When:  June 8th - 19th, 2026; Monday - Friday both weeks **There is a concert and cook out on the last day of camp, so please mark your calendars!

Where: Fort Clarke Middle School

Open To:   Current 5th, 6th and 7th grade Alachua County Public School students (incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders). 

Classes Offered:  

Beginning Band: Students who have never been in band. - $210.00 ($250.00 Late Registration after May 29th)
Advanced Band: Students who have taken at least one year of band. - $210.00 ($250.00 Late Registration after May 29th)
Jazz Band: Students who have taken at least one year of band. - $100 (students must also be registered for advanced band).

What will students learn: Advanced students will learn: Music Theory, Music Composition, Small Ensemble performance, and Band Performance.  Beginning Band Students will learn to read music, put together and begin the fundamentals of playing their instruments 

How do I register?:​  Registration will open on February 9th, 2026 (Discounted registration ends May 29th). 

What is Needed?: Students will need to provide their own instrument.  Students attending FCMS or OVMS can talk with their directors about renting a school owned instrument if they play: French Horn, Baritone or Tuba.  Beginners will need to attend a fitting night to be fitted for an instrument and will be given information on obtaining an instrument.  Hoggtowne Music, our local band instrument store, has a good selection of new and used instruments.  They also have a rent-to-own program to help students obtain an instrument.  Students attending schools other than FCMS/OVMS should speak with their band director about obtaining an instrument if they don't already have one. 

Transportation: Parents/Guardians will be responsible to provide transportation to and from Summer Band.