A typical day at Shine Music Camp…

After some playtime getting to know our new friends, our morning includes music time inspired by our theme of the week. We have movement and art activities too with outdoor play  in the beautiful playground. 

After lunch, we enjoy some drama games and crafts. We have a mid afternoon snack and some more playtime with our friends. 
On Fridays we have pizza days with a presentation for our family. 

Program Details

SPRING BREAK 2026
Week 1 March 23rd to 27th
Week 2 March 30th to April 2nd

Each week will consist of music and movement, drama, art and play. Created for young children, no experience is necessary and the focus is on fun exploration. 
The themes and inspiration for week 1: Mother Goose’s Birthday Party
week 2: Spring: Reuse, Renew and Recycle

Weekly Summer Camps for 2026

Each week ends with a presentation for family and friends. Friday afternoons before pick up at our location. 

CLIFF BUNGALOW COMMUNITY CENTRE, CLIFF ST SW
Week 1 - June 15th 
HELLO SUMMER!
Week 2 - June 22nd
CATS AND DOGS
Week 3 - June 29th
A CANADA CELEBRATION
Week 4 - July 6th
WONDERS OF THE OCEAN
Week 5 - July 13th
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
Week 6 - July 20th
PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES
Week 7 - July 27th
Mr. Rhythm Goes to the Circus
Week 8 - August 4th (Monday 3rd not open)
Mr. Rhythm Goes to the Farm
Week 9 - August 10th
SONGS WITH STORIES part 1
Week 10 -  August 17th
SONGS WITH STORIES part 2


Artistic Director
Claire Butler has over 25 years experience working with children in various settings. She is a professional musician and educator. Currently she is the music specialist at Montessori School of Calgary, a member of the jazz ensemble Clicquot Trio and has a large private music studio. After graduating from Royal College of Music in London UK, Claire has enjoyed teaching posts at Luckley-Oakfield School for Girls and Bermuda School of Music. Now residing in Calgary, she has worked with many organizations in Calgary as accompanist and music director. Claire enjoys creating music programming and combining all art forms for children to enjoy. Some of her musical story projects have been performed in Calgary Public Libraries and various preschools in Calgary. She was a shortlisted 2024 nominee for YYC awards Music Educator of the Year. 

Madison McNees  

Madison is an assistant director and residency director at Youth Singers of Calgary. She studied music at the University of Calgary where she was an active choir member and the sole music director for the Musical Theatre Club.  Madison has extensive musical theatre background having directed, written and performed in various productions. As well as her music positions, Madison works at the Glencoe Club as a part-time staff in their daycare program. She is currently training to be a music teacher. 

Rachel Angebrandt
Rachel works at Montessori School of Calgary as a class assistant and leader of the after school program. She has worked in the Shine Music Camps since 2024 and enjoys creating fun artistic programming for preschoolers. After studying in BC, Rachel now resides in Calgary and has completed the AMI Montessori assistant course.