ESU Summer String Camp

July 31 - August 4, 2023

Emporia State University offers a one-week string camp to children and teens of all playing abilities in early August. Chamber music, orchestra, music theory and group instrument classes are offered. Come join the fun and have a good musical experience.

The “Bumblebee” HALF DAY CAMP is for students in grade 1st-6th or beginner level and the “Hornet” WHOLE DAY CAMP is for students in grade 7th-12th or intermediate level.

ESU String Camp Registration

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, email Kendra Briggs at kbriggs2@emporia.edu and select “requesting scholarship” in the registration.

Information For Campers

What to expect, schedule and concerts.

Chamber Music Soiree

Information about the faculty concert.

ESU String Camp 2022 was a huge success! Check out our photo gallery.

Host Families

Staying with a host family
If you are from out of town and would like to stay with a host family, please contact Kendra Briggs at kbriggs2@emporia.edu. We will pair you up with a local student around your same age that can host you. 

Hosting a student
Hosting a string camp student is a great way to volunteer. Open your home and enrich the experience of the ESU string camp to bring students from other parts of the country or even the world! 

If you are able to host a string camp student please contact Kendra Briggs at kbriggs2@emporia.edu. Families will receive a small stipend to help with costs. 

Group Picture of students holding string instruments.
String Camp Group Practicing
String Camp Group Practicing
String Camp Group Practicing
String Camp Group Practicing