Youth Summer Camps at Brentwood

Vancouver Island Music Academy

• Suggested Age: 8-18
• Dates: July 31 – August 15, 2026 (overnight)
• Pricing and Schedule:
  For detailed fee information, please visit: https://vimamusic.ca/general
  The days start at 7:45 am with breakfast, and end at approximately 9:00 pm, at the conclusion of the daily concert. Please visit here to see last year’s complete schedule
• Camp Directors:
  Jacob Lakirovich, Artistic Director
  David Lakirovich, Operations & Program Director

Hosted on the pristine grounds of Brentwood College, the Vancouver Island Music Academy (VIMA) is a Program for Strings and Piano which strives to create the most immersive, supportive, and friendly musical environment for everyone who attends. Each student at VIMA learns how to be the most complete and versatile musician. During the highly intensive two-week Academy: Strings, Piano, Composition, and Conducting Private Lessons, Masterclasses, Chamber Music, Orchestra, Rhythm Bootcamp, and Bach Chorale training reflect the core musical studies. VIMA offers seminars in many diverse topics, such as scales/technique, and overcoming stage and performance anxiety. VIMA also hosts a Concerto Competition, where the winners receive the opportunity to perform with the VIMA Academy Orchestra.

VIMA is a place where lifelong friendships and connections are created and cultivated. Apart from the daily musical and recreational activities, our students, parents, faculty, and staff all share meals together and stay in residence houses on campus. With access to world-class facilities like the Arts Building and the Main Stage of the T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts, along with the use of Bechstein and Steinway Grand Pianos, students at VIMA study and perform music in the most nurturing and idyllic settings.