get outside and enjoy nature.
Back to CalendarSMUS' STEAM Camp
During this intense and engaging STEAM program, young science curious innovators-in-training
will dive deep into the magical world between arts and science using lenses, cans, and code.
We will be discovering unexpected linkages, learning new concepts, and extending our creative
superpowers through material science and messy hands-on experimentation, all the while
gleefully blurring the boundaries between what is traditionally thought of as either science, art,
or play.
This year's focus is on Energy, Patterns, and Vision. We will be constructing energy harvesting
machines, building eyes, and filling virtual worlds with dancing patterns using code.
Along the way, we will learn about information design, how to hack the brain with optical
illusions, and how to split up and re-combine sunbeams and sound waves.
Cost: $210 Ages: 7-9 / 9-12
Dates & Time: July 12-16 & 26-30 / August 19-23 / 9-12pm & 1-4pm
Instructor Bio:
Mr Helmut Hissen
Helmut Hissen is a father of three very curious children. He is a computer scientist with several
decades of development in electronic design tools, experimental physics, telecommunication,
information design and data visualization, brand intel, online communities and fintech. He
believes technology is not something we buy; but something we use to extend our creative
reach, with the real fun being the underlying puzzling mathy patterns that make up our
universe. He enjoys doing magic with data, code, wires, light and -- occasionally -- Shellac from
one of the most beautiful places on this planet: the Canadian west coast. When he is not busy
with consulting work, he puts together STEAM teaching/outreach camps and tools for seriously
curious junior school aged innovators.
Back to CalendarPark-Tas-Tic
Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore the outside while the sun is out and the birds
are chirping. This week we will trailblaze and hike around Victoria's most beautiful parks; Gyro
and Goldstream. Come join us for our outdoor adventures!
Cost: $260 Dates & Time: June 21-25 / 9-4pm Ages: 5-10
Before Camp Care: 8:30-9 After Camp Care: 4-4:30
Nature's Gone Wild
Let’s have some unique outdoor adventures to end the summer! We’ll spend a day at the
beautiful Esquimalt Lagoon, test your camouflage skills in woodland trails, and learn something
new with a guided hike. We’ll bake some healthy treats to take along with us and go to many
awesome parks to play.
Cost: $260 Dates & Time: August 30-September 3 / 9-4pm Ages: 5-10
Before Camp Care: 8:30-9 After Camp Care: 4-4:30
Back to CalendarSummer Music Camp Cost: $420 Dates & Time: July 26-30 / 9-3:30pm Ages: 11-17 We are delighted to offer our newly designed Music Camp that provides keen music students an opportunity to learn alongside professional musicians and educators. Students will learn more about their instruments by working on technique, while also gaining experience and confidence by playing in combos or ensembles. The instructional approach and atmosphere is inspiring and nurturing, while overall remaining focused on creating a fun and positive musical experience. Students should have at least one year of music instruction in a school band program, private lessons, or the equivalent. Participants will take part in daily workshops, masterclasses, focused electives and ensembles or combos. There will also be daily outdoor programs, for students to enjoy activities that take advantage of the great summer weather. WORKSHOPS Each morning students will begin the day with a workshop or presentation on a topic that is relevant to all students such as: • Recording software and video editing • Performance and audition Preparation • Practice time tips and tricks • Tuning and warms ups • Microphone techniques • Ear Training • Active listening • Site Reading MASTERCLASSES Instrument specific masterclasses will give students an opportunity to learn from and be mentored by professional musicians. Depending on enrollment, we will offer masterclasses in the following areas: • Strings – violin, viola, cello and bass • Woodwinds – saxophone, flute, and clarinet • Brass – Trumpet, trombone, and tuba • Rhythm – drums, bass, guitar, and piano
ELECTIVES
Elective classes will give students an opportunity to choose new areas of music to learn or to
develop further. There will be electives offered in the following areas:
• Improvisation – Beginner
• Improvisation – Intermediate/advanced
• Classical Improvisation
• Baroque Music
• Hand drumming
COMBOS AND ENSEMBLES
Groups of 4 to 8 players will work in small ensembles, under the direction of a single instructor.
All levels are welcome, and groups will be organized so that students work with others at a
similar level. The ensembles will focus on different string techniques, musicianship, while
experiencing a variety of music genres. Early in the week, we will identify combo and ensemble
groups based on instrumentation, playing levels, and student interests.
Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Date July 26, 2021 July 27, 2021 July 28, 2021 July 29, 2021 July 30, 2021
9-9:50am Welcome & Workshop/ Workshop/ Workshop/ Workshop/
Orientation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
9:50 - 10:00 Break Break Break Break Break
10:00-10:50 Master Classes Master Classes Electives Master Classes Master Classes
10:50-11:00 Break Break Break Break Break
11:00-11:50 Master Classes Master Classes Electives Master Classes Master Classes
11:50 - 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:30-1:15 Recreational Faculty Concert Recreational Recreational Recreational
Activity Activity Activity Activity
1:15 - 2:15 Combos / Combos / Combos / Combos /
Ensembles Ensembles Ensembles Ensembles
2:15 - 2:30 Break Break Break Break Final Concert
2:30 - 3:30 Combos / Combos / Combos / Combos /
Ensembles Ensembles Ensembles Ensembles
Back to CalendarInstructor Bios:
Nick La Riviere – Trombone
Singer-songwriter Nick La Riviere is an accomplished trombonist who has
toured internationally with bands such as the Juno award winning
Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, 54-40, and Adonis Puentes. He's been a
special guest with such bands as Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), The
Temptations, and Nikki Yanofsky. As a freelancer, he's one of Victoria's
busiest musicians. As a teacher, he runs three community groups - a big
band, R&B band, and jazz combo class.
Monik Nordine - Saxophone and Clarinet
Saxophonist and Clarinetist Monik Nordine has received several
prestigious arts awards including a Juno Award nomination for her work
on the album Cruel Yet Fair (1997) with John Korsrud’s Hard Rubber
Orchestra. Monik also directs The Victoria Jazz Orchestra and has toured
Canada widely performing with The Monik Nordine Trio/Quartet.
Monik has also given clinics at numerous public and private schools
including the University of Victoria, the University of British Columbia,
and Vancouver Island University. She has studied privately in London,
England and New York City and taught for 6 years at Vancouver Island University and now
teaches at the Victoria Conservatory through Camosun College in the Post-Secondary Music
Program. www.moniknordine.ca
Nathan Jacklin – Strings
Nathan Jacklin is the Director of Strings, and Orchestra at Oak Bay High
School and conductor of the Sr. Wind ensemble. He holds a Bachelor
Music from the University of Victoria and is currently working on a Master
of Arts in Social, Cultural, and Foundational Studies. Nathan is the music
director of the Juan de Fuca Community String Orchestra and the
associate conductor for the Civic Orchestra of Victoria. He is a founding
member of the Victoria Cello Quartet and performs regularly as a cellist
around town, including with the Victoria Symphony. Nathan is a strong
believer in music both as an important part of everyday life and as an important way in which
students can grow and develop life skills.
Back to CalendarMary Byrne – Flute
Dr. Mary Byrne styles herself as a flute-in-hand musician, respected for
her many musical talents. Sought-after for her skills on stage, in the
lesson studio, on the lecture podium, in the classroom, in print, and on
tour, Mary leads a vibrant and busy musical life sharing her abiding
love of music with others. Her Ph.D. in Musicology was received from
the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Erich Schwandt.
She completed a course of private study in conducting with Dr.
Elizabeth A. H. Green in Ann Arbor, MI. Working now within the
artistic community of Victoria, BC, Canada, Mary has devoted much of her musical life to
performing, studying, and teaching the flute.
Lauri Lyster – Percussion
Lauri Lyster is a versatile musician, equally at home playing classical, jazz
or ethnic percussion and drum set. She is a percussionist with the
Vancouver Opera Orchestra, has been a member for a dozen years with
the lauded Celtic and medieval Winter Harp ensemble and has worked
with jazz bands, chamber ensembles, dance groups and recorded for
television and film. In 2012 Lauri wrote the one-woman play The
Drummer Girl, a musical featuring her on drums and percussion, with a
band and with comedic anecdotes about life as a female drummer. The
show premiered to a sold-out crowd at the Firehall Arts Centre in 2012, and in February 2014,
the Firehall had The Drummer Girl back for a 12- show run! One of Lauri’s real joys is teaching
group percussion workshops and piano classes to adults and children alike, sharing her love of
all things rhythmic!
Bryn Badel – Trumpet
A versatile musician in different genres, Bryn Badel performs with a wide
variety of groups from British Columbia. A former symphonic musician, he
performs now with groups such as his own band Lust Life Jazz Band as
well as The Atomic All Stars and Kumbia.
Originally from Alberta, he has performed as member of or soloist with
the Canadian Military, The Big Band Trio, Vancouver Island Symphony,
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra, Victoria Chamber Orchestra, La Clave
Orchestra, Sidney Classical Orchestra, The Victoria Symphony, The
Swiftsure Big Band, and Kumbia.
He has studied with trumpet players such as William Dimmer, Gary Guthman, Martin
Barinbaum, Dominic Sperra, A. L. “Jigger” Lee and Louis Ranger. He was a finalist in the
University of Victoria Concerto Competition where he received his music degree.
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